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Patreon Links: LGBTQ Resource List: glaad.org/resourcelist Awkward Anxious Jennifer: youtube.com/channel/UCfSDdAxDAIX7_r9x5Ua_zCA?view_as=subscriberThe Denial of White Privilege ProblemThe Rewired Soul2022-10-09 | White privilege is an issue that many of us refuse to acknowledge. Here, we discuss why people are in denial of white privilege and what we can do about it. We use the John Rawls veil of ignorance thought experiment as well as social psychological research to analyze the topic.
00:00 Introduction 05:54 What is white privilege? 11:33 Welcome to the veil of ignorance 16:31 Why we won’t give up our privilege
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulThe Denial of Racism ProblemThe Rewired Soul2022-09-30 | There's been a phenomenon that's become more noticeable, and it's people within the Black community who deny racism. This gives cover to people, places and institutions doing racists things. In this video essay, we try to get to the bottom of what's going on.
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulThe TRUTH of Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann Cheating Scandal: An AnalysisThe Rewired Soul2022-09-27 | Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann have been making headlines due to cheating accusations. In this video, we try to get to the bottom of it while using some critical thinking.
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Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulWhy would you give the WeWork guy $350 million?! #shortsThe Rewired Soul2022-09-25 | ...Why Does Netflix Hate Fat People?The Rewired Soul2022-09-21 | Love is Blind, Too Hot Too Handle, The Ultimatum, and so many other Netflix dating shows have no plus-sized representation, and it's pretty strange. With so much fat acceptance and body positivity out there, you'd think this wouldn't be the case, but Netflix has little to no representation and body diversity on these shows.
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulAndrew Tate Loses it (Patrick Bet-David Podcast Interview)The Rewired Soul2022-09-14 | Andrew Tate was just on the Patrick Bet-David podcast for an interview and discussed a lot of conspiracy theories and spread misinformation. We break it down in this video.
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulHasan Piker: The Elite Fake SocialistThe Rewired Soul2022-09-13 | Hasan Piker is a popular Twitch streamer who is a progressive leftist with Marxist and Democratic socialist views. Today, we discuss how Hasanabi comes from nepotism and his morality doesn't line up with his anti-capitalist views.
Intro: 0:00 There's no equality with nepotism: 4:55 Marxism has a morality problem: 13:38 "I'm not a debate bro, bro": 29:26
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulFull video up on the channel #shorts #hasan #socialism #debate #nepotismThe Rewired Soul2022-09-13 | Hasan Piker is a popular Twitch streamer who is a progressive leftist with Marxist and Democratic socialist views. Today, we discuss how Hasanabi comes from nepotism and his morality doesn't line up with his anti-capitalist views.Black Twitters Reaction to the Death of Queen Elizabeth IIThe Rewired Soul2022-09-09 | Black Twitter's reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II has caused some debate. Today, we ask why they're celebrating and chat a little bit about morality and perspective taking.
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulTeal Swan is Planting False MemoriesThe Rewired Soul2022-09-08 | Teal Swan may be implanting false memories, which is a major issue. The idea of repressed memories from childhood trauma really gained traction during the Satanic Panic, and it had terrible results and destroyed lives. People often wonder, "Why can't I remember my childhood?", but repressed memories may not be the cause.
If you suffer from childhood trauma, give Betterhelp online therapy a try: tryonlinetherapy.com/rewiredsoul (This is a referral link for BetterHelp. I receive compensation when people use this link.)
Watch my interview with the creators of The Deep End as we discuss The Cult of Teal Swan: youtu.be/9oZjxaPwRf0
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulThe Anti-Woke She Hulk Reaction is Getting SillyThe Rewired Soul2022-09-07 | The anti-woke squad at The Daily Wire (Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Brett Cooper) have had an odd she-hulk reaction since the show premiered. In this video we discuss what's wrong with their narrative and what may be causing it.
