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"...Ridiculous" Ep. 1: Beyond Anomalies
Season 7 Episode 1
For years, neoclassical economists have made an unusual assumption—that people are rational decision-makers. But a few social scientists have dared t…
2 years, 3 months ago
Introducing: "They Thought We Were Ridiculous: The Unlikely Story of Behavioral Economics"
Coming February 26th! I team up with the guys at Behavioral Groovesto produce a 5-part podcast series on behavioral economics. We tell the story of h…
2 years, 3 months ago
#90: How Prejudice Works with Jack Dovidio
Season 6 Episode 11
Jack Dovidio's work is at the heart of how we currently understand the psychology of prejudice. He's spent his career considering where prejudice com…
2 years, 4 months ago
#89: Opinions of our Partners with Jim McNulty
Season 6 Episode 10
Jim McNulty is a professor of psychology at Florida State University. He studies close relationships, and in this episode, we talk about his research…
2 years, 4 months ago
BONUS: "Best" of Opinion Science (2023)
Happy New Year! For the first time in the show's history, this episode's a day late. Sorry, dear listeners.
So it's 2024, and what better way to kick …
2 years, 4 months ago
#88: Studying Happiness with Liz Dunn
Season 6 Episode 9
Elizabeth Dunn studies the psychology of happiness. One of her major research areas has looked at generosity's effects on well-being. We're happier w…
2 years, 5 months ago
#87: How Juries Decide with Mikaela Spruill
Season 6 Episode 8
Mikaela Spruill studies juries and the legal system’s role in sustaining social inequalities. She’s a postdoctoral fellow in criminal justice with SP…
2 years, 5 months ago
#86: Framing Political Issues with James Druckman
Season 6 Episode 7
James Druckman studies how political messages can shape people's opinions. He is maybe best known for his work on framing issues as a strategic commu…
2 years, 6 months ago
#85: Having Curious Conversations with Mónica Guzmán
Season 6 Episode 6
Mónica Guzmán wants us to have better conversation with the people we disagree with. She's the Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, an…
2 years, 6 months ago
#84: Moral Lessons in Media with Lindsay Hahn
Season 6 Episode 5
Lindsay Hahn studies how entertainment media convey moral messages, especially among children. She's an assistant professor of communication at the U…
2 years, 7 months ago