Show notes
Chris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation with Professor Sunita Sah about why humans follow advice they suspect, or even know, is bad.
They explore what first drew Sunita to this area of research, alongside her own experiences of following advice she knew she should probably question. Together, they unpack the psychology behind why rejecting advice can feel so uncomfortable, and why intelligence or expertise doesn’t necessarily protect people from poor decisions.
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Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken
Guest: Professor Sunita SahProducer: Maia Miller-LewisExecutive Producer: Rami TzabarEditor: Jo RowntreeResearcher: Grace RevillTech Lead: Reuben HuxtableSocial Media: Leon GowerVisual Producer: Richard BerryComposer: Phoebe McFarlaneSound Design: Ruth RaineyAt the BBC:
Assistant Commissioner: Greg SmithCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsA Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.
