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You Are Not So Smart

You Are Not So Smart

282 Episodes • By You Are Not So Smart • www.stitcher.com
You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.
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285 - What Do You Mean? - Celeste Kidd (rebroadcast)
Is a hotdog a sandwich?Well, that depends on your de... more
Apr 14 2024 48m
Debate on Hot Dogs as Sandwiches
Chapter 1 6 mins
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
Chapter 2 13 mins
Conceptual Alignment and Misunderstandings
Chapter 3 4 mins
Understanding Conceptual Variability in Psychology
Chapter 4 13 mins
Conceptual Variability in Semantic Cognition
Chapter 5 10 mins
Variability in Conceptual Understandings
Chapter 6 7 mins
Variability of Human Concepts
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284 - Awe - Dacher Keltner (rebroadcast)
In this episode we sit down with psychologist Dacher... more
Mar 31 2024 54m
Role of Emotions in Decision-Making
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Science of Awe and Music
Chapter 2 14 mins
Exploring Emotions in California Culture
Chapter 3 5 mins
Making Better Decisions With Sponsorship
Chapter 4 2 mins
The Concept of Awe
Chapter 5 15 mins
Evolution of the Emotion of Awe
Chapter 6 13 mins
Experiencing Awe Through Art and Music
Chapter 7 1 min
Promoting You Are Not So Smart
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283 - Cultures of Growth - Mary C. Murphy
In this episode we welcome psychologist Mary C. Murp... more
Mar 18 2024 1h 5m
Mindset Culture and Relationships
Chapter 1 10 mins
Mindset Cultures in Academic Environments
Chapter 2 8 mins
The Power of Mindset
Chapter 3 10 mins
Cultures of Growth vs Genius
Chapter 4 9 mins
Mindset Cultures in Workplaces
Chapter 5 13 mins
Impact of Growth vs. Genius Cultures
Chapter 6 4 mins
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Triggers
Chapter 7 5 mins
Mindset Triggers and Learning Strategies
Chapter 8 7 mins
Reimagining the Concept of Genius
Chapter 9 28 sec
McDonald's Cold Drink Special
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282 - They Thought We Were Ridiculous - Andy Luttrell
In 1974, two psychologists, Daniel Kahneman and Amos... more
Mar 3 2024 1h 9m
The Myth of Rational Decision Making
Chapter 1 15 mins
Psychology of Single Questions and Bias
Chapter 2 10 mins
Analyzing Irrationality in Economic Decisions
Chapter 3 13 mins
The Birth of Behavioral Economics
Chapter 4 6 mins
Heuristics and Biases
Chapter 5 16 mins
The Birth of Behavioral Economics
Chapter 6 10 mins
The Psychology of Single Questions
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281 - More Chat, Less Bot - Jeremy Utley, Kian Gohar, Henrik Werdelin
Jeremy Utley, Kian Gohar, and Henrik Werdelin sit do... more
Feb 19 2024 1h 10m
Improving Businesses Through AI Ideation
Chapter 1 6 mins
AI-Assisted Ideation in Team Dynamics
Chapter 2 14 mins
AI in Business Innovation and Ideation
Chapter 3 11 mins
AI Assisted Teams and Cognitive Bias
Chapter 4 9 mins
Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT
Chapter 5 5 mins
AI and Problem Solving Strategies
Chapter 6 14 mins
Building Meaningful Relationships and Communication
Chapter 7 14 mins
Effective Problem Solving With AI
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280 - Supercommunicators - Charles Duhigg
Our guest in this episode is Charles Duhigg, a Pulit... more
Feb 5 2024 1h 14m
Neural Entrainment and Communication Synchronization
Chapter 1 6 mins
NASA's Artemis Program
Chapter 2 10 mins
The Evolution of Astronaut Selection Criteria
Chapter 3 7 mins
Emotional Intelligence and Laughter in Astronaut Selection
Chapter 4 12 mins
The Importance of Effective Communication
Chapter 5 9 mins
Connecting Through Supercommunication
Chapter 6 5 mins
