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Today's social and political climates feel clouded by fear, distance, polarization and loneliness; why is it that groupthink and conformity seem to rule our neighborhoods, pop culture, friend circles, workplaces and social media feeds? It's time for us to learn how to sit with disagreement, debate better, appreciate our differences, and revel in the diversity of ideas and opinions that reflect our world.  Journalist Jenara Nerenberg has not shied away from taking on complex ideas and opinions, first in her bestselling book Divergent Mind about neurological diversity, and now with her second groundbreaking book, Trust Your Mind, which examines viewpoint diversity and encourages us not to shy away from the deepest forms of connection and insight that can come from uncomfortable conversations, independent thinking, and sometimes even loud, productive and healthy arguing.  While “conflict” feels like a scary word to some, Nerenberg dives deep into her own life experiences as well as the social science research on the psychology of groupthink to understand why our world is in peril in the face of people feeling too terrified to speak their minds. This challenge is not just limited to politics—the power of critical thinking and exiting groupthink has far-reaching impact on how we communicate with spouses, classmates, colleagues, family members and beyond. By understanding how group identity forms and the dangers of self-silencing, we allow our politics and our reasoning abilities to evolve, which leads to healthier societies. Trust Your Mind has received wide acclaim from Interfaith America's Eboo Patel, social psychologists Kurt Gray and Ethan Kross, former ACLU president Nadine Strossen, and many more.  Joining Nerenberg in this special conversation is leading investigative reporter Lee Fang, one of the most daring and sought-after independent journalists of our time. This conversation is not to be missed. About the Speakers Jenara Nerenberg is the bestselling author of Divergent Mind, hailed as “extraordinary, jaw-dropping” by Library Journal; she is an Aspen Ideas Brave New Idea speaker and the author of the new book Trust Your Mind, on the psychology of groupthink. A celebrated writer covering the intersection of psychology and society, Nerenberg's work has been featured in the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center magazine, Fast Company magazine, CNN, NPR, BBC and elsewhere. Nerenberg speaks widely on social science topics, including at universities, libraries, companies and organizations around the world. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley and the Harvard School of Public Health; Nerenberg grew up in San Francisco and, as a millennial, can now be found on Instagram. Lee Fang is an independent journalist, primarily writing on Substack at leefang.com. He was an investigative reporter for The Intercept. He writes about civil liberties, interest group lobbying, and other public interest issues. A Grownups Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: Denise Michaud  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's Rated R Safety Show, Jay Allen breaks down the latest round of language distortion infecting our systems—where corporate buzzwords meet safety theater and nobody seems to know what they're actually saying. From misused terminology to misplaced metrics, Jay digs into how the wrong words lead to the wrong outcomes. Plus, we take a detour into the current news cycle: trade tensions, pop culture chaos, and a Soviet-era spacecraft making an unexpected comeback. And yes, he talks about shaving eyelashes... because of course he does.

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I am Ra. Closing the book on Don and Carla for now: we discuss the Law of One, situating it within a continuum of channeled literature, noting its influences and eventual influence. Is it Christian mysticism? New Age syncretic remix? UFO cult? Exotica? Plus a bonus Patreon discussion on hypnosis, the midcentury New Age figure Harry J. Gardener and his Harmony Grove event, apes, and more.  Full episode archive, regular exclusive episodes, written content and more at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality  

PODCAST Maurice Sklar, Visions of the End Times, Rapture and the end of God's Gr... https://youtu.be/4EGj7E16sC0?si=kSklnqSjofKCOYZe——-John‬ ‭16‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭KJV‬‬“——-Micah‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭KJV‬‬——-2 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭KJV‬‬——-Mark‬ ‭13‬:‭9‬-‭12‬ ‭KJV‬‬——-2 Thessalonians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭12‬ ‭KJV‬‬——-Matthew‬ ‭24‬:‭4‬-‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬——-THIS WAS THE WARNING OF WHAT WE HAVE WATCHED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS (since 9/11). It was a plot to bring America down and elevate China to take her place!Maurice Sklar saw visions of a coordinated plan to take down America. https://youtu.be/A2pbJlGsQuY?si=czy5Sd1bqj65MiHe——-What the Lord showed me in tribulation https://youtu.be/KWXipg48SMQ?si=nDhgRDjjIVCkKFew——-I Heard God Say, "A Great Trembling Has Started." https://www.youtube.com/live/ibC8CzdPkeE?si=ps2ziQ-jXW4fq_Yv——- Vision of an Asteroid hitting Earth! 03/16/2025https://youtu.be/ji2Uhs57h-s?si=FMXim7sis_kmbNQ1——-Terrifying End-Times Vision: Severe Persecution, Mark of the Beast & Ant... https://youtu.be/hOuZGLYZr1A?si=zFRJsMxVN1EQr-pm——- I Saw How They Will Soon Force People To Take The Mark....https://youtu.be/aQ2xQXmIIdo?si=KrnIfpTfAVx5S-xO——-

