Psychologist Saul Kassin challenges the common assumption that people would defend themselves when falsely accused. He argues that people often fail to defend themselves and may even confess to something they didn't do. This week's episode explores why people act against their own self-interest, even when the stakes are high. The episode discusses why people freeze and fail to defend themselves when accused, and the various types of false confessions. It also delves into what happens in a person's mind when they're pressured to confess to something they didn't do. Additionally, the episode examines how police interrogation tactics are being used in workplaces and other organizations. The episode aims to provide potential solutions to the problem of false confessions. For more on the psychological dimensions of criminal justice, listeners can check out the episode on the Stanford prison experiment. The research of Saul Kassin and others on this topic is available on the episode's web page. The episode image is by Tama66, Pixabay.