Hardwired for Unhappiness? The Science of Your Inner Critic

Our brains are hardwired for survival, which means they have a built-in negativity bias that constantly scans for threats and focuses on what’s missing. In this episode, we investigate the hypothesis that negative people focus on lack while positive people practice gratitude. We go beyond simple self-help to explore the biological, cultural, and economic forces that shape our mindset. Learn why pessimism feels so natural and how the conscious practice of gratitude can act as a powerful override, fundamentally changing your brain and your life.