The Power of Super Communicators
Chapter 7 9 mins
Understanding Different Types of Conversations
Chapter 8 6 mins
The Power of Meaningful Conversations
Chapter 9 11 mins
The Power of Looping for Understanding
Chapter 10 1 min
Support "You're Not So Smart"
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YANSS 279 - Pluralistic Ignorance (rebroadcast)
There are several ways to define pluralistic ignoran... more
Jan 20 2024 1h 25m
The Power of Speaking Up
Chapter 1 18 mins
Understanding Pluralistic Ignorance
Chapter 2 8 mins
Pluralistic Ignorance and Overestimating Majority Support
Chapter 3 8 mins
Ignorance and Drinking on College Campus
Chapter 4 14 mins
Factors Influencing Public and Private Attitudes
Chapter 5 13 mins
Jonestown Massacre
Chapter 6 5 mins
Life, Death, and Peace Discussion Group
Chapter 7 13 mins
False Enforcement and Social Norms
Chapter 8 9 mins
Social Pressure and Unpopular Norms
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278 - An Admirable Point - Florence Hazrat
On this episode we learn about the history of the ex... more
Jan 7 2024 1h
Importance of Brackets in Literature
Chapter 1 15 mins
The Evolution of Punctuation
Chapter 2 15 mins
The Evolution of Punctuation in Writing
Chapter 3 6 mins
Origins and Significance of Punctuation
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Evolution of Punctuation
Chapter 5 13 mins
Evolution of Exclamation Marks
Chapter 6 2 mins
Podcast and Book Promotion
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277 - Visual Thinking - Temple Grandin (rebroadcast)
Temple Grandin didn’t develop speech until much late... more
Dec 25 2023 47m
Understanding Different Types of Thinking
Chapter 1 8 mins
Temple Grandin on Visual Thinking
Chapter 2 7 mins
Different Thinkers and Their Abilities
Chapter 3 6 mins
Meal Delivery Service
Chapter 4 10 mins
Autism, Education, and Skilled Trades
Chapter 5 9 mins
Language's Role in Consciousness and Genius
Chapter 6 10 mins
Expose Kids to Diverse Opportunities
Chapter 7 46 sec
Podcast Support and Subscription Information
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276 - How to Stand up to a Bully - Andrea Chalupa
In this episode David McRaney is interviewed by Andr... more
Dec 18 2023 54m
The Psychology of Joining Polarized Groups
Chapter 1 7 mins
Standing Up to Bullies and Changing
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Power of Changing Minds
Chapter 3 10 mins
Standing Up to Bullying Culture
Chapter 4 12 mins
Motivations and Group Dynamics in Reasoning
Chapter 5 10 mins
How to Engage in Non-Judgmental Conversations
Chapter 6 6 mins
Effective Techniques for Changing Minds
Chapter 7 59 sec
Promoting "You Are Not So Smart"
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275 - Blight - Emily Monosson
How likely is the fungal infection in The Last of Us... more
Dec 11 2023 47m
Unforeseen Impacts of Human Activity
Chapter 1 5 mins
Last of Us
Chapter 2 4 mins
The Last of Us
Chapter 3 13 mins
Fungal Pandemic and the Last of Us
Chapter 4 4 mins
The Ubiquity and Importance of Fungi
Chapter 5 13 mins
Candida Auris Fungal Pathogen Emergence
Chapter 6 11 mins
Fungal Pathogens and Monoculture Impact
Chapter 7 1 min
Support the Show and Sleep Better
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274 - Cascades - Greg Satell
In this episode we sit down with Greg Satell, a comm... more
Nov 27 2023 1h 10m
The Power of Cascades
Chapter 1 6 mins
Resistance to Change and Overcoming It
Chapter 2 11 mins
Understanding Change and Cascades
Chapter 3 8 mins
Understanding Cascades
Chapter 4 15 mins
Threshold Models and Collective Behavior
Chapter 5 5 mins
Seeking Help and Finding Truth
Chapter 6 7 mins
The Power of Generosity in Innovation
Chapter 7 7 mins
Building Movements for Change and Success
Chapter 8 12 mins
Resistance to Change and Overcoming Strategies
