What is it about puns that tickles our funny bone? Or dad jokes? How about a person slipping on a banana peel? What could possibly tie all these very different things together under the heading “humor”? Just in time for April Fool’s Day, we explore that question with Peter McGraw, PhD, a marketing and psychology professor at the University of Colorado Bould ... Show More
Nov 19
When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD
For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the Misophonia Research Network, talks about scientists’ evolving understanding of mi ... Show More
36m 35s
Nov 12
Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD
Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; the effects they can have on mental health; what questions to ask if you’re conside ... Show More
37m 21s
Nov 5
Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD
We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are differ ... Show More
43m 3s
Apr 2022
Pourquoi faire rire les autres nous réchauffe-t-il le coeur ?
Comme pour les grands singes, le rire a un intérêt tout particulier dans l’évolution de notre espèce. Par exemple, vous saviez que l’humour, c’était une tactique super rentable en termes de temps et d’efforts, pour créer du lien dans un groupe ? En moyenne, nous rions 15 à 20 foi ... Show More
49m 53s
Jul 2022
Désirer : faire rire
Cet été dans Émotions, nous souhaitons vous proposer une mini-série autour du désir, en vous faisant (re)découvrir des épisodes liés à cette thématique. Parce qu’il est complexe, multiple et passionnant, parce qu’il est collectif et individuel, politique et puissant, le désir mér ... Show More
18m 51s