Episode 129: RE-RELEASE: Terrible Advice (with Paul Bloom)
From Two Psychologists Four Beers by Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett
April 7, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 129
About this episode
The episode features a re-release of a discussion with Paul Bloom on parenting and the nature of perversion.
Instead of a new episode this month, we have one from the vaults that many newer listeners might not have heard (because it came out almost 7 years ago). But, especially since Paul has a new baby (see first link), re-releasing this one seemed fitting. And it's always been one of my favorites. We'll be back with new episodes in the coming months. Original Episode Description Yoel and Mickey welcome Paul Bloom to the podcast, who is not only a returning guest but also the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Psychology at Yale University. We first give terrible advice on parenting. Does parenting affect happiness, relationship satisfaction, and meaning? Does parenting screw with prospective decision making because it leaves the decision maker utterly transformed? We next discuss perversity. Why do we enjoy doing transgressive things? Who is likely to be perverted? Is perversion ever a good strategy? Bonus: How would Paul rate Yoel on a scale of 1 to 5? Special Guest: Paul Bloom. Links: Small Potato - by Paul Bloom - Small Potatoes Parenthood and Marital Satisfaction: A Meta‐Analytic Review - Twenge - 2003 - Journal of Marriage and Family - Wiley Online Library Long-term effects of…
People in this episode
Hosts: Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, Alexa Tullett
Guest: Paul Bloom
Topics covered
- parenting
- happiness
- relationship satisfaction
- perversity
- transgressive behavior
Keywords
- parenting
- happiness
- relationship satisfaction
- perversity
- transgressive behavior
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yale University
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