The Rewired Soul: Recent Episodes
Chris Boutté
The Rewired Soul podcast is for people who are forever curious and lovers of learning. We grow through intellectual humility and nuanced conversations, and that's what you'll find here. In each episode, Chris Boutté interviews authors who are scientists, psychologists, philosophers, journalists, and other experts in their field.
Episode Notes The opioid epidemic has been raging on for years, and we've lost hundreds of thousands of lives to overdoses. Naloxone aka Narcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug, but is it actually helping or is it doing more harm than good? In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Doleac about her research into the effects Narcan has had on the opioid epidemic
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Episode Notes In this episode, Chris discusses why he's taking a break from the podcast but isn't taking a break from creating. Follow on social media for updates @TheRewiredSoul
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Episode Notes In early 2021, stock traders on Reddit decided to rally together to take down Wall Street. Some made millions while also costing the 1% billions of dollars. There was a lot of news coming out around this time, but who actually won and who lost? In this episode, we talk with Wall Street Journalist Spencer Jakab who wrote a phenomenal book about what actually happened before, during and after the meme stock craze.
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Episode Notes Teal Swan had a new documentary about her on Hulu called The Deep End. Teal Swan is a spiritual guru who uses new age ideas to help people with trauma and other mental health issues. While there are many questions about how Teal Swan helps people with their mental health as well as her net worth from her events and retreats, it's difficult to know if she's providing a positive service for people. The documentary had quite a bit of controversy when Teal Swan made response videos. So today, we chat with the creators of the Teal Swan documentary to see what it was like filming this series.
All 4 episodes of The Deep End are now available on Hulu
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Episode Notes So many of our decisions are run by conventional wisdom and advice from others, but what if most of it is wrong? Conventional wisdom tells us how to find the best relationships, how to raise our kids, and how to become successful, but most of it may be completely bogus. Today's guest is Seth Stephens-Davidowitz to discuss his brand new book that sheds a light on what really works when it comes to some of our most important decisions.
Follow Seth on Twitter @SethS_D Get a copy of Don't Trust Your Gut Get a copy of Everybody Lies
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Episode Notes Originally, right-wing conservatives were known for being stuck up prudes who couldn't have fun. Now, we're seeing a shift where people on the left have been cracking down on what is or isn't okay to say and do with comedy, food, clothing, and more. Today's guest is Noah Rothman who draws the parallels between modern-day progressives and the puritans of the past.
Follow Noah on Twitter @NoahCRothman Get a copy of The Rise of the New Puritans Check out Commentary.org
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Episode Notes The overturning of Roe v Wade has been devastating news and will affect millions of women around the country as well as future generations. Lara Bazelon returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Ambitious Like a Mother and how this news will affect women. Along with stripping women of bodily autonomy, we're going to see devastating downstream effects. We discuss this as well as how to be an ambitious parent without feeling guilty and without ruining your kids for life.
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Episode Notes The process for applying and getting hired for a job hasn't changed in years. Even the interview process is a choreographed song and dance where nobody really benefits. Today's guests are Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross to discuss their brand new book Talent. We discuss why many people miss talent when it's staring them right in the face, why it's beneficial to hire a diverse range of people, and much more.
Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielgross Follow Tyler on Twitter https://twitter.com/tylercowen Get a copy of Talent
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Episode Notes There's a scientist who was involved in the origins of quantum theory, the atomic bomb, game theory, modern computing, and much more. But most of us haven't heard of him. In his new book, Ananyo Bhattacharya tells the story of the genius scientist John von Neumann and how he was crucial to so many aspects of science.
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Episode Notes Everyday, we're having conversations, and we're trying to change minds whether we realize it or not. Sometimes, it's something simple like persuading someone to try a food they don't like. Then, there are more difficult situations like getting someone to stop believing in conspiracy theories or misinformation. But how do minds change? Today's guest is bestselling author David McRaney to discuss his brand new book, which is all about the science behind how minds change.
Follow David on Twitter @davidmcraney Get a copy of How Minds ChangeEvery day Check out the You Are Not So Smart Podcast
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Episode Notes There have been many medical advances in the last hundred years, but one underrated surgical procedure is that of facial reconstruction. Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris writes about medical history, and in her new book, she tells the story of the World War I surgeon who helped pioneer facial reconstruction surgery for wounded soldiers. We discuss the history of this surgery, the psychological effects of facial injuries, as well as the stigma around these types of injuries and how far we've come.
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Episode Notes What happens when you introduce philosophy to prisoners? Today's guest is Andy West, a philosopher who discusses his experience teaching philosophy to inmates in his brand new book. Andy shares his personal experience with family members in prison, a moral look at people breaking the law, and the perspective from prisoners about philosophical questions.
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Episode Notes People are more strategic than we sometimes give them credit for, but how much of it is done consciously? Game theory originated from concerns about nuclear war, but now there's so much more research being done about how we evolved for these "hidden games". Today's guests are Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli to discuss their brand new book with some groundbreaking research and insights about game theory.
Follow Moshe on Twitter @Moshe_Hoffman Follow Erez on Twitter @erezyoeli Get a copy of Hidden Games Politico piece: How Game Theory Explains Why We Have to Sanction Putin — Even If It’s Costly
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Episode Notes Why the stock markets and individual stocks move is a mystery that can make many of us scared to start investing. Although we know that investing can improve our financial future, it can be extremely intimidating. Fortunately, today's guest helps demystify the stock market for beginners in his brand new book. Brian Feroldi discusses why stocks go up and down, what it means when you buy stock in a company, and many misconceptions about stocks. We also discuss Elon Musk, Tesla stock, and so-called "experts".
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Episode Notes Many of us take safety and security for granted, but it's key to avoiding disaster, danger, and theft. Today's guest is social media star Cathy Pedrayes to discuss her brand new book. We discuss topics like keeping your data safe online, a counterintuitive way to stay safe in case of fires, and how educating yourself can reduce anxiety. Cathy also offers a wide range of tips for women to stay safe and feel more confident when alone.
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Episode Notes We all love to believe that we're completely rational, but behavioral economics has proven time and time again that we're often quite irrational. Not only does it affect our daily decisions, but it also affects how we spend our money when it comes to investing. Today's guest is Daniel Crosby, and he's an expert in behavioral finance. We discuss how to avoid thinking traps when making investment decisions as well as some other ways we can invest smarter and grow our wealth.
Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielcrosby Get a copy of The Laws of Wealth Get a copy of The Behavioral Investor Check out Daniel's podcast Standard Deviations
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Episode Notes We all want the best in every situation. We want to be the best at what we do, we want the best relationships, and we want to be the best possible version of ourselves. But can this hunt for greatness lead to misery and other consequences? Today's guest is Avram Alpert to discuss his new book The Good Enough Life. We discuss how good enough is something we need to consider while not settling as well. We also discuss how this need for greatness leaves many behind in society and also affects our planet.
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Episode Notes There are many myths about the best ways to manage our money. In this episode, I chat with Nick Maggiulli about his brand new book. We discuss how to manage your 401k, saving vs investing, whether investing is a rigged game and much more.
