Taboos. Intolerable foods. Sad songs. Sexy kinks. Candy that looks like poo. Let’s get a little gross, shall we? The foremost expert in disgust, Dr. Paul Rozin, chats about the emotions related to revulsion – and BOY HOWDY do we cover some ground. Why do some things gross us out and others don’t? Can we change that? Learn how research psychologists study disgust, from butterflies to bigotry, and from pranks to power dynamics. Maybe don’t eat lunch while you listen, but definitely tune in to learn how to conquer some fears.
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Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee
Managing Director: Susan Hale
Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth
Transcripts by Aveline Malek and The Wordary
Website by Kelly R. Dwyer
Theme song by Nick Thorburn
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Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT) with Suzanne Pierre
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Thanatology (DEATH & DYING) Updated Encore with Cole Imperi
Cheloniology (SEA TURTLES) Encore with Camryn Allen
Testudinology (TORTOISES) Encore with Amanda Hipps
Zymology (BEER) Encore with Quinton Sturgeon
Personality Psychology (PERSONALITIES) Encore with Simine Vazire
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Lutrinology (OTTERS) with Chris J. Law
SUMMERSODE: Balmy Vibes & Seasonal Factoids with various Ologists
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Somnology (SLEEP) Part Two Encore with Dr. W. Chris Winter
Smologies #12: EATING BUGS with Julie Lesnik
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