Best Robert Berkeley Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 52: A View from the Top - IHAF Leadership Summit 28:41

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This special episode of Inside Jobs comes to you live from the IHAF Leadership Summit, held at the iconic Willis Tower in Chicago, IL. An executive-level event, this year’s Summit includes keynotes from Marissa Eddings of 7-Eleven, Jennifer Martindale of the Chicago Cubs, Jorge Orozco-Cordero of Discover Financial Services, and Amy Spears and Georg…

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Episode 37: Replicatio - I 55:11

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In the next two episodes, we will discuss replication studies, which are essential to building reliable scientific knowledge. Shownotes Mack, R. W. (1951). The Need for Replication Research in Sociology. American Sociological Review, 16(1), 93–94. https://doi.org/10.2307/2087978 Smith, N. C. (1970). Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psycho…

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Prologus 37: Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psychological research (N. C. Smith) 28:28

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Smith, N. C. (1970). Replication studies: A neglected aspect of psychological research. American Psychologist, 25(10), 970–975. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0029774By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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Episode 36: Leges Eponymae 1:11:45

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In this episode, we discuss a fun mix of eponymous laws, which are laws named after individuals who postulate them. Shownotes Campbell, D. T. (1979). Assessing the impact of planned social change. Evaluation and Program Planning, 2(1), 67–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(79)90048-X Merton, R. K. (1995). The Thomas Theorem and the Matthews Effe…

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Episode 35: Praedictio Clinica Versus Statistica 1:08:16

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In this final episode of the three-part series on the Philosophical Psychology lectures by Paul Meehl, we discuss lectures 6-8, which cover the ten obfuscating factors in "soft areas" of psychology and a host of advice Meehl provides for researchers, reviewers, editors, and educators on how to improve practice. Shownotes Krefeld-Schwalb, A., Sugerm…

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Episode 51, Creating Something Amazing - Kristine Kobe, Keurig Dr Pepper 32:59

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In this episode of Inside Jobs, we get to know Kristine Kobe, VP of Marketing & Advertising for Liquid Sunshine, the in-house agency at Keurig Dr Pepper. Tune in as Kristine offers her perspective on building a high-performing organization—starting with assembling a team of top talent that’s inspired by the work they do, the brands they support, an…

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Episode 34: Aestimatio et Emendatio Theoriarum 1:14:07

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In this episode, we continue the discussion of Meehl's Philosophy of Psychology course, focusing on lectures 3, 4, and 5. Shownotes The quote "Don't make a mockery of honest ad-hockery" is probably from Clark Glymour: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Glymour Good, I. J. (1965). The Estimation of Probabilities: An Essay on Modern Bayesian Methods…

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Prologus 34: Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science (Faust & Meehl) 1:02:07

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Faust, D., & Meehl, P. E. (1992). Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science: Some illustrations. Behavior Therapy, 23(2), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80381-8By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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Episode 33: Risicae Theoreticae et Asterisci Tabulares 59:23

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Video lectures: https://meehl.umn.edu/video Faust, D., & Meehl, P. E. (1992). Using scientific methods to resolve questions in the history and philosophy of science: Some illustrations. Behavior Therapy, 23(2), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80381-8 Serlin, R. C., & Lapsley, D. K. (1985). Rationality in psychological research: The g…

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Prologus 33: Paul E. Meehl 40:22

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In advance of the next three episodes discussing the Philosophical Psychology lectures by Paul E. Meehl, we present a brief reading from his autobiography in A history of psychology in autobiography. Meehl, P. E. (1989). Paul E. Meehl. In G. Lindzey (Ed.), A history of psychology in autobiography (Vol. 8, pp. 337–389). Stanford, CA: Stanford Univer…

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Episode 32: Impartialitas 1:01:55

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In this episode, we discuss objectivity and disinterestedness in science. We talk about norms, values, interests, and objectivity in research practice, peer review, and hiring decisions. Is it possible to be completely objective? Is objectivity a feature of epistemic products or epistemic processes? And most importantly, how would you objectively r…

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Episode 50, The Upside of Being Inside - Jim Wortley, Loblaw 42:48

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In this episode of Inside Jobs, Jim Wortley expounds on advancing the creative agency at Loblaw—Canada’s largest retailer and provider of grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, financial services, and wireless mobile solutions. As an award-winning external agency creative director turned in-house advocate, Jim values the unique position and…

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Episode 31: Criticismus 1:15:58