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4-2-25 Afternoon Rush - New Proof That Blake Lively Distorted Truths Into Lies & Cory Booker Goes Viral & Wisconsin Speeches Go Viral!go to patreon.com/daveneal for more bonus content!

In this comeback episode, I talk about the long break I've taken from podcasting, struggling through motherhood, and how distorted thinking was/is stopping me from being the best version of myself. Enjoy! Socials: Instagram: @aida.guisse__ Instagram: @jeunemamanpodcast The Jeune Maman Podcast - available wherever you listen! BuzzSprout: https://thejeunemamanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeune-maman-podcast/id1684582126 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Vj36AVJbopeYwNz06354W Partnerships: The Jeune Maman x Tap Tap Send! Send Money with Tap Tap Send! Use code JM28 for $10 off your first transfer! Shop RepGalsen: https://repgalsen.com/ Use code "JEUNEMAMAN" for 10% off your order. BabyList: https://www.babylist.com/index What To Expect App: https://www.whattoexpect.com/ Contraction Timer: Check the Google Play Store or Apple Store Pamper's Club: https://www.pampers.com/en-us/rewards Pregnancy+ App: ...

Our perception of truth is rarely objective—it's colored by what we crave and what we fear. In this eye-opening episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a powerful quote from Carl Jung: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Paired with deep wisdom from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, they explore how our internal programming—our icchā (desires) and dveṣa (aversions)—create filters that distort our understanding of the world, ourselves, and God. The episode takes a fascinating turn as the hosts recount the story of King Sagara's sons, whose perception was so warped by anger and false assumptions that it led to their destruction. In contrast, a single grandson approaches with humility and clarity, revealing how higher consciousness means learning to see clearly—beyond the lens of the ego. Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠How unconscious preferences distort spiritual understanding •⁠  ⁠Krishna's words on icchā and dveṣa in the Bhagavad-gītā (7.27) •⁠  ⁠Why seeing the divine requires transcending the “box” we've built for truth •⁠  ⁠The difference between living under illusion and recognizing Krishna's hand in all things •⁠  ⁠A reflection on how saints, mystics, and avatars may be walking among us unnoticed This episode isn't just theory—it's a call to courageously examine the filters we carry and begin the inner work of uncovering truth as it is.

Our perception of truth is rarely objective—it's colored by what we crave and what we fear. In this eye-opening episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a powerful quote from Carl Jung: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Paired with deep wisdom from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, they explore how our internal programming—our icchā (desires) and dveṣa (aversions)—create filters that distort our understanding of the world, ourselves, and God. The episode takes a fascinating turn as the hosts recount the story of King Sagara's sons, whose perception was so warped by anger and false assumptions that it led to their destruction. In contrast, a single grandson approaches with humility and clarity, revealing how higher consciousness means learning to see clearly—beyond the lens of the ego. Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠How unconscious preferences distort spiritual understanding •⁠  ⁠Krishna's words on icchā and dveṣa in the Bhagavad-gītā (7.27) •⁠  ⁠Why seeing the divine requires transcending the “box” we've built for truth •⁠  ⁠The difference between living under illusion and recognizing Krishna's hand in all things •⁠  ⁠A reflection on how saints, mystics, and avatars may be walking among us unnoticed This episode isn't just theory—it's a call to courageously examine the filters we carry and begin the inner work of uncovering truth as it is.

