Psychology, Behavior & Decision-Making
420: Renee DiResta | Dismantling the Disinformation Machine
Renee DiResta (@noUpside) is the technical research manager at Stanford Internet Observatory. She studies the role that tech platforms and curatorial algorithms play in the proliferation of disinformation and conspiracy theories, terrorist activities, and state-sponsored information warfare. What We Discuss with Renee DiResta: How the anti-vaxx movement, the Tea Party, and militia groups learned early […]
VIEW EPISODE418: How to Deal with Unsolicited Underage Nudes | Feedback Friday
Even if you’re a minor, the life-altering consequences of being caught with child pornography shared via sexting by a fellow minor can be dire. We’ll tackle how to deal with unsolicited, underage nudes — and much more — here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn’t already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel […]
VIEW EPISODE417: Dan Ariely | The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations
Dan Ariely (@danariely) is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions and Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations. What We Discuss with Dan Ariely: How does the What the Hell effect keep us making bad decisions […]
VIEW EPISODE414: Jonah Berger | How to Change Anyone’s Mind
Jonah Berger (@j1berger) is a professor at Wharton and a world-renowned expert on word of mouth, social influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. He’s also a bestselling author; his latest book is The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s Mind. What We Discuss with Jonah Berger: How the ingrained anti-persuasion radar […]
VIEW EPISODE413: Mark Edward | True Confessions of a Fake Psychic
Mark Edward is a professional mentalist who specializes in magic of the mind — including a convincing stint as a fake psychic. He’s the author of Psychic Blues: Confessions of a Conflicted Medium. What We Discuss with Mark Edward: What is mentalism, and how does it use our desire for the outlandish to be true […]
VIEW EPISODE412: Breaking Up with My Narcissistic Grandma | Feedback Friday
Your grandma is so self-centered and negative that your efforts to stay in touch with her are just making you miserable. How do you go about breaking up with your narcissistic grandma without feeling terrible? We’ll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn’t already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) […]
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