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Brad Carr interviews the world's best leaders. Guests include Navy SEALs, #1 New York Times bestselling authors, CEOs, and more. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. In 2018, Brad Carr teamed up with the Navy Leadership and Ethics Center to produce 12 podcasts with guests featured on the Navy Reading List and Navy Movie List. Those episodes are archived here. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency.
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How to Know If You Dated a Predator - Peter Salerno & Deb Lieberman
2026/10/06
Psychological insights and actionable strategies direct to your inbox: https://bradcarr.transistor.fm/newsletter00:00 In This Episode00:29 Introducing 00:41 How to Reflect on Relationships03:01 Intrusive Thoughts and Traumatic Relationships05:00 The Confusion of Interpreting Manipulation06:34 Categorizing Dangerous Behavior-Previous interview with Peter: https://youtu.be/3NIPDxiiRrs07:00 The Precursor to Healthy Emotional Processing10:28 Evolution and the Superstimulus of Love Bombing13:21 The Value of Self-Love-Interview with Harry Reis: https://youtu.be/PKbyOtxvwJM15:04 How Manipulation Damages the Brain17:39 Successful People Can Be Targeted19:40 Intelligent People Can Be Manipulated21:37 Evolution and the Opportunities for Manipulation22:35 Traits of People Who Are Targeted-Women Who Love Psychopaths: https://youtu.be/i3wk1RdfHiI25:37 Agreeableness and Valuing Others30:03 Know You're Traits. Don't Pathologize Them.31:05 People Who Do Not Value Others32:59 The Goal: Recovering from Reality Distortion35:55 Introducing the Triangle Tool39:26 Triangle: Impression, Behavior, and Explanation43:09 The Weight of Confusion and Cognitive Dissonance44:28 How to Evaluate the Behavior of Others48:10 Graphic: Heider's Balance Theory (Social Psychology)48:58 Recognizing Diagnostic Behavior53:59 High and Low Diagnostic Behavior56:48 Deciding Whom to Trust1:00:46 Deeper Explanation of the Triangle Tool1:08:49 Role-Playing the Triangle Tool1:14:48 Evaluating the Triangle Tool1:18:12 Recognizing Intentional Harm1:19:32 Repaired Relationships Vs. Partial Repair1:20:46 Evolutionary Perspective On Investment In Relationship1:23:44 Refining the Understanding of Doubt1:25:20 Doubt Doesn't Mean You're Wrong1:27:24 find Deb Lieberman & Peter Salerno online1:28:18 Peter's Lessons from Doing the Workbook1:30:12 Deb's Lessons from Doing the Workbook1:32:23 Good Relationships Are Possible!1:33:46 Further Recommendations-Previous interview with Peter & Deb: https://youtu.be/fllr7gLgDgE
RESOURCESPrevious interview with Peter & Deb: https://youtu.be/fllr7gLgDgEPrevious interview with Peter: https://youtu.be/3NIPDxiiRrsInterview with Harry Reis: https://youtu.be/PKbyOtxvwJMPeter and Deb's book: https://amzn.to/3SNwIZPPeter Salerno's website: https://www.drpetersalerno.com/Peter on YouTube: @DrPeterSalerno Deb's lab: https://liebermanlabs.comDeb's business: https://rdqnlabs.comBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
In this episode, Dr. Debra Lieberman and Dr. Peter Salerno discuss how to rebuild self-trust after suffering from covert relational abuse.
