80. The Psychological Tactics of MLMs

Happy {almost} Halloween! Before we get into all things parapsychology, you'll want to hear about our Halloween Horror Nights experience, complete with a mystery: the disappearing Patreon member! We'll then get into all the fun stuff- ESP, remote viewing, near death experiences a ...  Show more

Garbage diagnosis or do we just not have robust research yet? We step outside of our lane a bit to examine the medical and legal literature on this phenomenon that has plagued the deaths of marginalized communities in evolving ways over the decades. We explore what actual deliriu ...  Show more

From “perfect” bodies to luxurious lifestyles, social media can make it feel like everyone else is living a dream life, except you. But what if that dream is just a well-lit illusion? In this episode, we’re exposing the truth behind the filters, the fakeness, and the constant com ...  Show more

When we think about misinformation, we often focus on blatant errors or deliberate attempts to deceive us. But in recent years, social scientists have found that misinformation comes in many flavors — many of which are far more subtle than obvious falsehoods. These forms of mi ...

I talk to psychologist Richard Bentall about psychosis, schizophrenia, and the psychological roots of mental illness. Bentall is the author of the well known book "Madness Explained." We explore how symptoms like hallucinations and delusions can often be traced to trauma, stress, ...  Show more

In this episode we look at how cults are formed and how they use psychological tactics to control large amounts of people. The complex social psychology that is a driving factor in controlling cult members is also utilized in totalitarian governments. This episode is a fascinatin ...  Show more