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Challenges to Gratitude Research

Alex Wood of the University of Stirling provides a skeptical voice at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, exploring the scientific obstacles to understanding gratitude.

By Alex Wood | September 2014 | TRT 16:11

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Challenges to Gratitude Research

Alex Wood of the University of Stirling provides a skeptical voice at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, exploring the scientific obstacles to understanding gratitude.

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