Considering our assessments of others' thoughts and feelings; and our "grudges"

This week's "Hidden Brain" interviews

Description of this audio interview:

As we go through life, we’re constantly trying to figure out what other people are thinking and feeling. Psychologist Liane Young says this ability to assess other people’s thoughts ​is an extraordinary feat of cognition. This week, in a favorite episode from our archives, we explore this mental superpower — and how it can lead us astray.

Then, we welcome back researcher Fred Luskin, who responds to listeners’ questions about grudges.  If you missed the original conversation with Fred Luskin, listen to our episode No Hard Feelings.