In a world awash in data, you’d think it would be relatively easy to make informed, objective decisions. But there’s a problem that gets in your way, even with all of this information at your fingertips: You see what you want to see.
On this episode of Choiceology with Dan Heath, we look at the tendency to favor information that confirms pre-existing belief ... Show More
Oct 20
Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth
In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short, and how simple environmental ... Show More
33m 36s
Oct 6
How Mindset Shapes Success
Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farthe ... Show More
35m 8s
May 2025
Why Was Carthage Such a Threat to Rome? Interview with Dr. Bret Devereaux, Part 2
<p>Dr. Bret Devereaux returns to the show to discuss why, exactly, Carthage was such a threat to the Roman Republic. The answer lies in the fact that more than any other state in the ancient world, Carthage most closely resembled Rome.</p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get T ... Show More
59m 39s
Oct 2024
436. The Brainy Biases: Why Novelty and Stories Captivate Us (Refreshed Episode)
<p dir="ltr">In episode 436 of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer dives into the fascinating biases our brains have toward novelty and stories. This episode, originally aired in 2019, is part of an eight-part series on biases and offers a rapid-fire overview of how our br ... Show More
28 m
Aug 2025
The Devil You Know, Part 1
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world.See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More
51m 30s