Episode · Stuff You Should Know · 2026-09-03
Books mentioned on Social Identity Theory: Your Group Rules, Others Drool
In the 80s, a pair of psychologists theorized why being part of a group can change people’s thoughts and feelings, both about themselves and other people. It sounds dry, but SIT explains everything from how people justify genocide to football rivalries.
Other mentions in this episode (5) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Lord of the Flies
“And that's when it became Lord of the Flies.”
Passing Some Kind of Wonderful
“That one's a little too far along for Ruby but did we have recently watched Some Kind of Wonderful and Pretty in Pink which also have sort of this Nice. idea but but yeah, Can't Buy Me Love really nails it.”
Passing Pretty in Pink
“That one's a little too far along for Ruby but did we have recently watched Some Kind of Wonderful and Pretty in Pink which also have sort of this Nice. idea but but yeah, Can't Buy Me Love really nails it.”
Passing Can't Buy Me Love
“That one's a little too far along for Ruby but did we have recently watched Some Kind of Wonderful and Pretty in Pink which also have sort of this Nice. idea but but yeah, Can't Buy Me Love really nails it.”
Passing Revenge of the Nerds
“So, that's Revenge of the Nerds.”