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In this episode, we discuss the role of criticism in science. When is criticism constructive as opposed to obsessive? What are the features of fair and useful scientific criticism? And should we explicitly teach junior researchers to both give and accept criticism? Shownotes: Babbage, C. (1830). Reflections on the Decline of Science in England: And…

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Episode 30: Theoria Aedificans - Pars II 56:27

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In this episode, we continue discussing Dubin’s 8-step method for theory building. We discuss the measurement of theoretical constructs, using logical propositions to make falsifiable predictions from theories, and the importance of specifying boundary conditions. Shownotes Jaccard, J., & Jacoby, J. (2010). Theory Construction and Model-building Sk…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 2 - 'ACX Meetup Meta' with ACX Meetup Czar Skyler Crossman (Coda), Education in the USSR, William Gibson, Robert Heinlein, Simulation Religions, Culture Novels ... 1:31:06

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is part 2 of an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks to Skyler for organizi…

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Episode 29: Theoria Aedificans - Pars I 52:26

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In this episode we discussed the 8-step method of theory building proposed by Robin Dubin in his classic 1969 book Theory Building. Shownotes Dubin, R. (1969). Theory building. Free Press. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/160506.html Lynham, S. A. (2002). Quantitative Research and Theory Building: Dubin’s Method. Advances in Developin…

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Episode 49, Finding Beauty in the Struggle - Angel Maldonado, Yelp 37:40

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In this episode of Inside Jobs, Angel Maldonado opens up about what it was like growing up in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn during historically turbulent times and the motivation it gave him to pursue his education and eventually his career in creative marketing. Angel’s upbringing gifted him with a real-world perspective that earned h…

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Episode 28: Scientia Cumulativa 1:12:04

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In this episode, we discuss the barriers to cumulative science, including inconsistent measurement tools, overreliance on single studies, and the large volume of research publications. Can replications, interdisciplinary collaborations, and prospective meta-analyses help us solve this issue? Can AI solve all our problems? And do most scientists tre…

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Prologus 28: Chaos in the Brickyard (B. K. Forscher) 5:40

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A reading of:Forscher, B. K. (1963). Chaos in the Brickyard. Science, 142(3590), 339–339. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.142.3590.339By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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Episode 27: Vocans Ictus Tuos - Pars II 59:29

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In today’s episode, we continue our conversation about preregistration. How flexible can we be when we preregister, without increasing flexibility in our analysis? How well do people preregister, and what does a good preregistration look like? And how do we deal with deviations from preregistrations? Shownotes Dubin, R. (1969). Theory building. Fre…

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Episode 48, The Creative Technologist - Kris Kinney, Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax) 35:12

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In this episode of Inside Jobs, we meet Kris Kinney. Kris is a creative technologist whose interest in graphics harkens back to his adolescence—hunkered down in his room playing computer games and learning new tools, he had a passion for all things digital. Today, Kris is responsible for branding at Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax), a recognize…

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Episode 26: Vocans Ictus Tuos - Pars I 1:01:34

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In this two part episode we discuss the fine art of preregistration. We go back into the history of preregistration, its evolution, and current use. Do we preregister to control the Type 1 error rate, or to show that we derived our prediction from theory a priori? Can and should we preregister exploratory or secondary data analysis? And how severe …

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Episode 25: Reverentia Ad Auctoritatem 51:23

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In the first episode of 2024, we discuss the double-edged sword: reverence to authority. Should scientists respect others on whose shoulders they stand? Or should they be wary of appeal to authority? How should scientists deal with other sources of authority in science, like for example, the government or academic societies? And how can we differen…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 1 - ACX Origin Stories, Drug Stacks, Red/Blue Buttons, Kaifeng Judaism, Vonnegut, and a lot more 1:15:28

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks Skyler for organizing, and thank…

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Episode 20: A Conversation with whurley, CEO and Co-founder, Strangeworks 13:28

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This episode of the IEEE Quantum Podcast Series features whurley, founder and CEO of Strangeworks. He provides insights into the evolution of the quantum space and offers advice to those who may be looking to leverage quantum technology or pursue quantum as a career path.By IEEE Quantum

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Prologus 25: The Fixation of Belief (C. S. Peirce) 32:52

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The Fixation of Belief. Charles S. Peirce. Popular Science Monthly 12 (November 1877), 1-15. http://peirce.org/writings/p107.htmlBy Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Houston Edition Part 2 - Effective Altruism, Post-Rats, Virtue Signaling, Thought Gym 1:20:59

