Basic Instincts (with Paul Bloom)

{{Episode_Infobox | title = Basic Instincts (with Paul Bloom) | caption = | episode_number = 209 | release_date = March 23, 2021 | length = 01:36:57 | listen = [[File:episode-209-basic-instincts-with-paul-bloom | quote_source = | opening_subject = | beat_break_song = | main_subject = | guests = | previous_episode = Dream Theater | next_episode = The Priming of the American Mind (with Jesse Singal) }}Basic Instincts (with Paul Bloom) is the 209th episode of the Very Bad Wizards podcast, released on March 23, 2021.

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Show Notes

VBW favorite Paul Bloom joins us to talk about William James' account of instinct and its parallels to the nativism/empiricism debates in developmental psychology today. Also discussed: Richard Dawkins trolling philosophy, the ghost in Tamler's kitchen, and why William James' 130 year-old writings make psychologists sad about the present state of their field. PLUS - do you wish you were closer to your non-romantic partners? Well, strap on your gloves, grab a washcloth, it's time for exactly 15 minutes of orgasmic meditation. Note: we had to use backup audio for Tamler and Paul in the second segment. The sound quality isn't as good as normal, sorry about that. Special Guest: Paul Bloom. Sponsored By: BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting Betterhelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW Support Very Bad Wizards