Scott Carney Investigates

Most people seem to age in a predictable direction, but Eric Hinman seems to be an exception. In this video I dive deep into how Eric quit his corporate job selling life insurance and decided to dedicate himself full time to health and happiness. In this podcast he gives us his tips on what it means to be fit in your 40's, how to make friends at any age and how much money a person can make on social media.  

This week I spoke to Casey Fiesler, a tech ethicist, professor and rather famous TikTokker about the parallel universe of copyright litigation, fair use arguments, revenge pornography and so much more. Find more out about Fiesler's academic work here: Website | YouTube TikTok

Explore the dangerous and controversial organization of Dahn Yoga, including allegations of slave labor, financial coercion, and sexual misconduct. Discover the allure of Dahn Yoga's unique blend of Tao practices and childlike approach to yoga. Delve into intense retreat experiences and the tragic incident of a deadly hike. Learn about the manipulative tactics of cults and the dangers of spiritual manipulation, including personal experiences with Wim Hof Method and cults.

Dan Ariely, scientist and author, discusses fraud allegations against him, explores lies and truth, addresses falsified data, and debates replicability in social science studies. They also delve into manipulation experiments, creating legacies, and the consequences of judging someone based on their mistakes.

The one question that Emergency Room Doctors get more than any other is "what sorts of objects have you pilled out of people's rectums." I've known Dr. Rob Orman for several years now and he has stories galore: from the proper technique to remove rectal foreign bodies without damaging his patients, to how to keep up his bedside manner when operating on a known criminal with a horrible record. You don't want to miss this show. Listen to Rob Orman's Stimulus Podcast: https://roborman.com/stimulus-podcast/

Explore the risky world of freelance reporting through the experiences of the narrator. Discover the influence of organized crime in land disputes in Bangalore. Reflect on the changing landscape of media and the impact on content production. Delve into Marshall McLuhan's theory on the influence of the medium on communication and society. Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon for exclusive community access.

The largest and most successful empire in history wasn't Rome: it was the Mongols. This week I interview Jack Weatherford the New York Times bestselling author of "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World" about what made the Mongolian Empire so successful. . . and what is REALLY hidden in Genghis Khan's grave. Support this show on Patreon and get exclusive EARLY ACCESS and access to a private discord server:  Subscribe to my newsletter Scott Carney Investigates Podcast Books: ⁠The Wedge⁠  ⁠What Doesn't Kill Us⁠ ⁠The Enlightenment Trap⁠ The Vortex The Red Market Social Media: YouTube  Instagram  Facebook    Twitter  Bluesky  ©PokeyBear LLC (2023)

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.

How do we reconcile the fact that lying is an incredibly effective strategy with our shared desire for truth? In the natural world all sort of creatures lie about how dangerous they are in order to survive. The Allied command lied in WW2 to confuse the Nazis before D-day, and most of us would say that the lying was justified. But lying also erodes the social fabric in general. Support this show on Patreon and get exclusive EARLY ACCESS and access to a private discord server:  Subscribe to my newsletter Scott Carney Investigates Podcast Books: ⁠The Wedge⁠  ⁠What Doesn't Kill Us⁠ ⁠The Enlightenment Trap⁠ The Vortex The Red Market Social Media: YouTube  Instagram  Facebook    Twitter  Bluesky  ©PokeyBear LLC (2023)

What is an expert? For that matter, why don't we trust them? In this week's episiode I interview Jamie Carlin Watson, a bioethicist and professor with a whole host of academic credentials at the end of his name who also happens to be an expert on the very notion of expertise. We discuss the madness that gripped the world during the COVID-19 epidemic, the fall of credenitalism and why both of us have zoom backgrounds full of prestigious looking books to show how smart we are. Find out more about Jamie Carlin Watson on his website: https://jamiecarlinwatson.weebly.com/ #expertise #covid #bioethics SPOTIFY Support this show on Patreon and get exclusive EARLY ACCESS and access to a private discord server:  Subscribe to my newsletter Scott Carney Investigates Podcast Books: ⁠The Wedge⁠  ⁠What Doesn't Kill Us⁠ ⁠The Enlightenment Trap⁠ The Vortex The Red Market Social Media: YouTube  Instagram  Facebook    Twitter  Bluesky  ©PokeyBear LLC (2023)