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Donald Trump had a complete meltdown over the most mundane issue imaginable over the weekend, when he got on Truth Social and whined like a baby about an official painting of him hanging in the Capitol Building in the state of Colorado. Trump complained that the artist made him look "distorted," but all the artist did was take away his giant wrinkles and sagging skin to make him look a little bit younger and healthier. The IRS is predicting a 10% drop in the amount of taxes that it collects this year - meaning the US government is going to lose about $500 billion. But the drop isn't because people made less money - quite the contrary. The drop is due to the fact that wealthy tax cheats and businesses are using the chaos caused by Elon Musk's DOGE to simply not pay taxes because they are betting on the IRS not having the resources to come after them. Donald Trump's most diehard fans are not extending the love to Elon Musk. In fact, plenty of MAGA loyalists believe that Musk has managed to usurp Trump's power and therefore emasculate him on the global stage. These MAGA fans expressed their frustrations about Musk in a conversation with The New York Times, and their responses don't bode well for the administration. But the concerns of Republican lawmakers could prove to be even more problematic.The White House Easter Egg Roll has been a longstanding tradition in America that allows children the chance to have some fun and relax with the administration on a joyous day. But, as usual, Donald Trump doesn't believe in fun or happiness, so he's decided to turn the event into a corporate-sponsored bribery fest, and he's now offering "sponsorship" packages for high-dollar donors that include a brunch with the First Family. Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon  Have you ever had a bad photo taken of yourself? How about a bad portrait? Some people – including the President himself – have taken to social media to complain about a portrait of President Trump hanging in the Colorado State Capitol. Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon have a fun conversation on artistic standards. 

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Sunday, March 16, 2025 – We’re still studying 1 John 2:15-17, and the title of our message today is: “Living in but Not Loving the World.” There are many things in life that we can control and many more that we cannot. We have no say in the nature or condition of the “world” we inhabit. For this reason, we must understand the definition of the word “world. " The Bible uses this word from two different perspectives. The first definition of “world” refers to the created world described in Genesis 1. God created the world and everything in it and was pleased with it, indicating that it was perfect and given to mankind to steward and rule over. However, Satan’s temptation to rebel against God led Adam and Eve to exchange their domain and rulership of the world for a bite of fruit taken in rebellion. Thus, mankind relinquished the rulership of the perfect created world to Satan, marking the beginning of the second definition of the word: the “Kosmos World,” which represents the organizational system of the fallen subset of the created world. Since then, Satan has actively twisted and distorted everything about the perfect “Created World” into an evil-inspired “Kosmos World System” in which we live. This is the chaos we experience in our world system today. This is the world that we are warned not to love in our text today. Worship and study with us as we learn about the three main temptations in this “Kosmos World,” identified as the “Lust of the Flesh, " the “Lust of the Eyes,” and the “Pride of Life.”

Sunday, March 16, 2025 – We’re still studying 1 John 2:15-17, and the title of our message today is: “Living in but Not Loving the World.” There are many things in life that we can control and many more that we cannot. We have no say in the nature or condition of the “world” we inhabit. For this reason, we must understand the definition of the word “world. " The Bible uses this word from two different perspectives. The first definition of “world” refers to the created world described in Genesis 1. God created the world and everything in it and was pleased with it, indicating that it was perfect and given to mankind to steward and rule over. However, Satan’s temptation to rebel against God led Adam and Eve to exchange their domain and rulership of the world for a bite of fruit taken in rebellion. Thus, mankind relinquished the rulership of the perfect created world to Satan, marking the beginning of the second definition of the word: the “Kosmos World,” which represents the organizational system of the fallen subset of the created world. Since then, Satan has actively twisted and distorted everything about the perfect “Created World” into an evil-inspired “Kosmos World System” in which we live. This is the chaos we experience in our world system today. This is the world that we are warned not to love in our text today. Worship and study with us as we learn about the three main temptations in this “Kosmos World,” identified as the “Lust of the Flesh, " the “Lust of the Eyes,” and the “Pride of Life.”

