Podcast Episodes
Back to Search208. Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection?
Episode 208
What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela credit her virt…
2 years, 2 months ago
207. How Clearly Do You See Yourself?
Episode 207
Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike and Angela both ha…
2 years, 2 months ago
Why Do People Get Scammed? (Replay)
Episode 150
What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela?
SOURCES:Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology an…
2 years, 2 months ago
206. When Is It Time to Step Aside?
Episode 206
Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Le…
2 years, 2 months ago
205. Where Do Values Come From?
Episode 205
Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with valuing conformity? And why doesn’t McDonald’s sell …
2 years, 3 months ago
204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?
Episode 204
How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deserted island? And do baby monkeys make the best the…
2 years, 3 months ago
203. Do You Need a Hug?
Episode 203
Do humans need touch to survive? Do any of us get enough touch throughout our lives? And why doesn’t Angela want to hug anyone for eight seconds?
SOU…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Effective Are Ultimatums? (Replay)
Episode 161
How final is a final offer, really? Does anonymity turn nice people into jerks? And should you tell your crush that you dreamed about marrying them?
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2 years, 3 months ago
202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort?
Episode 202
Are we using technology to make ourselves numb? What’s the downside of air conditioning? And was Angela the most annoying person in her college class…
2 years, 4 months ago
201. Are You Dreaming Too Big?
Episode 201
Are fantasies helpful or harmful? How is daydreaming like a drug? And what did Angela fantasize about during ninth-grade English class?
SOURCES:Patri…
2 years, 4 months ago