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Houston, Texas, in October of 2023. The meetup was at Segundo Coffee Lab, which was awesome, local art everywhere, coffee, snacks, in a beautiful space with great AC. I really appreciate the post-cynical optimism d…

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Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction 16:40

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In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.By Robert Van Ness

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Episode 24: Contra Creativitatem Epistolae - Pars II 42:20

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In this second installment of The Anticreativity Letters, we continue discussing the Tempter's tactics for stifling creativity and how to overcome them.By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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Episode 23: Contra Creativitatem Epistolae - Pars I 48:07

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In the first of a two-part episode, we discuss The Anticreativity Letters by Richard Nisbett, in which a senior "tempter" advises a junior tempter on ways to prevent a young psychologist from being a productive and creative scientist. Nisbett, R. E. (1990). The anticreativity letters: Advice from a senior tempter to a junior tempter. American Psych…

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Prologus 23: The Anticreativity Letters (R. E. Nisbett) 35:55

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A reading of: Nisbett, R. E. (1990). The anticreativity letters: Advice from a senior tempter to a junior tempter. American Psychologist, 45(9), 1078–1082. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.45.9.1078By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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Episode 22: Magisterium 57:28

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In today’s episode, we discuss the role of mentorship in academia. What are the characteristics of a good mentor-mentee relationship? What are the qualities of good mentors and good mentees? Does mentorship play a role in the development of scientific knowledge? And could mentors and mentees benefit from couples therapy? Note: D.I.H.C is pronounced…

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Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview 43:17

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In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.

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Episode 21: Verifica Sed Confide 55:08

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In this episode, we discuss the role of trust in science. Why should we verify but trust other scientists? What are the prerequisites for building trust within the scientific community? Who is ultimately responsible for verifying our claims and practices that bolster those claims? And should we give personality tests to everyone who enters academia…

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Prologus 21: Role of Trust in Knowledge (J. Hardwig) 46:57

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In advance of our episode Verify but Trust, a reading of John Hardwig's paper The Role of Trust in Science. Hardwig, J. (1991). The role of trust in knowledge. The Journal of Philosophy, 88(12), 693–708.By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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Episode 20: Recensio Aequalium 1:12:06

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In today’s episode, we discuss the peer review process---its history, its present, and its future. How does peer review work? How long has it existed in its current form? Should reviews be open and signed? Should reviewers be paid for their hard labor? Should we just abandon the peer review process, or does it have a positive role to play? Shownote…

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Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria? 39:05

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In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.By Robert Van Ness

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Episode 19: Quantifauxcation 1:18:33

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In this episode, we discuss Quantifauxcation, described by statistician Philip Stark as “situations in which a number is, in effect, made up, and then is given credence merely because it is quantitative.” We give examples of quantifauxcation in psychology, including errors of the third kind. We spend the second half of the podcast discussing how to…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Houston Edition Part 1 - Effective Altruism, Learning Tools, Community 1:19:32

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Houston, Texas, in October of 2023. The meetup was at Segundo Coffee Lab, which was awesome, local art everywhere, coffee, snacks, in a beautiful space with great AC. Keirra Woodard, EA Houston Organizer and host…

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Prologus 19: Problem-Centering vs. Mean-Centering in Science (A. H. Maslow) 25:23

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By Smriti Mehta and Daniël Lakens

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Episode 18: Vitia Vocationalis 1:15:02

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In today’s episode, we discuss intellectual vices. How can we tell the difference between justified confidence and unjustified arrogance? How do we deal with feelings of envy or negative comparison with other scientists? What is the difference between building one’s career and careerism? And what do we do about scientists who do not care about the …

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Austin Edition - A.I. Optimism and Pro-Natalist Propaganda 55:13

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Austin, Texas, in September of 2023. There are two main topics of conversation in this episode, and both are on the optimistic side. The first part is a conversation about AGI and how we might g…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Philadelphia/Petrov Day Edition 33:20

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in September of 2023. We recorded at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, and we had a great time with ACX organizer Wes Fanza of The Mind Killer podcast along with some…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 with Bryan Caplan- Washington D.C. Edition Part 2 1:53:00

10M ago1:53:00

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations (with Professor Bryan Caplan helping start us off) recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Washington DC in September of 2023. We recorded at the Froggy Bottom Pub on K street, and we had a great time. The location is awesome, great f…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 with Robin Hanson- Washington D.C. Edition Part 1 1:22:48

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Washington DC in September of 2023. We recorded at the Froggy Bottom Pub on K street, and we had a great time. The location is awesome, great food, beautiful setting, and the staff were amazing,…

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