There are some topics about which it seems no amount of data will change people's minds: things like climate change, or restrictions on gun ownership. Neuroscientist Tali Sharot says that's actually for good reason. As a general rule, she says, it's better to stick to your beliefs and disregard new information that contradicts them. But this also means it's ... Show More
Nov 2024
300 - Cognitive Dissonance - Part One
<p>In this episode, the story of a doomsday cult that predicted the exact date and circumstances of the end of the world, and what happened when that date passed and the world did not end.<br /><br />Also, we explore our drive to remain consistent via our desire to reduce cogniti ... Show More
56m 51s
Dec 2023
The Psychology of Beliefs: Why Change Is So Hard
<p>In this episode, we're going to explore how our beliefs, whether they're about ourselves, politics, religion, or even our favorite sports teams, often stem from thoughts we've repeated so much that they feel like solid truths. But here's a fun fact: just because we believe som ... Show More
20m 9s
<p class="p1">Do you ever feel like you're just going along with what everyone else thinks?<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In this week's episode, I want to teach you how to intentionally choose what's true for YOU, even if it g ... Show More
