Amateur Psychologist

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By definition, we are all amateur psychologists. We are all lost, together, stumbling through the landscape of experience consciousness makes available. In this podcast, I explore the origins of psychology, learning, game design, personality, and motivation.

Erik van Mechelen


    • Nov 28, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    S1E4 - Jumping back into Quora after 2 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 4:43


    Episode Notes My profile on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Erik-Marty-van-MechelenSupport Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist

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    S1E3 - Cooperating in Games of Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 14:59


    Episode Notes What 'Your Move' Taught Me About Stealing New Players' Destinies'Your Move' by Jonathan Kay & Joan MoriaritySupport Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist

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    S1E2 - Do Leaderboards Motivate or Demotivate You? | Amateur Psychologist 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 4:48


    Episode Notes 'Secrets Kept Hidden from the Foundations of the World' by Rene GirardSupport Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist

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    S1E1 - Not All Positive Feedback Loops Are Positive

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 12:47


    Episode Notes Dr. Jordan Peterson's '12 Rules for Life' Your Homework: List several positive feedback loops that are having a negative impact on your life. Can you remove one of them? Support Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist

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