Money & Behavior Podcast

Dr. Charles opens the show discussing the recent release of Numb. He then focuses on the recent trend of people behaving badly on flights, sporting events, and other public places...as well as his own firsthand episode. He then welcomes Dr. Sara Gorman, co-author of Denying to the Grave: Why we ignore the facts that will save us to talk about how information, whether online sources such as WebMD or advice from our physicians, can impact patient knowledge, behavior, and ultimately, outcomes when detecting or treating health issues. 

Charles opens the show discussing the cicada invasion as well as the power of "not knowing" others' political affiliations. Dr. Keith Campbell, a social psychologist from the University of Georgia, joins the show to discuss outrage, narcissism, and the artificial rewards that seem to have us hooked on social media. 

Dr. Charles opens the show discussing YOLO and then talks with Dr. Jessica Strubel from the University of Rhode Island about dating apps: Why we use them, their benefits, and the FOMO and choice overload that seem to keep many of us swiping right at pretty, curated pictures but at the same time, swiping left at love and deeper relationshps. 

Dr. Charles opens the show discussing the controversy around the false story at the New York Post. He then talks with Dr. Alixandra Barasch from the New York University Stern School of Business about the impact of taking photos on our memory... with particular emphasis on how the posting of photos on social media can impact our enjoyment of a variety of life experiences. 

Dr. Charles Chaffin introduces how The Numb Podcast will focus on life in the Information Age, from social media to selfies to cable news, impact our attention and virtually all aspects of our daily lives.