Episode
#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
1:52:37
Published: Mon Aug 22 2022
Description
Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite Twitter follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and social media. It's one of the best things I've read this year, so I just had to bring him on. Expect to learn how bad things can sometimes feel better than good things, why people die on the hill of opinions they've only just begun believing, why intelligence plus ideology is a nightmare, how comedy can be a troll's last line of defence, the biggest lesson I learned from Joe Rogan, why regret minimisation should be a priority, why authoritarians lose sight of rationality and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Gurwinder's Substack - https://gurwinder.substack.com/ Follow Gurwinder on Twitter - https://twitter.com/G_S_Bhogal Gurwinder's new MegaThread - https://twitter.com/G_S_Bhogal/status/1545510413982474253 Adam Mastroianni's post - https://experimentalhistory.substack.com/p/underrated-ideas-in-psychology Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
In this podcast, the host takes a deep dive into topics such as why bad things can sometimes feel better than good things, regret minimization, and authoritarianism's impact on rational thinking.
00:00 - 01:28 (01:28)
Summary
In this podcast, the host takes a deep dive into topics such as why bad things can sometimes feel better than good things, regret minimization, and authoritarianism's impact on rational thinking. He also touches on social media, status games, and crowd behavior.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
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01:28 - 05:56 (04:28)
Summary
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Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses how the public record of people's opinions on social media and online forums can lead to group ideology and irrationality, polluting global conversations with ill thought-out opinions.
05:56 - 12:01 (06:04)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how the public record of people's opinions on social media and online forums can lead to group ideology and irrationality, polluting global conversations with ill thought-out opinions. The podcast also explores how opinions have become more visible than our deeds, making us defined by our opinions rather than our actions.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The fading effect bias allows us to release pent up negative energy as a result of negative memories, enabling us to retain a sense of hope and motivation while memories fade over time.
12:02 - 19:41 (07:39)
Summary
The fading effect bias allows us to release pent up negative energy as a result of negative memories, enabling us to retain a sense of hope and motivation while memories fade over time. This effect acts as a safety valve for our well-being.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
We tend to prioritize short term goals over long term ones because we overestimate our future selves' abilities to handle problems.
19:41 - 26:56 (07:15)
Summary
We tend to prioritize short term goals over long term ones because we overestimate our future selves' abilities to handle problems. However, it's important to remember that postponing only extends the problem and defeats procrastination in the long run.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Anonymity and the short format of social media make it difficult to discern the intent behind posts, and combined with a growing number of manipulators online, it creates an information space that is flooded with false information.
26:56 - 33:24 (06:27)
Summary
Anonymity and the short format of social media make it difficult to discern the intent behind posts, and combined with a growing number of manipulators online, it creates an information space that is flooded with false information.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the hosts discuss how video game companies monetize their games through the sale of weapons and other items as well as the impact of pay-to-win models on the gaming community.
33:24 - 38:11 (04:46)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss how video game companies monetize their games through the sale of weapons and other items as well as the impact of pay-to-win models on the gaming community. They also touch on the subject of a controversial character in Street Fighter called Dan who was given a pink outfit.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The philosophy of stoicism is becoming increasingly popular in places like Silicon Valley and Wall Street as it allows individuals to turn stress and misfortune into empowering actions and become better as a result of them.
38:11 - 47:34 (09:23)
Summary
The philosophy of stoicism is becoming increasingly popular in places like Silicon Valley and Wall Street as it allows individuals to turn stress and misfortune into empowering actions and become better as a result of them. By taking a longer-term view and seeing the oscillation of things in life, one can turn negative situations into positives and grow from them.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The brain is a problem-solving machine that often invents problems to solve, and social media has become a virtual battlefield where people engage in a tribal mentality to solve these problems, whether they exist or not.
47:34 - 57:12 (09:38)
Summary
The brain is a problem-solving machine that often invents problems to solve, and social media has become a virtual battlefield where people engage in a tribal mentality to solve these problems, whether they exist or not. This behavior can be observed in various contexts like politics, sports, and video games.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses how the online ecosystem promotes emotions such as anxiety, anger, desire, and happiness to control users, and how agencies use fear tactics to make people read more articles.
