The FAIK Files Introducing: Deceptive Minds (an audio newsletter experience)
Apr 29, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of deception and self-deception. Discover how we’re manipulated and the psychological tricks at play. The host reveals insights from a new audio newsletter that promises to explore the many facets of deception. Exciting topics lie ahead, focusing on everything from digital trickery to our own cognitive biases. Tune in to uncover what we often overlook about truth and lies!
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Deception's Ubiquity and Danger
- Deception is pervasive and underpins scams, disinformation, elections, and suppression of truth.
- The most harmful deceit often comes from self-deception, requiring awareness and ethical grounding.
Multifaceted Nature of Deception
- We're manipulated externally and mislead ourselves internally via psychological and cultural means.
- A multifaceted approach includes behavioral science, technology, and community to combat deception.
Perry's Deception Research Background
- Perry Carpenter has deeply researched indoctrination, scams, disinformation, and the psychology behind magic tricks.
- This experience shapes his insight on how truth is contested in the real world.
