Decoding the Gurus
An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzle our way through and talk some smart-sounding smack about the intellectual giants of our age, from Jordan Peterson to Robin DiAngelo. Are they revolutionary thinkers or just grifters with delusions of grandeur? Join us and let's find out!

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Naomi Klein: It was Neoliberal Capitalism all along!

Naomi Klein: It was Neoliberal Capitalism all along!

In this episode, your favourite neoliberal Decoder shills take a break from managing the decline of late-stage capitalism to examine the insights of famed writer and renegade activist Naomi Klein. The...

15 Mars 20253h 23min

Special Supplementary Material: Two Psychologists, One Anthropologist, Three Beers

Special Supplementary Material: Two Psychologists, One Anthropologist, Three Beers

In this special quasi-crossover episode, we stare deeply into the abyss while enjoying a beverage with renowned psychologist and occasional podcast co-host, Mickey Inzlicht.P.S. The Decoding of Naomi ...

8 Mars 202550min

Supplementary Material 24: Dialogos with Greek Gods, the Metaphysics of Pepe, and Red-Pilled Embarrassment

Supplementary Material 24: Dialogos with Greek Gods, the Metaphysics of Pepe, and Red-Pilled Embarrassment

Chris and Matt confront their inner demons, manifest their personal deities, and dive into the Onto-Logos.Supplementary Material 2400:00 Introduction02:32 Matt's Surprise Shaming06:39 Jordan Peterson'...

28 Feb 202545min

Supplementary Material 23: Content Shark Psychology, Rorschach Tweets, and the Art of Radicalisation

Supplementary Material 23: Content Shark Psychology, Rorschach Tweets, and the Art of Radicalisation

Chris and Matt have their models exploded, the maps ripped up, and their minds blown as the Gurusphere expands into exciting new territory.Supplementary Material 2302:47 Chris Williamson blows our min...

22 Feb 202533min

Chris Langan: The Smartest Person in the World with a 200 IQ!

Chris Langan: The Smartest Person in the World with a 200 IQ!

In this episode, Matt finally gets his revenge on Chris by dragging him deep into the eccentric world of Chris Langan—the self-proclaimed possessor of a 200 IQ and creator of The Cognitive Theoretic M...

21 Feb 20252h 58min

Decoding Academia 32: Do Babies REALLY like good guys?

Decoding Academia 32: Do Babies REALLY like good guys?

In this episode, Matt and Chris take a look at a recent developmental psychology paper on the social evaluation of young babies. Do they display a preference for agents who are nice to others or could...

20 Feb 202535min

Supplementary Material 22: Tim Tams, Nazi Salutes, and AI Demonology

Supplementary Material 22: Tim Tams, Nazi Salutes, and AI Demonology

We immerse ourselves in the Dark Side of the Gurusphere and come out forever altered by what we've seen and praying for an escape from this demon-haunted world.00:00 Introduction01:38 Reverse Culture ...

12 Feb 20251h 4min

Gurometer: Peter Thiel *Patreon Preview"

Gurometer: Peter Thiel *Patreon Preview"

'Tis a New Year (sort of), and amidst all the chaos in the world, we thought we'd offer a small glimmer of light by making this Patreon episode available to everyone! If you enjoy it, consider joining...

11 Feb 202551min

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