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Stories of ImpactDr. Kurt Gray: What Polarization Teaches us About Harm and Human UnderstandingWe’re back this episode for our second timely interview focusing on political polarization, wrapping up in conversation with Dr. Kurt Gray, professor of moral psychology and neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill, and the director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab in the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. Moral psychology is the descriptive understanding of our moral judgments, or concern with not just how people should make moral decisions, but how they actually do. Why does this matter? In Dr. Gray’s words: "To understand our contentious and divided political moments where people are unwilling to di...2025-05-0636 min
Humanity At Scale: Redefining LeadershipBeyond Right and Wrong: Rethinking Moral Disagreements with Kurt GrayHow can leaders create a culture where people with different perspectives collaborate and thrive?In this episode of Humanity at Scale, host Bruce Temkin speaks with psychologist and neuroscientist Kurt Gray, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC, Chapel Hill, to explore how leaders can navigate moral complexity and foster empathy in organizations. They discuss how perceptions of harm shape moral divides, why storytelling builds understanding better than facts, and how power impacts empathy. Listen in as Kurt shares actionable insights into making ethical decisions transparent, designing inclusive systems, and using emotional intelligence to lead with both clarity...2025-04-1742 min
Pulling The Thread with Elise LoehnenNavigating Different Systems of Morality (Kurt Gray, PhD)What actually motivates us? When we disagree with someone else—how can we do it better? Social psychologist and author of Outraged, Kurt Gray, PhD, shares what he’s learned from studying the behaviors of people with different experiences. He corrects a few funny things we got wrong about human evolution. And he explains what “concept creep” and “the creep of harm” mean—and why we’re generally much safer than we think. We talk about what tends to give birth to polarization, why we behave the way we do on social media, and why we often forget the complexity within...2025-04-1756 min
A Song Called LifeEpisode #230: Kurt GrayIn Episode #230, social psychologist Dr. Kurt Gray joins Osi to unpack the deep divide between liberals and conservatives, and why we so often feel outraged by those who see the world differently. They discuss how our biggest conflicts, whether political, personal, or cultural, stem from one simple question: who do we believe is being harmed?A social psychologist and an award-winning researcher and teacher, Kurt Gray uses interdisciplinary methods to study our deepest held beliefs and how to bridge moral divides.Dr. Gray is a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the...2025-04-1656 min
Podcast Archives - Six Pixels of SeparationSPOS #979 – Kurt Gray On Why Harm Is The Hidden Driver Of Political OutrageWelcome to episode #979 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast.
Dr. Kurt Gray is a social psychologist whose work couldn’t be more relevant to our times. As a professor at UNC Chapel Hill, director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, and the author of the new book Outraged – Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, he’s helping reshape how we understand conflict in a divided world. In this conversation, Kurt unpacked why it’s not that we’re wired differ...2025-04-1300 min
Six Pixels of Separation PodcastSPOS #979 – Kurt Gray On Why Harm Is The Hidden Driver Of Political OutrageWelcome to episode #979 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Dr. Kurt Gray is a social psychologist whose work couldn’t be more relevant to our times. As a professor at UNC Chapel Hill, director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, and the author of the new book Outraged - Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, he’s helping reshape how we understand conflict in a divided world. In this conversation, Kurt unpacked why it’s not that we’re wired di...2025-04-1355 min
Vayanalokam Malayalam Book PodcastEP-45 Outraged Malayalam Book Review | Kurt GrayPresenting to you a malayalam reading experience of the New book Outraged by Kurt Gray . You can watch the Vayanalokam Vlog here.Vayanalokam YouTube ChannelAlso checkout my English Podcast Penpositive OutclassOther PodcastsAgile Malayali Malayalam PodcastPahayan Media Malayalam PodcastYouTube ChannelsPahayan Media Youtube ChannelAgile Malayali YouTube ChannelCinema Malayali YouTube ChannelPenpositive YouTube ChannelAgile Positive Your Tube ChannelBook Positive YouTube ChannelAgile Indian YouTube Channel2025-04-0913 min
