Exploring Harry Harlow's controversial experiments on childhood attachment and the importance of love and touch. Discussion on the 'pit of despair' and the lasting impact of isolation on monkeys. Highlighting the ethical concerns and the influence of Harlow's work on relationships and the animal rights movement.

Tom Vanderbilt, learning chess with his daughter kickstarted a lifelong journey of learning. The podcast discusses the benefits of being an adult beginner, the differences between adult and child learning, the emotional benefits of singing in a choir, the power of continuous learning, and the value of being a beginner.

Wendell Johnson, who conducted an unethical experiment on vulnerable children, discusses the 'monster study' and its devastating impact of labeling children as stutterers. The podcast explores the dark history of unethical experiments and the emotional scars left on the participants.

This podcast explores the tactics used by cults to attract and manipulate members, as well as the challenges faced by those trying to leave. It delves into the psychological effects of being trapped in a cult and highlights examples of cult-like behavior in the business world. The episode also discusses the ongoing process of adapting to life outside of a cult and explores the fear-inducing tactics used by religious cults to keep members from leaving. It addresses the complexities of counseling individuals who have experienced cults, including generational abuse and guilt.

Exploring language loss and its impact on personal identity and behavior, this podcast delves into the multilingual mind. It discusses the consequences of language loss in immigrants and indigenous communities, as well as the influence of language on identity and behavior. The podcast also explores research on language and bilingual experiences and shares personal experiences of emotional connection through language.

Exploring negotiation during the Vietnam War, emotional intelligence in negotiation, navigating challenges and leveraging BATNA, unconventional strategies and likability in business negotiation, dimensions and challenges faced by women and people of color in negotiations.

The podcast discusses addiction in the modern world and the impact of smartphones and the internet. It explores the role of dopamine in addiction and the changes that occur in the brain. The podcast also touches on the similarities between gambling addiction and addiction to digital content, as well as the challenge of staying focused in the age of technology.

This podcast explores unconscious biases and their impact on various aspects of life, such as the workplace and healthcare. It discusses the effectiveness of diversity training and highlights biases that have received less attention, such as bias against indigenous people and ageism. Personal growth through addressing biases and advocacy for underrepresented groups in science are also discussed.

Exploring introversion and extroversion, the podcast covers mental health, job satisfaction, and brain differences. It also discusses measuring extroversion using Big Five traits, and the influence of genes, gender, and environmental factors. The neuroscience of introversion and extroversion is explored, focusing on brain chemistry and dopamine response. Additionally, the effectiveness of introverts and extroverts in leadership roles is discussed.

Exploring introversion and extroversion, the podcast discusses the impact on mental health, the power of deep talk, building friendships, the journey from introversion to extroversion, and gender differences in connecting with others.