Exploring Loss Aversion and Empirical Testing in Psychology

Paul Bloom joins the show to talk about a recent paper in which he argues that much of developmental psychology is not worth doing. We also talk about where he thinks psychology has succeeded, and whether we should be more skeptical of progressive-friendly social science findings. Plus: is it ever a good idea to tell your friend that the person they're dating is bad for them?

Special Guest: Paul Bloom.

Links:

• Non-Zero Podcast (Post-Election Reflection with Paul Bloom)
• Much of developmental psychology is not worth doing | Theory and Society
• Psychology is ok - by Paul Bloom - Small Potatoes
• Progressives should worry more about their favorite scientific findings
• Psych: The Story of the Human Mind: Bloom, Paul: 9780063096363: Amazon.com: Books
• International Music - Im Sommer bin ich dein König - YouTube