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Two Guys on Your Head

KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke

Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.

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Legacy

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/04/19

Looking back, we tend to associate our legacy with accomplishments in our career and we rarely think about the value of our work in the moment. Yet a personal sense legacy can be derived from a number of meaningful things outside the workplace, even if we’re not considering them right now. On this episode of […] The post Legacy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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The Dark Triad

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/04/12

In psychology, the “Dark Triad” refers to narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. How do we identify those who are “high in the Dark Triad” and in what ways can these people be detrimental to our professional or personal life? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the Dark Triad. The post The Dark Triad appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Accepting and Dismissing Information

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/04/09

A new idea that matches our beliefs is easy to latch onto and one that contradicts us makes us try and find reasons why it’s false. In an age of information-seeking, how can we best judge “the facts”? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss accepting and dismissing […] The post Accepting and Dismissing Information appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:55

Accepting and Dismissing Information

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/04/04

A new idea that matches our beliefs is easy to latch onto and one that contradicts us makes us try and find reasons why it’s false. In an age of information-seeking, how can we best judge “the facts”? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss accepting and dismissing information. The post Accepting and Dismissing Information appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:03

The Replication Crisis

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/03/27

A psychological study with null results is less likely to be published than one with surprising results, so it’s no wonder researchers tailor and conduct experiments with a preferred outcome in mind. So why is it so difficult to replicate a popular study around the time of its initial publication? In this episode of Two […] The post The Replication Crisis appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:49

Value in the Moment

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/03/22

As tax day nears, it’s not a bad idea to look at our spending habits. Typically when we experience a windfall, we tend to spend more. When we come up short, we spend less. So although objectively we should maintain an average amount of spending, our financial habits continue to be influenced by how much […] The post Value in the Moment appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:52

Asymmetry: Past & Future

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/03/15

Dating back to when we were kids, two weeks into the future seems a lot longer than two weeks in the past. Even as adults we know two weeks is the same length regardless of when it takes place and yet we still experience this asymmetrical mindset. In this episode of Two Guys on Your […] The post Asymmetry: Past & Future appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:58

Signal Detection (Part Two)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/03/08

We’ve covered what signal detection theory is, so how does it come up when we assign labels to behaviors that could be considered “micro aggressions”? Are there significant benefits to these labels? In the second episode of this two-part conversation on Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke continue their discussion on signal detection. […] The post Signal Detection (Part Two) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:20

Signal Detection (Part One)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/03/01

When thinking about the concept of a “micro aggression”, what we’re really doing is subscribing to signal detection theory. What is the theory and how does it come into play when we’re dissecting the behaviors of others? In the first episode of this two-part conversation on Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss […] The post Signal Detection (Part One) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:52

Actions and Intentions

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/02/22

We judge our own actions on our intentions, yet we take other people’s behaviors at face value. Is it acceptable to do something virtuous in light of ill intent? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss actions and intentions. The post Actions and Intentions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:56

24 Hour News Cycle

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/02/15

We live in an era with push notifications and all-day news coverage, but is keeping up to date with the latest development really that important? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss 24 hour news cycle. The post 24 Hour News Cycle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Occam’s Razor

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/02/08

From seeing a UFO to advancing a conspiracy theory, often the simplest explanation is the most likely one. Yet we still tend to fancy convoluted ideas with lots of moving parts, just because they sound good to us. On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss Occam’s Razor. The post Occam’s Razor appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:08

Reverse Psychology

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/02/01

What we refer to as “reverse psychology” is more or less a strategy of deception based on expected defiance, and any short term gratification is often met with long term problems. So why has reverse psychology become such a trope in parenting or dealing with contrarians? On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art […] The post Reverse Psychology appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:04

Sunk Cost

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/01/25

When we invest a lot into something, be it a relationship, job, or even a used car, it can be tough to cut your losses and start anew. So why are we so prone to sticking with it rather than moving on? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke […] The post Sunk Cost appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:56

Revenge Fantasies

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/01/18

In the heat of the moment, revenge can be an appealing idea to consider but often it has devastating results with fleeting satisfaction. Revenge narratives permeate popular media and we dislike when a wrongdoer goes unpunished, so why don’t we actually decide to carry out justice ourselves? On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. […] The post Revenge Fantasies appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Acquaintances in the Wild

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/01/11

We’re used to seeing certain people in one context, but why do we get so thrown off when we see them elsewhere? How do cultural differences in collectivism and individualism shape the way we may perceive people in a variety of settings? On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss acquaintances […] The post Acquaintances in the Wild appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:05

Labels

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2019/01/03

Labels are an essential part of distinguishing between one another but they can also pigeonhole one’s sense of identity. How can we adjust our approach to labeling mental illnesses, particularly in children, in a communally constructive way? On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss labels. The post Labels appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Resolution [Re-Broadcast]

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2018/12/28

Happy 2019! It’s that time of the year when we resolve to drink less, exercise more, save money, etc. It may feel really good to intend to do “better” in the new year, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain in this 2015 edition of Two Guys on Your Head, real change takes planning and hard work. The post Resolution [Re-Broadcast] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Exercise & Sleep

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2018/12/21

The two cheapest and easiest things we can do for our health is sleep more and exercise more, so why don’t we do it? Sleep and exercise have an immense impact on physical and mental health both in the moment and for your future self. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. […] The post Exercise & Sleep appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Honesty & Happiness

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2018/12/13

If you’ve caught yourself wanting to lie in a social situation, you’re not alone. Honesty is a huge part of trust in every relationship but can be difficult to maintain across all sorts of interactions. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about honesty and happiness. The post Honesty & Happiness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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