4 episodes
Amateur Psychologist Erik van Mechelen
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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.
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Jumping back into Quora after 2 years
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My profile on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Erik-Marty-van-Mechelen
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Cooperating in Games of Conflict
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What 'Your Move' Taught Me About Stealing New Players' Destinies
'Your Move' by Jonathan Kay & Joan Moriarity
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Do Leaderboards Motivate or Demotivate You? | Amateur Psychologist 002
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'Secrets Kept Hidden from the Foundations of the World' by Rene Girard
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Not All Positive Feedback Loops Are Positive
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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?
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