Is the way we approach death, grief, and suffering all wrong?
As part of our special April series on spirituality and human connection, I speak with Dan Ariely, renowned behavioral economist, bestselling author, and professor at Duke University. Dan's work has transformed how we understand decision-making, irrationality, and the hidden forces that shape human behavior. But this conversation goes far beyond theory.
Dan shares his personal story of a life-changing accident that left him severely burned as a teenager, and how that trauma led to decades of research into pain, healing, and what it means to be human. We talk about the psychology of grief, the rituals that help us process loss, and the small, symbolic choices that can lead to self-acceptance and deeper connection.
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