Cognitive Engineering

Bad Vibes

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Can you tell whether someone is trustworthy from the moment you meet them? We often feel that we can spot a wrong ’un almost instantly, but how reliable are those gut instincts — and what does the evidence say about our ability to judge other people’s character?

In this episode, Fraser, Nick and Peter explore the psychology of bad vibes, starting with a classic exchange from Lord of the Rings…