The Psychology Podcast End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul
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Dec 4, 2025 
Annie Murphy Paul, a renowned science writer focusing on learning and cognitive science, steps in as a guest interviewer, reflecting on over a decade of insightful conversations. They discuss the transformative journey of the podcast, emphasizing the redefinition of intelligence beyond traditional metrics. Key themes include valuing creativity, self-actualization, and the importance of human connection. Scott shares personal insights on emotional intelligence and the necessity of vulnerability for growth, closing with heartfelt gratitude for the supportive community.
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Mission: Share Rigorous Psychology
- Scott Barry Kaufman framed the podcast as driven by intrinsic passion to spotlight psychological science for the public.
- He launched early in 2014 to bring rigorous research out of journals and into everyday conversations.
Potential Beyond IQ
- Kaufman argues human potential exceeds IQ and conventional achievement metrics.
- He urges expanding how we define intelligence to include diverse talents and neurodiversity.
Personality As Changeable States
- Personality traits are density distributions of states rather than fixed labels.
- Kaufman says you can change traits by shifting habitual states through targeted interventions.
