Can we ever truly understand animals or even people? Constantine Sandis told us that, according to Ludwig Wittgenstein, understanding culture was key. Full episode: youtu.be/Xfz-HijT6ik?si… #philosophy #podcast #psychology

On ep 234, we welcome Vanessa Daniel to discuss the personal and professional challenges women of color face, how trauma influenced Vanessa’s understanding of the world, democratic lack of courage, criticism of the left, and cancel culture. Full ep: youtu.be/7j4TMWvc-ic

We discussed the cowardice of democratic leaders with Vanessa Daniel, and she highlighted the significance of “no one left behind” as liberals and progressives build an effective political party. Full episode: youtu.be/7j4TMWvc-ic?si… #socialjustice #mentalhealth #trauma

On ep 235, we welcome jaz brisack to discuss unionizing efforts for Starbucks workers and Project Germinal, how unions form and why workers may fear them, anti-union tactics and why they should be considered psychological warfare, and “salting.” Full ep: youtu.be/8wELMnGnF7I

On ep 236, we welcome nicolekarlis to discuss the benefits of altruism, the link between depression and feeling unimportant, the disaster effect and bounded solidarity, the self-love myth, and burnout as an indicator of poor social structures. Full ep: youtu.be/qyISk1t-hlE

On ep 237, we welcome Steven Poser to discuss psychotherapy for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, the symbolism of hallucinations and delusions, how trauma contributes to the forms hallucinations take, and treating hostile patients. Full ep: youtu.be/iVgdOq-Aosg

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On ep 238, welcome Emile DeWeaver to discuss reforming the criminal system, the lack of a systematic understanding of crime in rehabilitation, white supremacy as a version of the tendency to dominate, and the “near enemy” of incremental change. Full ep: youtu.be/j3qEL4K42cE

Why does the United Nations recognize the crime of witchcraft? Just 1 of many headscratchers that Bizarro Ben Shapiro, Sesame Street's Ernie and I spoke about in a fun, wide-ranging conversation about my new book, The Ghost Lab: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/matthew… youtube.com/watch?v=vZB1Sn…

On ep 240, we welcome Mark D. White to discuss the ethical philosophies behind the fantastic four, how superheroes embody the emotions associated with moral decision-making, and whether moral decisions can be perceived as mere calculations. Full ep: youtu.be/iiMe7XeqsRc

On ep 241, we welcome Natalia Kholodenko to discuss the psychological impact of trauma, how the citizens in war-torn countries respond to trauma, and Natalia’s own trauma when fleeing from Ukraine after Russia began its bombing campaign. Full ep: youtu.be/XIu1aaxvDCU Apple:

On ep 243, we welcome Eram Alam to discuss the experiences of foreign-born physicians in the US, the structural problems that led to deficits in healthcare in the US, and why race continues to occupy our minds despite our desire to surpass it. Full ep: youtu.be/X-BSzgCmFi8

On ep 244, we welcome Troyen Brennan to discuss the pitfalls of the US healthcare system, the fee-for-service model’s health implications, primary care as a better alternative, and why medical professionals dislike the business side of medicine. Full ep: youtu.be/e8u0LigD5bs

On episode 245, we welcome Michael Uebel to discuss the practice of equanimity, how perspective taking helps mitigate difficult feelings in PTSD, bridging political divides, and psychoanalysis as a foundation for increased humility and curiosity. Full ep: youtube.com/watch?v=YoF-LK…

On episode 246, we welcome David Bather Woods to discuss the life and philosophy of Schopenhauer, how his father’s suicide shaped him, suffering as the source of compassion, happiness as the negation of pain, and why he believed life is worth living. Full ep: youtu.be/7l9Nk3-mUzw

Using the backdrop of Arthur Schopenhauer’s life and philosophy, we ask David Bather Woods if one must live according to their philosophy in order for their work to be meaningful to the rest of the world. Full episode: youtu.be/7l9Nk3-mUzw?si… #philosophy #existentialism #podcast

On ep 247, we welcome lybi ma to discuss the thought patterns we get trapped in, the differences between ruminating and deliberating, why suppressing our emotions can make them more intense, and why our brains are not programmed for happiness. Full ep: youtu.be/tPK5eBYrm2U

On ep 249, we welcome Jack El-Hai to discuss the Nuremberg trials and the film, the psychiatrist who analyzed Hermann Göring, Dr. Douglas Kelley’s motivations for doing so, whether Nazis were monsters, and if being human makes them scarier. Full ep: youtu.be/bnhMIVPMkeA

On episode 250, we welcome Amy Nathan to discuss civil rights icon Sara Keyes Evans, her own decision to not move to the back of a bus, the decades long legal battle that followed, state vs federal law, what inspired her tenancy to fight racism. Full ep: youtu.be/usuiyrB_hfc

On ep 252, welcome Benjamin A. Saltzman to discuss pain avoidance, why it’s a moral topic, Plato’s tripartite concept of the soul and turning away as a mark of confusion, Hannah Arendt, and misinterpreting averted gazes as the basis of totalitarianism. Full ep: youtu.be/X_yIXKggMlY