Breaking beliefism

Season 4 finale

Oct 31, 2025
In the season finale, the host reflects on diverse themes, emphasizing the importance of variety in conversations to prevent psychological stagnation. The deep dive into organizational dynamics reveals how outrage and silence can lead to misguided beliefs and decisions. Personal tales of addiction and pain offer poignant insights into individual experiences. There’s a strong call for measuring well-being in public policy, highlighting personal legacies and their impacts on others. It's a thoughtful wrap-up that connects personal stories to broader societal issues.
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INSIGHT

Variety Reduces Adaptation

  • Variety in conversations reduces adaptation and keeps discussions engaging.
  • Paul Dolan values diverse guests to sustain interest and insight across episodes.
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Power And Peril Of Institutions

  • The medical profession wields great power and can sometimes harm rather than help.
  • Organisations can foster beliefism through both outrage and silence, harming decisions.
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Ideology Meets Consciousness

  • Neuroscience conversations revealed links between ideology and consciousness.
  • Paul Dolan learned about the ideological brain and the nature of consciousness from guests.
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