Follow Nick on Twitter @dollarsanddata Get a copy of Just Keep Buying Check out Nick's blog Of Dollars and Data
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Episode Notes For Western democratic countries, capitalism is the norm, but what's it like in post-Soviet nations? Today's guest is the author and entrepreneur Gregory Diehl to talk about his amazing new book. We discuss his experience in Armenia teaching people about entrepreneurship as well as how people may take self-determination for granted.
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Episode Notes The number of deaths from addiction has been rising for years, and we have yet to find any solutions. Today's guest is Dr. Carl Erik Fisher who not only specializes in addiction, but he's in recovery as well. We discuss the history of addiction, how it's treated, what works and what doesn't. This is a complex, nuanced issue, and he's written one of the best books to date on the topic.
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Episode Notes Why do some people love horror and other people hate it? Can horror help improve our mental health? And why are horror movies looked down upon by movie critics? Today's guest is Mathias Clasen, and he's here to answer all these questions and more. Mathias is a horror researcher, and he has a lot of insight into the benefits of watching horror as well as some of the myths.
Follow Mathias on Twitter @MathiasClasen Get a copy of A Very Nervous Person's Guide to Watching Horror Visit the Recreational Fear Lab website
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Episode Notes It's no secret that biased corporate media and misinformation is a major problem that's fueling polarization and harming our democracy. Today's guest is looking to help fix this issue. Arjun Moorthy is the co-founder of The Factual, an app that vets news stories for bias and accuracy so users have what they need to know before reading a story.
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Episode Notes There's no shortage of documentaries, TV shows and series about real world stories of people getting scammed out of thousands or even millions. Today's guest is best-selling psychology writer Maria Konnikova to discuss why we get conned and how we can prevent it. We chat about what makes us susceptible to being conned and why we're naturally trusting of others.
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Episode Notes We regularly lie to ourselves individually, but what about the social lies we tell collectively? Today's guest is Todd Rose to discuss how conformity and a variety of psychological thinking errors lead us to make bad decisions as a collective.
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Episode Notes Raising kids who can critically think is one of the most important things we can do for our children. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or anyone involved with kids in any capacity, we need them to grow up knowing how to think critically, be skeptical, and question properly. Today's guest is Julie Bogart who wrote a phenomenal book helping parents and others raise critical thinkers.
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Episode Notes Many of the books in recent years about stoicism are geared toward Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and it seems like it's just a philosophy to work hard and not be overtaken by emotions. The reality is that stoicism is far more than that. Today, we chat with philosopher Kai Whiting about his new book Being Better. We discuss what we can learn from stoicism to make a world worth living in.
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Episode Notes How has the digital age made us feel more shame than ever? Today's guest is a mathematician and amazing author Cathy O'Neil. Her new book discusses how online marketing, advertisements, and algorithms are designed to make us feel shame for profit. We discuss the various issues from body image, to mental health and polarization. Most importantly, we discuss how they trick us to buy into these narratives to shame others.
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Episode Notes Are young people more easily offended than previous generations? And how have college campuses fueled outrage culture? Today's guest is Greg Lukianoff, and he's the CEO of Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (F.I.R.E.) as well as the co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind with Jonathan Haidt. In this episode, we discuss free speech, how cognitive behavioral therapy helps with resilience, outrage culture, and much more.
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Episode Notes Why has innovation stagnated, and what are some of the solutions? Today's guest is Michael Bhaskar, a researcher and publisher who wrote an amazing book about innovation. In this episode, we discuss why innovation stagnates, the pros and cons of capitalism and regulation, how the culture wars effect research and much more.
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Episode Notes Claire Lehmann is the founder of Quillette.com, a website that has been deemed controversial by some for covering topics about feminism, trans issues, as well as many other social justice topics. Recently, Claire has had former followers turn against her as she has broken away from the tribe with her views on science and COVID mandates. We discuss tribalism, science, what's really going on in Australia and much more.
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Episode Notes We run into a problems on a daily basis. Whether it's at work or in our personal lives, we all have to figure out how to solve them. Today's guest is Amy Herman who teaches us what we can learn from art and use it to solve problems in our everyday lives.
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Episode Notes We all think we're self-aware, but we're victims of self-deception and denial far more than we think. Today we talk with Steve Fleming who researches the science of self-awareness, and it's one of the most important topics we can discuss. Self-deception and our lack of self-awareness make us fall victim to manipulation, and it also makes our lives much more difficult. But when we learn about the science of self-awareness, it can be extremely beneficial.
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Episode Notes COVID vaccine misinformation has been a major issue, but how do we fight it? Today's guest is Yale professor Nicholas Christakis who has been on the ground floor of the COVID pandemic since before it came to the United States. From day one, he's been tracking the pandemic and even wrote one of the first books about our response to COVID and what we could have done better. In this episode, we discuss where we've been and where we're headed, and we also discusses the balance between vaccine misinformation and free speech.
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Episode Notes Everywhere we look, people are talking about self-care, but some of us have noticed how toxic it's become. Today's guest is author Leigh Stein who wrote the phenomenal fiction book titled Self-Care, which dives into some social commentary around self-care and the girl boss movement. We discuss the book, mental health, and some tricky topics in our culture today. Leigh is also a writing coach, so we dive into some topics on writing, publishing, marketing, and more.
Follow Leigh on Twitter @rhymeswithbee Get a copy of Self-Care Get a copy of What to Miss When: Poems Get a copy of her memoir Land of Enchantment Visit Leigh's website
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Episode Notes Whether we notice it or not, we're constantly signaling to others. We showcase our beliefs and our status so others know who we are and where we stand on the social hierarchy. Today's guest is Rob Henderson who coined the term "luxury beliefs", which are often conveyed by those who come from privileged or wealthy backgrounds, but these values aren't about actually changing the world for the better. In this conversation, we discuss why people showcase these luxury beliefs, and we also chat about how we can help provide children from less fortunate backgrounds with better skills and opportunities.
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Episode Notes Is there a proven way to insubordinate and actually get the change you want? Today's guest is Todd Kashdan, and in his book, he turns to psychological research about the art of insubordination. In this episode, we talk about tragedies that happen because people won't speak up, why it's important to be a principled rebel, and how we can teach our kids to dissent without being jerks.
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Episode Notes Do you ever wonder why free speech is so important? Today, we chat with Jacob Mchangama about his brand new book A History of Free speech, where he outlines just what the book title suggests. In this conversation, we discuss the history of free speech, how people often don't understand why it's so important, and what it is about human nature that makes us want to censor bad and hateful ideas.
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Episode Notes Many underestimate the world of social media influencers, but they're shaping the future in a way that most people can't comprehend. Today's guest is journalist Kat Tenbarge who reports on culture and social media influencers who gained notoriety for her story about David Dobrik's vlog squad and alleged sexual assault of young women. In this episode, we discuss influencers, cancel culture, mental health, parasocial relationships and much more.
