The Scientific Mindset: Skepticism and Humility

In this video I discuss the role of skepticism and humility in thinking about scientific research and evaluating claims. I also mention the supposed “crisis of confidence” in psychology, the problem with pseudosciences, and the role that data plays in assessing accuracy. Check out the James Randi Educational Foundation here: http://web.randi.org/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see … Read More

What is Phrenology?

In this video I discuss phrenology, the work of Franz Josef Gall, and how this pseudoscience had a lasting positive impact on psychology.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered in a future video? Let me know by commenting or sending me an email! Video transcript: … Read More