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"One successful way of making this happen is championed by my colleague Judith Harackiewicz, where we get them to think about what we call utility value of whatever it is that we need them to be interested in. In other words, how is it useful to you?"
February 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
What would change if we valued growth over looking competent?

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January 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Circling back with absolutely no new information.

The entire season of "Wired for This" is available now!
January 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
One thing that can make public discourse feel biased, polarized, or hostile, is our tendency to connect with people who already share our values.

"Wired For This" is now streaming!

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November 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We’ve alluded to it already, but digital technology is fundamentally changing how we take in and process information. This is a relatively new field of research, but scientists like Jason have already made some surprising observations.

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October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Why does some information seem to "stick," while other things seem to go in one ear and out the other?

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October 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In the most recent episode of “Wired for This,” Shereen Chaudhry shares how we can convey sincerity to skeptical listeners.

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October 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
What makes temporal landmarks like the New Year so powerful when it comes to behavioral change?

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October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
What exactly are mindsets?

In this clip of “Wired for This,” Paul O’Keefe breaks down the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. #psychology #WFT

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September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Congratulations to the American Scientist team!
May 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Happy #Earth Day!
April 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Raise your hand if you've been personally victimized by Coca-Cola. 🙋‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏾‍♀️
April 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM