

Two Psychologists Four Beers
Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett
Two psychologists endeavor to drink four beers while discussing news and controversies in science, academia, and beyond.
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Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 22min
Episode 73: We Need to Talk About Fraud (with Joe Simmons)
Yoel and Alexa are joined by Joe Simmons to talk about fraud. We go in-depth on a recent high-profile fraud case, but we also talk about scientific fraud more generally: how common is it, how do you detect it, and what can we do to prevent it? Special Guest: Joe Simmons.Links:Drav India Session AleMilkshake IPA - Microbrasserie Vox PopuliA-OK IPA - Avondale Brewing Co.L'Espace Public - Neighborhood brewers »The galactic attackFalse-Positive Psychology: Undisclosed Flexibility in Data Collection and Analysis Allows Presenting Anything as Significant - Joseph P. Simmons, Leif D. Nelson, Uri Simonsohn, 2011[98] Evidence of Fraud in an Influential Field Experiment About Dishonesty - Data ColadaDan Ariely Retracts Honesty Study Based On Fake Data[85] Data Replicada #4: The Problem of Hidden Confounds - Data Colada[40] Reducing Fraud in Science - Data ColadaThe Clash - Police & Thieves (Official Audio) - YouTube

Sep 15, 2021 • 59min
Episode 72: The Climate Survey (with Danielle McDuffie)
Danielle McDuffie is a graduate student in psychology at the University of Alabama. This is the story of how she ran a graduate student climate survey, the explosive results, and the very contentious year that ensued.Special Guest: Danielle McDuffie.Links:Crisp Apple | Angry OrchardKettle Sour Brunch - Microbrasserie Vox Populirogue.com | BATSQUATCHR.E.M. - Pop Song 89

Sep 1, 2021 • 1h 6min
Episode 71: The Good Life
Alexa and Yoel discuss a new paper (Oishi & Westgate, 2021) arguing that psychological richness is an overlooked aspect of the good life. In the process, they compare psychologically-rich-life scores, plan hypothetical vacations, and compare major regrets.
Also, Alexa reviews an (accidentally-purchased) alcohol-free beer.Links:IPA du Nord-Est (beer) - Episode | Boréale | BoréaleLow Viz IPA | Arches Brewing | BeerAdvocateRun Wild IPA (Non-Alcoholic) 6-Pack | Athletic Brewing Company | Craft Non-Alcoholic BeerA psychologically rich life: Beyond happiness and meaning. - PsycNETJust think: The challenges of the disengaged mindDiederik Stapel's MemoirThe Kinks - Sunny Afternoon (Official Audio) - YouTube

Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 5min
Episode 70: Older
Alexa and Yoel tackle the most dreaded subject: getting older. Have they become better researchers and people over the years? Are they happier and more connected? Or are they just more forgetful and less good at stats?
Plus: some listener feedback about self-care raises conceptual questions about suffering.

Jul 21, 2021 • 1h 12min
Episode 69: How to Self-Care
Alexa and Yoel go deep on self-care. What is it, how do you do it, and why does the term raise Yoel's hackles? How hard do we actually work, and should we be trying to work less?
Also, Alexa shares an amazingly successful culinary experiment.Links:The Least Stressful Jobs Of 2013How Hard Do Professors Actually Work? - The AtlanticResearch shows professors work long hours and spend much of day in meetingsHow I Practice Self-Care as a Black Woman in Academia | TimeAcademics should make time for self-care, even if just a few minutes each day (opinion)‘Self-care’: how a radical feminist idea was stripped of politics for the mass market | André Spicer | The GuardianSlush - Prairie Artisan AlesMilkshake IPA - Microbrasserie Vox PopuliMolotov Cocktail | Evil Twin BrewingL'Espace Public – Brasseurs de quartierTwo Psychologists Four Beers - Blog - Alexa's Beer Float RecipeIslands: Natural Law Party - YouTube

Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 24min
Episode 68: How (Not) to be a Hater
Alexa and Yoel discuss "The Anticreativity Letters," a satirical article by Richard Nisbett that advises young psychology researchers to (among other things) avoid being overly critical. How does the article's advice hold up today? How does one combine appropriate skepticism with enthusiasm for research? Or are the two in conflict at all?
Plus: Alexa gets salty about salty drinks, and Yoel returns to the gym.Sponsored By:Paperpile: No-fuss reference management for the web. Manage your research library, right in your browser. Promo Code: BEERSLinks:The Anticreativity LettersCitrus Sage | Cascade BrewingLueur | Collectif Brassicole Ensemble Inc.Confliction | Sloop BrewingBlanche Du Paradis | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!The Offspring - Cool to Hate

Jun 23, 2021 • 1h 36min
Episode 67: Getting Drunk (with Ted Slingerland)
Mickey and Yoel welcome repeat guest Ted Slingerland to talk about his new book "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization," in which he makes the case for alcohol.
Also, why are Yoel's guns out, and what was Mickey's worst trip?Special Guest: Edward (Ted) Slingerland.Sponsored By:Paperpile: No-fuss reference management for the web. Manage your research library, right in your browser. Promo Code: BEERSLinks:Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to CivilizationTwo Psychologists Four Beers Episode 18: What Science and the Humanities Offer Each Other (with Edward Slingerland)Mango & Passion Fruit Milkshake - Collective Arts BrewingA DIPA (Loral, Vic Secret, Motueka, Mosaic & Galaxy) – Bellwoods BreweryDubbel — Red Collar Brewing & Distilling Co.Soleil Levant - Microbrasserie VagabondLotus - Microbrasserie VagabondJägermeister

Jun 9, 2021 • 1h 27min
Episode 66: How is Open Science Doing?
Yoel and Alexa discuss progress in open science over the past 10 years. Is the scientific reform glass half-full or half-empty? Where have we made progress, and what still needs work? We use two papers describing "Scientific Utopia" by Nosek and colleagues (written nearly 10 years ago!) in order to evaluate our progress.
Also, the true story of how Ashley Madison got its name.Sponsored By:Paperpile: No-fuss reference management for the web. Manage your research library, right in your browser. Promo Code: BEERSLinks:Unibroue | Megadeth Saison 13Just the Juice - Prairie Artisan AlesSolstice d'Eté (Framboise) - Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!Rinse/Repeat Idaho 7 Cashmere - Westbrook Brewing Co.Scientific utopia: I. Opening scientific communication.Scientific Utopia: II. Restructuring Incentives and Practices to Promote Truth Over Publishability - Brian A. Nosek, Jeffrey R. Spies, Matt Motyl, 2012Joy and rigor in behavioral scienceSt. Vincent - The Melting Of The Sun (Official Video)

May 26, 2021 • 1h 28min
Episode 65: Our Social Media Prisms
Mickey, Alexa, and Yoel break down "Breaking the Social Media Prism," a new book arguing that social media reinforces our pre-existing political beliefs and polarizes us against the other side.
Plus, HUGE NEWS about who's hosting the show. Also, Yoel gets a French lesson.Links:Saison - Sour beer – LOOP MissionLazer Lager | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! | BeerAdvocateTrimTab IPA - TrimTab Brewing Co. - UntappdIPA - Wild Range Brewing Company - UntappdSustainability – HALF HOURS ON EARTHThe Future Is Electric - Half Hours on Earth - UntappdBreaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing (by Chris Bail)Behind the Curve | NetflixTweet-e-ology | Polarization LabCheck-my-echo | Polarization LabTINARIWEN - KEL TINAWEN (Feat. Cass McCombs) - YouTube

Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 18min
Episode 64: Quick Fixes (with Jesse Singal)
Journalist and podcaster Jesse Singal joins the show to talk about the enduring popularity of social-psychological quick fixes and how they go wrong. Plus: what is wrong with how the media covers science?Special Guest: Jesse Singal.Links:Shipping Out of Boston | Jack's AbbyGood Monster DIPA - Collective Arts BrewingPost Shift | Jack's AbbyGlitter Bomb - Phillips BreweryThe Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills: Singal, Jesse: 9780374239800: Amazon.com: BooksBlocked and ReportedAlborosie - Unprecedented Time - YouTube