Why do we choose what we choose?
About this episode
The episode explores the factors influencing our everyday choices, including emotions and social pressures.
In this episode, Richard Westcott is joined by Simone Schnall, Catherine Molho, and Maximilian Müller to explore a big, everyday question: why do we make the choices we do? From decisions about money and morality to careers and relationships, the conversation digs into what really drives us—whether it’s emotions, social pressure, or the stories we tell ourselves after the fact. The conversation explores how physical experiences and emotions like fear or anger can shape our judgement, and how ...
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