<div>Do you cross your fingers, knock on wood? In this episode, Richard and Marnie explore the world of superstition. They take a look at why people are superstitious, the origins of some superstitious rituals and whether these behaviours have any psychological effect.  
 
Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email kate.white@telltaleindustries.com, or head to <a href="http://listentoonyourmind.com">listentoonyourmind.com</a>. 
 
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CREDITS 
Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton 
Produced by Kate White 
Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White 
Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee 
Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of <a href="http://www.epidemicsound.com">www.epidemicsound.com</a>  
Mixed by Knights Audio   
 

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Do you cross your fingers, knock on wood? In this episode, Richard and Marnie explore the world of superstition. They take a look at why people are superstitious, the origins of some superstitious rituals and whether these behaviours have any psychological effect. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email kate.white@telltaleindustries.com, or head to listentoonyourmind.com. https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton Produced by Kate White Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Mixed by Knights Audio

Do you cross your fingers, knock on wood? In this episode, Richard and Marnie explore the world of superstition. They take a look at why people are superstitious, the origins of some superstitious rituals and whether these behaviours have any psychological effect.&nbsp; 
 
Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email kate.white@telltaleindustries.com, or head to <a href="http://listentoonyourmind.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">listentoonyourmind.com</a>. 
 
<a href="https://twitter.com/wisemanpod" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/wisemanpod</a> 
 
CREDITS 
Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton 
Produced by Kate White 
Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White 
Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar &amp; Jago Lee 
Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell &amp; Sven Lindvall / courtesy of <a href="http://www.epidemicsound.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.epidemicsound.com</a>&nbsp; 
Mixed by Knights Audio &nbsp;

19: Superstition

Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention?

Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living.

Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod

https://twitter.com/wisemanpod

CREDITS
Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton
Produced by Kate White
Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White
Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee
Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com

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Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention? Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton Produced by Kate White Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com

Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention?

Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living.

Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod

https://twitter.com/wisemanpod

CREDITS
Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton
Produced by Kate White
Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White
Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar &amp; Jago Lee
Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell &amp; Sven Lindvall / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com

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