
We Prefer Comforting Stories Over Harsh Realities
Understanding why our minds naturally favor comforting stories over harsh realities—and how knowing this can make us wiser.
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Understanding why our minds naturally favor comforting stories over harsh realities—and how knowing this can make us wiser.

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