Most of us tend to believe that luck is this omnipotent force beyond our control, but the reality is we can actually manufacture luck and increase our chances of lucky events happening to us. My guest this week is Psychology Professor Richard Wiseman who has published over 100 academic papers and countless books examining the psychology of magic and illusion ... Show More
Mar 2025
Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman
This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK's only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Wiseman has published ov ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2024
3141: [Part 1] How to Make Your Own Luck by Mark Manson on Behaviors & Mindsets for More Opportunities
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Episode 3141:
Mark Manson delves into the fascinating realm of perceived luck, challenging the common belief that luck is merely a ... Show More
10m 31s
Jun 2025
The Psychology of Luck: How INFJs & Empaths Can Copy Lucky People
Is luck a random force—or a skill you can sharpen?In this episode, I explore the real psychology behind luck: the personality patterns, mindset shifts, and energy dynamics that separate lucky people from the rest. Through the lens of INFJs, empaths, and intuitives, we’ll unravel ... Show More
16m 12s
Oct 2019
Richard Wiseman on lying, luck and the paranormal
How do you tell if someone is lying? When Richard Wiseman, Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, conducted a nationwide experiment to identify the tell-tale signs, the results were surprising. If you want to spot a liar, don’t loo ... Show More
28m 21s