Book · 2025 · Psychology
The Social Paradox
Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness
The Social Paradox by William von Hippel has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Steven Bartlett (1 episode) on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (1 episode).
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It's called the social paradox when finding what you want means losing what you need by William Von hippo.
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The Social Paradox by William von Hippel is a thought-provoking exploration of human social behavior and evolutionary psychology. On The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, host Steven Bartlett discussed the work during an episode released on February 17, 2025, titled Behavioural Psychologist: We're Not Having Enough Sex! Fat Makes You Attractive. At the conclusion of the interview, Bartlett recommended the new book to his audience. He noted the title, explaining to listeners that the work focuses on the social paradox of finding what one wants while potentially losing what one actually needs. Bartlett presented the book as a notable contribution from Dr. William Von Hippel, bringing attention to its core themes regarding human relationships and societal pressures at the very end of the conversation.
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Steven Bartlett it's called the social paradox when finding what you want means losing what you need by William Von hippo 1
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