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 podcast discusses the unsettling nature of the mind of a serial killer and the allure of trying to understand the behavior of such individuals.
A nurse explores the limitations of psychology and the problems with diagnosing mental health disorders based on a list of symptoms. She also discusses the prevalence of quick-fix solutions that only mask the problem.
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 act of provoking someone is often just a way to elicit a certain response or reaction from them, even if it's not necessarily the desired outcome. This is especially evident in scenarios like a physical fight, where provoking someone can actually lead to violence.
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 desire to feel in control can manifest in various situations, even if it means taking on traumatic experiences, as humans inherently want to feel like they made the choice.
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 speaker talks about how he can't imagine the things his friend Shane has done to play with his mind and how it's a good thing they never ended up in the CIA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 speaker discusses how memories can be unreliable and subject to distortion over time.
The speaker discusses the complexity of human thought, arguing that our thoughts are often greater than ourselves and that many ideas we believe to be original have likely been thought before. They explore how certain experiences can challenge our preconceived notions about the world and ourselves.
The concept of loss aversion suggests that people are more concerned with avoiding loss than achieving success. Studies have shown that the ratio of how much we value loss versus gain is about two to one.
Our thoughts and feelings are interconnected and they dictate our actions. Thoughts are the foundation and feelings are the driving force behind how we behave in a given situation.
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 discusses the history of mass hysteria and the psychological factors contributing to it, including job dissatisfaction and fear of the unknown.
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.
A soldier reflects on the difficulty of killing civilians during war, particularly when the enemy uses them as human shields, and how it can break down psychological defenses and cause lasting trauma.
The viral sensation of "Lucky Girl Syndrome" and other positive affirmation trends can be dangerous when they create the belief that simply believing is going to fix all problems, without understanding the deeper reasons behind why they are so compelling.
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 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 idea of facing your fears and the effects of feedback are not just present in human psychology, but can also be seen in classical conditioning experiments with dogs. These experiments show the importance of retraining assumptions and the impact of perceived control.
The speaker talks about the fascination with evil people, how we should look at multiple facets of a person, and how it's not just relevant to politics, but also in science and other domains.
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.
