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The surprising science behind how our brains work

Dec 25, 202455 min
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Episode description

Do dreams serve an evolutionary purpose? They're energy-zapping and leave us vulnerable to predation and yet dreams are necessary. What does dreaming allow our brains to do?

And for many of us there is nothing more delightful than sinking our teeth into a crisp apple, for others just hearing that sound can incite rage. Why does misophonia trigger such strong emotional or physiological responses.

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