Scott Barry Kaufman and Olga Khazan
The Perks of Being a Weirdo with Olga Khazan
The Psychology Podcast
Scott Barry Kaufman, 2020
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Being different in a conformist society does have its advantages.
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No one likes to be the odd one out. Yet many people feel that they don’t quite fit in. In this episode of The Psychology Podcast, journalist and author Olga Khazan talks to host Scott Barry Kaufman about why people don’t like those whom they perceive as different, and what it means to be the weirdo in a polarized but conformist society. Outsider status comes with many challenges, she argues, yet it can also help you stand out from the crowd and influence society in positive ways.
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About the Speakers
In The Psychology Podcast, host Scott Barry Kaufman explores human potential with inspiring and thought-provoking guests. Olga Khazan is a journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic, covering health, gender and science.
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