The fundamental breakthrough of Sigmund Freud is that humans do not fully understand themselves, as Freud wrote over a century ago. People feel emotions and desires that they may not fully comprehend or articulate.
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.
Richard Wiseman, who is one of the world's most creative psychologists, shares his insights from over twenty years of studying luck and self-help.
The speaker discusses their knowledge of psychology and how it can be used to manipulate people in toxic ways.
In this transcript snippet, the speaker expresses their thoughts about someone else's behavior possibly being influenced by their difficult childhood with their mom.
The podcast discusses the three Christs of Ypsilanti experiment conducted by psychologist Milton Rokeach and how the three men involved in the experiment ultimately developed mutual respect despite their varying beliefs.
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 speaker shares their interpretation of a Rorschach inkblot test, suggesting that they immediately associate the image with the concept of semen.
The podcast discusses the psychological aspect of why people believe in lies and how illusionist use the context of people's tendency to believe in amazing things. It also touches upon the saying that the more unbelievable the lie is, the more it is believed.
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 default gifts people give tend to be influenced by their upbringing and societal norms, leading to predictable choices such as Omaha Steaks as a default "man's gift."
A discussion about the psychology behind confessions and how evidence plays a crucial role in determining a suspect's guilt or innocence.
The way we perceive early life events shapes our future behavior, sometimes out of a deep desire to be accepted and loved, as shown by the example of being picked last for a team sport.
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.
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 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 discussion about the anxiety that comes with realizing you have similar flaws and traits to your parents.
In this episode, the speaker talks about the influence of diet culture on our society, and how it affects the way we perceive our bodies. They also discuss ways to embrace our bodies in any shape or form despite societal pressure to conform to certain beauty standards.
The speaker discusses the effects of his childhood trauma and how it impacted his fear of authority figures.
The podcast discusses an interview with a psychological legend who was viewed as a crank and dark. The guest speaker shares their insight on how the interview impacted their view of this individual.
Female serial killers tend to have a specific reason behind their murders while male serial killers tend to kill at random. Women are inclined to kill to survive, whereas men tend to kill in order to be heard.
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 speaker explains how the brain is hardwired to react to insults and shares a technique to mitigate their effects, reminding oneself that the insulter is thinking of them and viewing them at a distance.
Highly warm people who desperately want to be liked are more prone to using uptalk, a rising inflection at the end of a sentence that makes it sound like a question. This speech pattern can affect your confidence, performance in interviews, and how you are perceived by others.
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.
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 speaker speculates on how an infamous criminal may have developed her obsession with babies and whether it was due to abuse or societal attitudes towards infants during her upbringing.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
