Two former congresspeople, a Democrat and a Republican, discuss political polarization
I talk to former members of the House of Representatives Luke Messer (Republican) and Elizabeth Esty (Democrat). We talk about: political polarization; their experiences being in congress during such ...
21 Touko 20241h 2min
The complexity of aphantasia, inner narration, and other inner experiences, with Russell Hurlburt
A talk with Russell Hurlburt, who’s researched inner experience for more than five decades. He's the author of six books and many articles on the topic of inner mental experiences. Topics discussed in...
13 Touko 202458min
The psychology of bus driving: reading the behavior of pedestrians, riders, and other drivers
This is a talk with Brendan Bartholomew, who’s a professional bus driver in San Francisco. We talk about the role understanding and predicting human behavior can play when driving a city bus. Topics d...
7 Touko 202439min
Systemic change vs. cultural change in efforts to reduce polarization, with David Foster
A talk with David Foster, who writes about polarization and media at knowthesystem.org and is the author of "Moderates of the World Unite!: Reworking the Political Media Complex." Topics discussed inc...
5 Huhti 202451min
How simplistic ideas of power (e.g., the oppressed/oppressor framework) can reduce empathy
Elizaveta Friesem writes about media and about social power (i.e., the power people exert over other people). I first interviewed her about media and polarization in 2021 about her book "Media Is Us....
26 Maalis 20241h 4min
Living without free will: A talk with physicist Daniel Whiteson
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 thou...
12 Maalis 202455min
The news is deepening our divides. Does Tangle News have a solution?
A talk with journalist Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News (readtangle.com), which shares takes from across the political spectrum. I think Tangle is doing amazing work. I think the more Americans ther...
4 Maalis 202429min
Rounders and Billions screenwriter Brian Koppelman on poker tells and reading behavior
A talk with screenwriter/producer Brian Koppelman, known for many TV and film projects, including the poker movie Rounders, the show Billions, and the series Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber. Topics ...
1 Maalis 202451min
