The Things We Don't Say
About this episode
The episode explores the complexities of honesty and indirect speech in human relationships with psychologist Steven Pinker.
From childhood, we're taught that honesty is the best policy. Yet in everyday life, we hedge, soften our words, and leave things unsaid. This week, we talk with psychologist Steven Pinker about why indirect speech is such a fundamental part of human relationships.
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