Why We Overvalue the WRONG Things in Life | Emily Falk

Why do we chase likes, status, or success that ultimately leaves us feeling empty? In this eye-opening conversation, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Emily Falk reveals how our brains are wired to assign value-and why we often get it wrong.

Dr. Falk, the author of What We Value, dives into the hidden mechanisms behind self-relevance, social influence, and the feedback loops that guide our decisions-whether we're aware of them or not. She also explores the science of anti-mattering, the pain of feeling ignored, and how we can reconnect with what truly matters.

🔍 Topics include:

* How your brain decides what's "valuable"
* Why social media hijacks our value systems
* The neuroscience of rejection and belonging
* How to align with your future self
* Practical tools to reset your internal compass

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Time stamps
0:00 - Introduction to Passion Struck and Guest Dr. Emily Falk
2:53 - The Story of Bev and Quality Time
5:36 - Decision-Making and Neuroscience
9:30 - The Joy of Biking and Value Calculation
12:19 - The Endowment Effect and Self-Relevance
16:20 - Values Affirmation and Reducing Defensiveness
19:35 - The Concept of Anti-Mattering
22:32 - Sense of Purpose and Wellbeing
24:04 - Jenny Radcliffe and People Hacking
28:20 - Social Influence on Value Calculation
30:29 - Active Listening and Social Feedback
35:25 - Social Pain and Rejection
38:33 - Future Self and Immediate Rewards
42:20 - Self-Transcendent Values and Change
46:58 - Transcendent Experiences and Neuroscience
47:40 - Brain Synchrony and Connection

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