Can our contempt and rage help create the very things we're upset about?
When trying to convince people of the problem of polarization and the necessity for depolarization endeavors, a common objection from politically passionate people goes, "But the other side is horribl...
13 Mar 202320min
Psychological tactics and opponent-reading in GT racecar driving, with Andy Lally
A talk with racecar driver Andy Lally, who specializes in endurance GT (sportcar) racing. Topics we talk about include: What's the breakdown in skill versus chance in an average race? What are the con...
11 Mar 202347min
Do some common facial expressions reveal personality traits?, with Herman Ilgen
I talk with Herman Ilgen, who's been a negotiator for more than 30 years and who is the founder of the Institute for Nonverbal Strategy Analysis (INSA). Ilgen has researched how facial expression patt...
5 Mar 202350min
An angry divide over zoning in Caroline, New York: a talk with Quaker Rebecca Schillenback
In the small town of Caroline in central New York state, there seems to be a war going on. A large sign in the town reads, "There’s a war in the valley, time to pick a side." The divide is over propos...
19 Feb 202351min
Improving sexual satisfaction in long-term relationships, with Jessica Maxwell
A talk with psychologist Jessica Maxwell about her research on sexual relationships. We talk about "growth" versus "destiny" views on sex: in other words, whether someone sees sexual satisfaction as s...
15 Feb 202351min
How body language can influence teammates and competitors in sports
I talk with Philip Furley, who has done extensive research on behavior and psychology in sports. Topics discussed include: how an athlete's body language can influence teammates, opponents, and even j...
9 Feb 202359min
Why are humans so gullible?, with Brian Dunning, host of the Skeptoid podcast
A talk with Brian Dunning, who you might call a professional skeptic. He has been doing the Skeptoid podcast since 2006, and is the creator of multiple books and video projects aimed at promoting crit...
23 Jan 202341min
Are hate crimes exaggerated in the U.S.?, with Wilfred Reilly
Wilfred Reilly is a political scientist, professor, and author of the 2019 book Hate Crime Hoax. Topics discussed include: how hate crimes are tracked; why it can be hard to get a clear picture of hat...
18 Jan 202358min
