Episode 290: Joe Duarte

Episode 290: Joe Duarte

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes March 25, 2026 Duration: 1:30:26

Joe Duarte is a social psychologist focused on how culture, identity, and group dynamics shape the way we think, behave, and connect. His work explores the psychological forces driving polarization, belonging, and belief formation in modern society. Drawing on both research and real-world insight, Joe brings a nuanced perspective to some of today's most pressing social questions.

 

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Joe talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:17) Joe's work on ideological bias
  • (16:12) Jay Bhattacharya and the NIH
  • (29:09) Fixing systemic bias in medicine, academics, and federal agencies
  • (40:09) Misinformation and bias
  • (46:57) True science and censorship
  • (01:01:08) Identifying and eliminating ideological bias in the media
  • (01:08:22) Medical ethics
  • (01:15:15) Extreme polarization and social division in the United States
  • (01:26:42) Outro

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

 

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