24: "Spectacular Ability in a Sea of Disability”: The Psychology of Savantism
A leading expert in the psychology of savantism for over 40 years and the scientific advisor for the film Rain Man, Darold Treffert is a wellspring of knowledge on this fascinating yet often misunders...
20 Sep 20151h 8min
23: How Millennials are Changing the World for the Better
19-year-old entrepreneur and author Jared Kleinert discusses the unique opportunities and extraordinary accomplishments of the millennial generation. We are yet to look at this subject on the show and...
29 Aug 201535min
21: Understanding the science of introversion and extraversion
We have Dr. Luke Smillie on the podcast to elucidate the research and conceptualizations surrounding introversion and extraversion. Topics include psychometrics, well-being, cultural values, neurochem...
26 Juli 20151h 11min
20: Hope, the Future and Flourishing
One of the world’s foremost experts on hope, self-proclaimed “hopemonger” Shane Lopez, sheds light on the incredible impact hope can have in our lives. We chat about flourishing, narratives of our fut...
5 Juli 201543min
19: Why We Love, Lust, and Live
A leader in the psychology of human mating, and an expert on both the cultural and biological foundations of love, Helen Fisher shares science-backed information on attraction, mate selection, infidel...
22 Juni 201543min
18: Straight Talk about IQ
In this episode we cover every topic in psychology, neuroscience and genetics (not literally, but it certainly feels that way)! Christopher Chabris shares his expert opinions on science journalism, ge...
8 Juni 20151h 6min
17: Maximizing, satisficing and the paradox of choice
A legend in the field, economic psychologist Barry Schwartz talks about how having too many options can be paralytic and tiresome to the human psyche. Schwartz also discusses the destructive force of ...
25 Maj 201542min
16: How to Be Understood and Reach Your Goals
Best selling author and social psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson discusses motivational styles and how we can ensure people understand who we truly are. It’s a particularly actionable episode, where ...
11 Maj 201551min
