Episodes (Page 16)
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Exploring the psychology of waiting and uncertainty in difficult times.
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Philosopher William Irvine on managing disappointment and misfortune.
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How outrage hijacks conversations and communities.
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Economist Timur Kuran on self-censorship and fear of judgment.
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Psychologist David DeSteno on the power of gratitude.
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Economist Nicholas Bloom discusses the pros and cons of working from home.
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Philosopher Jennifer Morton on the ethical costs of upward mobility.
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Examining our contradictory relationship with winners and losers.
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Political scientist Yanna Krupnikov on political divides.
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Psychologist Linda Skitka discusses how moral certainty creates blinders.
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Psychologist Steven Pinker explores why it's hard to see positive developments.
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Neuroscientist Doug Fields shares an experience with irrational anger.
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Shankar reflects on the podcast's five-year anniversary.
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Neuroscientist Sophie Scott analyzes the nuances of laughter.
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A former Ford insider discusses the Pinto recall decision.
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Social psychologist Keith Payne discusses income inequality perceptions.
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Physician Vivian Lee critiques the US healthcare system.
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Psychologist Jamil Zaki argues empathy is trainable.
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Researcher Gabriele Oettingen discusses goal attainment.
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Maya Shankar shares her journey after a career-ending injury.