Opinion Science#106: Moral Outrage with Kurt GrayKurt Gray studies our moral minds and how we grapple with everyday ethics. In his new book, Outraged, he explores the deep psychology of human nature and what it means for how we navigate politically divisive times. In our conversation, we do a deep dive into his perspective that morality is fundamentally about our ideas of harm, which conflicts with how other theories talk about morality. We also get into what it means for concepts to shift with time or circumstance.If you like this conversation, check out other episodes with moral psychologists whose views...2025-04-0752 min
Radio St. Pete Podcast ArchivePASSION STRUCK w/John Miles: Kurt Gray on Bridging Moral Divides, Rebuilding TrustKurt Gray on How to Bridge Moral Divides and Rebuild Trust In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Kurt Gray, a leading expert in moral psychology, unpacks the deep-rooted forces that shape our moral judgments and fuel political and social divides. As the author of Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, Dr. Gray reveals why we often see the world in black and white—and how this rigid thinking erodes trust and fuels conflict. From moral typecasting to competitive victimhood, he explains the hidden psychological mechanisms behind our outrage and offers actionable insights on ho...2025-04-0254 min
Outrage Overload: Staying grounded through science and balanced perspectives61. Outraged! The New Science of Moral Outrage - Kurt GrayWhy is outrage so powerful? And why does it feel so addictive? In this episode, Dr. Kurt Gray joins us to discuss his new book, Outraged!, which offers a groundbreaking look at the psychology of moral fury, social media outrage, and political division. If The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt set the stage for understanding moral differences, Outraged! is the next step—revealing how outrage operates as a social force in the digital age.Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, Da...2025-04-0238 min
Passion Struck with John R. MilesKurt Gray on How to Bridge Moral Divides and Rebuild Trust | EP 591In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and author of the new book Outraged, joins John R. Miles to explore why we live in such a morally charged world—and what we can do to repair it. Together, they unpack the psychology behind outrage, the evolutionary roots of our moral minds, and why our perceptions of harm often drive us apart.Kurt shares powerful stories and groundbreaking research to help us understand competitive victimhood, moral typecasting, and the dangers of social media-fueled moral panics. They also dive into practical strategies—like intentional listening, empathy, and...2025-03-2854 min
Mind, Body, and SoilStorytelling, Paradox, and How to Bridge Divides (even with our Stone Age brains) with Kurt GrayEpisode 106: In this conversation, Kate Kavanaugh and Kurt Gray--whose book, ‘Outraged!: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics’ is out today--explore the themes of human nature, exploring the idea of humans as prey animals and how this evolutionary bent shapes our understanding of threats in modern society. It’s an episode about how we view harm and threat in a modern social media era, how much divisiveness this has fostered, and how we might have conversations that bridge those divides. In it, they discuss the importance of storytelling in bridging divides and fostering empathy, as well as the vulnerability parado...2025-03-251h 03
Village SquareCastUNUM Series: OUTRAGED with Dr. Kurt GrayWhy does it feel like those on the “other side” are not just different but dangerous? According to our special guest UNC psychologist Kurt Gray in his new book OUTRAGED: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground the conflict lies in our human instinct to protect ourselves and the ones we love from harm. Find the program online here. This program is part of the series in partnership with Florida Humanities — “UNUM: Democracy Reignited,” a multi-year digital offering exploring the past, present and future of the American idea — as it e...2025-03-201h 36
Homebrewed ChristianityKurt Gray: Decoding OutrageIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Kurt Gray, a psychologist specializing in the nature of outrage and its impact on culture. Our conversation centers around his new book Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. We explore the psychological foundations of our polarized culture. Dr. Gray, currently transitioning from UNC Chapel Hill to Ohio State, shares insights from his research on how perceptions of harm drive moral judgments across the political spectrum. The conversation delves into how humans evolved more as prey than predators, explaining...2025-03-171h 56
