Behavioral Grooves Podcast

• Eight Years Grooving: Our Quest to Feel Significant | Arie Kruglanski PhD (Republish)

  This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will lead the audience in a live social experiment and conversation about the science we all love. Space is limited—grab your tickets now through the link in the show notes and join us for an unforgettable night of behavioral science, connection, and fun! Now, onto the episode! Distinguished psychologist Arie Kruglanski joins us to unpack his groundbreaking research on motivation and the human quest for significance—the drive that fuels our thoughts, emotions, and actions. We explore how goals serve motivational needs, why intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are more connected than they seem, and how the universal desire for significance can be channeled in both positive and destructive ways. Arie also shares insights from his influential 3N Model of Radicalization, offering a hopeful perspective on how education and alternative pathways can redirect this powerful drive toward more constructive ends. Links Behavioral Grooves LIVE in Minneapolis! About Arie Music Links Bach - Air on G String Miles Davis - So What

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• The Hidden Cost of Your Values | Steve Sloman

  Cognitive scientist Steve Sloman joins us to discuss The Cost of Conviction, exploring how sacred values shape our decisions and why they often lead to polarization. From zealotry to the social roots of belief, Steve reveals why convictions are more borrowed than built—and what this means for hot-button debates in politics, public health, and business. Most importantly, he shares how reframing conversations can reduce outrage, build humility, and open the door to better dialogue across divides. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Steve Sloman [7:49] How Your Community Shapes Your Beliefs [13:05] Sacred Values vs. Consequentialism [19:25] The Psychology of Convictions [24:48] Do We Only Trust In-Group Experts? [33:59] The “Sacred Value Trap” [40:35] How Framing Shifts Consumer Behavior [47:45] Desert Island Music [51:59] Grooving Session: How Can We Reframe Our Sacred Values? ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links Behavioral Grooves Live Event! About Steve The Cost of Conviction by Steve Sloman Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Music Links Paul Simon - The Boxer Neil Young - Rockin’ in the Free World Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin’

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• Eight Years Grooving: The Theory of Boredom | George Loewenstein (Republish)

  This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will lead the audience in a live social experiment and conversation about the science we all love. Space is limited—grab your tickets now through the link in the show notes and join us for an unforgettable night of behavioral science, connection, and fun! Now, onto the episode! In this episode of Behavioral Grooves, we sit down with behavioral economics pioneer George Loewenstein, whose groundbreaking research has shaped our understanding of decision-making, risk, incentives, emotions, and so much more. Though not a household name, George is a legend in the field—so much so that Richard Thaler dedicated his book Misbehaving to him. Our conversation explores his latest work on boredom, a surprisingly understudied emotion, and what it reveals about attention, productivity, and even workplace meetings. Along the way, we touch on curiosity, music, and why boredom itself may hold the key to unlocking deeper flow and focus. Links Behavioral Grooves LIVE in Minneapolis! About George

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• Perfectionism Is Holding You Back | Bob Rosen

  Psychologist and author Dr. Bob Rosen joins us to discuss his book Detach and how hidden attachments—like perfectionism, control, and success—often masquerade as virtues while quietly holding us back. We explore practical strategies for self-awareness, facing fears, and transforming attachments into aspirations so you can thrive in work and life. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Bob Rosen [9:28] Western vs Eastern Psychology [12:00] Overcoming Attachments and Building Self-Awareness [21:23] Leadership and Trust in Hybrid Work [31:48] Internalized Agesim and What It Means [35:41] Embracing the Ups and Downs of Life [41:18] Attachment to Life, Loss, and Building Connection [49:49] Desert Island Music [52:46] Grooving Session: Focus and Reflection for a Better Life ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links Behavioral Grooves LIVE in Minneapolis! About Bob Detach by Bob Rosen Healthy Companies Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Music Links Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade of Pale Laura Branigan – Gloria

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• Eight Years Grooving: They Thought We Were Ridiculous - Part 2 (Republish)

  This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will lead the audience in a live social experiment and conversation about the science we all love. Space is limited—grab your tickets now through the link in the show notes and join us for an unforgettable night of behavioral science, connection, and fun! Now, onto the episode! The notion of merging psychology with economics initially faced staunch skepticism, with errors perceived as random rather than systematic. However, everything changed when psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky joined forces, armed with groundbreaking ideas about human decision-making. Their meticulous research not only introduced a fresh perspective on understanding people’s choices but also ignited the flames of Behavioral Economics. Through collaboration with other influential figures in the field, including Richard Thaler, their work spearheaded a transformative movement that challenged conventional economic assumptions, propelled novel ideas forward, and seamlessly integrated psychological theories into economic theory and practice.

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