Heterodox Americana
A nuanced and balanced look at the forces that unite and separate us as a society. Thoughtful conversations that touch on the psychology of political, moral, and spiritual thought
Heterodox Americana
Why Acting "Against Your Own Interests" ISN'T Irrational and Why You Probably Do it Too!
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Raphael Freeman; Angie Backues
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Season 2
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Episode 3
Whether in electoral politics or at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas, how can we make sense of the seemingly irrational behavior of people who act against their own best interests. Hint: their "best" interests is not what we say it is. We explore the layers of decisions and interest in this episode.