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How Society Created “You”

How Society Created “You”

FromInquiring Minds


How Society Created “You”

FromInquiring Minds

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we talk to social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery about his new book Selfless: The Social Creation of “You”. In it, he proposes that what you think of as “you” is actually a social construct created by your relationships and affected by every interaction you have.
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week Inquiring Minds brings you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science, politics, and society collide.We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We endeavor to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters with weekly coverage of the latest headlines and probing discussions with leading scientists and thinkers.