Political scientist Don Green joins Joe to figure out the complex psychological and social factors that motivate us to vote - or not to. They discuss how and why this decision making process may be in conflict with certain scientific...

Embarrassment. Awkwardness. Cringe. No matter what you call it. it’s one of the most unique human emotions, and one that’s particularly hard to figure out. But if a feeling exists and has lasted through evolution, then it probably has a...

Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer. In a visionary talk, he dismantles the mantra that "greed is good" -- an idea he describes as...

Hank discusses some of the taboos which have plagued scientific inquiry in the past and a few that still exist today.

This week, we're starting our discussion of Mythical Creatures with the WORST creatures. Monsters. What makes a monster monstrous though? Mike Rugnetta will guide you through the fine line between a magical creature and a monster....

The advice "Just Say No" may not always work, but knowing the psychology behind peer pressure can help you maintain control when you’re experiencing it.

The meaning of words is an important element of communication. The meaning of a word, however, is not always obvious from its definition.

This video explores how William Shakespeare, in his portrayal of ancient Rome in "Julius Caesar," incorporates 16th-century English customs and values, particularly in the domain of clothing and professional identity. Through Flavius's...

Edgar Schein is a social psychologist who has introduced many ideas around organizations and organizational culture. His thinking is at the heart of the subject.

This month Aaron is talking to Dr. Tom McAllister, the Albert Eugene Sterne Professor and Chairman, Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. He specializes in studying brain injuries and chronic traumatic...

Victoria Woodhull ran for President of the United States before most American women were even allowed to vote.

At a time when women were expected to know their place, activist and businessperson Victoria Woodhull blazed a trail as a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and empowerment.

"All of us, if we get old enough, need to be taken care of."
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Diana Strassmann, Rice University professor and founder of the journal "Feminist Economics," discusses her work shifting economics from a discipline of neglect to...

Sold into slavery by her parents, Polly Bemis faced discrimination as a Chinese immigant in America – but became something of a pioneer of the West.

She was known as the Reindeer Queen – and one of the richest women in Alaska. So how did Changunak Antisarlook use her remarkable wealth to benefit the Inupiat community?

In many ways, Adam Smith had a better economics education than today’s students.
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During the Scottish Enlightenment, moral philosophy was the first course taught at university. It grounded everything else, leading to a more...

Stigmatizing and relegating an activity to the shadows doesn’t improve anyone’s welfare University of Reading economist Marina Della Giusta explains how regulations are driven more by reinforcing a society’s moral standards than by...

This is the second video in the powerful Ethical Decision-Making series that goes beneath the surface and connects character to workplace ethics and compliance issues. Topics include understanding your moral conscience, moral relativism,...

Ethical decisions involve deeply personal moral beliefs and attitudes that impact the kinds of choices we make at work. This course helps participants understand how conscience, feelings, guilt, moral perspectives, and ethical balance...

Abnormal is a word with a lot of stigma about it in general conversation. In psychology, it's used with specific meanings. This video outlines four criteria by which someone might be considered to be functioning abnormally.

At a time when Apache men and women followed specific gender roles, Lozen defied convention – to become one of the finest warriors in the tribe's history.

The video discusses the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and how it relates to the tragedy of the commons. It explores possible solutions such as social norms, privatization, and state regulations, and suggests a combination of...

This is the second video in the powerful Ethical Decision-Making series that goes beneath the surface and connects character to workplace ethics and compliance issues. Topics include understanding your moral conscience, moral relativism,...

A number of Wall Street firms, including major brokerages, agreed to collectively pay $79 million in fines to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for their employees' use of unmonitored communication channels on the job. Jennifer...