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastKurt Gray: Outraged—Why We Fight About Morality and PoliticsJoin us for a new perspective that could rewrite our understanding of where moral judgments come from, and may reveal how we can overcome the feelings of outrage that so often divide us.It’s easy to assume that liberals and conservatives have radically different moral foundations. Kurt Gray, author of Outraged, showcases the latest science to demonstrate that we all have the same moral mind—that everyone’s moral judgments stem from feeling threatened or vulnerable to harm.Although we almost all care about protecting ourselves and the vulnera...2025-02-251h 09
The GistOutrage: Professor Kurt Gray Plus a Visit From The Proud BoysPsychology professor Kurt Gray, author of Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, joins to discuss how our deep-rooted sense of victimhood is shaped by our evolutionary past as prey—and how that influences modern political and moral conflicts. Plus, Mike recounts his experience at the Principles First Summit, where discussions of civic virtue were overshadowed by bomb threats and the unexpected presence of the Proud Boys.Produced by Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesca.comTo advertise on the show, contact sales@a...2025-02-2445 min
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable PeopleKurt Gray: Understanding Outrage to Heal AmericaStep into the fascinating world of moral psychology with Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill, who explores the psychology of outrage and moral understanding. As director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, Kurt unveils how we can bridge America's deepest divides through his groundbreaking CIV approach - Connect, Invite, and Validate. His new book 'Outrage' challenges us to understand both sides of moral conflicts and find common ground in our shared humanity.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you...2025-02-1952 min
KQED's ForumKurt Gray Explores the Psychology of OutrageWhat is outrage, and what triggers it in us? When someone violates our moral sense, we might bristle with rage or thirst for retribution but UNC psychology professor Kurt Gray wants us to understand that the other side is also motivated by moral convictions, even if they don’t make sense to us right away. We talk to Gray about how understanding the psychology of moral conflicts can help us better manage them. His new book is “Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground.”Guests:Kurt G...2025-02-1357 min
Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge UsWhy We Get So Angry (and How to Fix It) – Kurt GrayEver had a moment where you were certain you were in the right—only to realize the other person felt just as strongly that they were the real victim? That’s exactly what happened to psychologist Kurt Gray.
As a teenager, Gray nearly caused a car accident while driving with his friends. What followed was an explosive confrontation—one fueled by outrage and the deep conviction that each party had been wronged. That heated moment didn’t just shake him—it sparked a career-long fascination with moral psychology.
Why do we get so emotionally charged in moments of perceived injustice? And more i...2025-02-1225 min
The Courageous LifeMorality, Politics, and the Truth About Finding Common Ground | Dr. Kurt GrayIn his new book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground,Neuroscientist and Moral psychologist Dr. Kurt Gray argues that for the majority of our evolutionary history, humans were more hunted than hunter. Which might just be the game changing perspective we need for these times.Kurt reminds us that in contrast to predators,Prey animals are hard-wired to scan for threats, and to do everything in our power to protect ourselves from being harmed. Fast forward to the present and it be...2025-02-0655 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastWhy Is Everyone So Angry? The Science of Outrage | Kurt GrayWhy do we see some people as victims and others as villains? Kurt Gray joins us to explore moral typecasting, the prey vs. predator mindset, and why harm is at the heart of all moral debates—whether it’s immigration, free speech, or gun rights. We uncover how our evolutionary instincts shape outrage and polarization and discuss practical strategies for bridging moral divides with personal stories instead of statistics.
