Season 4

The Attention Economy Needs to Change. But How?
So... Could you run Facebook better than Zuckerberg?
The Attention Economy Needs to Change. But How?

How One Company Redefined Social Norms
Facebook's impact on society – how it's changed mass grief and other social norms.
How One Company Redefined Social Norms

The Psychological Tricks Keeping You Online
We take a look at persuasive design – and how good design persuades you every single day.
The Psychological Tricks Keeping You Online

Why Willpower Doesn't Predict Your Success
The truth about the Marshmallow Test, delayed gratification, will power and success
Why Willpower Doesn't Predict Your Success

How Magicians Trick Your Brain
Magicians use a number of psychological tricks to bring their performances to life.
How Magicians Trick Your Brain

Why Are We More Anxious Than Ever Before?
Let's take a look at some of the genetic and environmental factors that can cause anxiety.
Why Are We More Anxious Than Ever Before?

The Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep ft. OTHER Vanessa Hill!
Why did sleep evolve, really? It may have to do with antioxidants.
The Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep ft. OTHER Vanessa Hill!

Why Most Personality Tests Are Wrong
You're not a static personality type. Your personality traits can be shaped over time.
Why Most Personality Tests Are Wrong

These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life
Branches of microglia are constantly looking for bits of synapses to nibble on.
These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life

How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking
Getting jealous can warp your mind – here's what to do about it.
How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking

Ghosting: Why Some People Just Disappear
Ghosting occurs in romantic relationships, friends and the workplace. We can be better.
Ghosting: Why Some People Just Disappear

Why Everybody Should Read Harry Potter
We break down the psychological benefits of literature and Harry Potter. 💫
Why Everybody Should Read Harry Potter

THE IKEA EFFECT ft. Joanna Hausmann!
People place a higher value on items they build themselves.
THE IKEA EFFECT ft. Joanna Hausmann!

The Ancient Origins of Your Musical Brain
The way you process music emerged more than 300 million years ago.
The Ancient Origins of Your Musical Brain

Every Scientific Study on Arnold Schwarzenegger
How many scientific studies mention Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Every Scientific Study on Arnold Schwarzenegger

Why Are People So Passive-Aggressive?
We explore passive-aggressive behavior, the act of expressing aggression indirectly.
Why Are People So Passive-Aggressive?

How Gaslighting Manipulates Your Mind
Has anyone ever made you question your reality? How gaslighting manipulates your mind.
How Gaslighting Manipulates Your Mind

Why You Lie To Yourself More Than Others
Do you lie to yourself? Be... honest. This week we cover the psychology of self-deception.
Why You Lie To Yourself More Than Others

Why people blame others | Field Guide to Bad Behavior
Catch blame shifting before it spreads 😷