Perception Box
As humans, we’re influenced by our unique experiences.
We each live inside a ‘Perception BoxTM’ that informs how we view the world.
There’s no escaping it, but you can learn how to expand it.
Sometimes all it takes is a single unlikely question.
We each live inside a ‘Perception BoxTM’ that informs how we view the world.
There’s no escaping it, but you can learn how to expand it.
Sometimes all it takes is a single unlikely question.
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“In most instances, ‘good enough’ is good enough.” A time management expert, a cognitive scientist, and a psychologist share their takes on productivity, perfectionism, and the harm of hustle culture.
Dr. Laurie Santos is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her research provides an interface between evolutionary biology, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, exploring the evolutionary origins of the human[…]
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“In the quest for this elusive perfect, the reality is that in most instances, good enough is good enough.”
Notable scientists apply their own area of expertise to explore
the neuroscience behind Perception Box™.
the neuroscience behind Perception Box™.
Everything you experience is filtered through your brain, and everyone’s brain is different. Neuroscientist Christof Koch explains how understanding this can deepen your connection to the world around you.
Christof Koch is a Meritorious Investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and Chief Scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discusses key methods for rewiring the brain, kickstarting the healing process, and opening your mind to new perspectives.
Bessel van der Kolk MD spends his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and[…]
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Celebrities untangle the knotted threads of their stories,
offering a rare glimpse into what made them who they are today.
offering a rare glimpse into what made them who they are today.
The New York Times bestselling author and founder of Going With Grace shares how close confrontations with death inspired her to change her life.
Alua Arthur is a respected death doula and the founder of Going With Grace, an organization dedicated to death doula training and end-of-life planning.
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She’s a fierce competitor on the ice. But the figure skater’s toughest battle has been accepting her shortcomings and learning to love herself.
Each guest answers a series of questions that have been carefully crafted
to help them get real with themselves.
to help them get real with themselves.
How the 40-year-old entrepreneur and media mogul learned from his struggles, and why he believes accountability is the real secret to happiness.
Dhar Mann is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of Dhar Mann Studios, known for creating viral videos that share powerful life lessons. With over 136 million followers and 60[…]
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She was searching for perfection – until she discovered what she truly needed by letting go of what didn’t fit.
Atsuko Okatsuka is an Asian-American comedian, writer, and performer known for her energetic stage presence and bold humor.
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Notable scientists and experts explore the neuroscience and psychology behind Perception Box™ in this compilation series.
“In most instances, ‘good enough’ is good enough.” A time management expert, a cognitive scientist, and a psychologist share their takes on productivity, perfectionism, and the harm of hustle culture.
Dr. Laurie Santos is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her research provides an interface between evolutionary biology, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, exploring the evolutionary origins of the human[…]
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From neuroscience to philosophy, experts reveal why compassion may be the most important human skill we have.
Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, where she leads the Ethics Initiative and founded the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good.
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You know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.
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The creative force behind The Vampire Diaries explains how she learned to deal with her insecurities.
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“I was incarcerated well before I was in prison and I was free before the gates of prison opened up and let me out.”
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Former SNL star Jay Pharoah answers our most challenging questions about life, self-esteem, and changing his mind.
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Biology plays an important role in emotional reactions, but neuroscientist Kristen A. Lindquist posits that our culture is just as influential.
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Over 250 million records sold and more than 70 platinum hits later, Jason Derulo sits down with us to talk about goals, insecurities, and why he still doesn’t feel like he’s “made it.”
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Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics, tells us how his childhood obsession with Superman changed his life.
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There are three kinds of memory that all work together to shape your reality. Neuroscientist André Fenton explains.
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MakeLoveNotPorn founder Cindy Gallop says women need to stop giving a damn what people think.
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He co-created one of TV’s funniest shows. He still felt like a failure in his 30s. This is comedian Neal Brennan’s story about conquering toxic self-talk.
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