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Oxford's J. Doyne Farmer discusses how he hacked roulette and applied those skills to predicting the global economy. Doyne Farmer's book:  https://amzn.to/440nA6P Doyne Farmer's website:  https://www.doynefarmer.com/ Brad's microphone:  https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show:  https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic:  http:...

Tim Fletcher discusses narcissism, soul murder, trauma and healing. He is founder and president of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED L...

Matthew Cobb (University of Manchester) explores urgent issues in gene editing while illuminating the history of the field. His latest book is a biography of Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA. FRANCIS CRICK by Matthew Cobb: https://amzn.to/4hYusHy AS GODS by Matthew Cobb: https://amzn.to/482oB0d Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on t...

Steve Brusatte discusses the evolution humans and other mammals. He is the paleontology consultant for the Jurassic World films and a professor at University of Edinburgh. 00:00 In This Episode...00:29 Lessons for Modern Humans01:36 Human Intelligence09:14 The Unique Teeth of Humans10:54 How Paleontologists Assess Traits16:20 Human Sensory Advantages20:40 Why Do We Walk Upright?25:41 Evolution of...

Steven Mosher was the first American social scientist allowed to do research in the People's Republic of China in 1979. He is now blacklisted from China. Steven Moshers' book:  https://amzn.to/3Ljxf1B Steven Mosher's Website:  https://www.pop.org/make-birth-free/ Brad's microphone:  https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show:  https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately...

Dr. Lars Bang Madsen discusses the treatment of psychopathy in high-risk violent offenders. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Lars Madsen's Podcast:  https://beyondthecrimepodcast.buzzsprou...

Dr. George Bonnano of Columbia University discusses the expanding definition of trauma and how to become resilient.00:00 In This Episode00:31 The Evolution of PTSD Definitions05:37 Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)06:29 Most People Are Resilient08:06 Researching Resilience12:09 The Resilience Blind Spot17:21 Mental Health Professionals Underestimate Resilience18:54 The Resilience Paradox23:50 The Flexibility...

00:00 Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson's Background01:27 The Dana Farber Cancer Institute02:31 Scientific Advances Since Charles Darwin08:31 Gregor Mendel's Findings15:52 The Double Helix19:53 The Argument Against Evolution26:56 Incremental Evolution Vs. Irreducible Complexity30:37 Creationism at Harvard40:16 How to Stay a Creationist?47:20 Ethics: CRISPR, In Vitro Fertilization, Stem Cells58:21 The Best Arg...

Darren F. Magee exposes the tactics of narcissists such as dry begging, isolation, and triangulation. 00:00 In this episode... 00:48 How Narcissists Choose Victims 04:01 Eliciting Personal Information 05:13 Control, Domination, Validation 08:21 The Fantasy Is Not Real 11:14 Narcissism Vs. Psychopathy 15:38 Learn About Your Reactions 17:17 How Narcissists Erode Boundaries 31:38 Dry Begging. Narciss...

Brian Dunning discusses how to effectively question conspiracy theories and educate others. He has hosted the award-winning Skeptoid podcast since 2006. 00:00 The Allure of Conspiracy Theories 01:21 Defining Conspiracy Theories  06:53 Researching Conspiracy Theories 11:04 The Moon Landing Debate 18:15 The Knights Templar and Freemasons 24:08 Government Oppression and Blame 25:38 Vaccine Misinforma...

Dr. Mark Ettensohn discusses developmental factors in narcissism. He covers the treatability of NPD and the human element in narcissism. 00:00 In this episode... 00:46 Genes and Narcissistic Personality Disorder 08:57 Genes and Lack of Empathy 12:31 Empathy Is Not Static 14:07 Aren't Narcissists Predatory? 16:19 Paranoid Anxiety and Annihilation of Self 22:59 Hunting and Luring People 26:41 Lack o...

Dr. Dan Schneider discusses exorcism and spiritual warfare. He compares pathological narcissism to demonic possession.00:00 In this episode...00:49 Understanding the Role of Exorcists02:42 The Exorcism Checklist05:34 Human Nature and Original Sin12:14 The Power of Language in Spiritual Battles20:30 Facts and Fictions of Exorcism in Film25:35 Significance of the Priest's Stole39:52 The Manifestatio...

Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains the human drive to study the minds of dangerous people, and other elements of morbid curiosity. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. ----------------------------RELATED LINKS Dr. Karen Mitchell on Human Pre...

