American Scientist

Wired for This offers an in-depth look at how we think, believe, change, and connect.
In this biweekly limited series, we’ll examine the psychology of human behavior and neuroscience and explore questions such as what drives us forward, what holds us back, and how we can navigate a world bursting with noise, contradiction, and complexity.
Hosted by journalist and neuroscientist Celia Ford, the show features interviews with scientists such as Paul O’Keefe, an associate professor of organizational behavior at the University of Exeter in England, whose research explores how psychological barriers influence the goals people pursue and their potential to reach them. We’ll also hear from University of Chicago behavioral scientists Emma Levine and Shereen Chaudhry on how to navigate difficult conversations in high-stress environments.
Additional podcast guests include Jason Lodge of the University of Queensland in Australia and Philipp Lorenz-Spreen from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Germany, who discuss how people consume, process, and share information, and how these processes are changing as our relationships with technology evolve.
Each episode will challenge your thinking and offer fresh perspectives on the world around us. Tune in to Wired for This every other Wednesday starting September 10 on Spotify (link below), Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Follow the American Scientist Podcast today to receive updates when new episodes are released.

Transcript

[Music: Wandering by Nat Keefe FADE IN]
[Celia]
Welcome to Wired for This—a deep dive into how we think, believe, change, and connect. In this limited series, we’ll explore the psychology of human behavior and neuroscience—what drives us forward, what holds us back, and how we navigate a world bursting with noise, contradiction, and complexity.
From American Scientist, I’m Celia Ford, you’re listening to Wired for This.