Human Behavior
Discover key takeaways from 16 podcast episodes about this topic.
Quarks, Space Explosions, & Comparing Holes | Cosmic Queries #110
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio tackle fan questions on black holes, the Roche limit, the impossibility of sound in space, and the fundamental forces governing our universe, all while exploring the human need for connection and intellectual safety.
There Is No AI Really (It’s Just People), with Jaron Lanier
Jaron Lanier, a pioneer in VR and a prominent tech critic, argues that AI is not a creature but a collaboration of human data, and that the internet's problems stem from a singular business model of 'influence generation' and a flawed understanding of information as 'free and infinite'.
How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley
Dr. Nick Epley reveals that social anxiety is often rooted in a misplaced belief about others' negativity, and real-world exposure to genuine human connection is the most effective way to overcome it.
SPACE GOD | ENGLISH MAJORS | SEASON 3 | EP 16
An extraterrestrial 'Space God' offers a hilarious, unfiltered critique of Earth's culture, human behavior, and popular alien depictions, revealing why Earthlings are 'young' and 'attached' compared to advanced space civilizations.
Recording Scary NIGHT SHIFT Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
Host Joel reads unsettling night shift stories submitted by listeners while sharing candid opinions on content creation, platform challenges, and life with his live chat audience.
Oz The Mentalist Blows Our Minds | The Basement Yard #552
Oz the Mentalist astounds hosts Joe and Frank by accurately guessing personal details like phone contacts, childhood friends, and even Frank's exact birthdate, all while explaining the behavioral science behind his 'honest con man' approach.
Stanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!
Stanford neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman reveals the surprising purpose of dreams, how brain plasticity shapes our identity, and why embracing challenge and leveraging AI collaboratively are essential for cognitive health and personal growth.
He became Italy's MOST HATED man
Two seemingly unrelated stories reveal how the pursuit of attention and a disregard for safety protocols can lead to catastrophic, and often ironic, consequences.
J. Eric Oliver on the Self and How to Know It | Mindscape 350
Explore the multi-layered nature of the 'self' as a dynamic process, not a fixed entity, integrating insights from physics, philosophy, and psychology to understand human experience and well-being.
How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove
Dr. Marc Breedlove details how prenatal hormones and maternal immune responses profoundly shape sexual orientation and behavior, challenging simplistic views on choice and highlighting the brain's lifelong plasticity.
Chase Hughes: The 3 "Dark Psychology" Tricks To Read Anyone's Mind!
Master human influence by understanding the deep psychological triggers that drive perception, context, and identity, essential skills in an AI-dominated world.
Recording Scary Delivery Driver Stories! -- (Proving I'm not AI)
From dismembered body parts to masked vigilantes and deranged grandmas, this episode dives into a collection of bizarre and terrifying encounters faced by delivery drivers and service workers.
A Comedian Made a Fake ICE Tip Line. The Calls Were Terrifying (w/ Drew Harwell)
A comedian's fake ICE tip line, initially a prank, unexpectedly exposed a disturbing level of casual prejudice and the public's willingness to weaponize government agencies against neighbors.
How Common Knowledge Shapes the World, with Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker explains how 'common knowledge'—the shared awareness that everyone knows something, and knows that everyone else knows it—is the invisible force behind everything from the value of money and government power to personal relationships and societal polarization.
How Detectives Expose a Narcissist
This episode dissects the chilling interrogation of a self-proclaimed victim turned murderer, revealing how detectives masterfully exploit narcissistic traits to secure a confession.
Oz Pearlman - Shawn Ryan Walks Off the Podcast After Mentalist Guesses What’s in His Mind | SRS #270
World-renowned mentalist Oz Pearlman reveals the psychological and strategic frameworks behind his mind-bending performances and meteoric career, demonstrating how 'magic of the mind' is a learnable skill applicable to business and life.
