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In an eye-opening tour of the unconscious, as contemporary psychological science has redefined it, Timothy D. Wilson introduces us to a hidden mental world of judgments, feelings, and motives that introspection may never show us. This is not your psychoanalyst's unconscious. The adaptive unconscious that empirical psychology has revealed, and that Wilson describes, is much more than a repository of primative drives and conflict-ridden memories.

How did humans, a species of self-centered apes, come to care about others? Since Darwin, scientists have tried to answer this question using evolutionary theory. In The Kindness of Strangers, psychologist Michael E. McCullough shows why they have failed and offers a new explanation instead. From the moment nomadic humans first settled down until the aftermath of the Second World War, our species has confronted repeated crises that we could only survive by changing our behavior.

After decades of affluence, we’re busy renovating our homes, buffing and botoxing our bodies and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping, as depression and anxiety soar. And with the arrival of Netflix and Uber Eats, there’s less and less incentive to leave home. Could our constant need for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we’re losing our ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don’t know? And given that so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and regular touch, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?

Two  MIT economists  show  how  game theory—the ultimate theory of rationality—explains irrational behavior   We like to think of ourselves as rational. This idea is the foundation for classical economic analysis of human behavior, including the awesome achievements of game...

Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and leading Alzheimer’s advocate Meryl Comer’s Slow Dancing With a Stranger is a profoundly personal, unflinching account of her husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease that serves as a much-needed wake-up call to better understand and address a...

Monsters of the Upside Down, beware! Travis Langley (author of the acclaimed Batman and Psychology) returns with a group of expert contributors to explore these and other questions to shine a light on true human nature through the Netflix series and cultural phenomenon Stranger Things.

Learning from Strangers is the definitive work on qualitative research interviewing. It draws on Robert Weiss's 30 years of experience in interviewing and teaching others how to do it. The most effective interviews, says Weiss, rely on creating cooperation - an open and trusting alliance between interviewer and respondent, dedicated to specific and honest accounts of both internal and external events.

Through Strangers Eyes is a platform that aims to bring people together and show that, even though we are strangers, we are definitely not alone. Through speaking with strangers we aim to show the intricacies, highlights and lowlights of life in the hope that the listener or viewer can gain perspective and a sense of belonging.

Have you ever met those people who just talk to you in an elevator, in-line, or in the most random places? Well, that's us! Come along on this journey where we discuss and tell the hundreds of stories that random strangers' have made us cry, laugh, and have never-ending jokes.

Chatting With Strangers is a walk in the shoes of random strangers around the world. A simple conversation or a deep dive into some really personal happenings that help us gain perspective on the lives of strangers.

First Time Teachers, Life Long Stories.

🎙️ Ever find yourself spilling your deepest thoughts to a complete stranger, only to walk away with unexpectedly great advice? From the cashier at Kroger to your next-door neighbor, unsolicited advice can be the universe's way of spit-balling solutions at you. So why not listen? 🤝 On Advice From Strangers, your host, Bridgette Kimbrough, and a rotating batch of co-hosts, explore bold life questions and personal growth with people we've never met. Each week, we dive into topics like: • Should I Believe in God? • How Do I Know If I'm Happy? • Is It Too Late to Start Kegeling? 💬 ...

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Stranger Worth Knowing is a communal space of everlasting self-discovery. It is a space that explores what it means to get to know oneself as though you are a stranger. Through reflecting together, it is my hope that you and I both grow closer to our strangers within and grow in community. We are all strangers worth knowing.

Get out of your own head and see the world from the perspective of a complete stranger. These "Honest, Vulnerable, and Bold conversations" (TM) help intellectually curious individuals escape the echo chambers of their own social media algorithms. Broaden your understanding of key topics from people who don't look, think, or act like you. Conversations include: trauma, racism, patriarchy, faith crisis, shifting worldviews, deconstructing religion, LGBTQ+ issues, relationships, all range of emotions. Join host Brian Acord as we meet wonderful humans with wildly different backgrounds - sharing ...

Neste premiado livro de estreia, a aclamada jornalista Rachel Aviv levanta questões fundamentais sobre como nos entendemos em momentos de crise e angústia. Movida por um profundo senso de empatia e por sua própria experiência de viver em uma ala hospitalar aos seis anos de idade, diagnosticada com anorexia, ela recupera a trajetória de pessoas que se depararam com os limites das explicações psiquiátricas sobre quem são.

Movies. Mental health. Mediocre Commentary. Got a case of the blues? Chase them away one film after another. A lighthearted review of The American Film Institute’s 100 Years, 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies. Your host reflects on the effectiveness of the movies that were made to inspire, with relatable anecdotes about the daily struggles of living with anxiety and depression.

Với những người tỉnh thức, ai cũng đều hiểu rằng người đó có một động lực vô hình để tự làm mấy thứ linh tinh cho cộng đồng. Đó là năng lượng… ( có gì nói sau trong các tập nhé ) Mình cũng vậy, Podcast tạo ra với mục đích luyên thuyên về tỉnh thức, với nhiều mùa khác nhau, đi đến đâu rồi sẽ biết đến đó. Đi từ “biết” đến “không biết” là một hành trình cô độc, nhưng sau đó là cuộc đời tràn ngập ánh sáng và tình yêu. HDSD: - cho phép bản thân...

Connect to Joy Podcasts: Our Story and MissionConnect to Joy Podcasts is a home for meaningful connection, hope and resilience, and personal growth conversations that remind us we are not alone.Created and hosted by Valerie Hope, leadership coach, facilitator, and guide, Connect to Joy Podcasts exists to support people through life transitions, deepen emotional intelligence, and inspire purpose-driven living. In a world full of noise and division, this network offers thoughtful conversations that bridge differences, foster understanding, and awaken authentic human connection.Connect to Joy ...