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00:00
Host Welcome and Guest Introduction
00:31
Discussion of New Book on Misbeliefs
01:03
Lighthearted Host-Guest Interaction
01:34
Clarifying Duke University Location
02:06
Academic and Professional Timeline Overview
03:37
Experience with Television Series Adaptation
04:07
Graduate Studies and Dual PhDs
05:09
Motivation for Applied Behavioral Science
05:42
Frustration with Academic-Industry Gap
06:15
Role of Academics in Bridging the Gap
07:17
Policy and Regulation Challenges
08:21
Designing Impactful $1,000 Interventions
08:52
Role of Government and Civic Organizations in Resource Allocation
09:22
Startup Approach to Improving Life’s Final Chapter
09:53
Defining a Meaningful End‑of‑Life Experience
10:26
Building Supportive Networks for Terminal Patients
10:56
Re‑evaluating Life Priorities After a Terminal Diagnosis
11:28
The Silver Lining of Cancer in Life Planning
11:59
Exploring Human Motivation Through Lab and Corporate Experiments
12:29
Linking Employee Motivation to Stock Market Returns
13:33
Collecting and Analyzing Engagement Data from 2006 Onward
14:05
Key Human Capital Metrics Predicting Corporate Success
15:06
COVID‑19’s Impact on Human Capital and Market Performance
15:38
Power Dynamics Shift at Home vs. Office
16:09
Intrinsic Motivation in Remote Settings
16:40
The She Index and Investment Performance
17:12
Beyond Gender Counts: Feeling Fairness Matters
17:43
Limitations of Simple Diversity Metrics
18:46
Designing Effective Measurement Systems
19:16
Link Between Appreciation and Productivity
20:21
Customizing Appreciation Practices
21:22
Balancing Freedom and Compliance
22:26
Avoiding the Myth of Average in Management
22:56
Misbeliefs in Rational People
23:27
Personal Narrative of COVID-19 Experience
23:58
Academic Career Highlights During Pandemic
24:28
Public Engagement and Media Interaction
24:58
Burn Injury Story and Emotional Fallout
25:29
Conspiracy Accusations About COVID-19
25:59
Public Response to Conspiracy Claims
26:30
Engagement Strategy with Misbelievers
27:00
Realization of Complexity in Misbeliefs
27:31
Long-Term Interaction with Misbelievers
28:02
Analogy of Funnel of Misbelief to Food Machinery
28:33
Trust and Worldview After Misbelief Experience
29:05
Function of Misbeliefs in Individuals' Lives
29:36
Living with a Worldview of Threat
30:38
Introduction to Pessimistic Future Outlook
31:02
Call for Empathy Toward the Pessimistic Group
31:12
Overview of Sovereign Citizens Phenomenon
31:43
Job Loss Among Sovereign Citizens Post-2008
32:14
Disenfranchisement and Stress as Starting Point
33:17
Need for Complex Villain Stories in Uncertainty
33:48
Relief and Escalation Through Storytelling
34:18
Long‑Term Stress Amplification and Heartbreak
35:20
Resilience from Social Support
35:52
Obsessive‑Compulsive Analogies in Media Consumption
36:53
Algorithmic Amplification of Extremist Content
37:24
Scarcity Mindset and Cognitive Load
37:56
Neurological Impact of Constant Threats
38:27
Confirmation Bias in Relationship Observations
39:29
Bias Toward Ignoring Contradictory Evidence
40:00
Illustrating the Illusion of Explanatory Depth
41:02
Explaining Complex Systems Without New Information
42:05
Avoiding Defensive Reactions in Disagreement
42:37
Seeking Evidence to Change One's Mind
43:09
Intuition Versus Verification in Simple Math Problems
44:43
The Bat‑in‑the‑Ball Cognitive Trap
45:45
Describing the Physical Sensation of Sleep Paralysis
46:16
Differentiating Paradoxical Experiences from Alien Theories
46:48
Using Analogies to Explain Cognitive Misinterpretation
47:20
Exploring the Role of Food and Autoimmune Sensitivity
48:00
Stress-Induced Pattern Recognition in White Noise Experiments
48:31
Cultural Superstitions and Environmental Uncertainty
49:00
Narcissism as a Catalyst for Misbelief Formation
50:24
Correlation Between Violence, Stress, and Conspiracy Beliefs
51:15
Socioeconomic Inequality and Resilience to Stress
52:27
Political Aggression as a Non-Physical Source of Stress
53:30
Condition One: Group Tossing and Control Setup
54:01
Condition Two: Partial Exclusion After Five Minutes
54:31
Immediate Emotional Impact of Brief Ostracism
55:01
Creating Us vs. Them Through Anthropological Lens
55:32
Seeking Community After Ostracism
56:02
Positive Support in Online Misbelief Communities
56:33
Expressing Loyalty Through Extreme Opinions
57:04
Shibolet: Identity Assertion in Group Dynamics
57:35
Identity Claiming vs. Truth in Political Discourse
58:07
Escalation of Extremist Statements for Identity Proof
58:39
