Why Conversations Go Wrong

Hidden Brain revisits a conversation with linguist Deborah Tannen about how differences in conversational style can lead to unintended conflicts, and what we can do to communicate more effectively with the people in our lives. Tannen explains the subtle ways our speaking styles can be misinterpreted. The episode also features Emma Levine answering listener questions and stories about the psychology of lying. Levine discusses the motivations behind dishonesty and how to navigate it.