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Why do some people want to watch the world burn?, with Kevin Arceneaux
FromPeople Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
Why do some people want to watch the world burn?, with Kevin Arceneaux
FromPeople Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
A talk with Kevin Arceneaux, whose research found that a surprising number of people (around 40%) either agreed with or did not disagree with statements like “When I think about our political and social institutions, I cannot help thinking 'just let them all burn'?” In their paper, they called this a "need for chaos." We talk about what the study entailed, what they found, and what the factors might be that help explain the finding. We also talk about its relation to toxic polarization, and to social media. (This is a talk from 2021.)Transition DrillFirst responders and military members start planning today for tomorrow's transitionListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Eye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo get ad-free episodes, and more, get a premium subscription. To learn more about the show, go to behavior-podcast.com. I'm on Twitter at @apokerplayer. See a summary of my work.
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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