Keyword: anosognosia

The Blind Spot of Self-Awareness June 24, 2010

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Stephanie D'Ambra

When people can’t perceive their own illness or failings, the result isn’t simple denial but something deeper. Armand DiMele and Stephanie D’Ambra, LCSW, trace anosognosia from schizophrenia and stroke through everyday blindness to incompetence, exploring why the inability to see oneself is a root cause of violence, failed plans, and broken relationships.

The Human Need to Be Deceived December 23, 2008

Host: Armand DiMele

Why do we want to be lied to? Armand DiMele uses the Bernie Madoff scandal as a jumping-off point to argue that humans are wired for deception, both giving and receiving it. Drawing on primate research and brain science, he explores the fine line between healthy trust and paranoid suspicion.