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Abortion (part 2)
Abortion (part 2)

This discussion includes some myth busting, psychological impacts, and real outcomes of laws that prevent access to abortion. A mixture of science and our editorial opinions. Tell us how we did by reaching out to us.

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Philosophy, SexWWDWWDAbraham, Shanebraham, Abortion, Freedom, Healthcare, Liberty, Women, Individual LibertyComment
Abortion (part 1)
Abortion (part 1)

We recorded this discussion before the court officially overturned Roe v. Wade. But we decided to record this because of the leaked draft that happened in May. What is the science and psychology of abortions? We do our best to unpack this, but we will admit now our bias in favor of women's rights.

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Abraham: Planned Parenthood (https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/6iOI0_HnUUmPu_6_SRgayg2?sourceid=1006442&ms=4NALz2100K1N1A&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8O-VBhCpARIsACMvVLMvF1DsCEcQzWjncP0rQSIazbbLNU5etm7spSKBcr9Uh0-PCgUZvroaAuhSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)
Shane: Know how your representatives vote (https://library.bu.edu/legis)

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Philosophy, SexWWDWWDAbraham, Shanebraham, Abortion, Freedom, Healthcare, Liberty, Women, Individual LibertyComment
Freedom (part 2)
Freedom (part 2)

Behavioral and psychological "freedom" are couched more empirically inside of the concept of freedom from restriction and coercion, and the natural boundaries and contingencies of everyday circumstance and evolutionary trajectory. That is, freedom might mean freedom from restrictive policy and there is some stuff that we just can't biologically do. Also, freedom for one at the cost of freedom for others is not real freedom.

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Philosophy, SkepticismWWDWWDAbraham, Shanebraham, Online Personality Tests, Psychology, Skepticism, Freedom, FreeComment
Freedom (part 1)
Freedom (part 1)

We all use the term colloquially. But what does "freedom" mean? There is freedom in the biological sense, political sense, psychological sense, and many more. We start exploring the various definitions of freedom and what it is not.

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Philosophy, SkepticismWWDWWDAbraham, Shanebraham, Online Personality Tests, Psychology, Skepticism, Freedom, FreeComment
A Behavioral Analysis of Depression Pt. 2
A Behavioral Analysis of Depression Pt. 2

We expand on the environmental processes that create a context for depression. We elaborate on the pros and cons of the "diagnosis" of depression and how a behavior analyst would approach a client with depression. Listen in for part 2!

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Liesure, Philosophy, The Brain, Disorders, DiagnosisWWDWWDAbraham, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Mental Health, Aerobics, Yoga, Hormones, Depression, Reinforcement, Therapy, Part 2Comment
A Behavioral Analysis of Depression Pt. 1
A Behavioral Analysis of Depression Pt. 1

Depression is a major mental health diagnosis and concern worldwide. A variety of treatment options have been developed by many disciplines, but a behavior analytic alternative has yet to enter the mainstream. Today’s episode will offer a behavior analytic interpretation of depression as it related to behavior patterns and contingencies, and offer a basis of treatment that could produce positive outcomes for a variety of clients.

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Liesure, Philosophy, The Brain, Disorders, DiagnosisWWDWWDAbraham, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Mental Health, Aerobics, Yoga, Hormones, Depression, Reinforcement, TherapyComment
Exercise for What Ails Ya
Exercise for What Ails Ya

Is exercise good for your mental health? A lot of people certain think so. We dig into the research and philosophy about if exercise is mentally healthy and if so, how?

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Liesure, Myth-Busting, Philosophy, The BrainWWDWWDAbraham, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Exercise, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Aerobics, Yoga, HormonesComment
Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories
Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories

The majority of people who buy into conspiracy theories are victims of fraud. Unfortunately, they can become zealous, proselytizing mouthpieces for those conspiracies, which makes them unsympathetic to many. Conspiracies primarily work by exploiting human biases and insecurities. Listen in to find out more about why your weird friend is dedicated to their crystals and mythological beliefs.

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Human Bias, Myth-Busting, Philosophy, PseudoscienceWWDWWDAbraham, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Conspiracy Theories, COVID Vaccine, Truth, Critical Thinking, Skepticism, CredulityComment
William James
William James

William James, or Billy Jilly as we called him in this discussion, is often referred to as the father of modern psychology. Indeed, his writings and philosophy were instrumental in the orientation to psychology that made it a science. If you didn't know or didn't remember much about him, this is a great revisit of who he was. Also, it is likely that his accomplishments overshadow those of other because he was a white man born into wealth and privilege, and we go after a college for their history of racism and sexism.

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Psychological History, PhilosophyWWDWWDAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, psychology, William James, Pragmstism, Modern Psychology, History, historical figures, historyComment
Sick for Attention
Sick for Attention

Factitious disorder by proxy (FDbP) is a mental illness in which a caregiver, often a parent, exaggerates, fabricates, or induces illness in someone they care for, such as a child or elderly person. The motive for FDbP is usually to gain attention or sympathy for themselves by appearing to be a devoted caregiver. FDbP can cause serious harm to the victim and often involves a long and complex pattern of deception. Treatment typically involves therapy for both the caregiver and the victim.

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Disorders, PhilosophyWWDWWDAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, psychology, Factitious Disorder, Sick for Attention, Munchausen by Proxy, Child AbuseComment
Psychology of... Calendars?
Psychology of... Calendars?