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Episode Notes Rob Brooks researches the deep questions about where we're headed with technology but in a much different way. For years now, we've been connecting with dating prospects online, but what happens when people start talking with AI bots to feel a connection? And can the future of technology deter sexual violence? What types of questions should we be asking about the ethics of AI and our relationships? That's exactly what we discuss in this episode.
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Episode Notes Jane Friedman has worked in the publishing industry for years, and she's an expert about the business of being a writer. In this episode we discuss her book, traditional vs. self-publishing, how to properly market a book, why the Billy Eilish book flopped, and much more.
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Episode Notes Matt Browne is the co-host of the popular Decoding Gurus podcast, and we're extremely excited to have him as a guest. With the Joe Rogan controversy around spreading misinformation about COVID, it was the perfect time to have Matt as a guest. We discuss the responsibilities creators have toward their audience, how we can better arm ourselves against misinformation, the guru phenomenon and a paper that hopefully Matt and Chris write soon.
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Episode Notes We're more self-obsessed than ever, and many think it's due to the rise of the self-esteem movement. Today, Will Storr returns to the podcast to discuss one of his previous books, Selfie. We chat about the rise of social media, how it does or doesn't affect our mental health, and much more.
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Episode Notes Mental health awareness is on the rise, and more people are being diagnosed than ever. But how safe are antidepressants and are we getting the right information? In today's episode, we chat with Beverly Thomson about her brand new book and dive into some of the less-discussed topics around side effects and consequences of antidepressants.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is writer, comedian, and podcast host Bridget Phetasy, and we have an amazing conversation with you about staying sober while navigating this insane world. Like Chris, Bridget is sober, and they discuss viewing the world through the lens of recovery with the polarization issues and the culture wars we face every day. We also discuss the mental health and addictions crisis, the possible causes, and what some solutions may look like.
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Episode Notes Are we not talking about mental health enough? Or are we talking about it too much? And why is it all so messy? In this episode, we sit down with Lucy Foulkes to discuss these topics and much more. If you're wondering how to find the right therapist or how to talk to kids about mental health as well, it's all in here and many other important topics.
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Episode Notes For ages, we've been told that a positive mindset can fix us. The self-help industry is booming, but people are just as miserable, if not more miserable, than ever. So maybe there's something missing. Today, Oliver Burkeman is back on the podcast to chat about his amazing book The Antidote and what we can learn from failure, what actually works for our happiness when setting goals, and much more.
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Episode Notes How do you deal with difficult personalities at work? Can our personalities change? And what happens when you digitally communicate with people with personality disorders? Today's guest is Ian MacRae to discuss his fantastic new book, Dark Social. We cover these topics and so much more.
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Episode Notes The battle for online privacy has been waging for a while now and is regularly in the news. Today's guest is professor of philosophy Carissa Veliz, and she specializes in discussing the ethics around protecting our data. In this conversation, we discuss whether data harvesting is something we should worry about from Big Tech and the government, how stalkers can take advantage of our data, and most importantly, what we can do about it.
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Episode Notes We're often sold on the idea of the "self-made success", but is this actually just a myth? Today's guest is Alex Millar from the band VATTICA who has gained popularity on TikTok for his series debunking the idea of the self-made person. In this episode, we discuss the reality of how people make it and become successful, the myth of meritocracy, and how we can balance hard work with knowing the limitations we face due to gatekeepers.
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Episode Notes Can our expectations actually change our reality? And how do expectations create self-fulfilling prophecies? Today's guest is David Robson who is returning to the podcast to chat about his brand new book The Expectation Effect. We discuss placebo effects, the nocebo effect with vaccines, the ethics of placebos, how expectations can affect weight loss and much more.
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Episode Notes Online shaming is something that happens on a daily basis, and it's completely changed the world in recent decades. Today, we talk with moral philosopher Krista Thomason about the moral risks of online shaming. There's a major difference between effectiveness and moral justification, and that's the core aspect of this conversation for everyone.
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Episode Notes I haven't uploaded in a couple weeks, and I wanted to give you all an update as to why that's been. There are also some updates about the podcast that I think you'll all enjoy!
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Episode Notes Meghan Daum is one of my favorite writers, and she's been a personal essayist for years. So, what's it take to succeed as a writer? In this episode, I chat with Meghan about what makes a good writer, if you need an MFA, how to improve your skills, self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and how to deal with cancel culture as a writer.
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Episode Notes Staying organized with your work is hard enough, but when you have ADHD, it's even harder. Today's guest is writer Paulette Perhach to discuss how she stays organized with her ADHD, gets work done, and what she teaches others through her coaching business. We also discuss what it's like getting diagnosed later in life as well as some tips for freelance writers.
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Episode Notes It's no secret that we're more politically polarized than ever. Today's guest is Mónica Guzmán to discuss her incredible, upcoming book I Never Thought About it That Way. She works for an awesome organization called Braver Angels, which is all about bringing people together. In this conversation, we discuss her book and how curiosity leads to a less polarized world. She's truly inspiring, and her book is one of the most important reads in recent years.
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Episode Notes It's not secret that science denial and bad thinking are major issues. Dr. David Robert Grimes has been fighting the issue of bad science and conspiracy theories for years, and he just released an amazing book titled Good Thinking. In this conversation, we discuss good vs bad thinking, how to handle science deniers, healthy skepticism, and how Oprah hosts a lot of guests who promote bad science.
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Episode Notes The United States had over 100,000 people die from drug overdoses in 2020, and the addiction epidemic has been going on for years without slowing down. Today's guest is Michael Shellenberger to discuss his brand new book San Fransicko, and he's become controversial in the addiction conversation. In this episode, we discuss problems with harm reduction methods like safe injection sites and why we need more access to mental healthcare.
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Episode Notes Paul Bloom is a Yale University professor of psychology and cognitive science, but he also dabbles in philosophy. He's written incredible books about morality, pleasure, and empathy, but his latest book is about how we find meaning and purpose through suffering. In this episode, we discuss suffering, pleasure, trauma, post-traumatic growth as well as essentialism and NFTs.
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Episode Notes Xavier Bonilla is the host of the Converging Dialogues podcast, and he's here to discuss what it means to be what he calls a "radical centrist". There's a lot of polarization today with little nuance for topics, which makes it difficult to meet in the middle. But are centrists just people playing both sides? That's what Xavier helps us find out.
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Episode Notes We love to think we know why success happens, but do we really? Duncan Watts is a computational social scientist who is here to discuss his research and his amazing book about how common sense fails us. Whether it's a famous piece of art, a best-selling book, a blockbuster movie, or a successful person, success is far more random than we realize.
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Episode Notes Dr. Carl Hart is a somewhat controversial psychologist and neuroscientist for his views on drugs. In his newest book Drug Use for Grown-Ups, he argues that there's a lot of bad information about drugs and drug use can actually be beneficial when used properly. We discuss the current discussion around drugs, necessary policy change, and the challenges of addiction.
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Episode Notes Prisons and the justice system in America don't work. In fact, they cause a lot more harm than good. Today's guests are Maya Shenwar and Victoria Law to discuss their book about the mistreatment of people after they leave prison and how it holds them back from moving forward with their lives and rehabilitation. We discuss these issues, the prison industrial complex, addiction treatment, and more.
