My Cross to Bear

Why We Do What We Do · Jan 7, 2026 · 52m · transcript

The idea of personal responsibility will seem like common sense to some. Scientifically, however, it is an interesting concept to understand. How does it arise? Why do some people seem to lack it? We do our best to unpack the environmental and behavioral variables that contribute to the development of personal responsibility.

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