In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane sits down with Michael F. Schein, author of “The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets from the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers”, to discuss how himself and others have mastered the power of hype to get what they want. They also explore the psychology of influence and persuasion, and its impact socially.
Read moreEp: 56 - “iMinds" Analysis (Book Review) -The Psychology of Technology
We deep dive into the psychology of technology addiction, and interview the author of the book "iMinds", Mari K Swingle (the co-founder of the Swingle Clinic in Vancouver) where they practice "clinical psychoneurophysiology" "Clinical psychoneurophysiology is a biological approach to healing and wellness. treats a multitude of common disorders such as ADHD, Depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Read moreEp: 41 - “Food Junkies” (Book Review) - The Psychology of Food Addiction
In the book Food Junkies The Truth About Food Addiction by Vera Tarman, MD is about the biological side of what sugary, processed food is doing to our bodies. Tarman argues that we can be addicted to food in the same way we can be addicted to heroin, and that food companies are taking advantage of our wallets, bodies, and mental health. Professor Michael Drane. Book Review. Psychology podcast.
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