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Are we rational? Are we as moral as we think we are? Can we really trust ourselves to make rational ethical decisions?In this episode, we have Dr. Guy Hochman, who is a senior lecturer and the head of the MA program in Behavioral Economics at IDC...

How can insights from political psychology help us improve the debate between the right and the left? In this episode we spoke with Prof. Gilad Hirschberger, an experimental social and political psychologist who studies collective threats and their...

How are game theory, math, and values related? In this episode, we spoke about Game Theory and its different applications in real life with Prof. Eilon Solan from Tel Aviv University. One of the topics we spoke about is this really exciting idea of emergent ethics arising out of game theory models...

What makes some people resilient, and others not? How can we build resilience? And how can we make psychology scalable? Today, I spoke with Prof. Danny Hamiel, who's a clinical psychologist by trade and a researcher...

How do words shape our thoughts and our reality? How can changing one word dramatically impact people's opinions? What really is the importance of being precise in your speech? Orly studies psycholinguistics, which is the meeting place between psychology and linguistic studies...

Did you know we have trillions of bacteria, yeast, and virus cells living within us? How does this "microbiome" affect our health and well-being?Today we spoke about the microbiome with Dr. Elran Haber, who is the CEO of Biomica, a biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative microbiome-based therapeutics for various diseases.

What does it really mean to be on the same wavelength with someone? Is there any truth to these kinds of metaphors? Dr. Yulia Golland shows that on a certain level - yes there is. Dr. Yulia Golland is a social neuroscientist who studies interpersonal synchrony. In other words, she studies how people get in-sync with one another...

What drives someone to compulsive behavior? How is our ability to identify our own internal states related? Ruvi and his colleagues have developed a model that approaches OCD in a different way from the mainstream consensus. They’ve come up with a framework for OCD called “Seeking Proxies for Internal States”...

In today’s episode, I got to speak to Prof. Ran Barkai, an archeologist from Tel Aviv university. Archeology is a fascinating field that provides us with a very real, physical, sensory connection with our past. By uncovering certain objects...

In today’s episode, I spoke with Prof. Sam Gosling, a personality researcher from UT Austin. To start with - we should first ask ourselves - what is personality? There are endless theories and frameworks that try to describe, explain, and predict a person’s characteristic nature...

In today’s episode, I spoke with Prof. David Buss, an evolutionary psychologist from UT Austin, about his latest book - When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault. This conversation was incredibly enlightening. David employs an evolutionary framework to better understand the dynamics of human mating...

Prof. Simon Baron-Cohen and I discussed his new book, Pattern Seekers, and how autism has been a driving force for innovation throughout human history. Simon explained how, for most of human history, the true innovators and inventors were individuals who were curious, focused, and constantly trying to understand the systems that govern our world...

In today' s episode I spoke with Irvin Yalom, the author of best-selling books such as When Nietzsche Wept and Love's Executioner, the father of existential psychotherapy and a pioneer in the field of group theory. We spoke about his latest book, A Matter of Death and Life, which he co-authored with his late wife, Marylin Yalom. Marylin and Irvin weave together a beautiful and touching tale of true love, old age, and a life well-lived...

In today’s episode, I spoke with Tara Stiles, the founder of Strala Yoga, a revolutionary approach to being, moving, and healing. Strala Yoga is not like other styles of yoga. Strala combines the principles of tai-chi with yoga and delivers an easy-going flow, that allows you to sync with your breath, tune inwards, really listen to your body, and ultimately, to become good friends with yourself...

In today’s episode, I spoke with Prof. James Pennebaker, a social psychology professor from UT Austin. Needless to say, within the psychology community, Pennebaker is a well known name. James is a pioneer in the field of writing therapy...

In today’s episode, I spoke with Prof. Mark Solms, a psychoanalyst and neuropsychologist from South Africa who is well known for his groundbreaking research on the brain mechanisms of dreaming. Today we spoke about the unique field of neuropsychoanalysis, why Freud was right about dreaming, and about his new book The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness...

