Modern Rudeness In Stone Age Minds
Cognitive psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman hosted me on his podcast, "The Psychology Podcast." For a very fun and interesting 50 minutes, I talked with him about the science behind why we experience so much rudeness and discussed science-based tips and behavioral hacks. Among other things.

As Scott puts it about the content of the podcast (available at the link):

Advice columnist and science writer Amy Alkon sheds light on the evolutionary roots of modern impoliteness. She shares research on how to cure rudeness and make the world a friendlier place. Scott and Amy get personal as they cover topics like living with ADHD, being a starving artist, how to live a good life and the joy of being "weird."

In this episode you will hear about:

•How our "our modern skulls house stone age minds"
•How population growth and technology have produced pervasive rudeness
•How a kind act can make the world into one big neighborhood
•Three easy tools for more positive communication
•How to give advice that will actually get used
•How to deal with rude people
•The essential parts of a good apology
•Amy and Scott's eccentricities.
•What it's like to have ADHD and some surprising benefits of the diagnosis
•Amy's opinions regarding the stigma of psychiatric medication
•Pathological altruism
•Injecting meaning into your life

Please learn more about this by buying my science-based (and funny) book, "Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck." (Also at B&N.)