Ep5 "How is your brain like a team of rivals?"| Listen on Anghami

Nov 24

Ep131 "What do brains tell us about politics?" Part 2: Rehumanization

<p>How do societies work their way out of polarization? And what does the answer have to do with broken trucks, the Apollo program, the movie 'Watchmen', Iroquois Native Americans, a new idea for social media algorithms, moral taste buds, and how we can take advantage of the comm ... Show More

49m 2s

Nov 17

Ep130 "What do brains tell us about politics?" Part 1: Polarization

<p>What do propaganda posters have in common across nation and time, and how is that related to the medial prefrontal cortex? What is behind repeating cycles of societal polarization? What does any of this have to do with the American Civil War, hippies vs soldiers, border ruffia ... Show More

45m 43s

Nov 10

Ep129 "Is utopia possible or do human brains preclude it?" with Paul Bloom

Would a utopia be possible? Or does our innate tribalism and jealousy make perfect societies difficult to achieve? Do we secretly love hierarchies? Why are primate brains such excellent detectors of unfairness? Why do things become more desirable when we’re told we can’t have the ... Show More

43m 48s

Nov 2021

Making big decisions

Career, family, relationships - how do we think about big decisions and in turn how do they shape our lives? And what makes a 'good decision?' On All in the Mind this week, we hear from three people who have faced big life decisions and an expert who researches life's choices and ... Show More

29m 7s

Jan 2023

How psychology can help people make better decisions, with Lace Padilla, PhD, and Hannah Perfecto, PhD

All day, every day, we have to make decisions, from what to have for breakfast to how to spend our money to whether to evacuate ahead of a hurricane. Psychologists’ research is helping us understand why people make the decisions they do, from trivial choices to life-and-death one ... Show More

36m 24s

Sep 2018

Fascinating Ways Your Brain Works & Amazing Advice for People Who Are “Too Sensitive”

You may not have ever noticed this but hotels rarely offer milkshakes on their room service menu. And yet, if a hotel has a kitchen there is a good chance they have ice cream milk and a blender. But if you try to order a milkshake you probably won’t get it. Why not? The answer is ... Show More

45m 15s

Mar 2023

how to know what you want

Do you have trouble figuring out what you want? Whether it's a big decision or a small one, why do we feel so conflicted about what the right choice is? In this episode, we talk about the frustrating experience of not knowing what we want, feeling frozen in place, and how to tune ... Show More

30m 5s

Aug 2020

SYSK Choice: The REAL Motives Behind Our Actions & How Modern Manners Work

So, what’s the deal with high fructose corn syrup? People talk about it a lot. Some say it is horrible for your health while others claim it is fine. But do you know what it actually is? Without stepping into the controversy, this episode begins with an explanation of what it is ... Show More

44m 27s

Jan 2018

A Better Way to Make Your Choices in Life & How to Be Irresistible to the Opposite Sex

I am sure you have had to perform under pressure. And so you know that it is difficult to do and often your performance suffers. But why? Well a couple of interesting things happen in that situation and when you understand them you can make the experience of performing under pres ... Show More

43m 54s

Aug 2019

#550: What are you doing to train your mind?

"Mental strength" is a phrase that we hear more now than ever when it not only comes to sports but also to various aspects of life. We often hear of people “mentally” breaking down or not being tough enough even though physically they have the capacity to keep going in no matter ... Show More

43m 22s

Apr 2018

25. How to Make Decisions

<p>On this episode, we take another look at the real reason why, when presented with two or more choices, we often get paralyzed, unable to make a decision. From the questions you need to ask yourself to help you make a decision, to how to deal with the doubt, fear and regre ... Show More

28m 52s

Oct 2019

SYSK Choice: Is "Gut Instinct" A Real Thing? & The Fascinating Ways Sound Affects You

Can people actually become addicted to cheese? This episode begins with some surprising information how why people love cheese so much. I’m sure you have, at some point in your life, relied on your “gut instinct.” You made a decision that just felt right at that moment. And while ... Show More

39m 5s

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