Morpheus

From Hidden Brain

The Things We Don't Say

Published
August 31, 2026
Length
50:02

Audio is streamed from the publisher.

Show notes

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.