Yoel Inbar

Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist, discusses translating academic insights into real-world applications. Laurie Santos, a Yale psychologist, explores the messy intersections of neuroscience and psychology, specifically comparing cognitive processes in dogs and chimps. Yoel Inbar highlights the importance of replication and methodological rigor in behavioral science. Nina Strohminger expresses skepticism about the reliability of priming effects, while Eric Schwitzgebel shares his evolving views on materialism. Sam Harris reflects on the risks of advanced AI and his recent ethical shift towards vegetarianism.

Psychologist Yoel Inbar joins the hosts for a deep dive into Charlie Kaufman's film 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things.' They explore the baffling elements of the movie, such as the changing names and career of the protagonist, the mysterious dog, and the parents' unstuck timeline. The podcast also touches on topics like aliens, open science, and the illuminati.

Canada’s leading Russian literature scholar Yoel Inbar joins to make sense of Gogol’s 1836 short story “The Nose.” They explore the absurdity and themes of neuroticism and rank obsession in the story. They also discuss the power of rumors and the acceptance of absurd situations. Plus, they analyze the protagonist’s relationship with his nose and the role of professional success.

Award-winning screenwriter and medieval philosophy scholar Yoel Inbar joins us for a deep dive on the Charlie Kaufman/Michel GondREY masterpiece Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. When relationships go bad is it better to believe they never happened? What is the nature of memory, how is it constructed, and is it possible to zap them out existence with an Apple IIe? Will Tamler have a more optimistic take on the ending of the movie than David? (Hint: yes) Also--only two more weeks to preorder Why Honor Matters and get your free bonus episode! Upload your receipt here Special Guest: Yoel Inbar. Support Very Bad Wizards Links: Yoel Inbar Michel Gondry - IMDb Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) - IMDb Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Movie Review (2004) | Roger Ebert The Science of Sleep (2006) - IMDb Be Kind Rewind (2008) - IMDb Jay Electronica - Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge) (Full 15-minute version) - YouTube

Yoel Inbar, social psychologist and film-minded thinker, joins to probe Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven. They examine the brothel assault, the prostitutes’ quest for justice, and collective blame. Conversations cover Will Munny’s return to violence, myth versus reality in outlaw lore, and who the title might actually target.