Why we love finding Easter eggs / Why we give our side a pass / The real cost of owning a pet

Why does finding a hidden detail in a movie feel so satisfying?In this episode of News Sidequest, we explore the psychology behind why Easter eggs make us feel smart—and how that connects to the way we process information more broadly.We also look at why people tend to lower their standards for “their side,” and what that says about how we judge others.Plus: the rising cost of owning a pet, robots in fast food, coffee and brain health, and more from around the edges of the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.