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Episode 127: The Great Canadian Euthanasia Experiment (with Mickey Inzlicht)

Mickey and Yoel talk about Canada's controversial euthanasia law (called MAID: medical assistance in dying). Since its introduction in 2016, an increasing number of Canadians are choosing euthanasia (in recent years, more than 5% of deaths in Canada were the result of MAID). We talk about the history of the law, criticism of it in Canada and abroad, and our own discomfort (or lack of) with legal euthanasia. Separately, we also discuss a new paper that claims to show robust ego depletion effects--but is it just showing fatigue by another name?Links:Congratulations, You've Discovered FatigueRevisiting Ego Depletion: Evidence from Multi-Lab CollaborationsCanada Gave Citizens the Right to Die. Doctors Are Struggling to Meet Demand. - The AtlanticSturgill Simpson - Make Art Not Friends (Official Video) - YouTube

Episode 126: Using AI to Improve Science (with Paul Litvak)

Paul Litvak joins the show to talk about how AI tools can help us measure research quality and assess evidence in the scientific literature. His first project is a way to extract test statistics and p-values from papers automatically, with no manual coding needed. We also talk about Paul's non-profit dedicated to improving the reliability of scientific research, the legendary judgment and decision making scholar Robin Dawes (whose entirely algorithmic approach to graduate student selection once went terribly awry), and Paul's exit from academia. Plus, Yoel reveals a shameful secret about his use of AI.Special Guest: Paul Litvak.Links:What If Everyone Knew Which Science to Trust?evidence.guideThe Robyn Dawes Institute for the Improvement of ScienceWhy are so many professors conservative? - by Paul BloomScience is a strong-link problem - by Adam Mastroianni

Episode 125: Citation Diversity Statements? (with Mickey Inzlicht)

Mickey is back and fired up about citation diversity statements. We talk about a recent editorial from Nature Reviews Psychology encouraging authors to include a "citation diversity statement" in their articles to "to draw attention to citation imbalances and confirm that they made efforts to cite publications from a diverse group of researchers." We discuss what we don't like about the editorial, as well as the strongest case for it. We also talk about SpringerNature's profit margins, posting on LinkedIn, and Mickey's extremely problematic beer views.Sponsored By:MindSampler: MindSampler provides a simple and powerful way to run Experience Sampling Method (ESM) and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) research directly from your Qualtrics account. Promo Code: 2P4BLinks:Mickey's post on LinkedInCitation diversity statements | Nature Reviews PsychologyThe extent and drivers of gender imbalance in neuroscience reference listsScience must respect the dignity and rights of all humans | Nature Human BehaviourNature Communications retracts much-criticized paper on mentorship – Retraction WatchFeel Free - YouTube

Episode 124: Civic Honesty Around the Globe (with David Tannenbaum)

David Tannenbaum (Associate Professor of Management at the University of Utah) joins the show to talk about one of Yoel's favorite papers: a massive field study of honesty in 40 countries that had some unexpected results. We talk about the promises and pitfalls of field studies, what happens when your results are not at all as expected, and how to deal with going viral (in a bad way). Also, we talk about our recent hiking trip and David actually drinks two beers.Special Guest: David Tannenbaum.Sponsored By:MindSampler: MindSampler provides a simple and powerful way to run Experience Sampling Method (ESM) and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) research directly from your Qualtrics account. Promo Code: 2P4BLinks:Sunshine Coast Trail — Hut to Hut Hiking - Powell River BCCivic honesty around the globe | ScienceData and code for: Civic Honesty Around the Globe - Replication Data for: Civic Honesty Around the GlobeGreat Lake Swimmers - Pulling On A Line [Official Music Video] - YouTube

Episode 123: RE-RELEASE: What are Teachers Good For? (with Paul Bloom)

This is a re-release of Episode 95, which was recorded in September 2023. Paul Bloom joins Yoel and Alexa to talk about the glamour and humiliation of teaching psychology at the college level. They discuss how they've changed their approaches to teaching over the years, and whether they've become more skilled or more out of touch (or both). Alexa shares her experiences teaching about morality and evolution to a predominantly Christian student body, Yoel laments the fact that his students aren't more disagreeable, and Paul claims that critical thinking is overrated. In an era of increasing remote instruction, they claim that online courses can't do what they do. But, only Yik Yak knows for sure.Special Guest: Paul Bloom.Links:Paul Bloom's Teaching AdviceClearerThinking.org Podcast | Career science, open science, and inspired science (with Alexa Tullett)Teacher (On FIlm) - YouTube