The act of being nice or doing something for someone solely for personal gain can border on sociopathic tendencies. However, being genuine in helping others and attending events or gatherings can still be considered acts of kindness.
The speaker explores the reality of damaged people. Some enjoy being damaged while others desperately seek happiness and joy.
Behavioral scientists use data to identify predictable moments of habit change, such as at the beginning of the year, month, week, and after holidays or birthdays. To break existing habits, they recommend offering an uncertain and variable reward, rather than a fixed one, to generate habitual behavior.
The podcast explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences by answering unusual questions like if humans can create new senses.
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.
Creating vision boards or to-do lists may backfire as they have the potential to give the creator a sense of satisfaction and decrease their blood pressure, which in turn can lead to them feeling less motivated to achieve their goal.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss the potential flaws of trying to change someone's behavior and how it may affect relationships, using Whitney and Jennifer Aniston as examples.
The speaker discusses their knowledge of psychology and how it can be used to manipulate people in toxic ways.
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.
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.
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.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the connection between men and anger and how it reflects their psychological state. He also highlights how anger can be linked with fear rather than aggression in some cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 youngest child in a family often gets away with more, leading to resentment from their siblings and creating a long-lasting rivalry. Meanwhile, the middle child can often be forgotten in the chaos.
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.
