The Mental Strain of Secrets
Andreas Wismeijer
Dr. Andreas Wismeijer is affiliated with Tilburg University and holds a PhD in the psychology of secrets. He has written a large number of scientific articles and two popular science books on the subject. He is a regular guest on radio and television programs where he is invited to talk about secrets and manipulation.
Everyone has secrets. At home and in the professional workplace. Secrets for colleagues, for other departments, for clients, regulators, media… But what kind of secrets do we mostly carry with us? How do we keep something secret? Why do we -almost always- share our deepest secrets? And what is the impact of a secret for our mental and physical health? Andreas Wismeijer shares insights about the fascinating psychology behind secrets and explains what secrets teach us about human nature.
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Key Learnings
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Gain insight into the types of secrets people commonly keep in both personal and professional contexts—and why we hold onto them.
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Understand the psychological mechanisms behind secrecy, including how and why we choose to hide or share certain truths.
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Explore the impact that keeping secrets can have on our mental and physical health, and what this reveals about human behavior and vulnerability.
Interaction
During the expert session, Andreas Wismeijer engages the audience through interactive exercises using the Mentimeter app and a live Q&A session.