Scott Carney Investigates

27. How a Fake Guru founded a Real Cult | An Interview with the Filmmaker VIkram

Sep 23, 2023
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Vikram
Filmmaker Vikram Gandhi impersonates a fake guru to expose the fake spirituality of the American wellness movement. Followers start believing he is god. The guest discusses the obsession with gurus in Hollywood and the power of placebos in the spiritual realm. They also reflect on their career after the documentary Kumare and the impact of the writer strike in Hollywood.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Illusion of Enlightenment: Unveiling the Guru Culture
01:32 • 31min
3
Exploring Habitus, Placebo Effects, and the Limits of Guru Wisdom
32:49 • 5min
4
Reflections on OSHA and Hollywood
37:40 • 7min
5
The Impact of the Writer Strike on Hollywood and the Future of TV
44:39 • 4min
6
Predicting the Future of Scripted TV and Discussing Current Projects
48:40 • 4min