#36 - Why do you think everyone is looking at you? (Escaping Social Paranoia)

Learning English with Human Beans
02/12/2025 9 min Episodio 36

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Episode Synopsis

Ever felt like a tiny coffee stain on your shirt was a neon sign screaming for attention?In this episode, Alice and Marc dive into the Spotlight Effect to explain why our brains trick us into believing we are the center of the universe. From the famous "Barry Manilow T-shirt" experiment to the Illusion of Transparency, discover why you are statistically "invisible" to the people around you.Stop worrying about judgment and learn why being a background extra in other people’s lives is actually your ultimate freedom.

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