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Do life hacks work? The truth is, we’ll never know

16 mins | Jul 2, 2023

From forcing a smile to using smaller plates, do life hacks actually work? Ben Ambridge explores the science behind the self-help industry, including the placebo effect and the power of prior beliefs.

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