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Mentioned in 10 episodes

The Instability of Truth

Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion

Book • 2025

In *The Instability of Truth*, Rebecca Lemov delves into the history of brainwashing, tracing its evolution from physical coercion in North Korean camps to the subtle manipulation of social media algorithms.

The book offers insights into how mind control techniques have been used across various contexts, including military, cults, and digital platforms, highlighting the emotional roots and paradoxes of these methods.

Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

Michael Shermer

Sarah Edmondson

Meghna Chakrabarti

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

at the end of the podcast as the title of

Rebecca Lemov

's book.

#2322 - Rebecca Lemov

Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

who interviewed her to understand the concept of brainwashing.

Why You Should Talk More Often & How People Get Brainwashed

Mentioned by

Dax Shepard

as the book they are discussing in the podcast.

Rebecca Lemov (on brainwashing)

Recommended by

Michael Shermer

as a great overall summary of the history of mind control.

Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion

Mentioned by

Ed Mylett

as a deep dive into the history and evolution of brainwashing.

How Brainwashing Keeps You in a Life You Don’t Want

Authored by Rebecca Limov, examines brainwashing from Cold War POW camps to algorithms on social media.

Rebecca Lemov, "The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion" (Norton, 2025)

Mentioned by

Jill Lepore

as a newly published book on brainwashing, mind control, and hyper-persuasion.

Body Snatchers from X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story

Mentioned by Mike Pesca as a revelation that is so well written and interesting.

Rebecca Lemov and the Instability of Truth

Mentioned by

Sarah Edmondson

as a book that will help people understand cults more.

Mindf*ck 102: MK Ultra, Crypto Cults & Modern Brainwashing with Rebecca Lemov (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Meghna Chakrabarti

as her new book exploring the history and science of brainwashing.

The history and science behind why we're all vulnerable to brainwashing

Mentioned by

Amy Morin

as the book in which

Rebecca Lemov

dives deeper into the science of brainwashing.

239 — You’re Being Brainwashed Every Day—Here’s How to Stay Mentally Strong in a World of Hidden Influence with Professor Rebecca Lemov

Mentioned by

Mayim Bialik

as a journey through some of the most infamous and chilling examples of brainwashing, of mind control, and of hyper-persuasion.

The CIA, MKUltra & The Patty Hearst Case: How Protect Yourself From The Mind Control Techniques Being Used Today

Mentioned by

Jill Lepore

as a new book on brainwashing, mind control, and hyper-persuasion.

Episode 7: Body Snatchers

Mentioned by

Chris Stemp

as the topic of the podcast episode and discussed throughout the conversation.

Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion with Harvard Professor, Rebecca Lemov

Recommended by the host as a provocative new book on the systematic manipulation of human consciousness.

Rebecca Lemov, "The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion" (Norton, 2025)

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