Main Point. Some will be deceived and depart from the faith, but the faithful embrace God's goodness with thanksgiving. Driving Question. How must the church guard against deception? 1. Expect apostasy (v. 1) Application. Be prepared for some to deconvert and abandon the faith. 2. Expose deceitful teaching (vv. 2–3) Attributes of false teaching: Demonic (v. 1) Deceitful (v. 1) Distorted (v. 2–3) Applications: Be ready and remember: Satan attacks God's character and changes God's word. Always reject your own works as God rejects them. Self-denial cannot change your heart, nor your position before God. 3. Embrace God's goodness by the word and prayer (4–5) Responses. Repent from holding on to anything but Christ. Rest in the centrality of Christ's work. Remember the certainties and warnings of God's Scriptures. Recognize the difference between legalism and godliness. Receive Christ and all things with gratitude from God.

Hello Interactors,From election lies to climate denial, misinformation isn't just about deception — it's about making truth feel unknowable. Fact-checking can't keep up, and trust in institutions is fading. If reality is up for debate, where does that leave us?I wanted to explore this idea of “post-truth” and ways to move beyond it — not by enforcing truth from the top down, but by engaging in inquiry and open dialogue. I examine how truth doesn't have to be imposed but continually rediscovered — shaped through questioning, testing, and refining what we know. If nothing feels certain, how do we rebuild trust in the process of knowing something is true?THE SLOW SLIDE OF FACTUAL FOUNDATIONSThe term "post-truth" was first popularized in the 1990s but took off in 2016. That's when Oxford Dictionaries named it their Word of the Year. Defined as “circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief”, the term reflects a shift in how truth functions in public discourse.Though the concept of truth manipulation is not new, post-truth represents a systemic weakening of shared standards for knowledge-making. Sadly, truth in the eyes of most of the public is no longer determined by factual verification but by ideological alignment and emotional resonance.The erosion of truth infrastructure — once upheld by journalism, education, and government — has destabilized knowledge credibility. Mid-20th-century institutions like The New York Times and the National Science Foundation ensured rigorous verification. But with rising political polarization, digital misinformation, and distrust in authority, these institutions have lost their stabilizing role, leaving truth increasingly contested rather than collectively affirmed.The mid-20th century exposed truth's fragility as propaganda reshaped public perception. Nazi ideology co-opted esoteric myths like the Vril Society, a fictitious occult group inspired by the 1871 novel The Coming Race, which depicted a subterranean master race wielding a powerful life force called "Vril." This myth fed into Nazi racial ideology and SS occult research, prioritizing myth over fact. Later, as German aviation advanced, the Vril myth evolved into UFO conspiracies, claiming secret Nazi technologies stemmed from extraterrestrial contact and Vril energy, fueling rumors of hidden Antarctic bases and breakaway civilizations.Distorted truths have long justified extreme political action, demonstrating how knowledge control sustains authoritarianism. Theodor Adorno and Hannah Arendt, Jewish-German intellectuals who fled the Nazis, later warned that even democracies are vulnerable to propaganda. Adorno (1951) analyzed how mass media manufactures consent, while Arendt (1972) showed how totalitarian regimes rewrite reality to maintain control.Postwar skepticism, civil rights movements, and decolonization fueled academic critiques of traditional, biased historical narratives. By the late 20th century, universities embraced theories questioning the stability of truth, labeled postmodernist, critical, and constructivist.Once considered a pillar of civilization, truth was reframed by French postmodernist philosophers Michel Foucault and Jean Baudrillard as a construct of power. Foucault argued institutions define truth to reinforce authority, while Baudrillard claimed modern society had replaced reality with media-driven illusions. While these ideas exposed existing power dynamics in academic institutions, they also fueled skepticism about objective truth — paving the way for today's post-truth crisis. Australian philosophy professor, Catherine (Cathy) Legg highlights how intellectual and cultural shifts led universities to question their neutrality, reinforcing postmodern critiques that foreground subjectivity, discourse, and power in shaping truth. Over time, this skepticism extended beyond academia, challenging whether any authority could claim objectivity without reinforcing existing power structures.These efforts to deconstruct dominant narratives unintentionally legitimized radical relativism — the idea that all truths hold equal weight, regardless of evidence or logic. This opened the door for "alternative facts", now weaponized by propaganda. What began as a challenge to authoritarian knowledge structures within academia escaped its origins, eroding shared standards of truth. In the post-truth era, misinformation, ideological mythmaking, and conspiracy theories thrive by rejecting objective verification altogether.Historian Naomi Oreskes describes "merchants of doubt" as corporate and political actors who manufacture uncertainty to obstruct policy and sustain truth relativism. By falsely equating expertise with opinion, they create the illusion of debate, delaying action on climate change, public health, and social inequities while eroding trust in science. In this landscape, any opinion can masquerade as fact, undermining those who dedicate their lives to truth-seeking.PIXELS AND MYTHOLOGY SHAPE THE GEOGRAPHYThe erosion of truth infrastructures has accelerated with digital media, which both globalizes misinformation and reinforces localized silos of belief. This was evident during COVID-19, where false claims — such as vaccine microchips — spread widely but took deeper root in communities with preexisting distrust in institutions. While research confirms that misinformation spreads faster than facts, it's still unclear if algorithmic amplification or deeper socio-political distrust are root causes.This ideological shift is strongest in Eastern Europe and parts of the U.S., where institutional distrust and digital subcultures fuel esoteric nationalism. Post-Soviet propaganda, economic instability, and geopolitical tensions have revived alternative knowledge systems in Russia, Poland, and the Balkans, from Slavic paganism to the return of the Vril myth, now fused with the Save Europe movement — a digital blend of racial mysticism, ethnic nostalgia, and reactionary politics.Above ☝️is a compilation of TikTok videos currently being pushed to my 21 year old son. They fuse ordinary, common, and recognizable pop culture imagery with Vril imagery (like UFO's and stealth bombers) and esoteric racist nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and hyper-masculine mythologies. A similar trend appears in post-industrial and rural America, where economic decline, government distrust, and cultural divides sustain conspiratorial thinking, religious fundamentalism, and hyper-masculine mythologies. The alt-right manosphere mirrors Eastern Europe's Vril revival, with figures like Zyzz and Bronze Age Pervert offering visions of lost strength. Both Vril and Save Europe frame empowerment as a return to ethnic or esoteric power (Vril) or militant resistance to diversity (Save Europe), turning myth into a tool of