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulNeil Gaimans The Sandman: Self-Deception and Survival (Netflix)The Rewired Soul2022-09-05 | The Sandman on Netflix has had a great reaction thus far, and in this video, we explore themes from episode 5 when Dream battles John Dee. John (Dr. Destiny) believes the world would be better if there were no lies, but Dream believes we need these lies to maintain home. Philosophers and psychologists have researched this for years, so who is right?
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulRight Wing Hypocrisy and the Moral Case for Student Loan ForgivenessThe Rewired Soul2022-08-27 | Joe Biden recently announced student loan forgiveness, but people on the right like Steven Crowder, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson and many others call this "unfair". We're going to unpack the moral case for student loan forgiveness and how capitalism regularly bails out the rich.
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulHow Russell Brand Became the New Alex Jones ft. Matt Browne of Decoding GurusThe Rewired Soul2022-08-24 | Russell Brand is an actor and comedian who is also in recovery from addiction. He became an author and the host of the Under the Skin podcast where he discussed social issues and personal well-being, but he's made a major shift. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, he's gained a right-wing viewership by peddling conspiracy theories about vaccines and The Great Reset while pandering and discussing politics. He does this while making pro-Trump and anti-Dr. Fauci and anti-Pfizer videos because he knows it'll get the views.
Most recently, he started whitewashing Alex Jones, and it's time to discuss how Russell Brand became addicted to status.
Chapters: Intro - 0:00 Addicted to status - 1:38 The horseshoe theory - 9:14 The flaunting of status - 18:12 The status game - 27:00 Decoding the guru - 44:49
Follow Matt on Twitter: twitter.com/ArthurCDent Decoding the Gurus Podcast hosted by Matt Browne and Chris Kavanaugh: https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/
Become a Patron for exclusive content and perks!: patreon.com/TheRewiredSoulThe Art of Strategic Ignorance Within the ManosphereThe Rewired Soul2022-08-15 | There's a problem within the manosphere that isn't really talked about, and that's strategic ignorance. In this video, we discuss the primary people of influence like Jordan Peterson, Andrew Tate, Fresh and Fit, Andrew Tate, Kevin Samuels, and Warren Farrell. Strategic ignorance is a way to avoid moral accountability, but it's also a form of misinformation that should be stopped.
Time stamps: Defining strategic ignorance - 0:00 Jordan Peterson's ignorant tweet - 3:50 Andrew Tate is too smart for books - 8:50 Warren Farrell: The manosphere guru you've never heard of - 16:00 Racism is NBD - 21:50
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulBattling Political Polarization Through Curiosity with Mónica GuzmánThe Rewired Soul2022-02-27 | It's no secret that we're more politically polarized than ever. Today's guest is Mónica Guzmán to discuss her incredible, upcoming book I Never Thought About it That Way. She works for an awesome organization called Braver Angels, which is all about bringing people together. In this conversation, we discuss her book and how curiosity leads to a less polarized world. She's truly inspiring, and her book is one of the most important reads in recent years.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulFiguring Out How God Works with David DeStenoThe Rewired Soul2022-02-25 | What can atheists learn from world religions? Today's guest is a psychology professor and researcher David DeSteno. David researches the psychology of how we can improve our well-being and has written some phenomenal books. His newest book dives into the psychology and science behind how religious practices and rituals benefit people and how we can use this research to improve our daily lives.