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Episode Notes Charles Love is the author of the brand new book Race Crazy, which discusses BLM, the 1619 Project, and what he calls the progressive racism movement. Although we don't agree on everything, this is a great conversation to discuss different perspectives on some of the biggest issues facing the Black community and how we can discover solutions together.
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Episode Notes Carl Bergstrom is a professor who teaches a course in calling out BS science that he teaches with his co-author Jevin West. In this episode, we chat with Carl about how we can be better skeptics about the research, data, and statistics we come across on a daily basis. We also get to ask him if polling data really matters.
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Episode Notes Benjamin Boyce is a controversial figure who gained popularity from his in-depth documentary on the situation that happened at Evergreen College a few years ago. Since then, he's been interviewing people on his YouTube channel and being pretty vocal on Twitter. In this episode, we chat with him about social issues like CRT.
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Episode Notes Bryan Caplan wrote a much-needed and extremely controversial book about how we view education. Bryan is a professor and economist who argues that for the most part, education is just about social signaling and doesn't provide much value or great outcomes. In this episode, we chat with him about his views on education and what we can do to fix the system for everyone.
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Episode Notes It's no secret that it's difficult to talk about race. It's a polarizing topic, but it's one we need to discuss. Today's guest is Celeste Headlee to chat about her brand new book Speaking of Race. We talk about how we can keep our cool when talking about race as well as our experiences as biracial people when having these discussions.
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Episode Notes Virginia Heffernan is one of the top journalists out there covering tech, culture, politics, science, and everything in between. But aside from being an amazing author, she's also been sober since 2011. In this episode, we chat with Virginia about her experience with addiction, getting sober, and how she copes in this hectic world while covering such stressful topics.
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Episode Notes Today's guests are Barbara Hofer and Gale Sinatra to talk about their new book on science denial. This is a major issue in the world today, and Barbara and Gale have been researching the psychology behind why this happens and what we can do about it.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is none other than John McWhorter, and we discuss topics from his brand new book Woke Racism. There are many misconceptions about John and his views that we discuss in this episode. We talk about how wokeness is harming black people, how people are having to self-censor, microaggressions, and the best ways to protest.
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Episode Notes Women are dying around the country due to major issues within our healthcare system due to sexism and racism. In Anushay Hossain's new book, she discusses how this happens, why it's happening, and what we can do about it. We chat with her about these issues as well as how women can advocate for themselves to receive better care.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is philosopher David L. Smith to discuss his brand new book Making Monsters. He helps us understand some of the psychology behind dehumanization, and what we can do about it. Along with these discussions, we also chat about how to talk with others while maintaining our cool to hopefully change minds and bring more compassion to the conversations.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is the historian and author, Kathleen Belew to discuss her new book A Field Guide to White Supremacy. The book is a collection of writings from a variety of academics discussing how and white supremacy happens, and what we can do about it. In this conversation, we discuss how white supremacy is intertwined with capitalism, how the movement takes advantage of people, and potential changes to the AP style guide.
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Episode Notes We talk about being skeptical and using critical thinking all the time, but can it help with our mental health? Today, we chat with Rebecca Watson from Skepchick about how she uses skepticism and these thinking strategies to manage her mental health. We also talk about debunking bad science, psychics, and more.
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Episode Notes There's a massive supply chain crisis right now, but most of us don't know why it's happening. Today's guest is a tech journalist for the Wall Street Journal and the author of the new book Arriving Today, Christopher Mims. He breaks down the supply chain crisis, and we chat about supply chain workers, Amazon, the future of automation and more.
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Episode Notes Today, we speak with Dr. Traci Baxley about her new book Social Justice Parenting. Not only does this book discuss how we talk with our kids about racism, sexism, and inequality, but it helps us know how we can stop parenting from a place of fear. Traci's book covers mental health, why we need to be introspective parents, and how we can teach our kids to advocate for themselves in a healthy way.
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Episode Notes What is consciousness and why does the research in this field matter? In this episode, we chat with Anil Seth who is one of the leading researchers of consciousness, and we discuss his brand new book. We have a conversation about how we define consciousness, what psychedelics can teach us about the topic, if AI is going to take over the world, and why our cats stare into the void.
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Episode Notes Technology is accelerating at a rapid pace, but is it something we should be concerned about? Today's guest is Azeem Azhar to chat about his brand new book The Exponential Age. We discuss technology, how it affects workers and the economy, and why we should be optimistic about where we're headed with tech.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is the show's very first fiction writer who just came out with a fantastic murder mystery novel. Kat Rosenfield is a journalist who covers a ton of important topics around culture, but she also writes some amazing fiction. In this episode, we discuss Kat's writing process of research, character development, writing a big twist, and more. I also have the chance to ask her about some of her favorite horror movies.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is influencer Jill Busby to discuss her brand new book Unfollow Me. The book is a collection of essays about Jill's unexpected Instagram virality, her experience with being a Black woman, her relationships, and much more. We talk about her book as well as some other interesting topics in this episode.
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Episode Notes Tara Haelle is a science journalist as well as the author of books teaching parents how to make informed decisions about vaccines and other medical choices for their kids. In this episode, we chat about how to vet scientific information that comes our way as well as how to teach our kids to think a little bit more scientifically.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is New York Times writer and author, Erik Vance, and he has an amazing book discussing the science behind the mind's power to change the body. We've discussed a lot of bad science around medicines and bad therapeutic techniques, but Erik explains how there can be benefits from the placebo effect. In the book, Erik not only discusses the science, but he also made himself a guinea pig by paying to get cursed and trying other methods to test these effects.
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Episode Notes Today we speak with author and Harvard lecturer Carole Hooven about her new book T, which is all about testosterone. There are many myths and misconceptions around testosterone, and it can often spark quite a bit of debate. In this episode, we chat with Carole to learn how this hormone shapes behaviors as well as how it affects the trans conversations and future research.
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Episode Notes What can atheists learn from world religions? Today's guest is a psychology professor and researcher David DeSteno. David researches the psychology of how we can improve our well-being and has written some phenomenal books. His newest book dives into the psychology and science behind how religious practices and rituals benefit people and how we can use this research to improve our daily lives.
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Episode Notes Today's guest is Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and she's a historian who studies fascism, propaganda, and other threats to democracy. In this episode, we chat about her phenomenal book Strongmen, which is all about how people like Mussolini, Hitler, and others rise to power. We discuss the Trump presidency, misinformation, what fascism actually means, and much more.
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Episode Notes We have a lot of misconceptions about pain, and it's one of the contributors to the decades-long opioid epidemic. What if pain doesn't have to be something we avoid? What if it can make us more resilient? Today, we chat with returning guest Margee Kerr to chat about her book Ouch!, which she co-authored with Linda Rodriguez McRobbie.