political radicalization.Climate change denial follows these localized patterns, where scientific consensus clashes with economic and cultural narratives. While misinformation spreads globally, belief adoption varies, shaped by economic hardship, institutional trust, and political identity.In coal regions like Appalachia and Poland, skepticism stems from economic survival, with climate policies seen as elitist attacks on jobs. In rural Australia, extreme weather fuels conspiracies about government overreach rather than shifting attitudes toward climate action. Meanwhile, in coastal Louisiana and the Netherlands, where climate impacts are immediate and undeniable, denial is rarer, though myths persist, often deflecting blame from human causes.Just as Vril revivalism, Save Europe, and the MAGA manosphere thrive on post-industrial uncertainty, climate misinformation can also flourish in economically vulnerable regions. Digital platforms fuel a worldview skewed, where scrolling myths and beliefs are spatially glued — a twisted take on 'think globally, act locally,' where fantasy folklore becomes fervent ideology.FINDING TRUTH WITH FRACTURED FACTS…AND FRIENDSThe post-truth era has reshaped how we think about knowledge. The challenge isn't just misinformation but growing distrust in expertise, institutions, and shared reality. In classrooms and research, traditional ways of proving truth often fail when personal belief outweighs evidence. Scholars and educators now seek new ways to communicate knowledge, moving beyond rigid certainty or radical relativism.Professor Legg has turned to the work of 19th-century American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, whose ideas about truth feel surprisingly relevant today. Peirce didn't see truth as something fixed or final but as a process — something we work toward through questioning, testing, and refining our understanding over time.His approach, known as pragmatism, emphasizes collaborative inquiry, self-correction, and fallibilism — the idea that no belief is ever beyond revision. In a time when facts are constantly challenged, Peirce's philosophy offers not just a theory of truth, but a process for rebuilding trust in knowledge itself.For those unfamiliar with Peirce and American pragmatism, a process that requires collaborating with truth deniers may seem not only unfun, but counterproductive. But research on deradicalization strategies suggests that confrontational debunking (a failed strategy Democrats continue to adhere to) often backfires. Lecturing skeptics only reinforces belief entrenchment.In the early 1700's Britain was embroiled in the War of Spanish Succession. Political factions spread blatant falsehoods through partisan newspapers. It prompted Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels, to observe in The Art of Political Lying (1710) that"Reasoning will never make a man correct an ill opinion, which by reasoning he never acquired."This is likely where we get the more familiar saying: you can't argue someone out of a belief they didn't reason themselves into. Swift's critique of propaganda and public gullibility foreshadowed modern research on cognitive bias. People rarely abandon deeply held beliefs when confronted with facts.Traditionally, truth is seen as either objectively discoverable (classical empiricism) — like physics — or constructed by discourse and power (postmodernism) — like the Lost Cause myth, which recast the Confederacy as noble rather than pro-slavery. It should be noted that traditional truth also comes about by paying for it. Scientific funding from private sources often dictates which research is legitimized. As Legg observes,“Ironically, such epistemic assurance perhaps rendered educated folk in the modern era overly gullible to the written word as authority, and the resulting ‘fetishisation' of texts in the education sector has arguably led to some of our current problems.”Peirce, however, offered a different path:truth is not a fixed thing, but an eventual process of consensus reached by a community of inquirers.It turns out open-ended dialogue that challenges inconsistencies within a belief system is shown to be a more effective strategy.This process requires time, scrutiny, and open dialogue. None of which are very popular these days! It should be no surprise that in today's fractured knowledge-making landscape of passive acceptance of authority or unchecked personal belief, ideological silos reinforce institutional dogma or blatant misinformation. But Peirce's ‘community of inquiry' model suggests that truth can't be lectured or bought but strengthened through collective reasoning and self-correction.Legg embraces this model because it directly addresses why knowledge crises emerge and how they can be countered. The digital age has resulted in a world where beliefs are reinforced within isolated networks rather than tested against broader inquiry. Trump or Musk can tweet fake news and it spreads to millions around the world instantaneously.During Trump's 2016 campaign, false claims that Pope Francis endorsed him spread faster than legitimate news. Misinformation, revisionist history, and esoteric nationalism thrive in these unchecked spaces.Legg's approach to critical thinking education follows Peirce's philosophy of inquiry. She helps students see knowledge not as fixed truths but as a network of interwoven, evolving understandings — what Peirce called an epistemic cable made up of many small but interconnected fibers. Rather than viewing the flood of online information as overwhelming or deceptive, she encourages students to see it as a resource to be navigated with the right tools and the right intent.To make this practical, she introduces fact-checking strategies used by professionals, teaching students to ask three key questions when evaluating an online source:* Who is behind this information? (Identifying the author's credibility and possible biases)* What is the evidence for their claims? (Assessing whether their argument is supported by verifiable facts)* What do other sources say about these claims? (Cross-referencing to see if the information holds up in a broader context)By practicing these habits, students learn to engage critically with digital content. It strengthens their ability to distinguish reliable knowledge from misinformation rather than simply memorizing facts. It also meets them where they are without judgement of whatever beliefs they may hold at the time of inquiry.If post-truth misinformation reflects a shift in how we construct knowledge, can we ever return to a shared trust in truth — or even a shared reality? As institutional trust erodes, fueled by academic relativism, digital misinformation, and ideological silos, myths like climate denial and Vril revivalism take hold where skepticism runs deep. Digital platforms don't just spread misinformation; they shape belief systems, reinforcing global echo chambers.But is truth lost, or just contested? Peirce saw truth as a process, built through inquiry and self-correction. Legg extends this, arguing that fact-checking alone won't solve post-truth; instead, we need a culture of questioning — where people test their own beliefs rather than being told what's right or wrong.I won't pretend to have the answer. You can tell by my bibliography that I'm a fan of classical empiricism. But I'm also a pragmatic interactionist who believes knowledge is refined through collaborative inquiry. I believe, as Legg does, that to move beyond post-truth isn't about the impossible mission of defeating misinformation — it's about making truth-seeking more compelling than belief. Maybe even fun.What do you think? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

