Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Weighted Vest: an update on popularity
Popularity shapes our choices every day, but in today’s world, what we perceive as “popular” is often steered by algorithms, targeted ads, push noti…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Psychology of Popularity
We often assume our choices reflect personal taste: selecting the “best” products, enjoying the movies we “want” to see, and listening to the music …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How We Determine Value (Rebroadcast)
Humans may take the card we swipe for granted at the grocery store when we buy food, or look at our bank balance and not even think of how unique it…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Mental Health in the Media Storm
Every day we’re surrounded by a flood of negative headlines, and it can take a real toll on our mental health. In this episode of Two Guys on Your H…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
The Psychology of Personal Resistance
To resist or not to resist? That is the question. And the answer is—shocker to no one—it depends. But what it depends on matters a lot. In this epis…
10 months ago
The Weather and Social Media Use
We spend an increasing proportion of our time online, and, given the importance of social media to human welfare, the external factors that shape on…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Weather and Your Mood
We often blame the weather when we’re feeling low, or give it credit when we’re feeling great. But research shows our moods aren’t actually driven b…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Does Money Motivate Discovery?
Discoveries can make a lot of money, so can you enhance the discovery process with more money? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Mar…
11 months ago
Retroactive Justification
When our actions hurt someone or lead to a bad outcome, it can be uncomfortable to acknowledge that we’re at fault, yet as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob…
11 months ago
Why We Like People Who Hate Everyone
We all know someone who seems to dislike everyone, until they decide they like you. But what happens next? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head,…
11 months, 1 week ago