Corey Allen talks about why people often choose to not do things they know they should do to impress people they don't even like.
This episode explores the four stages of responding to a cue and why the same person can respond to the same cue in a different way based on their current state. These four stages include experiencing the cue, interpreting it, experiencing craving or prediction, and initiating the response.
The speaker discusses their knowledge of psychology and how it can be used to manipulate people in toxic ways.
The podcast explores the basis of why individuals label someone as attractive, discussing the various social and psychological factors that come into play.
In this episode, the speaker explains the nature of fun memories, and how we tend to use the word "fun" to describe anything we do in our leisure time even if it's not enjoyable at all.
The speaker discusses how memories can be unreliable and subject to distortion over time.
The "Dark Triad" consists of three types of people: narcissists, Machiavellians, and psychopaths, who share some common traits such as entitlement, manipulation, and lack of empathy.
The speaker reflects on his own psychology of feeling envious and how he overcomes it by deliberately driving and testing out things that he can't afford yet.
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.
Through a prompt to look around the room and draw attention to certain people, it becomes clear that our subconscious creates patterns of thoughts, leading to self-doubt, and that the psychology of our attention plays a key role in how we interact with others.
A discussion about the psychology behind confessions and how evidence plays a crucial role in determining a suspect's guilt or innocence.
Researchers observed that women prefer stable men over bad boys when they're most fertile, but that preference decreases at lower fertility. Women, when led to believe that there are more women than men, tend to want to pursue their career.
The podcast discusses the intersection between technology and psychology, highlighting a PhD student's journey in studying mathematical psychology at Stanford and building models of language representation and problem-solving.
This episode discusses the concept of control and its relationship with well-being and anxiety, as well as the importance of perception in providing a sense of agency. The hosts also touch on the topic of safety instructions before flights.
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.
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 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.
The speaker discusses the differences between extroverted and introverted personalities, using personal experience as an example.
In this bonus episode, the hosts discuss the psychology of self and how our sense of self is shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and perceptions. They explore the importance of developing a strong and cohesive sense of self and how it can impact our well-being and relationships.
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.
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 chemical structure in our body changes when we experience nervousness or excitement, causing the famous "butterflies in the stomach" feeling. Understanding this process can help people use "confidence anchors" to alleviate anxiety and boost confidence in stressful situations.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the psychological impact of shopping and the desire to change one's appearance to feel better about themselves, attributing it to a hunter-gathering instinct. They relate it to personal experiences with relationships and exercise, stressing that it is a common phenomenon and is due to psychological reasons.
Historians and Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman argue that resistance to killing is strongest at close range, and the idea of bayonet fighting is largely a myth. Soldiers like the British Gurkhas, who are comfortable with hand-to-hand combat, are considered more intimidating in battle than others.
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.
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.
The podcast host shares their in-depth thoughts and analysis on the movie "Phantom Thread," highlighting the thoroughly investigated psychological layers of the male-female dynamic depicted in the film.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the risk of inflating someone's ego and how it can lead to dangerous consequences.
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.
