Amateur Psychologist
Amateur Psychologist
Erik van Mechelen
By definition, we are all amateur psychologists. We are all lost, together, stumbling through the landscape of experience consciousness makes available. In this podcast, I explore the origins of psychology, learning, game design, personality, and motivation.
S1E4 - Jumping back into Quora after 2 years
Episode Notes My profile on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Erik-Marty-van-Mechelen Support Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist
Nov 28, 2019
4 min
S1E3 - Cooperating in Games of Conflict
Episode Notes What 'Your Move' Taught Me About Stealing New Players' Destinies 'Your Move' by Jonathan Kay & Joan Moriarity Support Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist
Nov 27, 2019
14 min
S1E2 - Do Leaderboards Motivate or Demotivate You? | Amateur Psychologist 002
Episode Notes 'Secrets Kept Hidden from the Foundations of the World' by Rene Girard Support Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist
Nov 27, 2019
4 min
S1E1 - Not All Positive Feedback Loops Are Positive
Episode Notes Dr. Jordan Peterson's '12 Rules for Life' Your Homework: List several positive feedback loops that are having a negative impact on your life. Can you remove one of them? Support Amateur Psychologist by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amateur-psychologist
Nov 25, 2019
12 min