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273 - The Conspiracy Test - Jesse Richardson
In this episode Jesse Richardson tells us all about ... more
Nov 12 2023 58m
Reforming Psychology Through Collaborative Reasoning
Chapter 1 8 mins
Conspiracy Test and Critical Thinking Introduction
Chapter 2 5 mins
Critical Thinking and Investigating Conspiracies
Chapter 3 8 mins
Group Reasoning
Chapter 4 14 mins
Exploring Various Topics and Projects
Chapter 5 9 mins
The Conspiracy Test
Chapter 6 10 mins
Probabilistic Thinking and Changing Minds
Chapter 7 6 mins
Music and Misinformation for Critical Thinking
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272 - Quit! - Annie Duke (rebroadcast)
I recently sat down for a live event and Q&A wit... more
Oct 29 2023 1h 2m
The Psychological Phenomena in Decision Making
Chapter 1 11 mins
Coligard and Connections - An Announcement
Chapter 2 10 mins
Quit, Decide
Chapter 3 5 mins
Quit and Evaluate Worthwhile Pursuits
Chapter 4 13 mins
Quit & Survivorship Bias Importance
Chapter 5 9 mins
Sunk Cost Fallacy and Mental Accounting
Chapter 6 7 mins
Goals and Long-Term Success Impact
Chapter 7 8 mins
Identity and Beliefs in Decision-Making
Chapter 8 1 min
Supporting the Not Smart Podcast
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271 - Survival of the Richest - Douglas Rushkoff (rebroadcast)
In this episode we sit down with Douglas Rushkoff, a... more
Oct 15 2023 1h 1m
Understanding Therapy
Chapter 1 5 mins
Bioshock and Billionaire Preppers
Chapter 2 5 mins
Survival Strategies of Billionaire Preppers
Chapter 3 7 mins
Cautionary Tales and Meta Digital Culture
Chapter 4 7 mins
Futurism's Impact on Technology and Media
Chapter 5 9 mins
Transitioning to a Read-Write Media
Chapter 6 12 mins
Unified System in Business
Chapter 7 4 mins
The Mindset of Insulating From Problems
Chapter 8 3 mins
The Dark Side of Techno Solutionism
Chapter 9 9 mins
Sustainable Farming and Challenging Capitalism
Chapter 10 1 min
Promoting "You Are Not So Smart"
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270 - Defining Genius
How Minds ChangeDavid McRaney’s TwitterYANSS Twitter... more
Oct 1 2023 1h 12m
Genius, Intelligence, and Controversy
Chapter 1 4 mins
Learn a New Language With Rosetta Stone
Chapter 2 8 mins
Exploring Genius
Chapter 3 9 mins
Exploring the Definition of Genius
Chapter 4 14 mins
Gifted Child Profiled on Local News
Chapter 5 14 mins
The Origins and Evolution of Genius
Chapter 6 11 mins
The Enchantment and Mystique of Genius
Chapter 7 9 mins
The Science and Origin of Genius
Chapter 8 1 min
Not So Smart Podcast and Announcement
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269 - Deconstructing How Minds Change - Michael Taft
In celebration of How Minds Change, my new book, tur... more
Sep 14 2023 1h 4m
The Power of Justification and Rationalization
Chapter 1 10 mins
Nissan's Diverse Lineup and Book Celebration
Chapter 2 11 mins
Deep, Soulful Conversation About Changing Minds
Chapter 3 4 mins
Shifting Public Attitudes and Political Maneuvering
Chapter 4 5 mins
Exploring Mind Change Techniques and Self-Reflection
Chapter 5 10 mins
Group Dynamics Influence Reasoning
Chapter 6 10 mins
Exploring Cognitive Bias and Mind Change
Chapter 7 9 mins
The Power of Storytelling
Chapter 8 6 mins
Concept of Genius and Power of Words
Chapter 9 42 sec
Supporting the One-Person Podcast Operation
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268 - The Status Game - Will Storr (rebroadcast)
In this episode we welcome back author Will Storr wh... more
Sep 3 2023 1h 16m
Power of Humiliation and Virtue Signaling
Chapter 1 13 mins
The Status Game
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Importance of Status and Identity
Chapter 3 3 mins
Reputation's Role in the Status Game
Chapter 4 6 mins
