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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Unlock your inner detective with the Blind Box Protocol, a forensic, Sherlock-Holmes-style deduction game designed for the holiday season. 🎁

In this gripping episode, we explore how to analyze wrapped gifts using observational psychology, behavioral profiling, and real-world deduction tools inspired by shows like Psych, Sherlock, and The Mentalist.

You’ll learn:

How to decode wrapping styles for clues 🔍

Why sound, weight, and packaging betray secrets 🎧

How to read people like a book when they’re hiding the truth 👀

Why this fun holiday game becomes a powerful tool for mental training 🧠

This is not just about presents, it’s about sharpening your awareness and learning how to think deductively in everyday life. Whether you're a logic lover, aspiring detective, or psychology nerd, this one’s for you.

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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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