You might have thought it was 2021, and for most people out there, it is. But around the world, some cultures still cling to alternative measures of time, mostly based on the solar cycle but numbered or ordered differently based on deeply held traditions and values. These alternative calendars celebrate important milestones, memories, and events that define a given culture, and preserving those traditions means the survival of the group as a whole.

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Liesure, Philosophy, Social ScienceWWDWWDAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Calendars, schedules, 13 month year, months of the year, cultures, Gregorian, organization, time, philosophyComment
234 | Poisoned
234 | Poisoned

Don’t poison yourself. Some people do and they do it on purpose, but not to die. In fact, they do it to prevent an early death. This practice is called Mithridatism, named for the legend of Mithridates the King of Pontus who took small doses of poison to prevent assassination attempts. One of our early chemists, Mithridates’ scientific work lives on today. In fact, the theme of Mithridatism is commonplace today in many things that we do.

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Liesure, The Brain, PhilosophyWWDWWDAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Poisoning, Poisoned, Self-poisoning, poison, mithridatism, Mithridates, Pontus, Rome, Sexism, Racism, Microdosing FearComment
203 | While We Were Sleeping
203 | While We Were Sleeping

This is a discussion as normal, but also is a story about four people who found themselves in a unique situation. In this episode, we dig into the psychology of people who, while alive, donate organs anonymously to strangers. We review how organ donation works, the advantages and disadvantages of living donors, and why people do it.

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Diagnosis, Disorders, Genetics, Philosophy, The BrainGuest UserAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, sleepwalking, balloons, Amber Ruffin, Animorphs, Black Lives Matter, Parasomnias, parasomnia, somnambulism, noctambulism, grilled cheeseComment
196 | A Name Eman a
196 | A Name Eman a

Get your stretchy pants and a dense rubber mat and prepare to be lead in a psychological stretch! This discussion covers what yoga is, the benefits to psychology, its relation to behavior analysis, and skepticism about some of the wild claims. Whether or not you’re a yogi, there is something here for you!

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Animals, Human Bias, PhilosophyGuest UserAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Naming, Language, Conservation, Animals, Tricolored dogs, je m'appelle, Dolphins, Furry-Nosed Otter, Sheep-Killing Eagle, Patriot Eagle, Gender, Male and Female namesComment
194 | Canceled
194 | Canceled

Finally, a nuanced discussion about cancel culture. There are good and bad things about this modern version of the stockades, or exile. It’s actually a very old practice in civilization, and, like many things, shouldn’t be black and white, but be given some thoughtful discussion. This is a strategy that can work to hold people accountable for bad behavior, but it is also wildly unpredictable and inconsistent. Do you cancel? Do you fight against it? Do you not care? Either way, join us for a dazzling conversation about the newly revitalized phenomenon.

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Liesure, PhilosophyGuest UserAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Cancel culture, Canceled, Ostracize, Ahh Vocabulary!, Pariah, Stockade, Exile, Boycott, NuanceComment
190 | Why We Believe in Money
190 | Why We Believe in Money

Money is at the crux of most wonders and evils in the world. While we like to think our values are centered around culture, religion, family, etc, money has a clever way of interjecting on our priorities.

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Behavioral Economics, PhilosophyScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Money, Currency, Faith, Belief, Monies, Bitcoin, Block chain, economy, economics, coins, dollars, token economy, reinforcement, backup reinforcers, labor, workComment
187 | Gaslighting
187 | Gaslighting

This form of abuse and manipulation is particularly insidious because of how comprehensively it can affect people in all aspects of their lives. We talk about whether people know that they are gaslighting, why it works, why people do it, and what you can do about it.

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Human Bias, PhilosophyScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Gaslighting, Manipulation, abuse, relationships, emotional abuse, play, movie, 2020, politics, workplace safetyComment
186 | Translating Reality
186 | Translating Reality

Interpretation in all its glorious forms. This episode explores the nuances of interpretation as they relate to translation of language, explanation of natural and behavioral phenomena, and data analysis. A complex history of exposure to different circumstances may have a substantial impact on how you interpret data, language, or any event. We explore the variables that contribute to how one’s interpretation forms and what it may be swayed in any direction by.

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PhilosophyScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, perception, Translation, Interpreting, Interpretation, Data analysis, Superstition, Natural events, functional analysis, language, superimposingComment
173 | Euphemisms: You Know What This Means
173 | Euphemisms: You Know What This Means

Euphemisms have a significant place in cultures around the world, offering playful substitutions to mask otherwise offensive, uncomfortable, and dodgy terms. Why such alternatives are chosen by society will be discussed, and the positive or negative impact it may place in certain communities.

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Philosophy, LiesureScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Euphemisms, Culture, Taboo, Implied Meaning, Hidden Meaning, Code, SubtleComment
169 | Artificial Intelligence
169 | Artificial Intelligence

So many references to Isaac Asimov’s books on robots. A ton of pop culture references. A ton of jokes. Throwing public figures under the bus. How behavior analysis can save us from AI. And an update to the laws of robotics. Your general awesome WWDWWD podcast episode

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PhilosophyScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Robotics, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Isaac Asimov, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Foundation, The Foundation Trilogy, Skepticism, Technology, i Robot, Behavior Analysis, ABA, Applied Behavior AnalysisComment