Cognitive Dissonance in Belief Reinforcement
59:10
Historical Example of Disbelief and Commitment
59:40
The Role of Actions in Strengthening Beliefs
1:00:11
Die-Hard Believers and Post-Event Reinforcement
1:00:43
Psychological Mechanism of Belief Persistence
1:01:15
Acting into Belief Formation
1:01:48
Transition from Action to Environmental Questions
1:02:18
Origins of Post-Occupy Belief Communities
1:02:50
Challenges in Tracking Former Activists
1:03:22
Trust and the Spread of Misbeliefs
1:03:52
Entropy Analogy for Extremism Escalation
1:04:22
Fatigue vs. Persistence in Polarization
1:04:53
Cognitive Shortcuts and Social Acceptance
1:05:24
Optimistic Outlook on Misbelief Dynamics
1:06:25
Funnel Metaphor for Early Intervention
1:06:55
Reimagining Social Networks to Reduce Misbeliefs
1:07:26
Potential for Pharmaceutical Transparency
1:07:58
Public Perception of Scientific Efforts
1:08:29
Addressing Controversy and Building Credibility
1:09:02
Nudging vs. Truthful Signatures Experiment
1:09:33
Insurance Company Data Scale Claim
1:10:03
Initial Disclosure of Falsified Data
1:10:35
Acknowledgment of Trust Error
1:11:06
Clarifying Data Source and Responsibility
1:11:36
Repercussions of Falsification Discovery
1:12:09
Personal Regret and Replication Attempts
1:13:09
Experiencing Public Accountability
1:13:40
Reflecting on Culpability and Responsibility
1:14:11
Emotional Impact of Data Misrepresentation
1:14:41
Community Trust and Verification Practices
1:15:13
Proposing Algorithmic Data Checks
1:16:15
Critique of Left‑Wing Cancel Culture
1:16:46
Impact of Personal Attacks on Academics
1:17:17
Defining the Villain in Modern Society
1:17:47
Combining Human Nature and Media as Villains
1:18:20
Long‑Term View on Legacy and Public Perception
1:19:22
Balancing Personal Narrative with Social Media Influence
1:20:27
Adapting Academic Work to Physical Limitations
1:21:29
Social Scientist’s Responsibility Toward Society
1:23:00
Closing Remarks and Light‑Hearted Anecdotes
1:24:31
Dog’s Bedtime and TV Time
1:25:02
Dog Sleeps on Owner’s Bed
1:25:35
Morning Dog Bath and Disruption
1:26:06
Choosing Comfortable Clothing
1:26:37
Encounter with Bugs on Face
1:27:07
Discussion of Whiskey Story and Comfort
1:27:38
Reconnecting with Friend After Sobriety
1:28:11
Challenges of Maintaining Friendship Post-Sobriety
1:29:13
Music and Personal Identity
1:29:44
Blood Type Conversation and Health Curiosity
1:30:15
Cold Symptoms, Energy, and Depression
1:31:16
Recounting a Past Conflict Story
1:31:46
Link Between Illness, Horniness, and Mood
1:32:18
Thoughts on Opiates and Coping with Discomfort
1:32:49
Reflections on Recovery, Sober Support, and Emotional Struggles
1:33:21
Compassion in Sober Communities
1:33:54
Reactions to Others’ Losses
1:34:24
Heartbreak vs. Survivor’s Guilt
1:34:54
Sober Friends’ Influence on Empathy
1:35:25
Emotional Response to a Book Promotion
1:35:56
Projection of Anger in Recovery
1:36:28
Safety and Grief Management Strategies
1:37:00
War Experience Workshop Reflection
1:37:31
Immediate Gratitude vs. Survivor’s Guilt in War Contexts
1:38:02
Reactions to a Celebrity Death at a Party
1:38:33
Shock and Relief from Hearing About Addiction-Related Deaths
1:39:05
Fear of Personal Loss in Recovery
1:39:38
Relapse Jokes and Their Impact on Sober Friends
1:40:08
Long-Term Relapse Planning Concerns
1:40:40
Rules of Engagement in Recovery Groups
1:41:10
Impact of Sober Friends on Personal Vulnerability
1:42:44
Trivial Tragedies and Emotional Sensitivity
1:43:15
Discussion of Small-Scale Losses
1:43:47
Unexpected Commercial Timing at a Football Game
1:44:18
Audience Reaction to the Song During Tragedy
1:44:49
Apology for the Misstep and Shared Responsibility
1:45:20
Acknowledgment of Personal Accountability
1:46:23
Overview of Sovereign Citizens Numbers and Estimates
1:47:54
Political Diversity in Families and Changing Tolerances
1:48:30
Labeling Politics and Stereotypes in Personal Reflections
1:49:00
Nuances of Political Labels and Social Perceptions
1:50:07
Complexities of Party Ideologies and Personal Biases
1:51:38
Government Solutions and Party Dynamics
1:52:07
Tea Party Influence on Republican Base
1:52:40
Democratic Debate Focus and Policy Priorities
1:53:12
Pragmatism within the Democratic Party
1:53:44
Republican Base Media Consumption
1:54:15
Critique of a Republican Candidate’s Statements
1:54:46
Discussion on Nuclear Energy Claims
1:55:17
Impact of Confidence in Public Discourse
1:55:48
Cross-Cultural Insights and Personality Studies
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