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Episode Notes What does it mean to be a feminist in 2021? There are many feminists who are writing books, and some disagree about what it means to be a good feminist. Today, we talk with long-time feminist and activist Julie Bindel about her new book Feminism for Women. In this conversation, we talk about modern feminism, the serious issue of violence against women, how progressive men can be better allies, and some controversial topics around the transgender rights movement.
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Episode Notes A massive problem that nobody is talking about is the fact that the media is not only become woke, but they've left the working class behind. Today's guest is Batya Ungar-Sargon to discuss her new book Bad News which addresses this issue and how liberal elites have taken over the conversations for profit. We discuss how we can address this issue to actually help the people who are suffering the most.
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Episode Notes It's no secret that there are culture wars, but what most of us don't realize is that billion-dollar corporations are taking advantage of this to make more money. In his book Woke Inc., Vivek Ramaswamy discusses this issue and how it's a distraction from the real problems that Americans are facing. In this episode, we chat with Vivek about this issue and what we need to do about it.
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Episode Notes Michele Wucker has returned to the podcast in this bonus episode to chat about managing risk when you're a writer, freelancer, or entrepreneur. There are a million ways we can be spending our time, but how do we know which route is the safest? We chat about this and much more in this episode. Enjoy!
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Episode Notes In this episode, the best-selling author Mary Roach joins us to discuss her brand new book Fuzz, which is all about nature breaking the law. We have a great conversation going behind the scenes to learn about how she researched this book, what she learned, and how we can take a new perspective on our relationship with nature.
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Episode Notes Do we have more influence than we think? How can this research in social psychology help use to handle rejection? And how do power dynamics affect our influence? Today's guest is Vanessa Bohns, a social psychology researcher specializing in influence. We chat about these topics and much more from her band new book.
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Episode Notes What does it mean to be a good person? How good are we at judging the character of others? And how much do context and situations affect how good or bad we behave? In this episode, we chat with philosopher Christian Miller about his new book, and he helps answer these questions and much more. In this conversation, we discuss morality and religion, the subjectivity of morality, honesty, and some other great topics.
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Episode Notes Why do wrongful convictions happen so often? How do exonerations affect victims? And how can we educate jurors better to reduce wrongful convictions? Today's guest is Lara Bazelon to discuss her book Rectify, and we chat about these issues as well as more problems with the criminal justice system. She also answers some of my questions about true crime and some other interesting topics.
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Episode Notes Neuroscience is a complex topic, but how does this field affect our daily lives? Understanding neuroscience can help us make better decisions about mental health medications we take or know where AI is heading. And for skeptics of neuroscience, knowing the basics can be extremely beneficial. In today's episode, we chat with computational neuroscientist Grace Lindsay about her new book and learn about some important research in her field.
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Episode Notes Many of us struggle with change, so how can we improve our relationship to change? How do we let go of control? Is there a way we can cope with change without losing our minds? Today's guest is April Rinne, and we chat about her new book Flux, which is all about these topics and more.
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Episode Notes Do you love to learn new things? How can we put what we learn to good use with all of the available resources out there? And do we need school to improve our knowledge? In this new episode, we talk with Scott Young about his book Ultralearning.
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Episode Notes We've had poltical parties for centuries, so why are we so polarized now? How are our political affiliations wrapped in our identities? Why is what we buy now a sign for our political party? And what do we owe the other side? Today our guest is political philosopher Robert Talisse who helps us answer these questions as we chat about his new book.
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Episode Notes Social media platforms started with good intentions, so how did we get to where we are today? Why does misinformation spread on social media, and how does it make us so polarized? How is social media used in other countries to oppress people and spark violence? Today we're joined by journalist and author Charles Arthur to chat about his new book where we chat about these problems and some possible solutions.
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Episode Notes Being a parent is scary enough, but what about when you’re an introvert? Interacting with other parents at playdates, getting flooded with advice, having to talk to randos is brutal, but we can survive it. In this episode, we chat with a fellow introverted parent and author, Julie Vick, about her new book and learn some strategies for navigating these difficult waters.
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Episode Notes There are a ton of benefits that come with talking to strangers, so why don’t we do it? And how has “stranger danger” propaganda made the problem worse? And how can talking to strangers decrease political polarization? In this episode, we talk to Joe Keohane about the benefits of talking to strangers and how anyone can do it.
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Episode Notes Are we failing democracy? Why are we so polarized? Have we become more narcissistic? Are millennials entitled? And are boomers ungrateful? Today's guest is none other than Tom Nichols to chat about his new book, and he even gives Chris some much needed tough love.
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Episode Notes What’s the source of conspiratorial thinking? How do we weed out misinformation? Are people naturally dumb? Is the problem scientific literacy or something else? And should we be more optimistic or pessimistic about the state of the world? THE PODCAST HOST HAS BECOME THE INTERVIEWEE! In this episode, we chat with Aaron from the Embrace the Void podcast to get a bit philosophical and discuss these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes How can we work together to destigmatize mental illness? What can anthropology teach us about ending this stigma? And is the problem getting worse or better? Today's guest, is Roy Grinker who comes from a family of psychologists and is the author of the new book Nobody's Normal. In this episode, he helps us answer these questions and much more.
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Episode Notes How big of a role do genetics play in life outcomes? Does our environment shape us more than our genes? And why is there so much fear around researching genes, intelligence, and social outcomes? In this episode, we sit down with the author of The Genetic Lottery, Kathryn Paige Harden, and we discuss these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes What is strategic storytelling? How are companies, startups, and entrepreneurs using stories to reach new audiences? And how can stories help charities and people trying to change the world? In this episode, we chat with Frank Rose about his brand new book, and he answers these questions as well as many more.
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Episode Notes Are schools indoctrinating our kids with woke ideology? Are educators neglecting ethical standards? Are kids learning to self-censor? And how is this affecting their developmental growth? Today's guest is Bonnie Kerrigan Snyder from FIRE, and we discuss what's been going on in schools and how we can address these issues.
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Episode Notes The philosophy of free will has been debated for years, but how does the topic of free will intersect with the criminal justice system? The United States has the incarceration rate in the world, and our current system of punishment hasn't helped decrease the rates at all. If we looked at the topic of free will in a different way, could this help with justice reform? In this episode, we chat with legal philosopher Gregg Caruso about these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes How much does luck play a role in our success, and why do we fail to recognize it? Is the idea that we live in a meritocracy a myth? And is there true equality of opportunity? Today, we talk with Robert Frank about these topics as well as how we balance luck and success to stay motivated and teach upcoming generations.
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Episode Notes Peter Boghossian is a philosopher and professor who recently made a very public resignation on the Bari Weiss Substack. Peter believes that having conversations with people who have different beliefs than us is extremely important, but unfortunately, more and more of these conversations are being shut down due to cancel culture and moral outrage. In this episode, we discuss Peter's book as well as the landscape of the world today when trying to have these impossible conversations.
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Episode Notes Are we diagnosing people with mental illness who are experiencing completely normal symptoms? If so, where did the DSM go wrong? How is this hurting the mental healthcare system, and what can we do to fix it? Today's guest is Dr. Allen Frances who was part of the DSM-4 committee and wrote a book about some of the issues we face today such as fad diagnoses and much more. He discusses these topics in this episode and helps us find some solutions.