Lindsay Clancy & Mental Health Stigma - Psychosis Expert, Dr. Ragy Girgis
2026/09/30
Psychological insights and actionable strategies direct to your inbox: https://bradcarr.transistor.fm/newsletter00:00 Understanding the Lindsay Clancy Case02:39 The Role of Mental Illness in Violence05:53 Medication and Its Impact on Behavior11:41 Postpartum Psychosis and Its Implications17:38 Female Mass Murderers: Characteristics and Patterns26:50 Postpartum Screening for Mental Health32:12 Understanding Psychotic Symptoms and Mental Status Exams33:31 Challenges in Early Identification of Psychosis36:08 The Impact of Stigma on Mental Health Disclosure40:56 Destigmatizing Mental Illness and Treatment Options51:59 Nuances of Motive and Responsibility in Mental Illness57:18 Cluster B Personality Disorders and Motive01:03:12 Responsibility and Psychotic Disorders01:04:28 Gender Differences in Violence and Psychosis01:06:12 The Role of Hormones in Violence01:08:57 Contrasting Mass Murderers and Serial Killers (The Unabomber)01:11:40 Analyzing The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski01:17:46 Violence Is More Prevalent in the USA01:23:37 Interventions and Rehabilitation Strategies01:30:11 Further Recommendations-Previous interview with Ragy Girgis: https://youtu.be/go577VfZKzo
RESOURCESPrevious interview with Ragy Girgis: https://youtu.be/go577VfZKzoRagy Girgis Faculty Page: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/profile/ragy-r-girgis-mdRagy's book: https://www.strandbooks.com/on-satan-demons-and-psychiatry-9781532699894.htmlBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
In this episode, Dr. Ragy Girgis discusses the complex relationship between mental illness, medication, and violence, with a focus on postpartum psychosis. We explore how psychiatric conditions are misunderstood and the importance of nuanced, informed perspectives.
How to Spot Sincere Love Vs. Dark Manipulation - Dr Harry Reis
2026/09/18
Psychological insights and actionable strategies direct to your inbox: https://bradcarr.transistor.fm/newsletter00:00 In This Episode00:35 Introducing Dr. Harry Reis01:08 The Signs That You Are Loved02:02 Love Causing Sadness02:43 The Key to Happiness03:38 The Answer to Pain and Being Unloved04:57 Writing with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky05:46 Why Relationships Must Come First07:38 The Happiest Countries (Not the USA)08:55 Feeling Unloved Vs. Feeling Lonely10:55 Healing the Pain of Loneliness11:44 Harry's Pioneering Relationship Research14:44 Where to Look for Love17:15 Red Flags In Finding Love19:44 Relationships With Dangerous People24:02 What to Share With People25:50 How to Listen Well. Attention Is Key.28:24 How to Learn to Connect With People30:30 The Cost of Talking With AI Chatbots31:50 The Seesaw: Mutual Support34:42 Gut Feelings and Trust37:00 Gut Feelings and Breaking Up38:22 Gut Feelings and Implicit Cognition42:09 Gut Feelings and Love at First Sight43:39 Multiplicity: We've All Done Bad Things48:09 Distressed Marriages and Feeling Loved48:51 How Much Should We Tolerate In a Relationship?51:33 Cognitive Dissonance and Feeling Loved54:02 Sincere Apologies and Lying59:57 How to Recognize a Liar57:23 Finding Love After Pain59:14 The Cost of Being Alone1:00:21 How to Find Love After a Loss1:02:32 Reappraisal: The Cure for Rumination1:05:45 Don't Give Up On Relationships1:07:33 The Risk and Pain of Divorce1:08:35 Put Away Your Phone1:10:11 Love Languages1:11:38 find Dr Harry Reis online1:12:28 Teaching the World About Relationships1:13:47 Further Recommendations
RESOURCESInterview with Jennifer R. Young: https://youtu.be/i3wk1RdfHiIHarry Reis's book: https://amzn.to/4ycIgVCBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
Dr. Harry Reis explains how to distinguish genuine love from manipulation tactics such as love-bombing and deception that ultimately lead to toxic relationships.
