Is telling a white lie always the kind thing to do?

In this episode, we explore pro-social lying — the kind of deception people use to preserve harmony, protect feelings, and avoid conflict.

But is it always harmless? Or are we often just protecting ourselves from discomfort?

Topics include:

The psychology of white lies and emotional soothing

The empathy-accuracy paradox

How lies distort behavioural baselines

When kindness crosses into manipulation

The role of awareness and intention in everyday conversation

This is a candid, thought-provoking episode on communication, behavioural intelligence, and what it really means to be kind.

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What happens when France inherits Sherlock Holmes?

In this episode, we analyse ⁨@TF1⁩ Mademoiselle Holmes, a French crime drama inspired by the legendary detective. But this isn't just another quirky procedural, it's a reimagining of behavioural intelligence, cultural identity, and cognitive evolution.

We cover:

The Franco-British history behind Holmes adaptations

Charlie Holmes as a study in pattern recognition and emotional cognition

The neuroscience of insight vs. analysis

Why this show might be closer to real behavioural training than most

This is a deep dive into legacy, deduction, and how media reflects our understanding of intelligence.

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What if you could map human behaviour in real time, and predict how people will respond, shift, or resist you in a conversation?

In this episode, we dive into the Leary Circumplex, a psychological model that helps decode interpersonal behavior across dominance, submission, warmth, and hostility.

From its roots in academic psychology to real-world application in interviews, leadership, negotiations, and investigations, we explore:

– The origins and evolution of the Circumplex model
– How behavior shifts in live conversation
– Using positioning to build rapport or reduce conflict
– Why every action pulls a reaction and how to read that dynamically

If you're serious about behavioural intelligence, self-awareness, and better conversations this is a foundational listen.

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What would Sherlock Holmes think of social media?

In this episode, we explore how the legendary detective’s methods of deep logic and keen observation completely clash with today’s fast-paced, dopamine-fueled internet culture.

Would Holmes see TikTok as a threat to critical thinking?
Is social media eroding your ability to reason and remember?
How does confirmation bias, echo chambers, and Dunning-Kruger play out online?

We dig into everything from the “brain attic” metaphor to the death of boredom and the rise of emotional reasoning. This is part social commentary, part cognitive science — wrapped in a Sherlockian thought experiment.

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In this premiere episode, we uncover how game theory is secretly running your life from the way you shop online, to how you're influenced in interviews, negotiations, and even everyday conversations.

Discover the psychology behind decision-making
Hear real examples from mentalists, law enforcement, and behavioural scientists
Understand why you (and everyone else) rarely act logically, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage

This episode dives into the mechanics of human behaviour, the power of incentives, and the subconscious games we play every day.

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Why do we trust people who are clearly lying? In this episode, we break down The Traitors UK finale through the lens of behavioral science, psychology, and game theory. From Alan Carr’s sneaky laugh to the final betrayal, we explore why even smart people misread deception — and what it says about all of us.

Cognitive overload, cortisol spikes, groupthink bias, emotional contagion ,this reality show is a case study in human behaviour under pressure. Whether you’re a psychology nerd or a Traitors fan, this episode will blow your mind.

🔍 Topics We Cover:

Why Alan Carr fooled everyone

The psychology of lying under pressure

Game theory vs gut instinct

Social identity theory & trust collapse

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In this episode, we explore why nearly every modern reboot of Sherlock Holmes, from Enola Holmes to The Irregulars, gets it wrong. What made Holmes timeless wasn’t the hat, the pipe, or the aesthetic. It was the archetype: the emotionally detached mind confronting chaos.

We unpack how recent adaptations have replaced brilliance with relatability, spectacle with deduction, and why the true essence of Holmes, intellectual mastery in a world obsessed with emotional comfort, keeps being lost. This is a love letter (and a critique) for those who see Sherlock not as a character, but as an idea.

Key insights include:

Why making Sherlock “relatable” ruins the archetype

The genius-vs-noise structure behind characters like House, Monk, and Psych

How modern culture misreads intellect as arrogance

The psychology of myth, pattern recognition, and narrative tension

If you're obsessed with character design, story mechanics, or just miss real Sherlock, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of neuroscience and behavioural science to explore how our brains respond under stress and what that means for performance, protection, and personal growth. From the fear vs. control circuits to stress-induced behavioural shifts, discover practical ways to enhance your resilience, improve situational awareness, and think more clearly in high-stakes environments. Whether you're in executive protection, leadership, or just navigating everyday chaos, this conversation unpacks the science of staying sharp under pressure.

🔍 Key topics covered:

How the amygdala hijacks rational thought

The difference between top-down vs. bottom-up processing

Resilience, brain plasticity, and stress inoculation

How to recognize and train critical thinking in threat contexts

Tune in for science-backed strategies, real-world examples, and a Halloween-themed lens on fear, threat, and performance.

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