In this podcast episode, the speaker delves into how people justify their behaviors based on their past experiences and emotional trauma. Personal stories are shared to emphasize the impact childhood experiences can have on one's perspective on relationships.
The podcast discusses the unsettling nature of the mind of a serial killer and the allure of trying to understand the behavior of such individuals.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the rationality behind being afraid of dogs and how psychology can help individuals overcome their fear and align their emotions with their thoughts.
The speaker points out that paying attention to small details in people's behavior can reveal their flawed judgment and identifies some potential red flags.
The desire for validation is a natural human instinct, but social media has amplified this need and made it easier to seek approval from others. This can lead to a cycle of seeking external validation and feeling insecure without it.
When trying to understand someone's behavior, it's important to pull every thread and see the connections, even if it means going against your initial opinion. This approach helps to get the right opinion without any confirmation bias.
The act of provoking someone is often just a way to elicit a certain response or reaction from them, even if it's not necessarily the desired outcome. This is especially evident in scenarios like a physical fight, where provoking someone can actually lead to violence.
A discussion about the psychology behind confessions and how evidence plays a crucial role in determining a suspect's guilt or innocence.
The speaker discusses the effects of his childhood trauma and how it impacted his fear of authority figures.
The podcast discusses Charlie Munger's "psychology of human misjudgment" and relates it to business people as well as the applicability of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs when looking back at Paleolithic Man.
The podcast speakers discuss the ethical dilemma of how to handle a family member's secret and whether or not to reveal it. They speculate on the response from a clinical psychologist in this situation.
The desire to fight and display masculinity is a biological instinct for many men. This instinct is often associated with psychological and physiological factors that define the male experience.
The speaker discusses the differences between extroverted and introverted personalities, using personal experience as an example.
This podcast explores the evolved mating psychology and how modern pornography exploits men's desire for sexual variety, triggering sexual jealousy in relationships, but also provides access to a wider variety of sex partners. Women also have a desire for sexual variety.
The speaker reflects on the common theme of serial killers having a difficult upbringing and urges parents to be mindful of how they treat their children, touching on the life of Donald Gaskins, also known as Pee-wee.
Rock, paper, scissors isn't just a game of chance. The psychology of your opponent can be relied upon, and certain factors like trying to outsmart them and not being too obvious can influence the decisions made.
High school math encourages us to believe that there's a single optimal answer, but sometimes the opposite of a good idea is another good idea. We can learn from the examples of nutritionally complete but bad-tasting bars and the strategy of wearing chinos to work on Fridays to reduce laundry costs.
The speaker expresses interest in the study of psychology behind people's actions and emotions, describing a subtle yet intriguing moment of recognition in someone else's struggle.
Podcast hosts discuss what motivates people to choose honesty over fraud, even in situations where they could easily run away with large amounts of money. Slow eye contact is noted as a sign of mutual understanding during the conversation.
This TED Talk discusses the reasons behind why people are drawn to acts of wrongdoing following a lapse in judgment, exploring key lessons learnt over years of research. With reference to St. Augustine's Confessions, the speaker reveals insights from his “perversity project,” in which people shared stories of perverse behaviors.
The podcast explores various forms of gossip and why we engage in it, including positive gossip, and how our perception of gossip can be influenced by our reputation.
Your smile can convey authenticity or fake happiness in your LinkedIn profile picture. A real smile can make a positive impact, while a fake one can signal inauthenticity.
This podcast discusses the disturbing details of serial killers and their psychological profiles, including questions about how they became killers, who they target, and why.
The modulation of psychological and psychiatric disorders and conditions can be addressed through various practices such as breath, meditation, diet, and sleep rather than solely relying on medication. While traditional SSRIs work for some, there are multiple medications that can metabolically work differently and provide alternatives for those who thought medication would never be effective.
A podcast about discussing significant life changes and transitions in one's 20s and the psychological implications.
In this episode, the hosts talk about the subtle and sometimes eerie effects that people can have on their surroundings and the strange experiences that can result from them.
The human mind tends to remember negative experiences more strongly than positive ones due to a shift in attention as we age. Even though very young infants initially pay greater attention to positive facial expressions and tone of voice, this changes as they near the age of 1.
The struggle of a defendant to clear their name in front of a jury and the impact of public opinion, proven by studies and expert opinions from psychologists, on their chances of succeeding is discussed in detail on this podcast.
A soldier reflects on the difficulty of killing civilians during war, particularly when the enemy uses them as human shields, and how it can break down psychological defenses and cause lasting trauma.
Contrary to popular belief, dominance is not the only path to alpha status. Other traits that contribute to group success and effective leadership can also lead to alpha status.
The withholding of love can drive people to pursue power as a means of feeling safe, and for those who don't thrive in reactivity, it can be difficult to understand. The characterization of Shiv in this season of Succession explores the complex intersection of a woman's power and disempowerment in the face of scandal.
The speaker talks about how she overcame her insecurity by practicing deliberately and following the 10,000 hour rule, which is a psychological principle.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the risk of inflating someone's ego and how it can lead to dangerous consequences.
The podcast host discusses how losing to the eventual champion in sports can be a silver lining and how playing in California's ideal weather is preferred.
