David Giardino mixes storytelling with the social sciences to deliver fresh perspectives on pop culture, politics, business, and sports. Each episode, take a second look at something we may have misunderstood, or discover hidden connections between stories that, on the surface, appear to have nothing in common - all backed by prevalent, fascinating research from psychology.
About the creator: David studied psychology at the University of Southern California. He received the 2018 Tenopyr Award for a study on fandom. He consults on brand positioning, DEI, and organizational design.
Reflections on the "Jurassic Park" episode. Who is the true villain in the film? Plus, a quirk in the script that might actually reveal another powerful message.
Published 08/26/20
Reflections on the "Millionaire" episode, including a counter-argument to the episode's original thesis. What if "present bias" - the tendency for us to overvalue short term rewards, while putting less worth in long term consequences - is actually a winning strategy in some instances?
Published 08/19/20
Reflections on the "Peloton" episode, including a story about gender bias in an iconic American television show that was cut from the original recording. Programming Note: the next bonus clip from Season 1 will drop on August 18.
Published 07/22/20