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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!</description><link>https://feeds.captivate.fm/decoding-the-gurus/</link><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ca36b15f-e9a3-44d0-b341-cb03f96046e3/aj9LitB3bvW15m3-LL0fusjp.jpg" /><item><title>Ian McGilchrist, Part 1: Right-Brain Thinking</title><guid>5962db63-fd84-4988-93d7-7184037a6453</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:45:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>7419</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/decoding-the-gurus/5962db63-fd84-4988-93d7-7184037a6453/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="118419448" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes an exploration of the divided brain and how different hemispheres influence human perception and cognition. The hosts discuss prominent theories in neuroscience with a particular focus on Iain McGilchrist's perspective on how the left and right brain hemispheres operate, touching on topics like language, attention, and emotion. Through this examination, they also engage with broader philosophical debates around reductionist materialism and the nature of consciousness, challenging common scientific and philosophical assumptions.]]></description></item><item><title>Mentalism and Meta-Deception with Stevie Baskin</title><guid>cfc44048-49ef-47f5-84a4-552c621b5989</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>5297</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/decoding-the-gurus/cfc44048-49ef-47f5-84a4-552c621b5989/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="84128997" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes a discussion with Stevie Baskin about his viral video debunking mentalism, distinguishing it from traditional magic by its use of "meta-deception" and false psychological explanations to convince audiences of genuine extraordinary abilities. The conversation extends to parallels between mentalists and "gurus" who engage in "epistemic theater" and exploit the attention economy, highlighting the dangers of misplaced trust and the importance of critical thinking and humility.]]></description></item><item><title>Supplementary Material 47: The DTG Conspiracy UNMASKED, Quantum Idiots, and Triggernometry Prophecies</title><guid>1201fa6d-1369-48b6-a9c3-9d9a62d42b76</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate><itunes:duration>2650</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://alfarolabs-macbook-pro.tailf5737a.ts.net/audio/decoding-the-gurus/1201fa6d-1369-48b6-a9c3-9d9a62d42b76/processed.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="42336385" /><description><![CDATA[This episode includes a deep dive into various online conspiracy theories targeting the hosts, including allegations of political funding and hidden agendas, which they methodically refute. The discussion highlights common patterns of conspiratorial thinking, motivated reasoning, and the use of rhetorical maneuvers like "just asking questions" found in internet forums. The hosts share personal reflections on engaging with online comments and the broader implications for public discourse.]]></description></item></channel></rss>