How to Identify a Social Predator (The 4 Phases) - Dr Peter Salerno
2026/09/04
Psychological insights and actionable strategies direct to your inbox: https://bradcarr.transistor.fm/newsletter00:00 In This Episode00:32 Introducing Dr. Peter Salerno00:44 Predatory Relationships: The Most Common Patterns02:40 Why You Are Targeted by a Predator04:59 Who Is Vulnerable to a Social Predator?08:11 The Tactics of a Social Predator10:07 The Psychological Structure of Predatory Behavior13:29 Learn to Use Patterns Not Diagnoses16:14 The Lingering Upset Effect18:38 Gut Feelings and Predators20:40 Questions to Ask Yourself In Relationships22:27 Finding Useful Information on Personality Disorders-Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtM25:40 When to Stop Studying Predators26:58 Group Therapy and Recovery28:47 Phase 1: Idealization (Trust)36:19 How Idealization Ends37:45 Phase 2: Devaluation (Control)40:04 Intermittent Reinforcement and Gaslighting42:18 Identifying Intentional Harm46:49 Maintaining Control Over a Target48:02 Why We Can't Recognize Devaluation49:22 Social Isolation and Immersion Tactics51:40 How Devaluation Ends52:30 Phase 3: Abandonment (Avoiding Accountability)53:13 Shocking the Target54:58 Publicly Replacing the Target57:28 Tactics of the Abandonment Phase58:40 Recycling Tactics of Idealization1:01:41 How Abandonment Ends1:02:18 How to Disengage1:03:04 Phase 4: Post-Relationship Abuse1:04:16 Tactics of Post-Relationship Abuse1:05:38 Smear Campaigns and Reputational Destruction1:08:02 Preparation for Post-Relationship Abuse1:10:37 Are Predators In Denial?1:12:37 The Most Important Thing to Understand1:13:43 Trance and False Intimacy1:14:48 Callousness: The Most Important Trait1:17:32 find Dr. Peter Salerno online1:18:04 Upcoming Project with Dr. Debra Lieberman-Previous interview with Peter and Deb: https://youtu.be/fllr7gLgDgE1:19:50 Further Recommendations-Previous interview with Peter Salerno: https://youtu.be/lt8AC7x34S8
RESOURCESPrevious interview with Peter Salerno: https://youtu.be/lt8AC7x34S8Peter Salerno's book: https://amzn.to/4qU7BROPeter Salerno's website: https://www.drpetersalerno.com/Peter Salerno on YouTube and Instagram: @DrPeterSalerno Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
In this conversation we cover why you do not need a diagnosis to identify the patterns of a social predator, the four phases every predatory relationship moves through, and the critical difference between a defense mechanism and what Dr. Peter Salerno calls a preference mechanism: an offensive tactic delivered in the costume of a defense. He also explains the lingering upset effect, the reason one conversation can cost you a week of sleep, and why that particular confusion is installed rather than accidental.
Dr. Peter Salerno is a licensed psychotherapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology, trained to administer the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised, the standard used to evaluate psychopathy in clinical and forensic settings, and a featured expert in the Hulu docuseries Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil. His book is The Social Predator's Secret Playbook: Traits and Tactics of Pathological Personalities and How to Recognize Them.
How to Identify a Social Predator (The 4 Phases) - Dr Peter SalernoThe Playbook Every Social Predator Uses on You - Dr Peter SalernoUnmasking Social Predators: The Phases of Exploitation
"Predators idealize then devalue to control.""Genuine intimacy takes time, not rapid idealization.""Gut feelings are signals of manipulation."
The Psychology of Female Violence: Comfort, Control, and Evil - Anna Motz
2026/08/25
Psychological insights and actionable strategies direct to your inbox: https://bradcarr.transistor.fm/newsletter00:00 In This Episode00:21 Introducing Anna Motz00:44 Background in the Psychology of Female Violence01:37 Dreams and Violence08:21 Freudian Slips and Violence09:10 Expert Witness for Female Violence and Custody11:44 Manipulative Children14:19 Patterns In Female Violence15:53 Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy21:37 Deception and Violent Women28:47 Treatment for Violent Women40:52 Social Environment and Female Violence43:50 Violent Women as Perpetrators and Victims48:50 Mindhunter and Empathy for Violent Offenders1:01:32 Nature Vs. Nurture in Female Violence1:08:26 Working with Violent Women1:11:47 Motives of Violent Women1:15:49 Self Harm and Violent Women1:19:48 Manipulation and Denial1:23:43 Intimate Partner Terrorism1:24:37 Trauma and Affluent Families1:25:58 Trauma and Predicting Violence1:27:06 Evil People1:27:55 Find Anna Motz online1:28:47 Changing Prisons1:30:57 Further Recommendations
RESOURCESInterview with Fiona Girkin: https://youtu.be/OLQzcOoWBmEAnna Motz's book: https://amzn.to/4xd3jYbAnna Motz on X: https://x.com/motz_annaBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
Anna Motz’s extensive background in clinical psychology, particularly her focus on offender patients, provides a foundation for exploring the psychology behind female violence. She explains that her training in forensic psychotherapy allows her to address both conscious and unconscious motivations that lead to unusual or violent crimes. This dual approach—considering both thoughts and deeper psychological conflicts—offers a comprehensive view of what drives women to commit acts of violence.
