On this episode we break down the science and psychology of the internet and TikTok sensation of "lucky girl syndrome". We explore the ideas and theories behind self fulfilling prophecies, confirmation bias, goal-oriented behaviour, brain anatomy and the power of positive affirmations on shifting our mindset to reveal whether lucky girl syndrome is fact or fiction, and where ideas of privilege and personality come in.
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457. The psychology of 'false' memories
30:27

456. Why does feeling sad sometimes feel so good?
31:49

455. Why does time start flying in our 20s?
41:03