web02.fireside.fm Thu, 14 May 2026 13:28:28 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Two Psychologists Four Beers - Episodes Tagged with “Twitter” https://www.fourbeers.com/tags/twitter Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Two psychologists endeavor to drink four beers while discussing news and controversies in science, academia, and beyond. en-us episodic Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Two psychologists endeavor to drink four beers while discussing news and controversies in science, academia, and beyond. yes psychology, beer, academia, science, controversy Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett fourbeerspod@gmail.com Episode 93: Facing a Social Media Mob (with Stefan Uddenberg) https://www.fourbeers.com/93 e8fe1b5b-cddc-41b1-b117-c70e6a90d3e6 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett 93 Facing a Social Media Mob (with Stefan Uddenberg) full Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Yoel and Alexa are joined by Stefan Uddenberg, who sheds new light on the past episode "A Face for Podcasting." Stefan, an author on the paper "Deep Models of Superficial Face Judgments," gives an insider's take on why the paper became controversial, how the response impacted him, and why he does the work that he does. 1:14:55 yes <p>Yoel and Alexa are joined by Stefan Uddenberg, a social perception researcher and author of the paper "Deep Models of Superficial Face Judgments." This paper was the focus of a previous episde - "A Face for Podcasting" - in which the co-hosts discussed the research, and the resulting controversy. Now, Stefan offers a new, insider perspective. He begins by offering a deeper explanation of the work, noting that a large, diverse set of facial images, is essential for studying how people are unfairly judged based on appearance (e.g., their race and gender). He also recounts the outrage on Twitter and somehow finds lessons to be learned from even the harshest and most misinformed attacks. In an unexpected twist, Yoel and Alexa discover Stefan's hidden talent. Special Guest: Stefan Uddenberg.</p> facial perception, Twitter, physiognomy, in the air, accent control Yoel and Alexa are joined by Stefan Uddenberg, a social perception researcher and author of the paper "Deep Models of Superficial Face Judgments." This paper was the focus of a previous episde - "A Face for Podcasting" - in which the co-hosts discussed the research, and the resulting controversy. Now, Stefan offers a new, insider perspective. He begins by offering a deeper explanation of the work, noting that a large, diverse set of facial images, is essential for studying how people are unfairly judged based on appearance (e.g., their race and gender). He also recounts the outrage on Twitter and somehow finds lessons to be learned from even the harshest and most misinformed attacks. In an unexpected twist, Yoel and Alexa discover Stefan's hidden talent.

Special Guest: Stefan Uddenberg.

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]]> Yoel and Alexa are joined by Stefan Uddenberg, a social perception researcher and author of the paper "Deep Models of Superficial Face Judgments." This paper was the focus of a previous episde - "A Face for Podcasting" - in which the co-hosts discussed the research, and the resulting controversy. Now, Stefan offers a new, insider perspective. He begins by offering a deeper explanation of the work, noting that a large, diverse set of facial images, is essential for studying how people are unfairly judged based on appearance (e.g., their race and gender). He also recounts the outrage on Twitter and somehow finds lessons to be learned from even the harshest and most misinformed attacks. In an unexpected twist, Yoel and Alexa discover Stefan's hidden talent.

Special Guest: Stefan Uddenberg.

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]]> Episode 90: Freelance Kinkology (with Aella) https://www.fourbeers.com/90 2f7867cb-3e89-435a-81cb-0f3c7ff49a27 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett 90 Freelance Kinkology (with Aella) full Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Alexa and Yoel chat with Twitter pollster and freelance social scientist Aella. Their conversation raises some deep and perplexing questions: What experiences predict interest in BDSM? How do you know if you're truly open to being wrong? And are there some questions that shouldn't be asked? 1:26:01 yes <p>Independent researcher Aella joins Yoel and Alexa to talk about her experiences doing freelance social science. Their discussion touches on some far-ranging topics, from the upsides of Twitter microfame to the humbling experience of questioning one's faith. At one point, they consider the compromises - good and bad - that come from catering to one's critics. Aella also discusses a recent funded research project where she asks people about their sexual fetishes. Special Guest: Aella.</p> kink, freelance social science, Twitter, LSD, the outdoors Independent researcher Aella joins Yoel and Alexa to talk about her experiences doing freelance social science. Their discussion touches on some far-ranging topics, from the upsides of Twitter microfame to the humbling experience of questioning one's faith. At one point, they consider the compromises - good and bad - that come from catering to one's critics. Aella also discusses a recent funded research project where she asks people about their sexual fetishes.

Special Guest: Aella.