Today we have Dr. Vani Marshall back on the podcast! Along with being a cognitive therapist with a Doctorate in Counselling and a Masters in Psychology, she is an Evangelist and Missionary with a passion to help people.This is part 2 of our conversation on Healing From Abuse Trauma. In this episode, Dr Marshall continues to discuss the impact of trauma on relationships and emotional well-being. She talks about the different attachment disorders that are the result of abuse and how to get to a place of healing that the power of God's word and much more.-----------Download the PDF Handout (coming soon)-----------How to support Dr Vani's work in Malaysia:Venmo - @Vani-MarshallFor other ways to give please email - dr.vanimarshall@gmail.com ——————-Subscribe to Dr Vani Marshall's YouTube Channel - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrVaniMarshall⁠---------------- TakeawaysAbuse trauma is any trauma resulting from persistent abuse.Recognizing abuse trauma is crucial for providing help.Survivors often feel compelled to fix others in relationships.Unhealthy relationships can lead to re-traumatization.Survivors may feel they deserve poor treatment.Emotional regulation is a significant challenge for survivors.Low self-esteem can lead to identity crises in survivors.Anxious attachment style is common among trauma survivors.Cognitive distortions can exacerbate anxious attachment.Healing involves recognizing and rationalizing distorted thoughts. Your thoughts shape your destiny.Distorted thinking can lead to negative self-perception.Cognitive restructuring helps challenge false beliefs.Recognizing love from others is crucial for healing.Scripture can serve as a powerful tool against lies.Stockpiling positive affirmations in your mind is essential.The mind can heal from negative thought patterns.Spiritual forces can influence mental health.Transformation requires aligning with God's truth.You have the power to change your thought patterns.----------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Watch every episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHackaPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social:Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hackaorg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. It's also one of the most distorted passages in Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what this verse actually teaches about the depths of God's love in salvation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-most-distorted-verse-in-the-bible/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

