Very Bad Wizards
a philosopher and a psychologist ponder human morality
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Episode 205: Making Your Nervous System Your Ally (William James on "Habit")
January 26th, 2021 | 1 hr 32 mins
habit, neuroscience, news, willliam james
Ever wonder why you’re still listening to VBW all of these years? Or why you check your phone 50 times a day? Or why you put on your pants the same way every morning? (If you still wear pants these days.) David and Tamler talk about William James’ essay on habits, why they’re so powerful, and how you can make your nervous system your ally instead of your enemy. Plus, a shocking new neuroscience study reveals that we remember and share funny stories more than boring ones.