226 - The World's Greatest Con - Brian Brushwood
You Are Not So Smart
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Stage Hypnotism
i reread a john ronson, so you've been publicly shamed, which i read for the first time in 20 12. I understand why people would take the calculated risk of refusing to admit that the show was fraudulent. The one guy who was immune to the shame is the one who refused to feel it, the whistle blower. And when it comes to stage hypnotism, it's not that anybody knows they're seeking fame, but when people clap for you, it feels good. You get to watch live as they experience a very powerful narcotic live on stage.
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