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[0:00] Moral Typecasting and Its Implications
[6:47] Intro to Kurt Gray and Speed Round
[10:30] Understanding Outrage and Moral Foundations
[18:30] Evolutions of Moral Psychology and...2025-02-031h 14
Pluralist Points with Ben KlutseyKurt Gray on Moving Beyond Moral OutrageIn this episode of the Pluralist Points podcast, Ben Klutsey, the executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, speaks with Kurt Gray, a psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, about our moral understanding and how we react to perceived threats. They discuss why a “protection” narrative is better than a “destruction” one, the pros and cons of moral outrage, why stories matter more than facts in political disagreements, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded January 9, 2025 Other wa...2025-01-3139 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Psychology and Neuroscience Prof. Kurt Gray WritesPsychology and Neuroscience Professor Kurt Gray spoke with me about the timely release, and inspiration behind his latest book OUTRAGED: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground.Kurt Gray is a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding.Kurt Gray's, new book OUTRAGED: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground “... explains the science behind the United States' current political divide.”2025-01-3134 min
Due SouthUNC-Chapel Hill professor Kurt Gray tackles outrage in new book; Jaki Shelton Green visits Due South to talk poetryUNC-Chapel Hill psychology and neuroscience professor Kurt Gray joins Due South co-host Leoneda Inge to talk about his book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. And Leoneda Inge chats with North Carolina poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green about her current work and her approach to writing.2025-01-2950 min
Transcripts392. Outraged with Kurt GrayStruggling with political and moral divides? Learn practical tips for more empathetic dialogues with Kurt Gray.2025-01-2900 min
Psychologists Off the ClockOutraged with Kurt GrayTired of all the fighting over politics and morality? For this episode, we’re tackling moral outrage with Kurt Gray, a psychology professor and author of Outraged: Why We Fight about Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. You’ll learn why we get so caught up in right vs. wrong, how to better understand what’s driving people’s fears and motivations, and how to connect—even when you don’t agree. Plus, you’ll get practical tips to manage your own outrage and have more empathetic conversations.Listen and Learn:
The surpris...2025-01-2958 minPsychologists Off the ClockOutraged with Kurt GrayTired of all the fighting over politics and morality? For this episode, we’re tackling moral outrage with Kurt Gray, a psychology professor and author of Outraged: Why We Fight about Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. You’ll learn why we get so caught up in right vs. wrong, how to better understand what’s driving people’s fears and motivations, and how to connect—even when you don’t agree. Plus, you’ll get practical tips to manage your own outrage and have more empathetic conversations.Listen and Learn:
The surpris...2025-01-2958 min
Book Decoded: Exploring Big Ideas and Insights for Curious Minds – Deep Dives into Nonfiction Books"Outraged " by Kurt GrayKurt Gray's Outraged explores the role of harm in shaping human morality and political division. The book argues that our moral minds are fundamentally driven by perceptions of harm, explaining why seemingly harmless acts can spark outrage and why political disagreements often center on differing assumptions about vulnerability. Gray challenges the notion of humans as apex predators, proposing instead that our evolutionary history as prey profoundly influences our moral judgments. He examines how concept creep, the expansion of what constitutes harm, contributes to increased moral outrage in a safer world, and suggests that emphasizing personal stories of harm, rather than f...2025-01-2313 min
Inquiring MindsOutraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground with Kurt GrayIn this episode of Inquiring Minds, host Indre Viskontas speaks with Kurt Gray, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and director of the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. Gray’s groundbreaking new book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality in Politics and How to Find Common Ground, delves into the psychological roots of moral outrage and the societal divisions it fuels. Through scientific insights and engaging anecdotes, Gray explains how our deeply ingrained perceptions of harm shape our moral convictions and why bridging moral divides is bot...2025-01-2148 min
Live Happy NowFinding Common Ground With Kurt GrayAs we grapple with the challenges of living in a polarized society, psychologist Kurt Gray returns to talk about how we can find common ground. In the second part of this two-part episode, Kurt, author of the new book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, guides us through the steps to foster more civil dialogue. He also delves into the role that empathy plays in overcoming our outrage and explains why we need people who don’t think like we do.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Th...2025-01-2124 min
Michael Covel's Trend FollowingEp. 1322: Kurt Gray Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following RadioMy guest today is Kurt Gray, a social psychologist, researcher and teacher. He uses interdisciplinary methods to study our deepest held beliefs and how to bridge moral divides. Kurt is a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. The topic is his book Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Political and cultural polarization in...2025-01-2051 min
The InsurgentsEp. 342: Why We're Outraged ft. Kurt GrayProf. Kurt Gray, director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab at UNC and author of the new book “Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground,” joins Jordan to talk about why Americans are deeply divided over issues of morality, how to think about people on the other side and how to find common ground in conversations. They explore the roots of fear and security in our minds, how that evolved into moral codes, how protecting the vulnerable is consistent in most of our minds but who falls into the “vulnerable” category varies, and best pra...2025-01-1654 min
Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"Kurt Gray – ‘Outraged’
Kelly sits down with Kurt Gray, a professor in psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He has a new book, “Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground.”
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7148156/Kurt_Gray_2025-01-14-154556.64kmono.mp3
“It feels like we are at war.”
“It is true: we are safer today than we were at the dawn of humanity. But we don’t feel safer.”
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Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceMorality, Politics, and How to Find Common Ground (with Dr. Kurt Gray)Are you struggling with how to talk to people and find a way forward amidst the country’s divisiveness? Christine talks with Dr. Kurt Gray about the connection between our evolutionary past, modern day threats, and moral outrage and political disagreements. They cover tactics related to tough conversations, social media, parenting, and more.Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Le...2025-01-1643 min
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2305: Kurt Gray explains why we fight about morality and politicsPublished on the eve of you-know-who’s second inauguration, Kurt Gray’s new book Outraged focuses on why Americans are so divided and how they might find common ground despite their political differences. Gray argues that both sides of the political spectrum are driven by a desire to protect themselves, their families, and their vision of America from perceived threats. He suggests that humans evolved not just as predators but as prey, making us naturally attuned to threats and vulnerability. This perspective helps explain why different groups feel victimized and outraged by their political opponents. Rather than focusing on fact...2025-01-1650 min
The Good Question PodcastFinding Common Ground: Kurt Gray on Morality, Politics, and Civil DialogueHow can we overcome division and restore meaningful connections in a polarized world? In this episode, Kurt Gray, psychologist and author of Outraged: Why We Fight about Morality and Politics—and How to Find Common Ground, unpacks the psychological underpinnings of morality and political behavior. Drawing from groundbreaking research, Kurt reveals how empathy, storytelling, and emotional intelligence can transform divisive conversations into opportunities for connection. Discover actionable insights into: Why fear, not aggression, drives political behavior and decision-making. How to navigate political discussions without fueling outrage. The three persistent myths that widen political divides—and...2025-01-1425 min
Live Happy NowOvercoming Outrage in a Polarized World With Kurt GrayWe have entered a time of unprecedented polarization that’s creating division among friends, family members, and co-workers. Understanding what’s driving our outrage is the first step in discovering what we can do about it, and in this first of two episodes, host Paula Felps sits down with Kurt Gray, author of the new book, Outrage: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. This week Kurt – a professor in psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and director of its Center for the Science of Moral Understanding – unpacks...2025-01-1426 min
Low Tox Life413. Dr Kurt Gray on how we can all be less “Outraged!”There is so much outrage online and in communities these days - what can we do about it? How can we bridge divides, tackle polarisation and even deal with different ideas on a good life in families (like simply changing cleaning products or ditching processed food and everyone in your family thinking you’re nuts, crunchy and woo woo!)Enter Dr Kurt Gray; a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He received hi...2025-01-051h 09
Finding Genius PodcastBridging The Gap: The Science Of Morality, Politics, & Finding Common Ground With Kurt GrayJoin us in this episode as Kurt Gray discusses his latest book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. Kurt is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina and director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He is also an award-winning researcher who uses interdisciplinary methods to study our deepest-held beliefs and bridge moral divides. In Outraged, Kurt unveils groundbreaking research demonstrating that both the left and the right operate from the same moral framework: one where...2025-01-0525 min
Raising Good HumansNavigating Moral Differences: How to Help Guide Your Child’s Moral Compass without Moral Righteousness with Professor Kurt GrayHow do we teach our kids to hold strong to their values while respecting those who think differently? In this episode, Dr. Kurt Gray joins us to explore the delicate balance of instilling moral convictions in our children without fostering judgment. We dive into the research behind moral development, the importance of empathy, and practical strategies to help kids navigate a world of differing opinions. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to...2025-01-0346 min
