Why do people double down when their heroes are exposed? Why do some influencers build cults while others build communities?

In this episode, we unpack the psychological mechanics of cult-like behaviour, from groupthink and moral transgressions to the seductive power of certainty. From influencer culture to body language pseudoscience, we challenge the lies we cling to and ask:

🧠 When does loyalty replace logic?
🔥 Why do we mistake confidence for truth?

No sides, no echo chambers, just sharp, honest thinking.

Featuring deep dives into social media manipulation, “expert” authority, Andrew Tate, and the behavioural blind spots we all share.

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Intelligence is a gift, but is it also a trap?
In this Holmesian deep dive, we dissect how smart people, the quick thinkers, articulate explainers, and mental athletes, fall for the most obvious nonsense. From the argument advantage trap to narrative addiction and memory distortion, we expose the hidden flaws behind fast minds.

Sherlock Holmes warned us: “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.”
This episode is about that mistake, and why the smarter you are, the more likely you are to make it.

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the human-AI divide, exploring why artificial intelligence still can’t truly understand human behavior, emotion, or context. From behavioral assessments to AI-generated music and therapy bots, our hosts unpack what machines still miss about what it means to be human.

Whether you're in psychology, tech, coaching, or just curious about the future, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and leave you thinking differently about the role of AI in our lives.

Topics covered:

Why AI can't replicate emotional depth

The myth of behavioral "types" and personality boxes

What human nuance AI misses — and always might

Emotional intelligence vs. artificial processing

Why context matters more than categorization

If you're a coach, therapist, leader, or curious thinker, this one's for you.
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