People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
Science:Social Sciences
A talk with Daniel Whiteson, a professor of physics and astronomy, about free will, with a focus on what the effects in one's life are when one doesn't believe in free will. Topics discussed: Our thoughts on why we think free will is unlikely to exist; psychological and emotional aspects of living without a belief in free will; the anxiety and even anger that some people can have about the idea that we lack free will; the idea that a lack of belief in free will can be part of a spiritual, positive way of experiencing the world; and more.
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Tricks and strategies in door-to-door sales
How is bias in media related to polarization?, with Vanessa Otero
Why is criticism of Israel sometimes portrayed as antisemitic?, with Yakov Hirsch
Is our desire for certainty our biggest weakness?, with Maria Konnikova
Understanding an orchestra conductor's gestures, with Ming Luke
Behavior bullshitters, featuring Dr. Jack Brown
Understanding what drives MAGA anger, with ex-Trump voter Rich Logis
Examining some common scams and the strategies behind them, with Martina Dove
The narcissism spectrum: from healthy narcissism to the more toxic forms, with Craig Malkin
Resolving conflict in our relationships, with couples therapist Bill Doherty
Understanding the behavior of people under anesthesia, with Ashita Goel
Psychological factors in conspiracy theory beliefs, with Mikey Biddlestone
Understanding the behavior of autistic people, with Barry Prizant
How does anxious body language affect a job interview?, with Simonne Mastrella
What do we owe to our fellow citizens? (even when we think they're very wrong), with Robert Talisse
Behavioral analysis in security and risk assessment, with Philip Baum
Poker tells in a hand from the World Series of Poker Ladies Event, with Lara Eisenberg
The illusions of memory and self, with Anne Wilson
My book Defusing American Anger is out
On the loneliness of leaving one's cult, with Calvin Wayman
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