February 23 2025

What if the way our brains have evolved is inhibiting us from seeing reality as it actually is?This is the groundbreaking theory of renowned neuroscientist, psychiatrist and philosopher Dr Iain McGilchrist, whose research on the two hemispheres of the brain and the different ways in which they operate sheds a great deal of light on so many of the problems we find ourselves facing today. Dom visits Iain at his home on the Isle of Skye for this conversation about how the brain works, what reality really is, and the fate of the human race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora, I'm Alfie! I'm 15 years old and lucky to call the stunning Golden Bay home. Welcome to Golden Hour—the ultimate radio show on FreshFM! I'm here to bring some fresh energy and fun to the station.

In this episode of the Inherent Identity Podcast, Tyson Bradley welcomes special guest Ray Hayes from the Identity Exchange Company. Ray shares his personal journey and numerous stories that address common distorted views about God, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's unconditional love to correctly view and understand oneself. This enlightening conversation delves into topics such as addiction, forgiveness, inner peace, and the transformation process, all aimed at deepening one's relationship with God and fostering a positive self-identity. Listen in to discover how correcting your view of God could be the most significant step toward a more peaceful and joyful life. 00:00 Understanding Emptiness and Addiction 00:31 False Views of God and Forgiveness 01:11 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:39 The Importance of Correcting Our View of God 05:08 Personal Stories and Distorted Views 05:46 Childhood Experiences and Fear 08:22 Struggles with Faith and Performance 10:34 A Turning Point in Faith 13:15 Realizations and Healing 17:19 Coaching and Overcoming Distorted Views 23:18 Understanding the Goodness of God 24:08 Establishing a Joy Connection 27:35 The Power of Forgiveness 31:23 Transformation Through Inner Peace 33:21 The Message of God's Love 37:38 Achieving Inner Peace and Influence 41:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Ray: https://www.identityexchange.com/coaching Connect with Tyson: https://www.inherentidentity.com/ patreon.com/InherentIdentity

Send us a textThis episode features a lively debate between Nathan Mayo and Luke Beets regarding the legitimacy and influence of holiness standards in Christianity. Each participant presents their case, with Nathan arguing that these prescriptive standards distort the true gospel message, while Luke defends their place as a necessary expression of obedience to God's commands. The conversation explores the implications of both perspectives, ultimately challenging listeners to consider their own understanding of faith, grace, and righteousness. Support the show

To follow the design God has for sex can feel like swimming upstream, all alone. We are constantly surrounded by shows, books, and media that claims we don't need to adhere to God's design for sex. This attitude is slowly killing our discipleship to Jesus and slowly harming our generation from the inside out. It's time we redefine what it means to follow Jesus when it comes to sex. To follow him and trust him with our bodies is more than blind obedience to a few rules, but a way of life that offers true redemption.