Follow David on Twitter @daviddesteno Get a copy of How God Works: amzn.to/3AyIdp1 Visit DavidDeSteno.com
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThe Expectation Effect with David RobsonThe Rewired Soul2022-02-25 | Can our expectations actually change our reality? And how do expectations create self-fulfilling prophecies? Today's guest is David Robson who is returning to the podcast to chat about his brand new book The Expectation Effect. We discuss placebo effects, the nocebo effect with vaccines, the ethics of placebos, how expectations can affect weight loss and much more.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulGetting Lucky in the Genetic Lottery with Kathryn Paige HardenThe Rewired Soul2022-02-25 | How big of a role do genetics play in life outcomes? Does our environment shape us more than our genes? And why is there so much fear around researching genes, intelligence, and social outcomes? In this episode, we sit down with the author of The Genetic Lottery, Kathryn Paige Harden, and we discuss these topics and much more.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulGetting Canceled with Journalist Kat TenbargeThe Rewired Soul2022-02-17 | Many underestimate the world of social media influencers, but they're shaping the future in a way that most people can't comprehend. Today's guest is journalist Kat Tenbarge who reports on culture and social media influencers who gained notoriety for her story about David Dobrik's vlog squad and alleged sexual assault of young women. In this episode, we discuss influencers, cancel culture, mental health, parasocial relationships and much more.
Follow Kat on Twitter @kattenbarge
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulDecoding Joe Rogan and Other Gurus with Matt BrowneThe Rewired Soul2022-02-11 | Matt Browne is the co-host of the popular Decoding Gurus podcast, and we're extremely excited to have him as a guest. With the Joe Rogan controversy around spreading misinformation about COVID, it was the perfect time to have Matt as a guest. We discuss the responsibilities creators have toward their audience, how we can better arm ourselves against misinformation, the guru phenomenon and a paper that hopefully Matt and Chris write soon.
The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThe Philosophy of Free Will, Punishment, and Justice with Gregg CarusoThe Rewired Soul2022-02-08 | The philosophy of free will has been debated for years, but how does the topic of free will intersect with the criminal justice system? The United States has the incarceration rate in the world, and our current system of punishment hasn't helped decrease the rates at all. If we looked at the topic of free will in a different way, could this help with justice reform? In this episode, we chat with legal philosopher Gregg Caruso about these topics and much more.
Follow Gregg on Twitter @GreggDCaruso Get a copy of Rejecting Retributivism: amzn.to/3lrihWC Get a copy of Just Deserts: amzn.to/3hzIDoj Visit GreggCaruso.com
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulNavigating an Insane World while Sober with Bridget PhetasyThe Rewired Soul2022-02-07 | Today's guest is writer, comedian, and podcast host Bridget Phetasy, and we have an amazing conversation with you about staying sober while navigating this insane world. Like Chris, Bridget is sober, and they discuss viewing the world through the lens of recovery with the polarization issues and the culture wars we face every day. We also discuss the mental health and addictions crisis, the possible causes, and what some solutions may look like.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulFinding Meaning and Purpose Through Suffering with Paul BloomThe Rewired Soul2021-12-05 | Paul Bloom is a Yale University professor of psychology and cognitive science, but he also dabbles in philosophy. He's written incredible books about morality, pleasure, and empathy, but his latest book is about how we find meaning and purpose through suffering. In this episode, we discuss suffering, pleasure, trauma, post-traumatic growth as well as essentialism and NFTs.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulImproving Our Mental Health Through Skepticism with Rebecca Watson from SkepchickThe Rewired Soul2021-12-03 | We talk about being skeptical and using critical thinking all the time, but can it help with our mental health? Today, we chat with Rebecca Watson from Skepchick about how she uses skepticism and these thinking strategies to manage her mental health. We also talk about debunking bad science, psychics, and more.
The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulRadical Centrism with Xavier BonillaThe Rewired Soul2021-12-02 | Xavier Bonilla is the host of the Converging Dialogues podcast, and he's here to discuss what it means to be what he calls a "radical centrist". There's a lot of polarization today with little nuance for topics, which makes it difficult to meet in the middle. But are centrists just people playing both sides? That's what Xavier helps us find out.
Follow Xavier on Twitter @xavierbonilla87 Listen to the Converging Dialogues podcast: https://linktr.ee/convergingdialogues
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulInside the Curious Mind of Benjamin BoyceThe Rewired Soul2021-12-01 | Benjamin Boyce is a controversial figure who gained popularity from his in-depth documentary on the situation that happened at Evergreen College a few years ago. Since then, he's been interviewing people on his YouTube channel and being pretty vocal on Twitter. In this episode, we chat with him about social issues like CRT.
