Very Bad Wizards Episode 75: A Golden Shower of Guests
Oct 6, 2015
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Sam Harris
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Eric Schwitzgebel
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Nina Strohminger
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Yoel Inbar
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Laurie Santos
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Dan Ariely
Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist, discusses translating academic insights into real-world applications. Laurie Santos, a Yale psychologist, explores the messy intersections of neuroscience and psychology, specifically comparing cognitive processes in dogs and chimps. Yoel Inbar highlights the importance of replication and methodological rigor in behavioral science. Nina Strohminger expresses skepticism about the reliability of priming effects, while Eric Schwitzgebel shares his evolving views on materialism. Sam Harris reflects on the risks of advanced AI and his recent ethical shift towards vegetarianism.
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Engage Listeners With Voice Submissions
- Tamler and David note listeners sent creative mashups and voicemails that the hosts valued highly.
- They encourage listener contributions and promise to share and credit submitters.
Academics Must Bridge Theory To Practice
- Dan Ariely argues academics must own translating ideas into real-world applications rather than stop at publication.
- He says bridging that gap is difficult but a moral responsibility to maximize societal benefit.
Qualitative Work Complements Lab Experiments
- Dan Ariely found interviewing real-world big cheaters revealed limits of lab studies and enriched his understanding.
- He became less dogmatic about data sources and more open to qualitative approaches.