Dr. David Papineau explores the intricate relationship between philosophy and sports, discussing how sports can serve as a test case for philosophical theories. He delves into the definitions of sports, the nature versus nurture debate in athletic success, and the ethical considerations surrounding competition.00:00 Philosophy and Sports: An Unexpected Connection02:39 Defining Sport: Beyond Compet...

Ryan Graves is Executive Director of Americans for Safe Aerospace (ASA) and a former U.S. Navy F-18 pilot. He has testified before Congress about regular sightings of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP). 0:00 In This Episode 1:32 Becoming a Fighter Pilot 6:24 The Culture of Silence in the Navy 9:53 First Encounters with UAPs 12:12 The “Cube in a Sphere” Incident 16:06 Dozens of Cases and Leaked V...

Ellen Langer, Ph. D., was the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Her research defies traditional narratives about health and aging. She exposes how a lack of mindfulness puts us at great risk of being manipulated. Ellen Langer's book: https://amzn.to/4nprRIA Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Im...

Katherine Spearing exposes methods of financial abuse and spiritual abuse, the cultic practice of using religious scripture as a tool of control and coercion. Katherine Spearing's book:  https://amzn.to/426BjYD Follow Katherine on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/katherinespearing/ Subscribe to Katherine's newsletter:  https://www.katherinespearing.com/booksubscribe Brad's microphone:  https:...

Oxford's Tim Palmer is a Royal Society Research Professor who pioneered the development of operational ensemble weather and climate forecasting. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, an International Member of the US National Academy of Sciences, a recipient of the Institute of Physics Dirac Gold Medal, and a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Tim Palmer's book: https://a...

Anne Applebaum (winner of the Pulitzer Prize) exposes the tactics of oppression used by dictators around the world and the greatest threats to democracy. She is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Read Anne's work in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/anne-applebaum/Read Anne's work on Substack: https://anneapplebaum.substack.com/Anne Applebaum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ann...

Jennifer R. Young is co-author of Women Who Love Psychopaths: Inside the Relationships of Inevitable Harm with Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Narcissists00:00 In this episode...01:18 Introducing Jennifer R. Young02:13 What is a psychopath?03:06 The 3 Types of Batterers06:08 Psychopaths cause harm wherever they go07:40 The Low Conscious Umbrella08:57 "Pervasive and enduring pattern of behavior"09:27...

In this conversation, forensic psychologist Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski discusses the multifaceted role of forensic psychology in the legal system, detailing the complexities of sex offender risk assessments, the grooming process, and the distinctions between psychopathy and narcissism.00:00 In this episode...01:14 Understanding Forensic Psychology04:01 Sex Offender Risk Assessments09:20 Categories of O...

Mark Juergensmeyer shares how war and religion are used in tandem to spur people to view the world in absolute terms. 00:00 In this episode...00:40 War is politics by other means02:08 War as alternative reality04:11 Religion as alternative reality05:07 War and Religion go together11:08 Absolute language of war and religion14:27 9/11 compared to Pearl Harbor23:08 Can you win a War on Terror?25:52 W...

Mike Rothschild shares how conspiracy theories take advantage of human psychology, especially in vulnerable people, and what to do about it. 00:00 In this episode...00:33 Conspiracy theories are everywhere01:34 Conspiracy is real. Conspiracy theories are not.02:48 Cult brainwashing and conspiracy theories04:33 Who leads conspiracy theories?06:01 How vulnerable people are targeted07:38 Conspiracy t...

Forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Gwen Adshead discusses her experience treating psychopaths, narcissists, and violent people.00:00 In this episode...01:00 What is forensic psychiatry?02:20 What is it like to treat a murderer?03:31 What distinguishes a murderer who can change?04:35 What makes a bad person?06:15 Comparing psychopaths and murderers08:44 Can psychopaths change?11:04 Psychopathy is not all o...

Alex Hutchinson discusses the genetic origins of human exploration and how to overcome fatigue, fear, and cognitive dissonance.00:00 In this episode...01:34 Letting go of the past04:13 The genetic pull toward novelty09:42 ADHD traits and genetics12:17 How does dopamine affect behavior?16:04 The Dark Room Problem20:03 Freeze Response and Aversion to Exploration22:37 How Cognitive Dissonance Affects...