Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPeople Overestimate AI's Confidence
Season 3 Episode 1118
Cognitive psychology professor Clara Colombatto reveals how people overestimate how confident AI systems are in their responses.
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Do We Absorb Info Better on Paper or Screens?
Season 3 Episode 1117
Cognitive psychology professor Erik Reichle explains how we absorb information that we read on paper versus on screens.
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A Zombie Ant Video Game That Teaches Evolution
Season 3 Episode 1116
Neuro-parasitologist William C. Beckerson chats about the zombie ant virtual reality game that increases players' understanding of evolution.
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Does Emotional Intelligence Stop Rudeness?
Season 3 Episode 1115
Linguist Nicola McNab communicates what the science says about whether emotional intelligence stops us from being rude.
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Mohenjo-daro: The Ancient, Equal Society
Season 3 Episode 1114
Archaeology professor Adam S. Green discusses how a 4,000-year-old city defied history's rules by becoming more equal as it became more successful…
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Whale, Know Thyself - May 26, 2026
Season 3 Episode 1113
Linguist Nicola McNab communicates what the science says about whether emotional intelligence stops us from being rude. Cognitive psychology professo…
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Sloth World Problems
Season 3 Episode 1112
Animal welfare consultant Dr. Holly Molinaro covers the sloth-based tragedy at Sloth World and tells David why paid animal petting experiences sh…
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Why Is Almost Everyone Right-Handed?
Season 3 Episode 1111
Evolutionary anthropologist Rachel Hurwitz outlines how our ancient, evolutionary history reveals why almost everyone is right-handed today.
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Historical Hoaxes and Scams
Season 3 Episode 1110
Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke goes over historical hoaxes and scams, explaining what we can learn from them today.
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Kids Taking Risks Keeps Them Safe
Season 3 Episode 1109
Professor in pediatrics Mariana Brussoni extols the benefits of kids engaging in risky play, and describes how it helps them make faster, smarter …
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