You Are Not So Smart

You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.

Follow on

Episodes

004 - Money

In this episode we speak with Elizabeth Dunn about better spending money to increase happiness. Later, we eat an apple toffee cookie and explore novelty in old churches. Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

Jul 07, 2013•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast

005 - Selling Out

In this episode, we discuss selling out, countercultures, and authenticity with Andrew Potter, the author of "The Authenticity Hoax." Afterward, I eat a Chewie Chewbacca Chocolate Chip vegan cookie and read a study about the sugar high and hyperactivity. Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

Oct 06, 2012•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast

004 - The Self

In this episode we discuss the self and interview Bruce Hood, author of "The Self Illusion." Also, at the end, we eat a chewy chocolate chip cookie and discuss therapeutic touch. Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

Jul 01, 2012•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast

003 - Confabulation

In this episode, we discuss confabulation with neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran, and at the end of the episode we taste a cranberry chocolate chip cookie while contemplating positive affirmations. Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

May 28, 2012•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

002 - The Illusion of Knowledge

In this episode of the You Are Not So Smart Podcast we discuss the illusion of knowledge with Christopher Chabris, co-author of "The Invisible Gorilla." After that, we eat a triple-ginger molasses cookie while discussing non-believed false memories. Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

May 08, 2012•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast

001 - Attention

In this episode of the You Are Not So Smart Podcast we discuss attention and interview co-author of "The Invisible Gorilla" Daniel Simons. Also, at the end, we eat an Oreo fudge cookie brownie and discuss the foreign language effect. Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

Apr 22, 2012•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast

← Prev