Society

Why We Do What We Do

The hidden mechanisms of the human mind

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7 episodes50 min total

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Episode 1: The Automatic Brain: Why We Make 95% of Decisions Without Thinking

Explore how most of our daily decisions are on autopilot, governed by subconscious processes. Delve into the brain's automatic systems and learn why these mechanisms are...

Episode 2: Biases That Fool You: Confirmation, Availability, and Other Traps

Uncover the hidden biases that distort our perception and decision-making. Learn about confirmation bias, availability bias, and other cognitive traps that make us misjud...

Episode 3: The Force of Habit: Why It's So Hard to Change

Understand why habits are so powerful and difficult to change. Explore the structure of habit formation and the psychological barriers that make it challenging to break o...

Episode 4: Real Motivation: Why Incentives Sometimes Fail

Dive into the core of human motivation and why incentives don't always work as intended. Uncover the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explore sit...

Episode 5: The Social Effect: How Others Shape Your Behavior

Examine the powerful influence of social dynamics on our actions and thoughts. Learn how societal norms, peer pressure, and authority affect our behavior, often in ways w...

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The Automatic Brain: Why We Make 95% of Decisions Without Thinking

Explore how most of our daily decisions are on autopilot, governed by subconscious processes. Delve into the brain's automatic systems and learn why t...

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Ep 2

Biases That Fool You: Confirmation, Availability, and Other Traps

Uncover the hidden biases that distort our perception and decision-making. Learn about confirmation bias, availability bias, and other cognitive traps...