Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2023-12-17

Books mentioned on 175. Why Is Astrology So Popular?

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Why does your horoscope seem so accurate? Is it possible to believe and not believe in something at the same time?

Angela Duckworth discussed Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and Changing Expectations by Irving Kirsch. Also mentioned: Grit by Angela Duckworth and The Emperor's New Drugs by Irving Kirsch.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Grit

   Angela Duckworth · at 4:19

   Grit by Angela Duckworth is a popular psychology book that explores the profound importance of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term success.

   Discussed

   “Yeah, many, many years ago, my book club flew out to Philadelphia to spend a day with you and talk through grit, right?”

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2. 

   Thinking, Fast and Slow

   Daniel Kahneman · at 14:42

   Thinking, Fast and Slow is a popular psychology and behavioral economics book by Daniel Kahneman that explores cognitive biases, human judgment, and the dual systems that drive how people think.

   Discussed

   “she actually refers to system one and system two thinking I think you're pretty familiar with this idea from Danny Conan”

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3. 

   Changing Expectations

   Irving Kirsch · at 20:04

   Discussed

   “I mean here's the example he gave in I'm reading his book right now about how therapists can better understand and create response expectancies”

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   The Emperor's New Drugs

   Irving Kirsch · at 20:12

   The Emperor's New Drugs by Irving Kirsch is a critical examination of antidepressants and the methodologies used in pharmaceutical research, arguing that the therapeutic benefits of these medications are largely driven by the placebo effect.

   Discussed

   “I mean, here's the example he gave in, I'm reading his book right now, about how therapists can better understand and create response expectancies. So he tells the story of not liking spicy food.”

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