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Episode Notes How do groups affect our identity? Why does it take so little to form ingroups vs outgroups and create polarization? What's the truth about the IAT and biases? In this episode, we talk with Jay Van Bavel about his new book with Dominic Packer. We chat about group polarization, biases, and what we can do about it.
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Episode Notes Are we not talking about mental health enough? Or are we talking about it too much? And why is it all so messy? In this episode, we sit down with Lucy Foulkes to discuss these topics and much more. If you're wondering how to find the right therapist or how to talk to kids about mental health as well, it's all in here and many other important topics.
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Episode Notes How many mental health issues are completely normal? Can depression and anxiety actually be useful? Why are some people worse off with low levels of anxiety? And how can understanding evolutionary psychology help us improve mental health? Today, Randy Nesse joins the podcast to discuss evolutionary psychology and why there may be some good reasons for our bad feelings.
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Episode Notes Sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, stalking, and more are all major issues that most women have had to deal with. But why does it happen? And can we do anything about it? Today's guest is one of the leading experts in the field of evolutionary and sexual psychology, David Buss. Why do men assume women are more attracted to them than they are? Why do men stalk women? Why do men not hold other men accountable? David helps us answer these questions and many more in this episode.
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Episode Notes Is our search for status the main driver in our lives? If so, what's the best way to play the status game? How does status play into the culture wars? And how does status affect our mental health? Today's guest is Will Storr, and we discuss his new book The Status Game. He helps us answer these questions, and we also ask if recovering alcoholics are less prone to shame.
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Episode Notes Does true altruism exist, or are there always selfish motives behind our actions? Why did we evolve to cooperate? What can we learn from studying animal behavior? And what's up with the free rider problem? Today's guest is Nichola Raihini where we discuss her brand new book, and she helps us answer these questions and much more.
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Episode Notes With over one million copies sold, Stiff by Mary Roach has become a classic, and we were able to chat with Mary about the brand new edition of the book that just launched. So, what's new in this updated edition? And why did Mary get interested in dead bodies? Are people who work with bodies creepy? We discuss this and much more in this episode, so enjoy!
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Episode Notes The worst "cult" gets tossed around quite a bit, but what defines a cult? And how do cults use language to manipulate people? Like a lot of people, I've been fascinated by cults for a while, so I'm excited that I was able to talk to the wonderful Amanda Montell about her new book Cultish. In this episode, Amanda helps answer some of these questions, and we also ask if AA is a cult as well as whether or not Amanda has a cult following.
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Episode Notes Where are all the conservative college professors? Is there dissonance on the left AND right? And have students lost the ability to reason? In this episode, we sit down with professor Jonathan Marks to discuss his new book, and he answers these questions and much more.
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Episode Notes Why do we fall for lies, and how to people become victims of cons and scams? Are we evolutionarily designed to trust people? And why don't people believe the truth after they've been lied to? Today, our guest is Aja Raden, and we discuss her book The Truth About lies as well as much more.
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Episode Notes There's a major myth that once we reach a certain point, our personality is fixed. This false idea can lead many people to give up and not work towards change. But what if the science shows that we can grow and change our personality? And why is the Myers-Briggs so highly criticized by the scientific community? In this episode, we sat down with Christian Jarrett to chat about his new book on the science of personality change where we discuss these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes What's the difference between BS and lying? Is there a reason why it's so important that we learn to detect BS? And what's my beef with Oprah? We discuss this and much more as we sit down with John Petrocelli to chat about his brand new book on the life-changing science of detecting BS.
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Episode Notes We all want to make better decisions, but how can we embrace uncertainty? What should we do when we don't know the answer? And how do we teach others and our children how to think? In this episode, we sit down with Tom Chatfield to discuss his book, these topics, and much more.
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Episode Notes Prince was one of the greatest musicians of all time who died far too soon from a prescription drug overdose. While he was alive, there was a lot of mystery around Prince, but that's all changed with the brand new book from music journalist Touré. In this episode, we sit down with Touré to discuss the untold stories about Prince from the people who were closest to him. We chat about Prince's work ethic, his relationships, his drug use, and so much more.
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Episode Notes We only have approximately 4000 weeks on Earth, so how should we spend our time? With work, friends, family, children, significant others, and personal time, how do we manage it all? So many of us struggle with burnout and the feeling like we don't have enough hours in a day. In this episode, we tackle these questions and so much more with Oliver Burkeman as we discuss his brand new book.
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Episode Notes Millennials are often looked down upon by boomers. We're often seen as lazy and entitled, but maybe there's another explanation. Is it possible that boomers were given various advantages that weren't afforded to millennials? How has this caused a greater divide in the wealth gap? And what can we do about it to get back on track? In this episode, we speak with Jill Filipovic about her incredible book OK Boomer, Let's Talk where we discuss these topics and more.
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Episode Notes No matter who you are, if you have a message that you want to reach people, you have to figure out how to do it. Maybe you're an author or an entrepreneur, but maybe you're a teacher or someone working for a non-profit. A lot of people want to do good and help others, but they're missing an important piece to reach others. In this episode, I chatted with the PR export Trevor Young about his new book Content Marketing for PR.
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Episode Notes Are there evolutionary reasons for comedy? Do comedians share certain personality traits? And how can comedy help people learn better? Today, our guest is professor Neil Martin to chat about his brand new book The Psychology of Comedy where we discuss these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes How do you talk to a science denier? And what can scientists and experts do better to decrease skepticism of their research? This is an extremely important topic with the COVID Delta variant causing new infections and people hesitant to get vaccinated. So today, we chat with Lee McIntyre about his brand new book where we cover these topics and so much more.
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Episode Notes Why are we so drawn to mystery? Even when we know the ending of a movie, book, or TV show, why are we still interested? And how can mystery help us succeed? In this episode, we talk with Jonah Lehrer about his brand new book Mystery where we cover these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes Many of us feel or have felt weird and out of place, but how common is it? Why does it hurt so much when we feel alone and rejected? And are there some upsides to being weird? In this episode, Olga Khazan chats with us about her new book Weird and how we can use it to our benefit and even thrive from rejection.
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Episode Notes Whether you're investing or day trading, making better decisions will help you avoid losing money while also making profits. Unfortunately, due to our emotions, biases, perfectionism, and more, we don't always make the best decisions. In this episode, we chat with Jared Tendler about the mental game of trading where we discuss some strategies for making better decisions while trading or investing.
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Episode Notes It's intuitive to believe that all of our thinking happens inside the brain, but that's not quite true. Some of us learn and retain information better when we're moving, or walking, or talking with our hands. Not only does this help with learning and retaining information, but it can also help us be more creative. That's exactly what science journalist Annie Murphy Paul uncovered in her new book The Extended Mind, and in this episode, we chat with her about all these topics and more.
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Episode Notes Why do some people love to be scared and others don't? Can fear actually be therapeutic? And why is being scared with friends so much more fun? Today, we talk with sociologist Margee Kerr about her fantastic book Scream where we discuss these topics and more.