What Baboons Reveal About Bullies, Coercion, and Fake Apologies - Dr. Christine Webb
2026/08/04
A primatologist spent years watching a baboon troop and documented the exact behaviors survivors describe: the bully who escalates at random, the apology that arrives with an audience, the group that reorganizes itself around one individual's temper. None of it was your imagination. All of it is on record.
Dr. Christine Webb is a Harvard-trained primatologist and Assistant Professor at New York University, where she is part of the Animal Studies program. Her book is The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters.
"He put his hand between my hiking boots, he looked up at me, and he bared his teeth into this very awkward, forced grimace."
In this conversation we cover why aggression is rarely about the thing it appears to be about, what reconciliation actually restores, and the critical difference between an apology and a submission display. Dr. Webb also walks through the Sapolsky study in which a troop's most aggressive males died off and the group's culture changed permanently, a change that outlasted every animal who had lived through it.
If you have ever been told you were reading too much into it, this episode is a record of researchers reading exactly that much into it, on purpose, with notebooks.
RESOURCESChristine's book: https://amzn.to/4wxU4BkChristine's website: https://www.cewebb.com/Christine's papers: https://www.cewebb.com/papersSapolsky & Share, "A Pacific Culture among Wild Baboons" (PLoS Biology, 2004):https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0020106Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq
WATCH NEXTRobert Greene on The Laws of Human Nature: https://youtu.be/64MsV-FECsY
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00:00 In This Episode00:56 Introducing Dr. Christine Webb01:22 What Aggression Actually Does in a Group04:58 The Mobbing: When the Group Turns on You08:08 The Apology That Broke the Rules10:47 Are Apologies Ever Sincere?11:51 Why Words Are the Weakest Evidence17:48 Consolation: Comfort From a Bystander20:06 The Rule That Trains Scientists to Doubt Animal Minds26:12 Unique vs. Superior28:29 When a Leader Has Zero Empathy29:38 The Troop That Changed After the Bullies Died32:40 How a Group Handles a Despotic Leader34:39 Coerced Females: Dr. Webb's Own Research39:28 Chimps vs. Bonobos: The Stereotype Problem45:05 Bluff Displays: Getting Loud to Get Your Way50:56 The Lab, the Cages, and MacDuff57:34 Prison Populations and the Psychopathy Problem01:01:53 The Translation Crisis in Animal Research01:05:51 Find Dr. Christine Webb Online01:06:09 What Primates Teach Us About Repair01:08:46 Further Recommendation: Robert Greene on The Laws of Human Nature
Biological War: An Unstoppable Nightmare - Annie Jacobsen
2026/07/27
00:00 In This Episode00:32 Introducing Annie Jacobsen00:45 Nuclear Solutions to Biological Threats02:30 Biological Weapons Are Illegal09:12 The Landscape of Biosecurity Labs11:50 The Paradox of Biological Weapons Research15:14 Monitoring Biological Weapons Programs19:04 Over 300 Lab Accidents24:40 The Spread of Biological Pathogens27:18 War Games and Biological Warfare Scenarios31:05 Learning from COVID-1934:22 Relations Between US and Russia36:08 Navigating Public Health Emergencies41:10 The Dilemma of Medical Countermeasures43:31 The Human Element in Crisis Management46:31 The Fantasy of Surviving Bioweapons52:01 Deep Fakes and Communications In an Attack53:41 Preparing for the Unthinkable58:00 The Future of Biotechnology and Public Health01:08:01 find Annie Jacobsen online01:08:46 Preventing Future Biological Threats01:10:12 Further Recommendation: Annie Jacobsen Nuclear War Interview
RESOURCESAnnie's previous interview: https://youtu.be/QHMZfc-VS14Annie's book: https://amzn.to/4wSPfSQAnnie's website: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/Gas mask: https://amzn.to/4gQwHOxBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
Annie Jacobsen discusses her newest book, Biological War: A Scenario. She describes the threats of biological weapons and lab leaks. This conversation serves to warn listeners about the incredible danger of gain-of-function (GOF) research and its lack of oversight and countermeasures.
Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Way of Healing and Changing - Dr Norman Doidge
2026/07/11
00:00 Introducing Dr. Norman Doidge00:27 Understanding Neuroplasticity09:14 Limits of Neuroplasticity18:32 The Role of Motivation and Intention in Recovery35:14 The Moskowitz Protocol: A Path to Pain Management38:04 Restoration: Normal Brain Function39:35 Compulsions and Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance42:44 Repetitive Ideas and Neuroplasticity50:25 Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for OCD54:19 The Power of Visualization in Healing58:24 The Dynamic Nature of Body Image59:46 Experiments on Body Image and Pain1:06:44 Placebo Effect vs. Visualization Techniques1:13:58 The Role of Mature Hope in Neuroplastic Change1:20:00 Hope, Plans, Goals, False Despair and Its Impact1:28:40 Neuromodulation and Neurorelaxation Practices1:33:47 Maximizing Attention for Neuroplastic Change1:37:35 find Norman Doidge online1:38:49 Neuroplasticity, Love, and Relationships1:48:41 Further Recommendation: Peter Salerno Interview
RESOURCESInterview with Peter Salerno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx-0px-ymtMDr. Norman Doidge's book: https://amzn.to/4y6wdKeDr. Norman Doidge's website: https://normandoidge.com/Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show
The Science of Loneliness: How Reaching Out Transforms Your Life - Dr Nicholas Epley
2026/06/24
Dr. Nicholas Epley discusses the psychology of social connection, how to overcome social anxiety, and the surprising benefits of reaching out to others. He shares research insights and practical tips for building meaningful relationships and reducing loneliness.
00:00 In This Episode00:35 Introducing Dr. Nicholas Epley01:14 Overcoming Social Anxiety: The Power of Connection07:46 Reframing Beliefs About Human Nature10:32 Navigating Social Interactions After Trauma19:05 Loneliness Is As Bad As a Headache27:57 The Power of Meaningful Connections30:20 Cultural Priorities and Social Isolation31:32 Imagining Social Connections37:09 The Importance of Social Connection46:38 Technology's Impact on Social Interactions53:49 We Are Already Good at Talking to Strangers!56:52 How to Talk to Strangers1:01:00 Advice for Approaching Strangers1:06:27 "No Technology" Socializing and Work1:08:27 The Loneliness Epidemic1:12:06 Unhappy Introverts and the Role of Choice1:16:12 Stories of Transformation: From Introversion to Connection1:20:04 find Nicholas Epley online1:20:46 Ending Conversations: Leaving a Lasting Impression1:22:31 Further Recommendation: Joe Navarro Interview
RESOURCESInterview with Joe Navarro: https://youtu.be/zwnLQhOvboEDr. Nicholas Epley's book: https://amzn.to/4oG8MTTBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show
How to Profile Dark Personalities - Dr Karen Mitchell
2026/06/10
Dr. Karen Mitchell shares her extensive research on human predators, their traits, tactics, and how to identify and protect oneself from them. This conversation covers the misconceptions, brain science, and practical strategies to recognize and deal with dark personalities in society and personal life.
