Mass Shootings and Mental Illness
In this episode, MysterE challenges the common misconception linking mental illness to mass shootings. We explore the profiles of middle-aged male mass shooters, revealing that only 25% have suffered ...
14 Aug 202410min
An Overview of Cults: People’s Temple & Jim Jones
In today's episode, we explore the origins of the phrase "Don't drink the Kool-Aid" and delve into the tragic history of The People’s Cult. We'll discuss psychological phenomena such as "Foot in the D...
7 Aug 202411min
Slot Machine Addiction
In today’s episode, MysterE examines the psychology of gambling, specifically focusing on slot machines, where over 50% of players struggle with gambling issues. He discusses the variable ratio scale,...
31 Jul 202411min
Postpartum Psychosis
In this episode, MysterE delves into the tragic story of Andrea Yates, who suffered from postpartum depression that escalated into postpartum psychosis after the birth of her five children. He explore...
24 Jul 202413min
In Groups / Out Groups
In this episode, MysterE explores the pervasive nature of rivalries beyond sports and politics, shedding light on in-groups and out-groups, group bias, and the mirror image effect. He explains how the...
17 Jul 20249min
Just World Phenomenon
In this episode, MysterE delves into the "Just World Phenomenon," exploring the common belief that the world must operate fairly—where good things happen to good people and bad things to bad. He discu...
10 Jul 20248min
Schizophrenia and the Flu Virus
Did you know that a mother contracting the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk of her child developing schizophrenia decades later? In this episode, MysterE discusses groundbreaking studies tha...
3 Jul 202411min
An Overview of Schizophrenia
In this episode, MysterE delves into the complex world of schizophrenia, dispelling common myths and exploring five distinct ways the condition can manifest. Have you ever heard the quirky poem, "Rose...
26 Jun 202411min
