All In The Mind

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All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.

Radio: ABC Classic FM

Categories: Health

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Whether it's stamps, figurines, antiques or toys, plenty of people love collecting. But why? What are the psychological drivers behind the hobby? How much is marketing influencing us, and is there a risk of collecting turning into hoarding? If you enjoy the show or if you have feedback you'd like to share, please check out our survey here. Guests: Sam Todd Content creator and collector Professor Nick Neave Director of the Hoarding Research Group Department of Psychology, Northumbria University Associate Professor Louise Grimmer Tasmanian School of Business and Economics University of Tasmania Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar Reporter/producer: Rose Kerr Senior producer: James Bullen Sound engineer: Micky Grossman More info: Why They Collect: Collectors Reveal Their Motivations How retailers turn everyday items into 'must-have' collectables