00:00 In This Episode00:36 Introducing Dr. Karen Mitchell00:55 Understanding Human Predators09:40 The Misuse of Narcissism17:17 The Brain and Behavior of Predators25:13 Predators Hiding Behind Diagnoses33:45 Recognizing Red Flags in Human Behavior35:26 The Importance of Control in Relationships40:24 How to Expose a Predator48:08 Navigating Relationships with Predators49:45 Grooming of Adults53:49 Manipulative Intelligence55:49 Personal Experiences with Predatory Behavior1:05:16 Find Karen Mitchell Online1:07:13 Resources for Understanding and Recovery1:13:06 Further Recommendations
RESOURCESInterview with Joe Navarro: https://youtu.be/zwnLQhOvboEPrevious Interview with Karen Mitchell: https://youtu.be/KcfuSbHbEocDr. Karen Mitchell's book: https://kalmor.com.au/Dr. Karen Mitchell's Ph.D. thesis: https://kalmor.com.au/s/Psychopaths-Narcissists-Machiavellians-Toxic-Leaders-Coercive-Controllers-Subsets-of-One-Overarching.pdfBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show
How to Avoid Predators But Connect with Good People - Joe Navarro (FBI Body Language)
2026/06/03
00:00 In This Episode00:20 Introducing Joe Navarro01:05 Building Trust: Lessons from the FBI06:06 Nonverbal Communication In Action08:09 Dangerous People and Charm11:45 Gut Reactions to Dangerous Personalities17:52 Listening to Your Gut: The Importance of Intuition21:05 Recognizing People's Patterns23:44 Isolation and Control: Understanding Predator Behavior25:38 The Importance of Due Diligence in Relationships26:46 Recognizing Isolation Tactics in Relationships32:21 Understanding Psychopathy and Its Prevalence33:33 The Gray Rock Method: A Strategy for Dealing with Predators38:19 Shifting Focus: Connecting with People45:06 Selecting the Right People for Meaningful Connections51:04 find Joe Navarro online51:33 Connecting with People In-Person53:02 Further Recommendations
RESOURCES:Interview with Daniel Jones: https://youtu.be/kZwZ5hXlz8kJoe Navarro's website: http://joenavarro.net/Joe Navarro's book: https://amzn.to/3QhLyqgBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
Joe Navarro shares insights from his FBI experience on trust, body language, and identifying dangerous personalities. Learn how to connect authentically, recognize red flags, and protect yourself from predators.
Will AI Replace Human Connection? - Mark Matthews
2026/05/28
AI researcher Mark Matthews discusses the realities and myths surrounding artificial intelligence, exploring its capabilities, limitations, and societal impacts. From the nature of AI understanding to ethical considerations, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on the future of AI and human interaction.
00:00 The Life of an AI Researcher02:21 Understanding the Black Box: The Mystery of AI Models05:40 The Alchemy of AI: Predictability vs. Fear08:59 Debunking the Singularity: Myths and Realities16:31 The Hierarchy of Nobility: Nature's Limits on AI21:25 The Turing Test: A Shifting Benchmark for AI24:49 The Risks of AI: Manipulation and Distraction28:59 The Limits of AI and Mind Control34:22 Philosophical Reflections on Superintelligence37:38 AI's Impact on Human Labor and Society40:51 The Individual vs. AI in Economic Power44:51 Surrogate Socialization and Human Relationships52:44 Cultural Responsibility in the Age of AI01:01:45 The Power of Metaphors in Understanding AI01:02:22 Human Nature and the Challenge of Effort01:06:08 The Impact of Technology on Social Gatherings01:07:25 The No-Phone Party01:09:25 Transhumanism and Erosion of Relationships01:14:24 The Ethics of Brain-Computer Interfaces01:17:14 How Much Technology Is Too Much?01:23:53 Humane Artificial Intelligence01:25:51 markjmatthews.com01:26:13 Organized Religion and AI
RESOURCES:Mark's Website: https://www.markjmatthews.com/James Barrat Interview: https://youtu.be/ySiZDqbgQTYPaul List on AI: https://youtu.be/k1Dxh4as7bEBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp
The Brutal Truth About Male Sexual Competition. - Dr Carole Hooven
2026/05/18
Dr. Carole Hooven discusses the role of testosterone and socialization in masculinity. competition, and male sexuality. She is the author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone That Dominates and Divides Us.
