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The Logic Glitch

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The Logic Glitch

Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman and Dr. Donald Redelmeier discovered something baffling while studying colonoscopy patients. By keeping the medical instrument inserted for an extra minute of mild discomfort, patients rated the entire ordeal as less painful. This episode explores why our brains prioritize the finale over the duration.

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