Decoding the Gurus Podcast
1) 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 ...Show More
2) Lab Leak Fever with Philipp Markolin
Join Matt and Chris as they dive into the controversy-ridden world of the lab leak theory, accompanied by biochemist-turned-author Philipp Markolin. Philipp details his journey into the abyss of lab l...Show More
3) Supplementary Material 38: Toxic Mould Symbiosis, Mild Phrenology, and the Best People in the World
We end the futile struggle, embrace the toxins, and become one with our mould brethren.The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 38 minutes).Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/De...Show More
4) A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 2: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall
Matt and Chris once again take up their oars and plunge deeper into the recursive whirlpools of contemporary sensemaking. Picking up where Part 1 left off, having grappled with conscience, touchstones...Show More
5) Supplementary Material 37: Public Murder Discourse, Heterodox Psychodramas, and Generous Tit for Tat-ers
Why are we never invited to these dinners? We wonder if it was something we said or if our invitation just got lost in the mail, as we endure the inevitable discourse wave that followed in the wake of...Show More
6) A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 1: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall
Join Matt and Chris as they enter an intellectual labyrinth of recursive sensemaking featuring the combined insights of Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Jordan Hall. You will learn about many, many...Show More
7) Supplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 Revisionism
We risk contamination with toxic mould, endure distressing initiation rituals to a comedy cult, and ponder if the narratives we have received about the Nazis have enough nuance.The full episode is ava...Show More
8) Supplementary Material 35: Cult Leaders, Gurus, and Evil Economists
We face a disciplinary crisis as the twin pillars of Game Theory and Gurometry are called into question.The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 35 minutes).Join us at: https://ww...Show More
9) Naval Ravikant: Predictable Polemics and Empty Aphorisms
In this watery simulation of an episode, Matt and Chris uncover the true purpose of Scott Adamsâ existence: not to shape reality, but to provide training data for future AIs working on plumbing-relate...Show More
10) Exploring the Manosphere with James Bloodworth
In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the potent juices of the manosphere with British journalist and author James Bloodworth. James recently published Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Man...Show More