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Psychology · 21 min

The Truth About Trust

By David DeSteno

This episode reveals how trust operates not as a simple feeling, but as a sophisticated, often unconscious, system of assessment, shaping our most crucial relationships.

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Psychology
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“This episode reveals how trust operates not as a simple feeling, but as a sophisticated, often unconscious, system of assessment, shaping our most crucial relationships.”

— David DeSteno, The Truth About Trust

What it is about

Trust, Human Psychology, Relationships

Who it is for

If you've ever wondered why some connections feel instantly solid while others remain fragile, this will clarify the unseen forces at play in every interaction, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

David DeSteno, a social psychologist and researcher, brings a rigorous scientific lens to the complex dynamics of trust, revealing its evolutionary roots and practical mechanisms through decades of study.

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David DeSteno

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