Curious Wiring
Dr. Lindsay Demers
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About This Podcast
Curious Wiring is a podcast that unpacks the science of why we think, feel, and act the way we do. Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Demers, each episode takes everyday questions and phenomena, like conspiracy theories, parasocial relationships, and marking techniques, and reveals the psychological forces at work beneath the surface. Whether you’re a student of psychology, a curious thinker, or just someone who wants to better understand yourself and others, you’ll walk away with insights you can use in your daily life.
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S1E9 The Psychology behind Effective Marketing
In this video, I break down why the GAP x KATSEYE Denim ad connects more effectively with audiences compared to the Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle campaign using research from psychology and…
S1E8 The Psychology behind the Monty Hall Paradox
Why does the Monty Hall problem confuse so many people? In this video, we break down the psychology and math behind this famous probability puzzle. You’ll learn how base rate neglect causes most…
S1E7 The Psychology behind Parasocial Relationships
Parasocial relationships are one-sided emotional connections where fans feel deeply connected to celebrities, influencers, or online personalities, despite never having met them. In this video, we…
S1E6 The Psychology behind Why We Judge (and Misjudge) Others
Why do we judge others so harshly but give ourselves a pass? In this video, we explore the Fundamental Attribution Error, a common cognitive bias that leads us to blame people's character instead of…
S1E5 The Psychology behind Why Words Stop Making Sense (Semantic Satiety)
Have you ever said or written a word over and over, only for it to temporarily lose its meaning? That's something called semantic satiety, and in this video we go over the psychology behind it
S1E4 The Psychology behind Belief in Conspiracy Theories
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? From flat Earth to secret government plots, conspiracy beliefs are more widespread than ever. In this video, we explore the psychology behind belief in…
S1E3 The Psychology behind Bad Decisions (Part 1)
Ever make a decision you sure was the right one, only to realize you were sorely mistaken? You might have fallen prey to a cognitive bias. In this video, we cover 5 common cognitive traps that people…
S1E2 The Psychology behind the Bystander Effect
Why do some people step in during an emergency while others stay on the sidelines? In this video, we break down the 5-step decision-making process that bystanders go through when deciding whether or…
S1E1 The Psychology behind Stockton Rush and the OceanGate Tragedy
Was Stockton Rush knowingly putting others’ lives at risk for profit, or was he a visionary who believed so strongly in his dream that he was blind to the dangers? In this video we will consider both…
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Curious Wiring has published 9 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Curious Wiring is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 12m.
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