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The Comparison Trap: Why We Can't Stop Measuring Ourselves Against Others
SCIENCE · 52 MIN

The Comparison Trap: Why We Can't Stop Measuring Ourselves Against Others

Hidden Brain

We are constantly comparing ourselves to others — our neighbors, our colleagues, even strangers on social media. Psychologist Thomas Mussweiler explains the science of social comparison and why it's so hard to escape, even when we know it's making us miserable.

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Hosts & Guests

Shankar Vedantam
Shankar VedantamHost & Executive Producer

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FrequencyUPDATED WEEKLY
RatingClean
Published3D AGO
Length52 min