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Episode Notes Would you wear a serial killer's cardigan? Would you move into a house where murders took place? And why do we believe in psychics, gods, ghosts, and horoscopes? Today's guest is Bruce Hood, and we chat about his book Supersense that dives deep into the psychology of why we have supernatural beliefs.
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Episode Notes How do we deal with suicidal thoughts and depression? What is cognitive behavioral therapy, and were there other scientific-based methods that can help? And how common are these types of thoughts? We discuss all of this and much more with Katie Gordon as we chat about her new workbook for managing suicidal thoughts.
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Episode Notes In 2019, I was cancelled, and I was so confused by how people could morally justify the terrible things that come along with cancel culture. That's when I started reading as much as I could about moral philosophy and moral psychology. Today, my guest is Kurt Gray to discuss his book and help us understand the moral philosophy of cancel culture.
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Episode Notes Whether we're working on something at our job, in school, or around the house, our instinct is to add to it. While adding can often show competence or improve something, sometimes, subtracting is the best option. Today's guest Leidy Klotz just released his new book Subtract that discusses all of his research around this counter-intuitive way of thinking.
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Episode Notes How do you succeed as an author? Once you get started, how do you stay motivated to finish the book? What's the best way to market a book? And when should you start building an online presence? Today's guest is Joanna Penn, and she's a successful self-publishing author who writes books and creates content to help others.
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Episode Notes We're flooded with data every day. Whether it's the recent COVID stats, polling data, or numbers we're told in the media, we data regularly. But how do our emotions play into how we perceive data? How do we know how to assess risk based on the data we're seeing? In this episode, we speak with Tim Harford about his newest book The Data Detective to discuss these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes The unemployment system in America needs a lot of work, and this isn't new. Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic has made the unemployment crisis much worse. But what are some of the misconceptions about unemployment? And how are women affected differently than men? Sarah Damaske is a sociologist at Penn State, and today we chat with her about her new book The Tolls of Uncertainty to find answers to some of these questions.
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Episode Notes Many people have read the best-selling book from Angela Duckworth, Grit. But does it take more than grit for kids to succeed? Kids from disadvantaged communities don't have the same advantages as some who develop grit, which is why they also need agency. In this episode, we chat with educational sociologist Anindya Kundu about his book The Power of Student Agency to discuss how we can come together and help level the playing field for future generations when it comes to education.
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Episode Notes The college admissions scandal with celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman uncovered how the wealthy buy their kids' way into college. But this isn't something new. The wealthy and privileged have had a massive advantage for a long time, and this takes college spots from many hard-working kids. In this episode, we chat with Pulitzer prize-winning author and journalist Dan Golden about his book The Price of Admission.
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Episode Notes Why do we struggle with being dedicated to a career path, college major, or relationship? Why do we fear commitment and mission out? In this episode, we speak with Pete Davis about his book Dedicated and discover the benefits of being dedicated and some other great topics.
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Episode Notes Why don't we speak up when we see bad behavior? Why do some people take action while others are victims of the bystander effect? In this episode, we speak with professor Catherine Sanderson about her book Why We Act to better understand these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes The addiction epidemic isn't slowing down, but can harm reduction help? How do we reduce the stigma around drug use and harm reduction, and what policy changes need to happen? And why is it so important people understand WHY people turn to drugs and how mental illness affects drug use? In this episode, we speak to Maia Szalavitz about her brand new book Undoing Drugs, and we discuss these topics and much more.
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Episode Notes Why do smart people do such dumb things? How do intelligent people fall for scams or believe in bad science? And are we good judges of intelligence when choosing people to work with? In this episode, we talk with David Robson about his fantastic book The Intelligence Trap to try to answer these questions and much more.
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Episode Notes It's no secret that Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg have been at the center of a lot of controversy and important discussions over the years. From getting people hooked to the app, to mining user data, to spreading misinformation, there's a lot to be said about the ethics around Facebook. But what's really been going on behind the scenes? And what do current and former employees think? Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang wrote An Ugly Truth about Facebook's battle for domination, and in this episode, we talk with Sheera about how Facebook has changed the world for better and for worse.
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Episode Notes There's been a ton of news lately about the COVID-19 Delta variant along with mixed information. Is the Delta variant worse than COVID-19? Do vaccinations work against that Delta variant? Do we need to go back to wearing masks? Today, my guest is science writer at Nature Magazine, Amy Maxmen, and she helps answer all of these questions and more.
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Additional pieces from Amy: Article inequality regarding COVID in Fresno here Podcast with interviews from Fresno piece here In shock move, US backs waiving patents on COVID vaccines by Amy Global Vaccine Access: Insights from Public Health Experts to Ensure an Equitable Pandemic Recovery moderated by Amy Amy's piece on the Ebola outbreak in a conflict-ridden region in the Congo
Resources: How the Delta variant achieves its ultrafast spread by Sara Reardon Why are fully vaccinated people testing positive for Covid? Tracking Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity The Vaccine Donations Aren’t Enough States are sitting on millions of surplus Covid-19 vaccine doses as expiration dates approach Culinary Union files lawsuit against major Las Vegas Strip casino companies in order to protect workers from the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace
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Episode Notes Is screen time really terrible for kids? And how do we have those uncomfortable conversations about race, consent, and sex? Most importantly, how do we raise kids who aren't assholes?! These are all topics we cover in this episode with Melinda Wenner Moyer as we discuss her brand new book How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes.
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Episode Notes Nobody wakes up in the morning and decides to stick a needle in their arm for no reason. Depression and other forms of mental illness are the leading causes of addiction, but unfortunately, drug use is criminalized and stigmatized. Today we're joined by David Poses who wrote The Weight of Air, which is his personal story of depression, addiction, recovery and harm reduction.
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Episode Notes Why is it so hard for us to have conversations? How do we promote truth in the age of misinformation and polarization? And what's the real definition of cancel culture? In this episode, we speak with philosopher Jonathan Rauch about his new book and dive into some really important discussions.
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Episode Notes Millions of Americans have medical debt, and most of us feel as though there's nothing we can do. In his new book, Never Pay the First Bill, Marshal Allen dives into how we can prevent medical debt and take control of our situations. This is one of the most important books for anyone in the United States, and we have an excellent conversation.
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Episode Notes Is it OK to hit a robot? And why do we sometimes get sad when a robot or machine breaks? Will AI take over the world any time soon? We discuss this and so much more with MIT Research Specialist Kate Darling as we dive into her book The New Breed.
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Episode Notes In an age where misinformation is spreading faster than ever, and the media is making us more polarized, what can we do? How do we have conversations with people we disagree with on an ideological level? That's exactly what Nathan Bomey wanted to figure out when he wrote his amazing new book Bridge Builders. Join us as we discuss how to bring people together in a polarized age.
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Episode Notes Why is it so difficult for people to have nuanced conversations about our politics and values? Is the world really that black and white, or is the more gray areas to these conversations? Today, we get nuanced AF with Meghan Daum as we discuss her newest book The Problem With Everything. We discuss feminism, racism, how political ideologies have changed over the years, and so much more.
