This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Broken Brains, Broken Laws - August 18, 2025

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David talks about his upcoming vacation to the Burning Man event with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik⁠ from Harvard Medical School describes ⁠how an injury to specific brain connections might explain some people's criminal behavior⁠. Swedish psychologist ⁠Katarina Blom⁠ from NBC's ⁠The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning⁠ walks Tony Five through how he might approach helping his mother downsize on her items before she passes – through Swedish death cleaning. Environmental scientist Dan McCamish describes ⁠how to spot tarantulas and avoid getting bit during mating season⁠. Professor ⁠Jay Zagorsky⁠ from Boston University's Questrom School of Business explains ⁠what personalized pricing is, and how you can avoid it⁠. Assisistant professor of psychology Dr. Jillian O'Connor reveals that ⁠voice pitch influences who we trust with money⁠. Freelance writer ⁠Tayla Blaire⁠ explains that ⁠she's highly organized and productive, so her ADHD diagnosis at age 32 surprised some people⁠. Segments: