Psychology · 20 min
Me, Myself and Us
By Brian R. Little
This episode redefines authenticity, revealing how our core traits, adaptable 'free traits,' and personal projects dynamically shape who we are.
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Psychology
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Authenticity, Personality, Self-Concept, Personal Projects
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a quiet tension between who you 'really are' and who you need to be in certain moments, this will clarify how adaptation can be a profound form of authenticity, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Brian Little, a personality psychologist and lecturer at Cambridge and Harvard, offers a nuanced, research-backed perspective on human nature, revealing the dynamic interplay between our inherent traits and our chosen adaptations.
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