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The Mattering Instinct (with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein)

Jan 12, 2026 · 01:05:26
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  • Rebecca Newberger Goldstein discusses the human quest to matter.
  • Explains how material success alone cannot fulfill this deep need.
  • Outlines four ways people seek significance: transcendence, connection, excellence, or control.

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