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 "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 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 concept of happiness is elusive and often unattainable, especially in a time where turmoil and uncertainty are prevalent. The difference in brain function between males and females further complicates the understanding of the word "happy".
In the 1970s, psychologist David Rosenhan conducted an experiment in which he sent sane people to mental institutions to see if psychiatrists could differentiate between sane and insane individuals. The experiment called into question the reliability of diagnoses in the psychiatric industry.
Monkeys are trained to not climb a ladder for a banana as the entire enclosure gets sprayed with cold water whenever one of them tries.
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.
A discussion about the psychology behind confessions and how evidence plays a crucial role in determining a suspect's guilt or innocence.
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.
Tom Gilovich, a psychology professor at Cornell University, discusses the insights he gained from his "World Regret Survey" and shares his best decision-making tool that involves asking yourself what advice you would give your best friend. Expressing regret through writing or speaking also helps to process negative emotions and turn them into concrete words.
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.
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.
Discover a three-line test that can give you a quick insight into how someone thinks and their personal philosophy.
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.
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 way we think and talk about numbers can have a significant impact on our behavior and decision-making, with even small percentages having the potential to stick in our minds and influence our actions.
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.
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.
The fear of something much bigger than you can impact your behavior and how you think into accepting the general atmosphere. Fear is a very potent emotion and can almost entirely steer your thinking and actions.
The more someone has achieved, the more attractive they become in the eyes of other people.
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.
This podcast episode explores stories of resilience and the excavation of family secrets, discussing big life changes and transitions people experience in their 20s and what they mean for their psychology.
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 discusses the phenomenon of having conversations with people who aren't present, and the tendency to imagine hypothetical scenarios and conversations.
The speaker discusses how negative behavior can become infectious after receiving criticism, despite initially reacting with defensiveness.
The way we think and behave is heavily influenced by our cultural conditioning, which can be traced back to our kin base institution. It explains why different regions of the world and even within the same country have varying attitudes and beliefs.
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.
