Wild with Sarah Wilson ROY BAUMEISTER: How the female orgasm shapes the world
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May 9, 2023 
Psychologist Roy Baumeister discusses topics such as the psychology of human behavior, willpower, decision-making, decision fatigue, and the impact of technology on concentration and self-control. He also explores the influence of the industrial revolution on women's roles and sexual dynamics.
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Radishes, Cookies And Willpower Fatigue
- Roy Baumeister describes the radish vs cookie experiment to test willpower depletion using temptation and unsolvable puzzles.
- Participants who resisted cookies gave up faster on the puzzles, suggesting self-control is a limited resource.
Train Willpower With Small, Repeated Tasks
- Build your self-control by practicing small inhibitory tasks like posture, using your nondominant hand, or changing speech habits.
- Sequence behavior changes and start with easy goals to strengthen willpower before tackling harder habits.
Sequence Behavior Changes To Avoid Burnout
- When making New Year's resolutions, implement changes sequentially rather than all at once to avoid divided willpower.
- Start with easier habits to build strength before tackling the hardest goals like quitting smoking.