Nina Strohminger

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.