The problem with psychology

The podcast explores the paradoxes within psychology, particularly how the act of observing the human psyche changes it, making it difficult for psychology to stay current. It discusses Gordon Allport's critique of psychology's focus on the past and his trait theory, as well as Alfred Binet's and J.P. Guilford's perspectives on intelligence, including the limitations of IQ tests in measuring creativity. The podcast also delves into Hans Eysenck's research on the connection between genius and psychoticism and Walter Mischel's argument that behavior reveals personality, challenging traditional personality psychology. Finally, it touches on the anti-psychiatry movement, highlighting criticisms of psychiatric diagnoses and the potential for misjudgments, referencing the work of David Rosenhan and Thomas Szasz.