Why Are We So Competitive?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything · Season 1 · Episode 196
From childhood onwards, we compare ourselves to others and try to be better than our neighbour. But where does this competitive streak come from? And when is it a good thing to be competitive and when is it harmful?
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Season
1
Episode
196
Air Date
26/Apr/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
27 min
Overview
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From childhood onwards, we compare ourselves to others and try to be better than our neighbour. But where does this competitive streak come from? And when is it a good thing to be competitive and when is it harmful?
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