Nir Eyal: "Your Brain Is Already Lying To You"

<p>Today on The Gist, bestselling author Nir Eyal joins the show to discuss his new book, <em>Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Extraordinary Results</em>. He explains how the lead singer of Sofi Tukker cured her chronic neuroplastic pain by "throwing ass," why vision boards and manifesting actually ruin your chances of success, and why the placebo effect is getting statistically stronger every year. They also break down the critical difference between facts, faith, and beliefs—and …