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"Most animals learn by trial and error. There's just one problem: error." — Dan Gilbert
 

Our Buggy Brain

Our amazing brain performs harmonious functions and peculiar actions that might seem counterintuitive. What tricks make us think it's okay to cheat or steal? Are we in control of our own decisions? Why do our brains misjudge what will make us happy?

April 27, 2012

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