A Bit of Optimism

A Bit of Optimism

Happying with Derren Brown

Dec 22, 2020 · 00:22:02

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Mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown has mastered understanding human behavior, motivations, and biases through entertainment
Brown shifts his focus from pure entertainment to practical application of behavioral knowledge
Conversation explores how understanding human psychology can help people achieve greater happiness

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Derren Brown

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