Can you judge a book by its cover?

In our continuing segment discussing movies and media that revolve around tech, Bridget Todd joins us to chat about the 2013 movie Her, all about artificial companions. Bridget breaks down themes, research and some meta situations, addresses how the tech does (or doesn't) hold up ...  Show more

Are couples costumes cute or cringe? As we get closer to Halloween, we share our thoughts on couples costumes, the good, the bad and the funny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

You may have already noticed that when you get a first impression of someone or something, it is often difficult to get rid of it afterwards. How can you explain the fact that even when you have examined it through the lens of reason, this impression persists or at least greatly ...  Show more

Does the proverb "You can't judge a book by its cover" still hold water? We explore appearances, hidden depths, and the dangers of premature judgment. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/you-cant-judge-a-book-by-its-c ...  Show more

It's not easy to know how we come across to others, especially when we're meeting people for the first time. Psychologist Erica Boothby says many of us underestimate how much other people actually like us. This week, we revi ...

It's not easy to know how we come across to others, especially when we're meeting people for the first time. Psychologist Erica Boothby says many of us underestimate how much other people actually like us. In the sec ...