Choiceology with Katy Milkman

Charles Schwab

Negara Amerika Serikat

Genre Society & Culture, Science, Social Sciences

Bahasa EN

Episode 114

Terbaru 01.06.2026

Choiceology with Katy Milkman is a podcast that explores the science of decision-making. Host Katy Milkman, a behavioral scientist and Wharton professor, shares stories of high-stakes decisions and reveals what research can teach us about making smarter choices. The podcast is an original production from Charles Schwab, focusing on behavioral economics to help improve judgment and change habits. Season 1 was hosted by Dan Heath, author of Made to Stick and Switch.

Episode

A Depth of Trust 01.06.2026 36mnt

Teamwork is an essential part of everyday life. Discover how candid cultures that invite ideas from every level of an organization can be the difference between failure and a miracle.
Death by Dashboard 18.05.2026 25mnt

When progress falters, our confidence often goes with it. This episode explores why short-term performance can carry more psychological weight than it deserves.
A Comedy of Economic Errors 04.05.2026 31mnt

From market booms to historic downturns, learn how major economic events impact us and influence how much risk we're comfortable taking.
The Illusion of Number One 20.04.2026 33mnt

Ranked lists are everywhere—top hospitals, best colleges, must-visit cities. Yet behind these rankings are hidden assumptions, and they don't always reflect what matters most to you.
When Sunk Costs Take Flight 06.04.2026 35mnt

Katy Milkman explores why people tend to keep investing time, money, or effort into something even when future benefits no longer justify continuing.
The Algorithm Advantage 23.03.2026 35mnt

Explore the high-stakes friction between human intuition and algorithmic guidance.
Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 09.03.2026 1mnt

Each episode tells true stories involving high-stakes moments and explores the latest research to help you make better judgments and avoid costly mistakes.
Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control 20.10.2025 34mnt

When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Learn how self-control can be one of the hardest—and most important—skills we ever learn.
Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth 20.10.2025 33mnt

From the Choiceology episode "The Power of Self-Control," experience Katy's full interview with Angela Duckworth, where they explore the relationship between self-control and grit.
How Mindset Shapes Success 06.10.2025 35mnt

Learn how approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect.
Why Starting Over Hurts 22.09.2025 37mnt

Even when turning back is the smartest option, there's a strong pull to keep moving forward. In this episode, we explore why people push ahead even when a better path is available.
Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common 08.09.2025 42mnt

What makes an effective team? Talent? Discipline? Courage? Learn about the ingredients that research shows make teams more successful than the sum of their parts.
When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching 25.08.2025 36mnt

It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think?
How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several 11.08.2025 28mnt

It must be great if everyone is talking about it, right? Learn how we overweight a single source of information when exposed to it through multiple channels.
Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 28.07.2025 1mnt

It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app.
Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers 02.06.2025 28mnt

Learn how the way we separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness.
Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope 19.05.2025 32mnt

Why do tiny gaps near round numbers alter how we perceive value? Learn how small thresholds can drive big differences in decision-making.
Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 05.05.2025 31mnt

How can streaks be both motivating and demotivating?
Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich 21.04.2025 30mnt

We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced.
The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 07.04.2025 38mnt

What if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot?