Welcome to The Information Entropy Podcast, where Mitchell and Tomtake you through the universe of science in an attempt to make it more understandable. Along the way expect tohave many laughs, tangents, pop culture, and gaming references!
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Welcome to The Information Entropy Podcast, where Mitchell and Tomtake you through the universe of science in an attempt to make it more understandable. Along the way expect tohave many laughs, tangents, pop culture, and gaming references!
What makes perfectly sane people eat bugs, betray teammates, or forget their own name on national TV? This week, we dive into the wild world of game show psychology—from group conformity and mob mentality to time pressure and full-blown cognitive collapse. We unravel the science behind why the game format lowers our guard, how 30% of a group can flip the entire consensus, and why your brain starts short-circuiting the moment a buzzer goes off. Spoiler: it’s not just about the money. Music: HOME - AWAY
The Information Entropy Podcast
Welcome to The Information Entropy Podcast, where Mitchell and Tomtake you through the universe of science in an attempt to make it more understandable. Along the way expect tohave many laughs, tangents, pop culture, and gaming references!
