The Top Reason You Make Bad Decisions - And How to Stop | Emily Falk

In this episode of Behavioral Grooves, Curt Nelson and Tim Houlihan interview Dr. Emily Falk, a neuroscientist and psychologist from the University of Pennsylvania, about her new book, "What We Value." The discussion explores the neuroscience behind decision-making, focusing on how the brain calculates value and how this understanding can lead to better choices and deeper connections. Emily explains concepts like value calculations, prediction errors, self-relevance, and social relevance, and how messaging can influence these calculations. The conversation also covers the importance of being less defensive, the role of music in self and social relevance, and the idea that individual actions can shape the future.