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A podcast exploring the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking.

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S1 · E30
Yesterday · 10 min
Is AI Making Us Lazy Thinkers?
How much are we really engaging our brains when we're using AI and what could this mean for our future?
S1 · E29
September 11 · 11 min
The Inner Critic: Understanding Shame
How shame impacts us and how we can over come it.
S1 · E28
September 4 · 11 min
Navigating Unpredictable Times
Why uncertainty affects us and how to regain a sense of control
S1 · E27
August 28 · 9 min
The Surprising Psychology of Swearing
Why taboo language can ease pain, boost performance, or backfire when context is wrong.
S1 · E26
August 21 · 9 min
Why We’re So Quick to Judge
The fundamental attribution error and the hidden context behind behaviour
S1 · E25
August 14 · 11 min
Why We Make Bad Decisions
What gets in the way of good judgement?
S1 · E24
August 7 · 9 min
The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
What makes conspiracy theories so compelling?
S1 · E23
July 31 · 10 min
Why Do We Dream?
Where do dreams come from and what do they tell us about our waking lives?
S1 · E22
July 24 · 11 min
New Leader, Same Problems?
When performance slips, a change at the top can feel decisive, but does it deliver real results?
S1 · E21
July 17 · 5 min
Why Making Mistakes Can Make You More Likeable
Do mistakes make us look bad, or more human?
S1 · E20
July 10 · 10 min
What Makes a Good Astronaut? Psychology in Space
What personality traits are important for space travel and how important are team dynamics?
S1 · E19
July 3 · 11 min
Penalty Pressure: The Psychology of Scoring
What makes a successful penalty taker?
S1 · E18
June 26 · 8 min
Why Does Everything Feel Harder In A Heatwave?
Why high temperatures reduce focus, memory and mental performance
S1 · E17
June 19 · 9 min
Have We Met Before? Remembering Names and Faces
The psychology behind that awkward "I've forgotten your name" moment
S1 · E16
June 12 · 9 min
Football Fever: The Psychology of the World Cup
How the World Cup influences how we feel and how we can support our wellbeing during the tournament.
S1 · E15
June 5 · 6 min
Is Getting 'Triggered' Destroying Your Resilience?
How the language we use shapes the emotions we feel.
S1 · E14
May 29 · 10 min
Beyond the Divide: Can We Reverse Polarisation?
Could a simple conversation be the answer to depolarising attitudes?
S1 · E13
May 22 · 10 min
Can You Really Spot a Liar? The Psychology of Deception
What personality can reveal about why people lie and how to actually detect deceit.
S1 · E12
May 15 · 8 min
Why You’re Always Bored: Digital Overstimulation Explained
How being chronically online is making you chronically bored.
S1 · E11
May 8 · 9 min
Is Eurovision Rigged?
Neighbour voting, political bias & the hidden patterns behind the points

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