RESOURCES:Female Sexual Competition: https://youtu.be/TX_iMpNyzIoCarole Hooven's book: https://amzn.to/3Pq3qimCarole on X: https://x.com/hoovletBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show
00:00 In This Episode00:30 Introducing Dr. Carole Hooven00:46 Exploring Male Sexuality Through Dreams06:59 Understanding Objectification and Male Behavior13:37 The Role of Socialization in Masculinity16:28 Navigating Masculinity in the Modern World21:40 Finding Identity and Status as Young Men-Nice Guys Interview: https://youtu.be/D7J2SyjaGS028:47 The Impact of Screens on Male Development30:46 Masculinity as a Cultural Construct-Orion Taraban Interview: https://youtu.be/mCXxmd0WZhE40:19 Animal Behavior and Mating Strategies-Female Psychopaths: https://youtu.be/OLQzcOoWBmE42:55 The Role of Testosterone in Male Selection49:19 Social Competition: Men vs. Women-Female Sociopaths: https://youtu.be/fYmasy8vjUM54:29 Female Competition Strategies-Female Mating Strategy: https://youtu.be/TX_iMpNyzIo01:01:53 The Value of Male Conflict Resolution01:03:46 Testosterone and Love01:11:56 Empathy and Antisocial Behavior01:15:37 find Carole Hooven online01:16:12 Male Competition Is Reproductive Behavior
How Human Predators Choose the Right Victims. - Dr Daniel Jones
2026/05/11
Dr. Daniel Jones is an expert on deception, unethical behavior, and the Dark Triad traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. In this episode, he explores the dark triad and their influence on romantic relationships. He discusses traits like emophilia, red flags for manipulation, and strategies to recognize and avoid toxic dynamics, providing valuable insights for self-awareness and healthier connections.
00:00 In This Episode00:34 The Dark Triad and Seduction01:57 How Understanding Emophilia Protects You06:06 The Dark Triad and Relationship Vulnerability08:33 The Three Traps of Toxic Relationships11:50 How People Are Trapped in Toxic Relationships15:13 Never Too Late to Get Away17:23 The Stages of Manipulation19:09 Identifying Toxic Romantic Partners24:08 The Cocaine Analogy: Attraction and Manipulation27:39 Emophilia and Cognitive Biases29:25 The Importance of a Safety Network32:51 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Loved Ones35:54 Self-Assessment Our Vulnerabilities In Relationships37:53 Debunking the Myth of Love at First Sight42:38 How Predators Pick Victims49:07 The Lie of the 'Bad Boy' Archetype53:32 find Dan Jones54:26 Forewarned Is Forearmed56:23 Further Recommendations
RESOURCES:Previous Interview with Daniel Jones: https://youtu.be/kZwZ5hXlz8kDaniel Jones' website: https://www.darktriad.co/Dan's book: https://amzn.to/4bZ0b8VBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show
Why AI Won't Decide China's Economic Future. - Financial Journalist Dinny McMahon
2026/05/06
Dinny McMahon discusses the shifting economic mood in China, the impact of demographic changes, and China's strategic approach to AI and industrial upgrading. Explore how internal challenges contrast with China's global industrial dominance and what it means for the future of China's economy and global influence.
00:00 In This Episode00:38 Introducing Dinny McMahon00:56 The Changing Mood in China05:40 Economic Confidence and Government Trust09:18 The Impact of the Pandemic on China's Economy19:13 Demographic Challenges and Consumption Patterns-Birth Rate Episode: https://youtu.be/GDpl7LmwgBw24:10 China's Economic Model and Global Perception-Dinny on Ray Dalio: https://youtu.be/bo9oA4T2zSM35:50 AI, Robotics, and Innovation in China 50:26 China's Auto Manufacturing51:50 AI and Robotics In China vs. USA58:39 AI Is Not a Race-AI Race Episode: https://youtu.be/ySiZDqbgQTY01:04:44 AI and Defense Spending In China01:06:48 China and the War In Iran-Nuclear War Episode: https://youtu.be/QHMZfc-VS1401:10:35 China's Currency-Chinese Currency Episode: https://youtu.be/XUo_NR8OD0Y01:19:51 How China's Goals Are Different from U.S. Goals01:21:20 The Summit: U.S. and China01:23:53 How China Views the USA01:29:08 China's Plan for 2035
RESOURCES:Trivium China: https://triviumchina.com/Dinny McMahon on Ray Dalio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo9oA4T2zSMBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show
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