Episode 1 - Turning Into Our Parents: The Inevitable Transformation
This premiere episode explores the universal experience of adopting our parents’ behaviors. From communication patterns to technology habits, we examine how we slowly and unexpectedly turn into our parents in our personal and work interactions, technology use, health approaches, music preferences, and hobbies. Discover the science behind these inherited behaviors and why they might actually be valuable.
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