The Psychology of Identity and Fostering Social Harmony w/ Dr. Jay Van Bavel

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End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul

After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The Psychology Podcast in its current form. In this deeply meaningful farewell episode for Scott, he sits down with acclaimed science writer ...  Show more

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How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum

This week, Scott sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Alia Crum—one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of mindsets. Dr. Crum’s groundbreaking work investigates how our subjective beliefs and interpretations can produce real, measurable changes in b ...  Show more

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