Podcast Extra – The Psychology of Star Wars

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Podcast Extra – The Psychology of Star Wars

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What can the world of Star Wars tell us about psychology? Travis Langley explains all in this Podcast Extra, using examples from his new book ‘Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind’. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Podcast Extra – The Psychology of Star Wars

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