
137: Nature, Nurture, and Human Autonomy with James Flynn
"When you turn your back on reality you lose the ability to manipulate reality. One would think that is self-evident. I didn't go into this to not try to find the truth." -- James Flynn* Today it is ...
16 Elo 201856min

136: Meaning, Purpose, and Significance
Today we have Michael Steger on the podcast. Dr. Steger is a Professor of Psychology, and the Founding Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University. He studies the link ...
2 Elo 20181h 22min

135: The Rise of Victimhood Culture
Today we have Bradley Campbell on the podcast. Dr. Campbell is a sociologist interested in moral conflict— clashes of right and wrong and how they are handled. Most of his work examines genocide, whic...
26 Heinä 201851min

134: How to Live with Guts and Confidence
Today it’s great to have Amy Alkon on the podcast. Amy Alkon is a “transdisciplinary applied scientist”, who synthesizes research findings from various areas, translates the findings into understandab...
12 Heinä 201847min

133: Humanism, Enlightenment and Progress
Today it’s a great honor to have Steven Pinker on the podcast. Dr. Pinker is an experimental psychologist who conducts research in visual cognition, psycholinguistics, and social relations. He grew up...
5 Heinä 201855min

132: Open Wide and Say Awe
“How can we use these peak experiences to help people create community that is healthy and to be better human beings?” -- Katherine MacLean Katherine MacLean, PhD is a research scientist, teacher and ...
21 Kesä 201855min

131: How To Be Yourself
Today we have Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on the podcast. Dr. Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be there authentic selves through her award-winning Savvy Psychol...
7 Kesä 201835min

130: Finding Your Calling at Work
Today we have Dr. Amy Wrzesniewski on the podcast. Dr. Wrzesniewski is a professor of organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management. Her research focuses on how people make meaning of their...
24 Touko 201851min



