The Psychology PodcastThe Psychology of Outrage w/ Dr. Kurt GrayThis week Scott is joined by author and professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Kurt Gray. Scott and Dr. Gray discuss why Americans seem so divided at this point in time, the psychology of self-righteous indignation, how we all share harm-based moral minds, and what we can do to find common ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-0748 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanA Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt GrayLuke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all have one thing in common: the shape of their journey. From answering the call to adventure, to undergoing tests of character and strengths, to triumphantly returning home forever changed. It's a classic narrative structure that's inspired countless tales from ancient myths to modern media. But it's not just great for entertainment. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how this specific type of storytelling can be leveraged to make your life more manageable, exciting, and meaningful. Wri...2024-10-2139 min
Schmidt List - Entrepreneurial InsightsBoosting Team Productivity and ProfitabilityIn our latest Schmidt List episode, we chatted with Gray MacKenzie, co-founder of Zen Pilot. If you’re aiming to elevate your agency’s operations, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Here are some highlights:Top Insights from Gray MacKenzie:1. Essential Resources:- 🌐 [ZenPilot.com](https://zenpilot.com) for services and consultations.- 🔗 [Gray’s LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/graymackenzie) for updates.- 📺 [YouTube Channel](https://youtube.com/zenpilot) with 100+ tutorial videos.2. Proven Engagement Process:Zen Pilot starts with a two-week b...2024-06-2529 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastThe Benefits of Shades of Gray Thinking | Saul Perlmutter & Rob MacCounHow do we make sense in a world that often seems nonsensical? In this week’s episode, Kurt and Tim team up with Saul Perlmutter and Rob MacCoun, co-authors of Third Millennium Thinking, to try and answer these unanswerable questions for listeners. Together, they bring the scientific method from theory to practice as they explore key aspects of scientific inquiry, probabilistic thinking, and the significance of embracing uncertainty in problem-solving.
Saul and Rob help bring scientific practice into reality and cover various topics from the role of experimentation in identifying cause-and-effect relationships, the importance of assigning probabilities in...2024-06-101h 11
Agency JourneySystematized Networking, Quick Revenue Wins, and Becoming the Hub and Spoke with Kurt Schmidt“In all aspects of your work and your business, you have systems. Why is networking, which is just as important as any one of those singular things, not managed with such ferocity?”Kurt Schmidt is an agency founder, podcast host, author, and agency coach with 25 years of experience growing agencies from just a few people to over 500 employees and tens of millions in revenue. He started his career as a designer and developer before catching the entrepreneurial bug and becoming a "pirate" as he puts it.In this value-packed episode of Agency Journey...2024-05-2850 min
Keepleft Radio ShowKeepleft Radio Show EP 78Send us a textEpisode 78 Disco Grooves featuring: Clio/Dr Packer, Raw Silk/Michael Gray, Jamiroquai/Dave LeeZR, Alexny, Dicky Trisco, Chewy Rubs, Flush, Bohannon/Dimitri from Paris, Processman/Dicky Trisco, AC Soul Symphony/Dave Lee, The Shapeshifters, Disco Incorporated & Michael Gray/Kimberly Brown. 2024-04-291h 15
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, HorrorThe Devil Within Us All by William F. GrayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/745705 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Devil Within Us All Author: William F. Gray Narrator: Joe Hempel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 34 minutes Release date: April 23, 2024 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: 'A Little Slice of Heaven' Rappahanok Falls is just that—until a black Dodge Viscount with the vanity plate MANA arrives late one evening. The mysterious figure behind the wheel is anything but human—and he's starving. When multiple acts of violence committed by a stranger leave everyone afraid, Chief of Police Brock Lowery finds himself in the middle of something much worse than...2024-04-2330 min
The Art of CharmNetworking & Relationships in a Polarized World | Kurt GrayIn today’s episode, we tackle building relationships in a divided world with Dr. Kurt Gray. Kurt is an award-winning researcher and moral psychologist with deep insights into human behavior and polarization. As a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He is also the author of The Mind Club: Who Thinks, What Feels, and Why It Matters, exploring the intricacies of how we perceive and judge others in society. Have you ever considered how rising pol...2024-04-1555 min
The Kurty D Show059 - Smile Box with Talia JacquelineEpisode Highlights:The smile box analogy and the Fluxus art movementSelf-actualization and enlightenmentThe dysfunctional nature of living in the past and the need to focus on the present.Exploration of the common presence of trauma in high performers and how it can drive their actions.The impact of taking things personally and the importance of humility in relationships and communication.The correlation between personal work, culture, and business growth.The influence of neuro-linguistic programming and the learning process through mentorship and practical application.Tweetable Quotes:“Having a golden handcuff is really challenging, and I think it's it...2024-03-1153 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Horror[German] - Holy Horror, Folge 41: Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray by Paul BurghardtPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/743410 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Holy Horror, Folge 41: Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray Author: Paul Burghardt Narrator: Patrick Uftring, Leon Klein, Peter Thimm, Maria Adriana Albu, Isabell Korda, Klaus Schaefer, Daniela Reidies, Christian Zeiger, Thomas Balou Martin, Mario Hassert, Matthias Keller, Bert Stevens, Jan Langer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 18 minutes Release date: February 16, 2024 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: Der Jüngling Dorian Gray gilt als der schönste Mann Londons, verehrt von Männern wie Frauen, eine Inspiration der Künstler. Der Maler Basil Hallward erträgt den Gedanken nicht, dass auch...2024-02-1603 min
Rethinking CommunicationEp 108: Dr. Kurt Gray | Morality, values, and the 'problem of other minds'Imagine I'm standing right across from you and I tell you I'm thinking about eating a steak. Psychology tells us that you likely would assume that was true, and that actually, you assume the things most people tell you are true. But how can you be sure? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kurt Gray, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina and the Director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab as well as the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. I ca...2023-07-1759 min
Sidekicks & SidequestsEpisode 102 - The Pumpkin LadyWe join the table of Sam Rusk, who brings an infamous NPC from her own home game to the table, simply known as "The Pumpkin Lady". We roll the dice to reveal a true name, but she's an otherwise mysterious archfey who is morally gray and highly questionable. Rumors abound of her lavish rewards with those who are loyal.
And note: I've included the raw transcript from Zencastr for this episode as well (will work to go back and retrieve and upload others as I'm able). Please note the transcripts are the UNEDITED version, not the final...2023-05-1749 min
Gothamites: the Gotham Review PodcastGothamites Ep. 4 - ArkhamSHOW NOTES:0:35 - Kevin Conroy (RIP)2:05 - DC Pride 2022 #1 04:12 - Crisis on Infinite Earth interview with Kevin Conroy05:53 - Justice League Unlimited - "Epilogue"06:03 - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm06:52 - Batman: The Animated Series | Batman Meets The Gray Ghost!07:27 - Interview with Diedrich Bader08:02 - The LEGO Batman Movie 'Side By Side' Featurette 06:18 - Batman sings "Am I Blue?"15:22 - Batman & Robin (Editor's Note: Chris O'Donnell's Robin first appeared in Batman Forever)15:34 - All-Star Batman & Ro...2023-05-0959 min
Outrage Overload: Staying grounded through science and balanced perspectives6. Stealing their dishwasher - Kurt GrayMoral panics are not uncommon. Back in the 1980’s there was a moral panic over the game Dungeons and Dragons. Some parents believed D&D was the work of the devil, a gateway to joining a Satanic cult. It wasn’t “but this didn’t stop people from worrying about it,” says my guest on this episode, Dr. Kurt Gray, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.I got a chance to speak to Dr. Gray about new research from he and his postdoc, Curtis Puryear, titled Virality Drives Moral Panics on...2023-02-0833 min
Bass, Kayak and BeersS1 Ep7. The Reel Life - Weslie GrayWeslie Gray talks about her motivation to join major national kayak fishing trails, despite having with very little kayak experience. 2023-01-231h 17
Two Geeks TalkingJesse Cowell filmmaker Jeskid, Shades of Gray, Drawn by Pain films (2022) interview | Two Geeks TalkingJesse Cowell is a writer, editor, director and filmmaker with over thirty years experience creating incredible deep, uplifting and even hilarious bodies of work. You have seen his work through his show: Jeskid TV and other films and series like: Shades of Gray, Drawn by Pain and Status: Kill. Currently, he's taking #tiktok and #youtube by storm with one of his many series "Work from Home" which you can find at: www.tiktok.com/@thejeskid We dove deep into the lengthy career of Jesse Cowell and its safe to say that you will come away from this interview seeing...2022-12-291h 03
RopesTalkFinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements: Key Takeaways and Open QuestionsIn this Ropes & Gray podcast, partners Ama Adams and Brendan Hanifin, counsel Emerson Siegle, and associate Kurt Fowler discuss FinCEN rulemaking implementing the beneficial ownership reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act. The rule will significantly expand the scope of information that certain legal entities must disclose under U.S. law, and compliance with the rule’s requirements may present particular complexity for traditional tiered holding company structures.2022-11-1611 min
Lady to Lady"Only Fins" ft. Kurt BraunohlerKurt Braunohler (@kurtbraunohler) joins the ladies to talk about reply guys on Instagram, climbing Everest and Kurt’s favorite strange news story. They also talk about jacking off dolphins, they play Business Questions and answer two lady problems about families not understanding career choices and making amends with someone you wronged!Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomedy@gmail.com or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at (323) 6BUTT30!Want to support the show and get access to bonus content? You can do so by subscribing to us on W...2022-11-021h 08
The Sentience Institute PodcastKurt Gray on human-robot interaction and mind perception“And then you're like, actually, I can't know what it's like to be a bat—again, the problem of other minds, right? There's this fundamental divide between a human mind and a bat, but at least a bat's a mammal. What is it like to be an AI? I have no idea. So I think [mind perception] could make us less sympathetic to them in some sense because it's—I don't know, they're a circuit board, there are these algorithms, and so who knows? I can subjugate them now under the heel of human desire because they're not like me.”2022-10-3059 min
The Elsa Kurt ShowOver the Wall with Ret. Lt. Kevin HallinanBuy the BookLieutenant Kevin M. Hallinan’s adventure-packed and insightful journey through the evolution of law enforcement, the rise of counterterrorism, and the birth of modern sports security.From his hardscrabble NYC upbringing, through the NYPD ranks, to command of America’s first ever joint task force on terrorism alongside the FBI, Kevin M. Hallinan lived a lot of history. From beat cop to detective, Hallinan maneuvered through some of America’s most volatile decades and saw from the inside the tenuous gray line between law and order. The job proved to be extremely isolating. And it was...2022-10-2730 min
Big Hormone EnneagramBHE 127 - THE COURTNEY REJECTION EPISODE [PART II]Picking up where we left off with Courtney and rejection.
— (1:46) The protection from vulnerability and transactional nature of relationships is true for all of us / But it’s more true for rejection types
— (3:24) The different flavors of separateness and intensity of the rejection types
— (8:21) How John and Courtney experience rejection in relationships as frustration and attachment types
— (14:21) How rejection types can redefine their self-concept in less narrow terms by sensing the automatic wall in the body
— (20:20) How to distinguish the not there-ness of rejection vs the not being there of 9
— (23:20) Rejection type possession swe...2022-09-2244 min
Big Hormone EnneagramBHE 126 - THE COURTNEY REJECTION EPISODE [PART I]Courtney is with us this week to work her magic on rejection.
— (4:43) Courtney is here to bring the pain and hear rejection types suffer / What’s been opening up for Emeka?
— (8:49) How rejection types set the dynamic up so it doesn’t work — a pre-rejection frame
— (13:10) Courtney gives a recap/overview of object relations and why it matters
— (15:02) Our O.R. is a blueprint for how relationships need to be setup in order for us to feel like a person
— (16:24) What separates rejection from attachment & frustration is the cutting off from awareness of the original wou...2022-09-1750 min
Big Hormone EnneagramBHE 125 - REJECTION IS POSSESSIONWe’re bringing the pain to rejection types. How penetrating the other becomes the replacement for connection.
— (2:08) The penetration and leverage of rejection is a possession of the other
— (4:25) Riffing on what sexual 8 possession really means / all the rejection types are doing possession through their centers
— (11:06) Possessing the other becomes a replacement for the connection the rejection type assumes is not on the table
— (13:46) Callback to soul intercourse and how that had a parental rejection dynamic for Emeka
— (16:51) Rejection types are tracking how much it matters to you / tiers of penetration
— (20:36) Rejection types needing...2022-09-081h 03