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.
Ramit Sethi discusses the psychology behind people's aversion to selling and their misconceptions about automation.
The root word of decision is "cision" which means cut, and Tim Ferriss suggests that there are ways to use our own psychology to cut through the obstacles preventing us from achieving our goals.
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.
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.
Sion Bailok, a renowned psychologist professor and president of Barnard College, reveals the secrets of the brain and how it affects our ability to perform under pressure in her book "Choke".
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 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 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.
Kim's new podcast will explore the relationship between our brains and our experiences, by tackling unusual questions so we can better understand our lives and our realities.
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.
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 speaker shares their opinion on how cult leaders like Manson are able to control their followers through a combination of acknowledging their followers' desires and exploiting their vulnerabilities, such as drug addiction.
The way we assess our own appearance and value in relation to others is often tied to our need for social status, or what economists call 'positional goods', as seen in research demonstrating people's preference for lower pay with higher rank within their social group, and individuals' harsher view of their own appearance in comparison to others.
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.
The podcast explores the relationship between freedom of choice and happiness, analyzing data from experiments that suggest that having limited options can increase levels of satisfaction with a choice, and discussing the impact of this on natural and synthetic happiness.
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.
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.
This podcast episode touches on the idea that being brave in the face of fear can make you less scared, and also discusses how Scientology is faring in the age of the internet.
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.
The speakers discuss the concept of losing sense of self during momentous and dramatic incidents. They examine when it's unclear if the person had lost control or if they thought they were in control until it was too late.
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.
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.
A podcast about discussing significant life changes and transitions in one's 20s and the psychological implications.
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 discussion about the anxiety that comes with realizing you have similar flaws and traits to your parents.
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.
This podcast discusses the psychology of Samsung and Apple users and how it is similar to a political campaign, only trying to convince those who already believe in their brand, instead of potential new customers. It also touches upon the honesty of having reputational skin in the game, as Apple products were known for quality because Jobs would never ship a bad product.
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 suggests that there may be a direct correlation between the amount of crying done as a child and one's level of happiness as an adult, as long as one doesn't become completely unstable.