57:12 - 1:04:43 (07:30)
Summary
This podcast discusses how the online ecosystem promotes emotions such as anxiety, anger, desire, and happiness to control users, and how agencies use fear tactics to make people read more articles.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Our emotions are used to manipulate and control us in the digital age, making it important to control them.
1:04:43 - 1:09:31 (04:48)
Summary
Our emotions are used to manipulate and control us in the digital age, making it important to control them. Evolutionarily speaking, emotions were used to enforce boundaries before a legal system existed, and it’s essential to differentiate between what your distant ancestors considered crossing boundaries and what you do.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The 10-10-10 strategy is the idea that we can prevent ourselves from engaging in behaviors that we might regret if we think about how we would react to those behaviors in 10 minutes, in 10 months, and in 10 years.
1:09:31 - 1:15:35 (06:04)
Summary
The 10-10-10 strategy is the idea that we can prevent ourselves from engaging in behaviors that we might regret if we think about how we would react to those behaviors in 10 minutes, in 10 months, and in 10 years. Achieving a life well-lived, a happy life, is one that in retrospect has given us meaning, and many different memory slots filled with things that we can be happy and proud of.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
A socialist leader gradually developed a court personality, leading him to distance himself from reality and believe he was a God-like figure.
1:15:35 - 1:21:30 (05:54)
Summary
A socialist leader gradually developed a court personality, leading him to distance himself from reality and believe he was a God-like figure. People who don't introspect, like extroverts, are prone to be cushioned in an alternate reality where everything goes their way.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Authoritarians and cancel culture can limit creativity and humor in comedy, resulting in bland and unsatisfying content for audiences.
1:21:30 - 1:27:46 (06:15)
Summary
Authoritarians and cancel culture can limit creativity and humor in comedy, resulting in bland and unsatisfying content for audiences. Comedians employed by companies that enforce strict political correctness may feel suffocated, leading to a sanitization of comedy.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The problem with deferring problems to your future self is that you're creating a never-ending chain.
1:27:46 - 1:32:21 (04:34)
Summary
The problem with deferring problems to your future self is that you're creating a never-ending chain. Your future self tends to act a lot like you and will also delegate problems to your future self.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Pretty privilege is a phenomenon that is often overlooked as it is considered insignificant when compared to other forms of privilege.
1:32:21 - 1:35:47 (03:25)
Summary
Pretty privilege is a phenomenon that is often overlooked as it is considered insignificant when compared to other forms of privilege. However, it holds a significant impact on an individual's life as it determines how they are treated in society.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of a perfect childhood is a fallacy as it fails to account for the different interactions and experiences that shape a person's life, and biases against physical appearance still exist even in professional settings.
1:35:47 - 1:41:00 (05:13)
Summary
The idea of a perfect childhood is a fallacy as it fails to account for the different interactions and experiences that shape a person's life, and biases against physical appearance still exist even in professional settings.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the strategy behind engaging in online debates and when it's worth attempting to convince someone versus simply trying to reach a larger audience.
1:41:00 - 1:46:07 (05:07)
Summary
This podcast discusses the strategy behind engaging in online debates and when it's worth attempting to convince someone versus simply trying to reach a larger audience.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of guarding your time and the negative impacts of engaging in debates are discussed in this episode, with a reference to the Stoic philosopher Seneca.
1:46:07 - 1:51:33 (05:25)
Summary
The importance of guarding your time and the negative impacts of engaging in debates are discussed in this episode, with a reference to the Stoic philosopher Seneca. Prioritizing sanity and peace of mind is key when designing the way you live your life.
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast features a conversation between the host and the guest on audience capture and fitness, and the guest shares tips and insights on improving one's health and fitness.
1:51:33 - 1:52:43 (01:09)
Summary
The podcast features a conversation between the host and the guest on audience capture and fitness, and the guest shares tips and insights on improving one's health and fitness. The podcast also features a couple of ad plugs for MyProtein and Manscaped.