Feeling stuck? Discover the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. Learn how to break through learning plateaus and unlock your brain’s true potential.
Urban Legends 3 | Digital Nightmares: The Rise of the Online Legend
From the genesis of Slender Man on a forum to the moral panic of the Momo Challenge, discover how the internet, creepypasta, and collaborative storytelling have created a terrifyingly new breed of urban legend.
Beyond the Corner Office: What Does Success Mean to You?
Tired of chasing someone else’s dream? It’s time to explore the personal meaning of success and design a life that feels truly rich, on your own terms.
Urban Legends 2 | The Global Ghost: How One Urban Legend Changes Across the World
Travel the globe with the “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend. Discover how this single story transforms into a Hawaiian goddess, a Latin American demon, and a Japanese ghost, reflecting each culture’s unique beliefs and fears.
Urban Legends 1 | The Lure of the Legend: Why Our Brains Believe Urban Legends
Explore the psychology behind urban legends. Learn how cognitive biases like confirmation bias and emotional narratives make us believe and share stories that aren’t true.
Understanding Cognitive Biases 5 | The Biases of Memory & Recall
What is your most vivid childhood memory? The story of your first love? The moment you achieved a great success? What if I told you that memory might be wrong? This week, in our series finale, we tackle the most personal biases of all—the ones that live inside our own heads. We’ll discover how easily false memories can be planted, why we only remember the best and worst moments of a vacation, and how you might be accidentally stealing ideas. Prepare to question everything you think you know about your past.
Understanding Cognitive Biases 4 | The Biases of Social & Group Dynamics
Why do we instantly judge a stranger based on their clothes? Why do good people sometimes stand by and do nothing in a group? Human beings are social animals, but our social instincts can lead us down dangerous paths. This week, we enter the complex world of social psychology to explore the biases that govern our group behavior. We’ll tackle stereotypes, peer pressure, and why we often blame the victim. Get ready to rethink your social world.
Understanding Cognitive Biases 3 | The Biases of Self-Perception & Abilities
How well do you truly know yourself? Are you a great driver? A fantastic singer? A natural leader? This week, we explore the biases that distort the most important image of all: the one we have of ourselves. We’ll find out why some people are blind to their own weaknesses, why experts struggle to teach beginners, and why we all fall for the vague flattery of horoscopes. It’s time for a reality check!
Understanding Cognitive Biases 2 | The Biases of Belief & Interpretation
Do you believe you see the world objectively? We all like to think we do. But what if your brain is constantly filtering reality to match what you already believe? This week, we investigate the biases that shape your entire worldview. We’ll discover why it feels so good to be right, why we say ‘I knew it all along’ after something happens, and how our brains are programmed to see faces in clouds. Are you ready to question your own beliefs?
Understanding Cognitive Biases 1 | The Biases of Decision-Making & Judgment
Do you ever feel like you’re on autopilot when you make choices? Have you ever bought something and later wondered why? This week, we begin our journey into the hidden world of cognitive biases, exploring the invisible scripts that guide your decisions every day. We’ll find out why the first price you see is so powerful, why we stick with bad decisions, and how focusing only on success stories can lead us astray. Are your choices really your own? Let’s find out.
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