Decoding the Gurus

Special Episode: Interview with Jesse Singal on Quick Fix Psychology

Jun 18, 2021
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Jesse Singal
Journalist and Twitter lightning rod, Jesse Singal, discusses his new book on Quick Fix psychology, the replication crisis fallout, and the dangers of peddling simple solutions. They cover social media dynamics, audience capture, and the lab leak hypothesis. The conversation explores the complexity of ideas, interdisciplinary collaboration, skepticism in mainstream media, and the political landscape including Trump's presidency. They emphasize the need for genuine discussion and evidence on controversial topics.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Complexity of Ideas and Concepts
01:30 • 16min
3
The Benefits of Interdisciplinary Collaboration and the Role of Anthropology
17:14 • 14min
4
The Lab Leak Theory Controversy
31:13 • 4min
5
Skepticism and Censorship in Mainstream Media
35:03 • 7min
6
The Political Landscape and Trump's Presidency
42:21 • 19min
7
The Importance of Genuine Discussion and Evidence in Controversial Topics
01:01:39 • 14min