Paul Bloom
Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows
Developmental and social psychologist whose research on early childhood moral development, intuitions about fairness, and dualistic thinking about consciousness has made him a frequently cited expert in popular science podcasts. His work explores foundational aspects of human psychology, including retributive impulses in children and innate preferences regarding inequality and free will. He is regularly referenced by podcast hosts discussing the intersection of psychology, morality, and human nature.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Mar 24, 2026
#466 — What Is Technology Doing to Us?
“Previously discussed Westworld series with Harris regarding AI, humanoid robots, and moral implications”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 19, 2026
#1073 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature
“Author of 'Against Empathy'; research on empathy as tribal loyalty rather than universal compassion”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 2, 2026
#1066 - Dr Kathryn Paige Harden - The Genetics of Evil: Are People Born Bad?
“Psychologist cited for research on retributive impulses emerging in early childhood development”
Huberman Lab · Feb 9, 2026
How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden
“Child psychologist cited on research showing people prefer inequality to unfairness”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Feb 9, 2026
How is Empathy Weaponized to Manipulate You?! (ft. Allie Beth Stuckey) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Secular psychologist who wrote 'Against Empathy' supporting Stuckey's thesis on empathy's limitations”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 3, 2026
Glenn Issues DIRE Warning: These Red States WILL Become California | Guests: Allie Beth Stuckey & Justin Haskins | 2/3/26
“Yale psychologist who documented that higher empathy correlates with cruelty toward perceived out-groups”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 3, 2026
Best of the Program | Guests: Allie Beth Stuckey & Justin Haskins | 2/3/26
“Yale psychologist cited for research showing high-empathy individuals are cooler to out-groups and justify cruelty against perceived oppressors”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 30, 2026
Hillary Clinton Wrote a Hit Piece on Me. My Response
“Yale psychologist who wrote 'Against Empathy' arguing that empathy arrests critical thinking in moral decision-making”
The Michael Shermer Show · Jan 27, 2026
Truth Still Matters (And Here's Why)
“Psychologist who describes humans as 'natural-born dualists' with intuitions about consciousness and free will”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 12, 2026
Ep 1287 | Why Your Aunt Hates ICE: A Spiritual Analysis of Liberal Women
“Author of 'Against Empathy'; cited on how high empathy can increase indifference to others' suffering”
Unexplainable · Sep 29, 2025
How to change your personality
“Referenced for his argument that personality becomes relatively stable by age 5-8 and changes marginally thereafter”