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Life Advice For Me#22 The surprising traits of HitlerThere's a reason why Hitler bathed several times a day and was obsessed with cleanliness and infection: he was highly disgust-sensitive, which is linked with the Orderliness aspect of the Big Five factor Conscientiousness. Disgust is an ancient emotion to help avoid disease, and I discuss the interesting connections between disgust, disease, and authoritarianism. All research references can be found at the website.LAFM #22: There are potential problems of being too high in the Big Five trait Conscientiousness due to the link with disgust and its related behaviour, and we must also be aware of...2023-07-1606 min
Life Advice For Me#21 How personality predicts politicsThe 2018 Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal showed how a company was able to amass huge amounts of psychological (Big Five) data from your profiles, and use it to sway the democratic voting process in their favour. To prevent this from happening again, we should better understand the current research of how our personality traits predict political beliefs.All research references can be found at the website.LAFM #21: Understanding how the Big Five personality traits relate to political belief can help me appreciate the pros and cons of both sides of the political spectrum, as well as prevent...2023-06-3005 min
Life Advice For Me#20 How I just recovered from COVID-19You might scoff at the idea that vitamin C can cure the common cold or help with other viral infections, thanks to popular YouTube videos (by Vox) supposedly debunking this, but the actual research says otherwise; there is in fact an undeniable biological effect of vitamin C on viral infections, it just depends on how much you take.All research references can be found at the website.LAFM #20: The experts we blindly trust may be wrong sometimes, and there are simple solutions to health problems like the common cold in the form of cheap and...2023-06-1805 min
Life Advice For Me#19 How social media demotivates youHave you ever scrolled through social media and thought "Why am I doing this? This doesn't even feel that good anymore..." I explore how the dopamine system is affected by our constant scrolling, and how this addictive pattern might eventually lead to anhedonia, a core symptom of depression.All research references can be found at the website.LAFM #19: The pleasure-pain balance in the brain always wants to stay level, and overuse of social media can tip it too much on the pleasure side; this might lead to anhedonia and depression, but quitting for 30 days can...2023-05-3105 min
Life Advice For Me#18 The problem of depressionIs depression really just because of a chemical imbalance? And if antidepressants are supposed to correct that balance, why do they only work slightly better than placebo? Maybe a more useful perspective of depression is through the lens of a bio-psycho-social framework.All research references can be found at the website.LAFM #18: Complex problems require solutions at many different levels of analysis, and the solutions for depression need to factor in biological, psychological, and social causes through a more holistic approach.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode...2023-05-1404 min
Life Advice For Me#17 The purpose of anxietyThere's a reason why the anxiety response evolved the way it has, and one theory is that anxiety is for detection of threats. I explore how it might actually be the appropriate response for certain situations and conditions, despite how unpleasant it can feel.LAFM #17: Anxiety acts like a smoke detector system for threats to safety; higher threat probability and vulnerability to them leads to me being more easily anxious.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...2023-05-0704 min
Life Advice For Me#16 Why we need negative emotionWe feel physical pain to alert ourselves to injury or prevent further harm, but what about psychological pain? I explore why we feel negative emotion, how it relates to goals, and how we can manage it.LAFM #16: Like pain, negative emotion is an alarm system but for a mismatch between our goals and current state, and the need for change because something's not working; the best method to regulate negative emotion is a conscious reevaluation of the emotional situation.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like...2023-04-3004 min
Life Advice For Me#15 How success can depress youWhy do big achievements make us feel empty afterwards? How can the people who made their dreams come true fall into depression? I explore how the neuropsychology of dopamine & goals might help to give a clue as to why.LAFM #15: The big goals we strive to achieve should be viewed as sub-goals of a higher purpose, as milestones in a long journey ahead. Also, exceptional success requires exceptional sacrifice.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2023-04-2205 min
Life Advice For Me#14 Why happiness is not the goalI used to think that once I achieve x,y,z goals, only then will I be happy. That is until I learned about the two types of reward systems in the brain, and how it made me see happiness in a different way.LAFM #14: The happiness we get when we achieve goals is temporary, while the happiness we feel when we progress towards something greater than ourselves feels much more lasting; happiness is more about the journey than the destination.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you...2023-04-1504 min
Life Advice For Me#13 Extroverts, drugs & happinessIf extroverts seem like they're happier than most people, it's because they actually are; the brains of extroverts are wired so that they experience more positive emotion. While that sounds great, I discuss some potential issues of that.LAFM #13: People high in the Big Five Extraversion trait seem to be happier, but being highly extroverted can come with its own problems. People lower in Extraversion could possibly benefit from acting more extroverted at times but only to a certain limit. https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would...2023-04-0704 min
Life Advice For Me#12 Learning from a cult leaderJim Jones was so charismatic he convinced hundreds of his followers to commit a mass murder-suicide. This episode we look at how the Big Five trait Extraversion is linked to charismatic speakers, as well as the 3 persuasion techniques commonly used.LAFM #12: People high in the Big Five trait Extraversion and its Assertiveness aspect can seem very captivating and persuasive even when they are wrong, and being aware of this, as well as the 3 persuasion techniques, can help me recognise if I'm being manipulated.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode...2023-03-3004 min
Life Advice For Me#11 Watch out for narcissistsNarcissism exists on a spectrum from health to unhealthy, and this episode I discuss the two types of unhealthy narcissism using the Big Five or OCEAN theory of personality.LAFM #11: Using the Big Five Aspects theory of personality can help me better understand and identify the two types of narcissists: grandiose and vulnerable.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lafm.blog2023-03-2305 min
Life Advice For Me#10 The problem with being too nicePeople who tend to be too nice are actually high in Agreeableness, one of the Big Five personality traits (OCEAN), and I go into a bit more detail about the problems that can arise because of that.LAFM #10: Being too nice and avoidant of conflict in the short term can lead to a build up of resentment that causes more problems in the long term.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www...2023-03-1604 min
Life Advice For Me#9 OCEAN theory of personalityI like OCEAN as a metaphor for personality because my everyday actions are always influenced by underlying psychological forces, and I briefly describe the 'Big Five' model as a way to better understand how and why.LAFM #9: My personality plays a big part in why I do what I do, and understanding my strengths and weaknesses through the Big Five can help me better navigate myself to where I want to be.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2023-03-0804 min
Life Advice For Me#8 The best theory to understand peopleEver heard of the very popular MBTI or 16personalities test that categorises people as 4 letter types (I'm an ENFP)? The Barnum effect shows why the most popular test might not be the most accurate, so what's really the best theory?LAFM #8: The 'Big Five' model is currently the best theory to understand myself and other people, and the Barnum effect shows why sometimes the most popular personality test might not be the most accurate.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...2023-03-0204 min
Life Advice For Me#7 Why skills = self-confidenceWhen you get good at something, you naturally start to become more confident in yourself. And taking this idea a bit further in this episode is where I think true self-confidence can be found.LAFM #7: Improving on my abilities while comparing myself to who I was yesterday can help me develop my self-confidence.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lafm.blog2023-02-2104 min
Life Advice For Me#6 Why status is so importantWhat comes to mind when you think of high status? Money, mansions and luxury brands? How about giant yams? This episode I explore why status seems to be such a fundamental human motivation.LAFM #6: I have to accept the uncomfortable truth that status motivates a lot of the things I do, but I can then focus on playing the best status games which bring collective benefit to all.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2023-02-1604 min
Life Advice For Me#5 How status affects my emotionsI explore the interesting science of how something abstract like my socioeconomic status could affect the way I handle stress: drugs and monkey brains can help to explain.LAFM #5: Increasing my perceived status will make me more emotionally stable and better at handling stress. I'm also a lot more like a monkey than I had thought.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lafm.blog2023-02-0704 min
Life Advice For Me#4 Guilt of a good lifeBy all accounts I have a pretty good life, and there are times I've felt guilty for the good things happening to me. Why is that? I explore the experiences I've had that might have lead me to feel that way.LAFM #4: Practice gratitude by reframing my perspective around how fortunate I actually am compared to many others.https://www.lafm.blog This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lafm.blog2023-01-3103 min
Life Advice For Me#3 Why I didn't pursue my passionI'm the type of person with too many interests and hobbies, but if I had to pick one passion it would probably be music. I talk about why I chose not to actively pursue it, and what success in music would mean for me personally; what I actually want from success is financial and creative freedom.LAFM #3: Don’t think too much about what-if scenarios from the past, take advice with a grain of salt, and be clear with what I actually want to achieve.https://www.lafm.blog 2023-01-2503 min
Life Advice For Me#2 Dealing with failureI start this episode by talking about an opportunity that I had recently to present a business proposal in front of judges, and why I didn't get through. My parents were expecting a pity party, but that didn't happen and I share my perspective on failures and how I deal with them now.LAFM #2: The path to success is not a straight line, failures are a part of the journey and a door will only open for me if I keep moving forward.Subscribe here to get updates directly in your email:https...2023-01-1603 min
Life Advice For Me#1 Why I'm doing thisI chose the name “Life Advice For Me” because even though I feel like I’ve accumulated quite a bit of useful knowledge, I’ve never really felt like I’ve reached a point where I’m actually worth listening to for advice. But by reframing this project around just documenting what I’ve been learning for myself, it’s giving me more confidence to venture out, to finally start being a creator instead of just a consumer.Each weekly episode will be around 3-5 minutes, centred around one main idea, and closed off with a short summary of key t...2023-01-0902 min
AteorizarAteorizar 120: El DiabloPremio Paulo Coelho:
1. Los familiares de Shri Ashutosh Maharaj, que todavía están peleando con el gobierno porque su líder no está muerto, está meditando en un congelador. (Noticia aquí)
2. El Padre Jonás, por su tweet tan desconcertante. (Tweet aquí)
3. La cantante Tony Braxton por decir que la razón del autismo de su hijo es un castigo de dios por un aborto previo. (Noticia aquí)
4. El patriarca de la iglesia Ortodoxa Serbia por decir que la razón de las inundaciones en su país son por Conchita Wurst ganar el Eurovisión. (Noticia aquí)
5. Cody Coots, pastor...2014-06-031h 56