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Dessa: How Can You Fall Out Of Love?
For years, musician Dessa tried to get over a toxic relationship. But she couldn't figure out how — until she tried something unconventional: using neuroscience to dull her feelings for her ex.
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Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?
Helen Fisher says love is a biological drive and a survival mechanism. She discusses the science of love and how much control we have over who we love, how we love, and whether that love lasts.
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Katie Hood: When Does Unhealthy Love Turn Into Abuse?
Unhealthy relationships don't start out unhealthy. But Katie Hood says you have to pay attention to some critical signs at that early stage, and learn the skills for healthy love.
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Mandy Len Catron: Can You Jumpstart Love?
Can you fall in love after just one date? With the help of 36 questions, author Mandy Len Catron did. She says, reframing love as something you can control can lead to healthier, longer relationship.
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Guy Winch: How Can We Choose To Move On From Heartbreak?
We don't consider heartbreak to be as serious as physical injury, but emotional pain can stay with us much longer. Psychologist Guy Winch says dealing with heartbreak starts with asserting control.
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Alex Honnold: How Much Can Preparation Mitigate Risk?
Would you rock climb without a rope? What if it was a 3,000 foot summit? It seems like an extremely dangerous risk. But Alex Honnold says with the right preparation, it's not as risky as it seems.
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Ian Firth: How Do Engineers Balance Risk And Beauty In Design?
As a bridge designer, Ian Firth is responsible for building safe, reliable bridges. But he also manages the risk involved with designing bridges that are beautiful — not just functional.
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Mariana Mazzucato: When It Comes To Innovation, Who Are The Real Risk-Takers?
We idolize entrepreneurs as genius risk-takers responsible for turning ideas into reality. But economist Mariana Mazzucato says we're overlooking a major player in the innovation process: government.
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Dylan Evans: Are Some People Just Better At Taking Risks?
Dylan Evans spent years studying pro gamblers and found that the savviest risk-takers are better at calculating probability. He says we can make better decisions by learning from expert gamblers.
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Kashfia Rahman: Why Do Some Teenagers Take Reckless Risks?
Teenagers are often depicted as reckless. But what is it that seems to propel them to take careless risks? As a budding neuroscientist, high school student Kashfia Rahman set out to find some answers.