EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 15 MIN
Why Traffic Lights Are Making You Dumber
from Brain Candy Daily · host Podcaster
Ever notice how you zone out at red lights but stay laser-focused when merging? Turns out traffic signals accidentally rewired our brains for passive obedience in ways their inventors never intended. We dive into the psychology of automated decision-making and why removing traffic lights actually makes intersections safer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ever notice how you zone out at red lights but stay laser-focused when merging? Turns out traffic signals accidentally rewired our brains for passive obedience in ways their inventors never intended. We dive into the psychology of automated decision-making and why removing traffic lights actually makes intersections safer.
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