How To Academy Podcast

Dan Ariely, a world-leading social psychologist, discusses conspiracy theories and the impact of misbelief. He shares personal stories about his iconic half beard and the importance of vulnerability. The podcast also explores the role of uncertainty in creating conspiracy theories and the illusion of explanatory depth. Additionally, it discusses personality traits that contribute to the belief in false information and how these traits can lead people into the trap of misinformation.

Cambridge Professor Mary Beard has done more than anyone to bring the world of ancient Rome to life again. Comedian David Mitchell once studied history and won’t let it off the hook for the mess it’s made of everything. They came together to tell the story of our rulers -- from the emperors who ruled Britannia under the Roman occupation to the kings and queens who succeeded them and created England as we know it today.Mary's new book Emperor of Rome and David's new book Unruly are both available from our bookshop.org page. Buy either book there and help support Primrose Hill Books, our local independent bookseller partner since 2013. You can also join us live for Mary's next How To Academy event, where she will be speaking with her fellow classicist Josephine Quinn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Those of us who suffer from anxiety either exhaust ourselves trying to cure it or resign ourselves to a lifetime of fear and worry. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?Harvard's David Rosmarin has developed strategies to harness the power of anxiety to learn about ourselves, deepen our relationships with others, and achieve our deepest goals and dreams.His constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not rid you of your anxiety. Instead, it will empower you to reach your fullest potential because of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hein de Haas, a Professor focused on migration and development, debunks myths about migration in a nuanced approach. Topics include labor demand, economic opportunities, impact of immigrants, and the misconception of climate change-driven global migration. The podcast explores complexities in migration studies and public discourse, addressing challenges in communication and historical context.

Why are our closest relationships so often a source of more stress than solace? Whether the relationship is with a romantic partner, a parent, a child, a friend or a colleague, the dynamic is so often the same - you'd like the relationship to change for the better, yet nothing you try seems to work.Clinical psychologist Nicole LePera, creator of the global online community The Holistic Psychologist, joins the podcast to help us revolutionise our relationships.Her new book How to Be the Love You Seek is a guide to breaking frustrating patterns of loneliness, disconnection and resentment and learning how to build security and share compassion with others. If you enjoy this episode of the show, you can pick up a copy from our bookshop.org page and help support our local independent bookseller partner, Primrose Hill Books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Brooks, a New York Times columnist and bestselling author renowned for his insights into character, dives into fostering deeper human connections. He challenges listeners to see beyond surface interactions, advocating for vulnerability and emotional understanding. Brooks explores the transformative power of storytelling in empathy and highlights the contrasting effects of 'illuminators' and 'diminishers' in relationships. He emphasizes the necessity of social skills in education and encourages authentic communication for meaningful connections.

Walter Isaacson was the editor in chief of Time magazine and CEO of CNN but he's best known to the public for his incredible biographies - including Leonardo da vinci, Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs. He is the official biographer of Elon Musk and shadowed Musk through the saga of his purchase of Twitter. He joined us in London for a conversation with Matthew d'Ancona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Edmondson is one of the world's most influential organisational psychologists, a professor at Harvard Business School, and an expert on the concept of psychological safety.  She joined to answer a simple, provocative question: what if it is only by learning to fail that we can truly hope to succeed? Her new book Right Kind of Wrong doesn't tell us that failure is a problem; but it doesn't tell us to fail fast, fail often either. It tells us how to fail well. She joined Hannah MacInnes to share more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marina Abramović, an artist who has pushed her mind and body to their limits for over fifty years, discusses her career and new book. Topics covered include her perspective on home, the origins of spirit cooking, the responsibility of artists, the significance of the number seven, and the concept of death in her art.

Luke O'Neill is a Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College, Dublin and one of the world's most respected immunologists, with 6 major discoveries to his name. He's also an infectiously enthusiastic broadcaster and public advocate for science. He's also a newspaper columnist and now the author of a wildly fun new history of science called To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before. He joined the How To Acadmey Podcast to tell us about his own career, and share the stories of both the most celebrated and unsung figures in the history of science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices