Published Mar 20, 2017

Dr. Philip Zimbardo Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Renowned psychologist Dr. Philip Zimbardo delves into the psychology of heroism and the mechanisms of evil through his iconic Stanford Prison Experiment, offering insights on power dynamics, authority, and the transformative potential of Time Perspective Therapy for mental well-being.

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- What is the importance of living in the present?
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- Why is my mind so often focused on the future and the past?
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- How do you develop a new identity and mindset?
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- How do hero myths guide our psychological evolution?
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- Why is social influence important?
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- Why is my mind focused on the past and future?
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- What are other strategic questions Tim Ferriss uses?
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- What behaviors stem from dehumanization?
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- How does indoctrination affect people?
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- What are the neurological differences or connections between dehumanizing and hate?
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- How can young people avoid bad advice?
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- Should societal norms be followed?
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- Can our perspectives be changed?
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- How does social influence affect habits?
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