Episodes (Page 17)
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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.
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Psychologist Emily Balcetis discusses harnessing sight to influence behavior.
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Happiness researcher Elizabeth Dunn tackles the 'treadmill feeling' of life.
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Familiarity can hinder creativity; diverse connections foster innovation.
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Gail Shepherd discusses her novel 'The True History of Lyndie B. Hawkins'.
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Revisits a story on changing human behavior beyond persuasion.
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Fred Clay's wrongful conviction based on flawed psychological techniques.