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.
This episode features a conversation on marriage, cheating, love, and personal questions about monogamy with an expert on psychology and mindset. The guest had a previous conversation on the podcast regarding success and the mindset of a meaningful life.
The podcast discusses the intersection between technology and psychology, highlighting a PhD student's journey in studying mathematical psychology at Stanford and building models of language representation and problem-solving.
Jöns' theory on creepiness suggests that encountering robots or automata reminds us of death, which leads to the feeling of unease. However, this feeling is not permanent and can change with altered expectations.
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 quarter-life crisis is a psychological crisis that occurs in one's twenties, involving deep contemplation about the meaning and purpose of life, personal values, and the impact one wants to have on the world. It is similar to an existential crisis, which questions the realities of death and the purpose of existence.
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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses his fascination with paranormal beliefs and illusions, as well as the psychology behind why people believe in them and can be tricked by magicians performing these illusions.
The speaker discusses the tendency of rich individuals, like Paul Manafort, to brag about their busyness as a way of gaining acceptance. This behavior might be linked to their need for validation due to their societal status or background.
The speaker discusses their knowledge of psychology and how it can be used to manipulate people in toxic ways.
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 discusses the differences between extroverted and introverted personalities, using personal experience as an example.
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.
Personal play identity plays a key role in how we see ourselves not just in the context of play but in our work and relationships, impacting our behaviour as adults. Playing novel games can induce neuroplasticity, more so than engaging in activities that we are already experts at, like chess.
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.
Discover a three-line test that can give you a quick insight into how someone thinks and their personal philosophy.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
According to the speaker, despite having a large number of memories, we really hold onto maybe five to seven strong positive memories which stand out in our minds more prominently than filler memories. This is what makes up the bulk of our memories, and not the 365 days in between them.
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 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.
People who prefer safety over liberty may experience psychological distress due to their mental makeup, which leads them to give up choice and rely on someone else to tell them what to do for the sake of security, even if it has not been guaranteed.
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.