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]]> Independent researcher Aella joins Yoel and Alexa to talk about her experiences doing freelance social science. Their discussion touches on some far-ranging topics, from the upsides of Twitter microfame to the humbling experience of questioning one's faith. At one point, they consider the compromises - good and bad - that come from catering to one's critics. Aella also discusses a recent funded research project where she asks people about their sexual fetishes.

Special Guest: Aella.

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]]> Episode 52: Cold Takes (with Neil Lewis, Jr.) https://www.fourbeers.com/52 30f3e8f6-7432-4c1a-8692-c557b786d1d4 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett 52 Cold Takes (with Neil Lewis, Jr.) full Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Yoel and Mickey welcome Neil Lewis, Jr. to the podcast to talk about interventions, field research, stereotype threat, and open science. 1:11:45 yes <p>Yoel and Mickey welcome Neil Lewis, Jr. of Cornell University to the podcast. Is psychology ready to be applied to help the response to the COVID-19 pandemic? What are the opportunity costs of applying a psychological intervention? How does Neil navigate Twitter so effectively? What will Neil be doing over at FiveThirtyEight? What can meta-analyses and registered reports tell us about stereotype threat?</p> <p>Bonus: How is Mickey like Jesus? Special Guest: Neil Lewis, Jr..</p> interventions, field research, opportunity costs, Twitter, stereotype threat, open science Yoel and Mickey welcome Neil Lewis, Jr. of Cornell University to the podcast. Is psychology ready to be applied to help the response to the COVID-19 pandemic? What are the opportunity costs of applying a psychological intervention? How does Neil navigate Twitter so effectively? What will Neil be doing over at FiveThirtyEight? What can meta-analyses and registered reports tell us about stereotype threat?

Bonus: How is Mickey like Jesus?

Special Guest: Neil Lewis, Jr..

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]]> Yoel and Mickey welcome Neil Lewis, Jr. of Cornell University to the podcast. Is psychology ready to be applied to help the response to the COVID-19 pandemic? What are the opportunity costs of applying a psychological intervention? How does Neil navigate Twitter so effectively? What will Neil be doing over at FiveThirtyEight? What can meta-analyses and registered reports tell us about stereotype threat?

Bonus: How is Mickey like Jesus?

Special Guest: Neil Lewis, Jr..

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]]> Episode 51: Against Orthodoxy https://www.fourbeers.com/51 b8fd2b98-4c20-4e30-a4bb-ddb07621b192 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett 51 Against Orthodoxy full Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Yoel and Mickey discuss the problems with orthodoxy and punishment of dissenting views in a fraught political climate. 1:14:51 yes <p>After over a year of (mostly) avoiding controversial topics, Yoel and Mickey dive in to talk about orthodoxy, dissent, and "cancel culture." Does the narrowing of acceptable views make us dumber or does it represent a drawing of new moral boundaries that make us more kind? How does the silencing of dissent lead to self-censoring? Why does it appear like some people are given more permission to dissent than others? Is cancel culture leading to a right-wing backlash?</p> <p>Bonus: Why was the podcast account suspended from Twitter? </p> cancel culture, dissent, free speech, orthodoxy, power, self-censoring, twitter After over a year of (mostly) avoiding controversial topics, Yoel and Mickey dive in to talk about orthodoxy, dissent, and "cancel culture." Does the narrowing of acceptable views make us dumber or does it represent a drawing of new moral boundaries that make us more kind? How does the silencing of dissent lead to self-censoring? Why does it appear like some people are given more permission to dissent than others? Is cancel culture leading to a right-wing backlash?

Bonus: Why was the podcast account suspended from Twitter?

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]]> After over a year of (mostly) avoiding controversial topics, Yoel and Mickey dive in to talk about orthodoxy, dissent, and "cancel culture." Does the narrowing of acceptable views make us dumber or does it represent a drawing of new moral boundaries that make us more kind? How does the silencing of dissent lead to self-censoring? Why does it appear like some people are given more permission to dissent than others? Is cancel culture leading to a right-wing backlash?

Bonus: Why was the podcast account suspended from Twitter?

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]]> Episode 50: The Upside of Feeling Bad (with Claudia Haase) https://www.fourbeers.com/50 d8b4616c-1059-4118-a36b-5f1eec031b11 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett 50 The Upside of Feeling Bad (with Claudia Haase) full Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Yoel and Mickey celebrate their 50th episode by welcoming Claudia Haase to the podcast to discuss relationships, life in East Germany before the fall of the Wall, admitting to mistakes, and the upside of failure. 1:23:27 yes <p>For their 50th episode, Yoel and Mickey welcome Northwestern University psychologist Claudia Haase to the podcast to discuss relationships and mistakes. What was life like in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin wall? How can Yoel and Mickey iron out their relationship problems? How is life as a working academic and mother during a global pandemic? Why are people so scared to admit to their mistakes? How can we learn from failure?</p> <p>Bonus: Should you delete Twitter? Special Guest: Claudia Haase.</p> East Germany, relationships, emotion regulation, errors, failure, Twitter, open science For their 50th episode, Yoel and Mickey welcome Northwestern University psychologist Claudia Haase to the podcast to discuss relationships and mistakes. What was life like in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin wall? How can Yoel and Mickey iron out their relationship problems? How is life as a working academic and mother during a global pandemic? Why are people so scared to admit to their mistakes? How can we learn from failure?

