12. Does “As If” Thinking Really Work? | No Stupid Questions

Explores whether placebo-like “as if” strategies work and how beliefs shape real outcomes.

Behavioral economicsBehavioralPodcast episodeas if thinkingbeliefs and behaviormotivationplacebo effectpsychologyAngela DuckworthMike Maughan

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