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The Mystery Of Inner Monologues - Short Wave

The Mystery Of Inner Monologues - Short Wave

Update: 2025-11-19
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Emily Kwong is pretty sure she lacks an inner monologue, while the inner monologue of producer Rachel Carlson won’t stop chatting. But how well can a person know their inner self? And what does science have to say about it?


To learn more about Charles Fernyhough’s research on voice hearing, visit the project website


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The Mystery Of Inner Monologues - Short Wave

The Mystery Of Inner Monologues - Short Wave