In today’s episode, I spoke with John Vervaeke, professor of cognitive science at the University of Toronto and creator of the YouTube lecture series “Awakening from the Meaning Crisis”. In his brilliant 50-part series, John weaves together philosophy, the history of ideas, and cognitive science to explain why we collectively find ourselves today in a crisis of meaning...

In today's episode, I spoke with Delroy Paulhus, a personality researcher focusing on antisocial, Dark Tetrad personality traits such as psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism…

In today's episode, I spoke with Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist at Stanford Medicine, author of Dopamine Nation, and an expert on the opioid crisis. We spoke about the 'pain-pleasure' mechanism of the dopaminergic systems, how they can induce addictive behaviors through over stimulation, and how understanding these mechanisms can help us lead a healthy, balanced life that is free of addiction…

In today's episode, Uriel and I discussed the current state of affairs in Israel, the judicial reform that is threatening Israel's democracy and has caused millions of Israelis to organize in massive protests weekly. We spoke about the ideologies that are driving the harmful policies of the current extremist government - and what true democracy, based on Zionist humanistic values, really means…

In today's episode, I spoke with Adam Lane Smith, an attachment specialist and personal coach emphasizing the important role of attachment for our well-being and relationships. We talked about how attachment issues are at the core of many common mental issues, such as depression and anxiety…

In today's episode, Mark Leary and I discussed the difference between self-esteem and self-respect, the importance of self-compassion, and how our internal dialogues can often do us more harm than good.

In today's episode, I spoke with Joyce Benenson about her book Warriors and Worriers: The Survival of the Sexes, where she explores the different evolutionary strategies that men and women developed in order to survive. We spoke about the reality of built-in sex differences, how men cooperate well in large groups, and how women compete in subtle ways…

In today's episode, David and I spoke about one of his more controversial findings - that sex differences increase as societies become more liberal and equal. We spoke about the evolutionary reasons why, on average, men excel at math and spatial reasoning and women excel at reading and verbal reasoning…

Join me for an eye-opening podcast episode with Prof. Eran Halperin, as we dive into the realm of emotions within intergroup conflicts. Eran's extensive research shows how emotions drive and shape conflict dynamics, exploring the profound impact of emotions in these contentious conflicts…

In today's episode, I spoke with David Puts about how men evolved. We explore the intriguing question: Are lower male voices designed to allure women or intimidate rival men? David shared surprising findings, revealing that male dominance competition has had a more profound impact on shaping masculine traits than previously believed, outweighing the influence of female selection…

In today's episode, I spoke with Roy Baumeister about the roots of male motivation, uncovering the profound impact of sexual competition on both men and women. Roy offers insights into the intricate relationship between men's sex drive and their drive for success, and how these drives have influenced the building and shaping of culture…

In today's episode, I spoke with Gal Sheppes about the intricate world of managing emotions. We discussed the difference between emotion generation and regulation, highlighting the importance of tailored interventions for each aspect. Throughout our conversation, we explored the flexibility of emotion regulation strategies, examining their continuum from disengagement to engagement across various contexts…

In this episode, I spoke with Bryan Caplan, a professor of economics and an avid author on the culture wars.Bryan wrote a book called “Don’t Be a Feminist: A Letter to My Daughter” and we discussed some of the issues with modern feminism today…

In today's episode, I spoke with Louise Hawkley about loneliness. We spoke about the paradox of feeling lonely even when surrounded by people, why loneliness is so painful to us on a visceral level, and how we are hardwired for social connection…

In today's episode, I spoke with Randy Thornhill, about the biological basis of beauty, how diseases influence political views and values, and the evolutionary history of rape and sexual coercion…

In today's episode I spoke with Dr. Marianne Brandon, a clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and author. We spoke about Marianne's killer book Monogamy: The Untold Story. In the book, Marianne takes us through the most common challenges of monogamy - but they're not inevitable…

In today's episode, I spoke with Prof. Robert Plomin, a leading expert in psychology and behavioral genetics, and the author of "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are."

In today's episode, I spoke with Erica Komisar about her best-selling book 'Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters'…

In today's episode, I spoke with Barbara Oakley about her work on pathological altruism and the dark side of empathy. Our discussion began by delving into Barbara's unique background and experiences, gaining valuable insights into her journey…