Psychology · 21 min
The Truth About Trust
By David DeSteno
This episode reveals how trust operates not as a simple feeling, but as a sophisticated, often unconscious, system of assessment, shaping our most crucial relationships.
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Psychology
Duration
21 min
What it is about
Trust, Human Psychology, Relationships
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered why some connections feel instantly solid while others remain fragile, this will clarify the unseen forces at play in every interaction, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
David DeSteno, a social psychologist and researcher, brings a rigorous scientific lens to the complex dynamics of trust, revealing its evolutionary roots and practical mechanisms through decades of study.
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