Get the app
Pete Olusoga
Senior lecturer in psychology at Sheffield Hallam University who presents recent research on perceptions of large-scale problems and workplace nosiness, and contributes commentary throughout the episode.
Best podcasts with Pete Olusoga
Ranked by the Snipd community
Oct 14, 2025
• 28min
What is beliefism, and can you spot a liar?
chevron_right
Paul Dolan, a behavioral science professor at LSE and author of 'Beliefism', explores the impact of belief-based discrimination and how engaging with differing views can reduce polarization. He shares practical steps to foster tolerance and acknowledges the challenges in socially sorting by beliefs. Joining him, Pete Olusoga highlights how awareness of large-scale issues can diminish personal motivation, while Sharon Leal offers insights into effective lie detection techniques, emphasizing the power of verbal cues over physical signals in police interviews.
The AI-powered Podcast Player
Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
Get the app