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Why do some people want to watch the world burn?, with Kevin Arceneaux

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
Format:
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

Titles in the series (100)

A podcast about understanding other people and understanding ourselves. The website is at behavior-podcast.com. Hosted by Zachary Elwood, author of some well known books on poker tells/behavior. Includes talks with people from a wide range of fields about how they interpret and use human behavior in their work. Occasionally focuses on political polarization and the psychology that drives it.