The Inescapable Game of Life
Chapter 5 12 mins
The Obsession and Power of Yams
Chapter 6 3 mins
The Evolution of Human Cooperation
Chapter 7 11 mins
Status and Reputation in Social Dynamics
Chapter 8 5 mins
Cultural Differences and Communal Living
Chapter 9 8 mins
Role of Status Games, Virtue Signaling
Chapter 10 11 mins
Status's Impact on Social Media
Chapter 11 1 min
Show Support and Seat Belt Reminder
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267 - Do Your Own Research - Sedona Chinn
Sedona Chinn, a researcher who studies how people ma... more
Aug 19 2023 41m
Decline in Trust and Skepticism
Chapter 1 9 mins
The Rise of DIY Research
Chapter 2 13 mins
Impact of DYR on Public Discourse
Chapter 3 7 mins
Declining Trust, Importance of Seeking Research
Chapter 4 7 mins
Impact of "Do Your Own Research" Beliefs
Chapter 5 8 mins
Research in Anti-Establishment Beliefs
Chapter 6 46 sec
Access and Support Podcast Ways
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266 - Project Alpha - Brian Brushwood
We sit down with Brian Brushwood to discuss how he p... more
Aug 6 2023 1h 6m
The Importance of Therapy
Chapter 1 18 mins
Psychic Soldiers and History's Greatest Deceptions
Chapter 2 14 mins
Exposing Flaws in Psychic Research
Chapter 3 5 mins
Therapy and Conversations With Brian Brushwood
Chapter 4 14 mins
Project Alpha
Chapter 5 7 mins
Psychic Research and Deception
Chapter 6 10 mins
Project Alpha
Chapter 7 44 sec
Find and Support the Show
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265 - Chess Queens - Jennifer Shahade (rebroadcast)
In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Shahade, a... more
Jul 23 2023 58m
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264 - Nobody's Fool - Dan Simons and Christopher Chabris
In an era in which we have more information availabl... more
Jul 11 2023 48m
Interpreting Coincidences and Causality
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Illusion of Attention and Deception
Chapter 2 13 mins
Exploring Truth Bias and Scams
Chapter 3 10 mins
The Power of Focus and Coincidences
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Power of Memory and Deception
Chapter 5 1 min
Promoting You Are Not So Smart
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263 - The Truth Wins - Tom Stafford (rebroadcast)
Deliberation. Debate. Conversation. Though it can fe... more
Jul 9 2023 45m
Waxing Selection Task and Human Reasoning
Chapter 1 8 mins
Rationality and Online Conversations
Chapter 2 11 mins
Improving Human Reasoning in Online Discussions
Chapter 3 9 mins
Reasoning and Decision Making Psychology
Chapter 4 10 mins
Group Discussion's Power in Decision Making
Chapter 5 9 mins
Group Deliberation and AI Intervention Analysis
Chapter 6 30 sec
Finding Direction With Online Therapy
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262 - If It Sounds Like a Quack - Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
At the peak of COVID-19, Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling se... more
Jun 25 2023 50m
The Future of Medical Freedom
Chapter 1 6 mins
Medical Freedom vs Public Health Mandates
Chapter 2 17 mins
The Fringes of American Medicine
Chapter 3 5 mins
Medical Freedom and FDA Regulations
Chapter 4 9 mins
Conservative Zombie Apocalypse Narrative
Chapter 5 8 mins
The Dark Side of Dietary Supplements
Chapter 6 3 mins
Book Promotion and Lecture Tour
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261 - Hack Your Bureaucracy- Marina Nitze
Marina Nitze is a professional fixer of broken syste... more
Jun 11 2023 42m
Information and Change Factors
Chapter 1 14 mins
Hack Your Bureaucracy
Chapter 2 12 mins
Cracking Bureaucracy
Chapter 3 12 mins
Making Change in Bureaucracies
Chapter 4 8 mins
Stabbing People in the Chest
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