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The Bizarre Ways Your Name Affects Your Behavior

Season 1 Episode 46 | 2m 44s

We love ourselves, and our names, more than we consciously realise.

We love ourselves, and our names, more than we consciously realise. Research has found this implicit egotism has some pretty interesting effects.

05/29/2016 | Rating NR

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The Bizarre Ways Your Name Affects Your Behavior

Season 1 Episode 46 | 2m 44s

We love ourselves, and our names, more than we consciously realise. Research has found this implicit egotism has some pretty interesting effects.

05/29/2016 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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