Jackie Flynn Mogensen
Science reporter for Scientific American who covers psychology and behavior, and author of the article on The Traitors and the science of lie detection discussed in this episode.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 14min
The Traitors and the science of sneaky lies
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American science reporter who covers psychology and behavior, joins to unpack the science behind deception. She highlights why people are bad at spotting lies. Conversation covers voice and inconsistency cues, cognitive-load research, and how real players use or misuse behavioral strategies in a high-stakes game.
