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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 [https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/steven-pinker"]( Steven Pinker about why indirect speech is such a fundamental part of human relationships. _How long can you stay focused on a task before your attention is drawn elsewhere? In_ [https://youtu.be/uYzzfQ51V2U?si=eZXImsUDnvtse2AM"]( _our latest YouTube video_ _, we explore what the science says about our shrinking attention spans, and how you can begin to reclaim your focus._ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See [pcm.adswizz.com]( https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.