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The voices in your head with Ethan Kross

2025/3/11
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Adam and Ethan explore the concept of the inner voice, discussing its variability among individuals and the phenomenon of sub-vocalization in reading.
  • Ethan Kross, a psychologist, discusses the inner voice as a multi-purpose tool of the mind.
  • Sub-vocalization is a common process where people hear words in their heads while reading.
  • There are individual differences in how people rely on verbal versus visual processing.

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Do you have an inner monologue? Ethan Kross is a psychologist and neuroscientist who studies our inner lives, from how you respond to the voice in your head to how you manage your emotions. Ethan and Adam compare notes on their inner voices (or lack thereof), share advice on how to calm an anxious mind, and discuss the benefits of mental time travel. They also analyze why venting can backfire.

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