
You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 322 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

In this episode we welcome Dr. Sarah Stein Lubrano, a political scientist who studies how cognitive dissonance affects all sorts of political behavior. She’s also the co-host of a podcast about activism called "What Do We Want?" and she wrote a book ... more
In this episode, the story of a doomsday cult who predicted the exact date and circumstances of the end of the world, and what happened when that date passed and the world did not end.
Also, we explore our drive to remain consistent via our desire t... more
Are you unhappy at your job? Are you starting to consider a change of career because of how your current work makes you feel? Do you know why?
According to our guest in this episode, Dr. Tessa West, a psychologist at NYU, if you are currently conte... more
Can intellectual humility be measured? What influences it and affects it, limits it and enhances it? What even is it, scientifically speaking? We explore all of this and then play an episode of How to Be A Better Human featuring psychologist Tenelle ... more
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David does a fantastic job of illuminating many aspects of the way the human brain works and doesn’t work. Some listeners are critical of his left H political comments, but compared to other academics I have listened to and read, he keeps politics out of it except when the topic is closely tied to politics or United States culture. I personally enjoyed and benefitted greatly from the episodes which discuss logical fallacies. David makes learning fun
This honestly is one of my favorite podcasts! I’m a psych nerd too but I wish more people would listen and learn about these concepts. The topics are pertinent and really helps me make sense of the people around me.
Great show, always love it, always entertained, always enlightened, always impressed.
David McRaney is a genius. Even better, he’s a humble genius who asks great questions toward the goal of making us all wiser.
One of my new favorite podcasts
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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of psychology, particularly focusing on the complexities of reasoning, judgment, and decision-making. Each episode features discussions with experts from various fields, delving into subjects like mental health, cognitive biases, social psychology, and the impacts of misinformation. Unique in its approach, the show combines personal stories with scientific insights, often addressing contemporary issues while encouraging listeners to think critically about their own beliefs and decisions. Noteworthy is its emphasis on self-delusion and the intricate ways our minds work, making it a thought-provoking choice for anyone interested in psychology and human behavior.
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You Are Not So Smart launched 14 years ago and published 322 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on You Are Not So Smart include:
1. Steven Pinker
2. Dr. Tenille Porter
3. Kelly Williams Brown
4. Matthew Facciani
5. Sarah Stein Lubrano
6. Mary C. Murphy
7. Alex Edmans
8. Erica Chenoweth
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