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Episode Notes Without realizing it, we're often posting on social media to morally grandstand. We want to show others what our morals are and where we stand within our tribes. Unfortunately, we live in a time where many people abuse moral talk. Today, I speak with Justin Tosi, the co-author of the amazing book Grandstanding that he wrote with Brandon Warmke.
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Episode Notes Why do we post what we post on social media? Do we actually obsess over college for the education? Is there a hidden reason we buy gifts? And why do we lack so much self-awareness about these subconscious motives? Today, we speak with Robin Hanson about his phenomenal book The Elephant in the Brain, and we discuss all of the ways we signal to others and neglect to address it.
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Episode Notes Although mindfulness is rooted in Buddhist philosophy, it's become the latest self-help craze. This multi-billion dollar industry has helped a lot of people, but is it neglecting systemic issues? And what're some of the ethical problems around what mindfulness gurus do with their teachings? Today, we speak with professor and author Ron Purser about his book McMindfulness and more.
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Episode Notes How did QAnon start, and is it still a threat to our society? How much responsibility do social media platforms have when it comes to QAnon? And should politicians be in office who promote these conspiracies? We discuss all of this and more with the author and journalist Mike Rothschild as we dive into his brand new book about QAnon.
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Episode Notes What's more powerful, nature or nurture? Do our genes lock us into our personalities and behaviors? And what're the ethics around designer babies? We discuss these topics and so much more with Bill Sullivan who is a scientist and professor studying how genes shape our personality and behavior.
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Episode Notes Michael Shermer is the founder of Skeptic magazine and has authored numerous books on why people believe weird things, how to debunk conspiracies, the exchange of ideas, and so much more. In this episode, we talk about a wide range of topics from being a skeptic, to UFOs and conspiracies, to free speech and free will. Enjoy!
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Episode Notes Why is it so difficult for us to have healthy conflict? Whether it's politics or differences of opinions with the people in our lives, our emotions take control or we avoid conflict altogether. Today's guest, Amanda Ripley, talks with us about her new book High Conflict and what we can do to avoid getting trapped, and how we can have healthy conflict with others.
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Episode Notes How do we know who we can trust? And how good are we at detecting liars? Hugo Mercier researches human reasoning, and in this episode, we talk about our reasoning behind who we trust and how we trust. By understanding this, we can make much better decisions in everyday life.
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Episode Notes Scientific thinking isn't just for scientists. All of us need to know what makes good science vs bad science. Whether it's when it comes to climate change, vaccines, or other important topics. Today, we talk to Lee McIntyre about the philosophy of science and how we can all develop the scientific attitude.
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Episode Notes How do we prevent the spread of bad ideas? And how do we immunize ourselves from being infected by bad ideas? That's exactly what we discuss today with the philosopher Andy Norman as we dive into some great topics from his brand new book Mental Immunity.
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Episode Notes Whether you're a parent, have nieces and nephews, or hang with your best friends and their kids, we don't want them to fail or feel like failures. The reality is that failure is a gift, and that's exactly what we discuss today with Jessica Lahey. As a parent and educator, she wrote an amazing book about how we can help our kids fail better.
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Episode Notes Thousands of people die from drug addiction each year, which means that even more people know someone who struggles with addiction or has died from it. The Rewired Soul host Chris got clean from his opioid addiction on June 23, 2012, and today he talks with Charlotte Bismuth about her book Bad Medicine. Charlotte is a former prosecutor who helped take down one of New York's deadliest pill-pushing doctors. In this episode, we discuss some of the challenges we face with the opioid epidemic, Big Pharma, and what we can do about it.
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Episode Notes It's 2021, and writing is a major part of all of our lives. We write emails, texts, and social media posts. But how do we persuade our coworkers or boss to try our idea? And how do we make sure we're writing to be understood by the receiver? Today's guest is Anne Janzer who has years of experience writing and teaching others how to become better writers as well in all areas.
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Episode Notes After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, many of us were left wondering how people can be treated as less than human. And how do we explain atrocities like the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide? Today, Chris had the opportunity to sit down with professor and philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss his book On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It.
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Episode Notes Love and relationships play a major role in our lives. Love can bring us immense joy, or it can send us spiraling into depression. Some people can't love. But what if there was a pill for love? Or a pill for heartache? What about a drug that could reignite the flame with your significant other? Today, we talk with bioethicist and philosopher of Yale and Oxford, Brian Earp, about his book Love Drugs.
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Episode Notes QAnon is a group that believes in conspiracy theories despite the lack of evidence, and we saw their numbers skyrocket during the COVID pandemic. Many of us are left asking why people believe QAnon conspiracy theories and how can these conspiracy theories lead people to take actions that can potentially harm others? Today's guest is Dr. Sophia Moskalenko who co-authored a brand new book with Dr. Mia Bloom that dives into the psychology of QAnon and what you can do to help a loved one who fell down the rabbit hole.
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Episode Notes Money is a difficult subject for a lot of us, but once we learn the psychology behind how to be better with our money, we can make incredible changes. Today's guest is the author Brian Portnoy, and he specializes in the psychology of investing, saving, and making smarter financial decisions overall.
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Episode Notes It's no secret that people are more polarized than ever, and it's very clear in the age of social media. Conventional wisdom tells us that echo chambers, misinformation, and more are the leading causes of this polarization, but how can we know for sure? Today's guest is the author of Breaking the Social Media Prism, Chris Bail. He's a professor at Duke and the director of the Polarization Lab, and he's done a ton of research that we discuss in this episode.
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Episode Notes We all want to become better decision-makers, but one issue we face is that we ignore risk. Whether it's denial or discounting the future, it happens to all of us. In this episode, we speak with the amazing strategist, policy expert, and author Michele Wucker to discuss what she calls "the gray rhino" and how we can make better decisions by acknowledging and assessing risk.
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Episode Notes Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? And more importantly, what can we do to help people escape the rabbit hole? That's exactly what we discuss with this week's guest, conspiracy theory debunker Mick West. In this episode, we discuss how to not only help people see the flaws in their conspiratorial thinking, like those who believe in QAnon or election fraud, but Mick gives us some great tools to be a bit more skeptical about data and information in our daily lives.
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Episode Notes Most of us spend a lot of time on social media, and in recent years there have been a lot of conversations about how social media platforms monitor us, handle free speech, and influence real-world events. This week, we're joined by writer, critic, and activist Jillian York to discuss her new book Silicon Values: The Future of Free Speech Under Surveillance Capitalism.
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Episode Notes Every day, we hear about new scientific studies. Whether it's about how to lose weight, or about vaccines, or the newest pop psychology trend. But how many of these studies actually meet scientific standards? Stuart Ritchie is a psychologist, science communicator, and the author of Science Fictions: How Fraud, Bias, Negligence, and Hype Undermine the Search for Truth. Chris talks to Stuart about the pros and cons of placebo effects, how to spot bad science, and some very solutions for the scientific community.
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