The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThinking Outside the Brain with Annie Murphy PaulThe Rewired Soul2021-11-10 | It's intuitive to believe that all of our thinking happens inside the brain, but that's not quite true. Some of us learn and retain information better when we're moving, or walking, or talking with our hands. Not only does this help with learning and retaining information, but it can also help us be more creative. That's exactly what science journalist Annie Murphy Paul uncovered in her new book The Extended Mind, and in this episode, we chat with her about all these topics and more.
Follow Annie on Twitter @anniemurphypaul Get a copy of The Extended Mind: amzn.to/3jRMEET Get a copy of The Cult of Personality Testing: amzn.to/3yKDgt5 Visit AnnieMurphyPaul.com
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThe Science of Consciousness with Anil SethThe Rewired Soul2021-11-09 | What is consciousness and why does the research in this field matter? In this episode, we chat with Anil Seth who is one of the leading researchers of consciousness, and we discuss his brand new book. We have a conversation about how we define consciousness, what psychedelics can teach us about the topic, if AI is going to take over the world, and why our cats stare into the void.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulHow Wokeness Hurts Black People with John McWhorterThe Rewired Soul2021-11-08 | Today's guest is none other than John McWhorter, and we discuss topics from his brand new book Woke Racism. There are many misconceptions about John and his views that we discuss in this episode. We talk about how wokeness is harming black people, how people are having to self-censor, microaggressions, and the best ways to protest.
The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulFeminism for Women with Julie BindelThe Rewired Soul2021-11-02 | What does it mean to be a feminist in 2021? There are many feminists who are writing books, and some disagree about what it means to be a good feminist. Today, we talk with long-time feminist and activist Julie Bindel about her new book Feminism for Women. In this conversation, we talk about modern feminism, the serious issue of violence against women, how progressive men can be better allies, and some controversial topics around the transgender rights movement.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulBad News in Woke Media with Batya Ungar SargonThe Rewired Soul2021-10-27 | A massive problem that nobody is talking about is the fact that the media is not only become woke, but they've left the working class behind. Today's guest is Batya Ungar-Sargon to discuss her new book Bad News which addresses this issue and how liberal elites have taken over the conversations for profit. We discuss how we can address this issue to actually help the people who are suffering the most.
Follow Batya on Twitter @bungarsargon Get a copy of Bad News: amzn.to/3uHxsiN
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThe Link Between Testosterone and Human Behavior with Carole HoovenThe Rewired Soul2021-10-26 | Today we speak with author and Harvard lecturer Carole Hooven about her new book T, which is all about testosterone. There are many myths and misconceptions around testosterone, and it can often spark quite a bit of debate. In this episode, we chat with Carole to learn how this hormone shapes behaviors as well as how it affects the trans conversations and future research.
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Follow Jay on Twitter @jayvanbavel Follow Dominic on Twitter @dominicpacker_ Get a copy of The Power of Us: amzn.to/3BKUc3E
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulDepression, Addiction, and Harm Reduction with David PosesThe Rewired Soul2021-10-21 | Nobody wakes up in the morning and decides to stick a needle in their arm for no reason. Depression and other forms of mental illness are the leading causes of addiction, but unfortunately, drug use is criminalized and stigmatized. Today we're joined by David Poses who wrote The Weight of Air, which is his personal story of depression, addiction, recovery and harm reduction.
Follow David on Twitter @davidthekick Follow David on Instagram @david_thekick Get a copy of The Weight of Air: amzn.to/3C6v8ol Visit DavidPoses.com
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Follow Melinda on Twitter @lindy2350 Follow Melinda on Instagram @melindawmoyer Get a copy of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: amzn.to/3eKIoWb Visit MelindaWennerMoyer.com
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulComputational Neuroscience with Grace LindsayThe Rewired Soul2021-10-15 | Neuroscience is a complex topic, but how does this field affect our daily lives? Understanding neuroscience can help us make better decisions about mental health medications we take or know where AI is heading. And for skeptics of neuroscience, knowing the basics can be extremely beneficial. In today's episode, we chat with computational neuroscientist Grace Lindsay about her new book and learn about some important research in her field.
