Very Bad Wizards Episode 183: Accept the Mystery (with Paul Bloom)
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Feb 25, 2020 
Psychologist and author Paul Bloom joins Very Bad Wizards to discuss the Coen Brothers' film 'A Serious Man'. They explore themes of uncertainty and inaction, the portrayal of Jews in the movie, and the desire for order and certainty. They also touch on subjects like observational research in psychology, responsible journalism, and the value of investigative journalism. Plus, they discuss a scene from the movie, a new sponsor, and the charity organization Givewell.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Discussion about a Movie and Reflecting on Previous Podcast Episodes
03:24 • 2min
The Value of Observational Research in Psychology
05:04 • 22min
Responsible Political Journalism and the Value of Investigative Journalism
27:06 • 2min
The deductive nature of a psychological discovery and the challenge of creating experiments
28:37 • 6min
Engagement and Support
34:20 • 28min
Movie Scene, New Sponsor, and Character and Plot Analysis
01:01:54 • 5min
A Serious Man: Grotesque Characters and the Desire for Order
01:07:09 • 14min
Helping Out, Givwell, and a Wise Rabbi
01:20:52 • 4min
Interpreting the Absurdity
01:25:22 • 14min