Bonus: Should you delete Twitter?

Special Guest: Claudia Haase.

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]]> For their 50th episode, Yoel and Mickey welcome Northwestern University psychologist Claudia Haase to the podcast to discuss relationships and mistakes. What was life like in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin wall? How can Yoel and Mickey iron out their relationship problems? How is life as a working academic and mother during a global pandemic? Why are people so scared to admit to their mistakes? How can we learn from failure?

Bonus: Should you delete Twitter?

Special Guest: Claudia Haase.

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]]> Episode 20: Apostasy and Dissent (with Sarah Haider) https://www.fourbeers.com/20 bd9631aa-2849-4286-b993-dfc758568b41 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett 20 Apostasy and Dissent (with Sarah Haider) full Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Yoel and Mickey talk with Sarah Haider, the co-founder and Executive Director of Ex-Muslims of North America, an organization that advocates for the acceptance of religious dissent and supports those who leave Islam. 1:01:10 yes <p>Yoel and Mickey talk with Sarah Haider, the co-founder and Executive Director of Ex-Muslims of North America, an organization that advocates for the acceptance of religious dissent and supports those who leave Islam. Sarah talks about her own experience of growing up Muslim and leaving her faith; the unique predicament of and risks for Muslim dissenters; and how US partisan politics make her work more difficult.</p> <p>Bonus: Sarah gives Mickey pointers on how to avoid using Twitter as an outrage machine, a lesson he sorely needs. Special Guest: Sarah Haider.</p> apostasy, dissent, ex-Muslims, atheism, Twitter, Islamophobia, anti-Muslim prejudice Yoel and Mickey talk with Sarah Haider, the co-founder and Executive Director of Ex-Muslims of North America, an organization that advocates for the acceptance of religious dissent and supports those who leave Islam. Sarah talks about her own experience of growing up Muslim and leaving her faith; the unique predicament of and risks for Muslim dissenters; and how US partisan politics make her work more difficult.

Bonus: Sarah gives Mickey pointers on how to avoid using Twitter as an outrage machine, a lesson he sorely needs.

Special Guest: Sarah Haider.

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]]> Yoel and Mickey talk with Sarah Haider, the co-founder and Executive Director of Ex-Muslims of North America, an organization that advocates for the acceptance of religious dissent and supports those who leave Islam. Sarah talks about her own experience of growing up Muslim and leaving her faith; the unique predicament of and risks for Muslim dissenters; and how US partisan politics make her work more difficult.

Bonus: Sarah gives Mickey pointers on how to avoid using Twitter as an outrage machine, a lesson he sorely needs.

Special Guest: Sarah Haider.

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]]> Episode 12: Everybody Hates Social Media https://www.fourbeers.com/12 81fb7332-b665-4685-be80-572308ffa978 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett 12 Everybody Hates Social Media full Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett Mickey and Yoel take on social media. What are the upsides and downsides of being on social media, particularly Twitter? Why does Mickey ban himself from social media for most of the day? Would the open science movement have happened without social media? Bonus: when is it a good idea to give voice to the voiceless? 1:03:48 yes <p>Mickey and Yoel take on social media. What are the upsides and downsides of being on social media, particularly Twitter? Why does Mickey ban himself from social media for most of the day? What led Yoel to abandon Twitter entirely for two weeks, and what drew him back in? Would the open science movement have happened without social media? Bonus: when is it a good idea to give voice to the voiceless? </p> twitter, facebook, social media, outrage, open science Mickey and Yoel take on social media. What are the upsides and downsides of being on social media, particularly Twitter? Why does Mickey ban himself from social media for most of the day? What led Yoel to abandon Twitter entirely for two weeks, and what drew him back in? Would the open science movement have happened without social media? Bonus: when is it a good idea to give voice to the voiceless?

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]]> Mickey and Yoel take on social media. What are the upsides and downsides of being on social media, particularly Twitter? Why does Mickey ban himself from social media for most of the day? What led Yoel to abandon Twitter entirely for two weeks, and what drew him back in? Would the open science movement have happened without social media? Bonus: when is it a good idea to give voice to the voiceless?

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