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Today I’m recommending: “How others see you”
Hidden Brain ** Mindreading 2.0: How others see you
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/mind-reading-how-others-see-you/
When you walk away from a conversation, especially with someone new, do you ever replay the conversation in your head, think about ways that you could have said something better, or wondered what they thought of you? It turns out that the other person is doing the same thing!
In this episode, you will learn about several research studies that examine this gap in what we think people think of us compared to what they actually think of us.
You will learn:
- About the “Liking Gap” and why that matters
- How social illusions hold us back from connecting with people and making friends
- How the possibility of rejection keeps us from seeing the situation clearly and signaling liking
- The value of genuine compliments and why we underestimate their importance
Through funny and relatable stories, Dr. Boothby, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, illustrates ways that we are holding ourselves back from forming relationships that are critical to our well-being. Dr. Boothy’s personal stories can help us see where we engage in similar thinking and behaviors, and how we can act in a way that more genuinely reflects how we feel, resulting in deeper connections.
The Episode is good for: All ages
Trigger warnings: None that I noticed
Length: 52 min.
I’d love to share your feedback on this podcast!! Please email me your comments and I will post them. Please put the podcast title in the subject line. Here are 2 questions that I’d love to have your feedback on:
- Is there anything you do to meet new people?
- What do you say to a new person that you’d like to hang out with?