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In this episode, Psychologists David and Rob use the presidential election to delve into the psychological concept of the False Consensus Effect. They discuss how it impacts political perspectives in the United States, and explore cultural influences, social media's role in polarization, and the effects of individualistic versus collectivist societies.

Some of us are competitive. Like, we flip the Monopoly board because we just had to pay taxes on boardwalk and just went to jail, again, kind of competitive. Some of us are not competitive at all. Some people really don't care if they win or lose. Today, Rob and Dave dive into the concept of competition and if being competitive is good or bad, why we love to compete, why we don't love to compete, and other things sprinkled with that good ole childhood trauma and insecurities.

Join Rob and David on Shrink Space as they dive into the Dunning-Kruger Effect, exploring how overconfidence and lack of knowledge play out in politics and everyday life. The conversation unfolds around election season in the U.S., highlighting the importance of humility and questioning in understanding public policies.Don't miss this insightful and engaging discussion!

What makes a good cult leader? Why would anyone join a cult?

You know that feeling - when you are 'so right' about something? In this episode Rob and David discuss benefits and pitfalls of feeling like you have the moral and intellectual high ground.

Are you an A-hole? What makes someone an A-hole? And at what point do they cross the line from a pretentious douche bag/ narcissist to an asshole? Is it something that people choose? Or is it something that is an innate part of the psyche? This week Dave and Rob dive in to the weeds on this one, and they go deep into the nuances around "assholes" and whether or not you may be one.

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Rob and Dave share Discuss Diddy and the implications of being diagnosed with Anti Social Personality Disorder