Follow Gracy on Twitter @neurograce Get a copy of Models of the Mind: amzn.to/3ugWrJy Visit GraceWLindsay.com
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulEmbracing the Void with Aaron RabinowitzThe Rewired Soul2021-10-14 | What’s the source of conspiratorial thinking? How do we weed out misinformation? Are people naturally dumb? Is the problem scientific literacy or something else? And should we be more optimistic or pessimistic about the state of the world? THE PODCAST HOST HAS BECOME THE INTERVIEWEE! In this episode, we chat with Aaron from the Embrace the Void podcast to get a bit philosophical and discuss these topics and much more.
The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulBecoming Our Own Worst Enemy with Tom NicholsThe Rewired Soul2021-10-09 | Are we failing democracy? Why are we so polarized? Have we become more narcissistic? Are millennials entitled? And are boomers ungrateful? Today's guest is none other than Tom Nichols to chat about his new book, and he even gives Chris some much needed tough love.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulGood Reasons for Depression and Anxiety with Randy NesseThe Rewired Soul2021-09-14 | How many mental health issues are completely normal? Can depression and anxiety actually be useful? Why are some people worse off with low levels of anxiety? And how can understanding evolutionary psychology help us improve mental health? Today, Randy Nesse joins the podcast to discuss evolutionary psychology and why there may be some good reasons for our bad feelings.
Follow Randy on Twitter @RandyNesse Get a copy of Good Reasons for Bad Feelings: amzn.to/3nblHzu Visit RandolphNesse.com Visit EvolutionaryMedicine.org
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThe Sexual Psychology of Bad Men with David BussThe Rewired Soul2021-09-13 | Sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, stalking, and more are all major issues that most women have had to deal with. But why does it happen? And can we do anything about it? Today's guest is one of the leading experts in the field of evolutionary and sexual psychology, David Buss. Why do men assume women are more attracted to them than they are? Why do men stalk women? Why do men not hold other men accountable? David helps us answer these questions and many more in this episode.
Follow David on Twitter @ProfDavidBuss Get a copy of When Men Behave Badly: amzn.to/3tE7fkv Visit DavidBuss.com For resources, visit StalkingHelp.org
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThe Ethical Treatment of Robots with Kate DarlingThe Rewired Soul2021-09-09 | Is it OK to hit a robot? And why do we sometimes get sad when a robot or machine breaks? Will AI take over the world any time soon? We discuss this and so much more with MIT Research Specialist Kate Darling as we dive into her book The New Breed.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulPlaying the Status Game with Will StorrThe Rewired Soul2021-09-07 | Is our search for status the main driver in our lives? If so, what's the best way to play the status game? How does status play into the culture wars? And how does status affect our mental health? Today's guest is Will Storr, and we discuss his new book The Status Game. He helps us answer these questions, and we also ask if recovering alcoholics are less prone to shame.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulThe Psychology of Comedy with Neil MartinThe Rewired Soul2021-08-24 | Are there evolutionary reasons for comedy? Do comedians share certain personality traits? And how can comedy help people learn better? Today, our guest is professor Neil Martin to chat about his brand new book The Psychology of Comedy where we discuss these topics and much more.
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The Rewired Soul Merch: teespring.com/stores/the-rewired-soulGetting Weird with Olga KhazanThe Rewired Soul2021-08-20 | Many of us feel or have felt weird and out of place, but how common is it? Why does it hurt so much when we feel alone and rejected? And are there some upsides to being weird? In this episode, Olga Khazan chats with us about her new book Weird and how we can use it to our benefit and even thrive from rejection.
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