Has Indian history been deliberately distorted? How can we reclaim the true history of Bharat and counter historical whitewashing? Vikram Sampath, Sandeep Balakrishna, Ramesh Shinde, François Gautier, Avinash Dharmadhikari, and Sanjay Dixit will unravel the ways in which historical narratives have been manipulated and discuss the methods to restore and reclaim Bharat's real past. A must-watch for those passionate about Indic history and cultural restoration

More information is found in the rubble of the Luka Doncic trade (including Dalton Knecht???) We look at other storylines to pay attention to in the Super Bowl (Discipline or Distorted???) Drew King from Power Mizzou JOINS to preview tomorrow's (2/5/25) matchup between the Vols and Tigers. Luka article: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10153357-lakers-rumors-knecht-1st-round-picks-in-original-luka-anthony-davis-trade-package Check out our guests: Dave Shumate: @DaveShumateSEC on X from SEC Unfiltered Drew King: @drewking0222 on X from Power Mizzou You can find the guys here: Sam: @_beard11 on X Bob: @TheHoundBB on X Don't forget to check out @fanrunsports on Instagram! or 'Fanrun TV' on Youtube. Lots of great writing over at www.fanrunradio.com

Matthew 6:24; Jeremiah 6:13-14; Matthew 5:27-30 - Money, sex, and power, while not inherently evil, have long been understood as uniquely destructive potential idols. It turns out that they not only pose great dangers to our discipleship in general, but also to the arts. Love of money can degrade art into commercialism. Distorted sexuality can degrade art into pornography. Mis-pursued power can degrade art into propaganda. The answer, in both art and life, is to reject these idols for Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who leads us into goodness, beauty, and truth in all things. A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 4 of our series “Looking the World to Grace: Art, Makers and the Christian Life”] Questions for reflection: 1) Money, sex, and power have often been identified as significant temptations for idolatry. What do you think sets these 3 apart from others? 2) What is so dangerous about the love of money for our spiritual lives? Why is it a threat to our art as well? 3) How do you identify propaganda when you see it? 4) Pornography is a killer of art, a cesspool of abuse and degradation among its performers, and a toxic source of addiction and distortion for its viewers. How can the church fight porn's influence? How might Christians refuse to leave the realm of sexuality to the pornographers? 5) How is Jesus the answer to each of these idols? What does he uniquely have to say to each?

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Unas cuantas novedades y lanzamientos favoritos presentados en el mes que termina.(Foto del podcast; The Limiñanas)Playlist;(sintonía) NESTOR PARDO “Rory my favourite bird”RAUNCHY “Gone”CLEAN LINES “Nuisance”LOS PEPES “Paradise”THE THINGZ “Dressed in rags”WALTER DANIELS and THE DEL VALLE TRUSTEES “Demon bacon ball”THE ALLNIGHTERS “Big brother”THE VIOLET MINDFIELD “Distorted portrait”THE LIMIÑANAS “Où va la chance?”THE EXCITEMENTS “It’s time for movin’ on”GET SMART! “What it is we fear”LOS IMPOSIBLES “Marygold garden”MICKY and THE BUZZ “Back from hell”THE BANK ROBBERS “Knockin’ at your door”LAS CHINCHETAS “Manual de conducta y apariencia”CACTUS BLOSSOMS “Something’s got a hold on me”ANNIE DOLAN and JOEL PATERSON “Cry me a river”Escuchar audio

Arrancamos con los chilenos Aguaturbia, su debut de 1970 -reeditado por Munster- es una de las obras más reconocidas del primer rock psicodélico de su país. También en Chile se formaron Los Syn, cuatro adolescentes de EEUU desplazados por el trabajo de sus padres que montaron un grupo de garage que grabó un único y cotizado single que reedita la casa Madmua.Playlist;(sintonía) AGUATURBIA “Erotica”AGUATURBIA “Alguien para amar”LOS SYN “El juego de desaparecer”LOS SYN “Chica tiéntame”THE VIOLET MINDFIELD “Distorted portrait”THE MOURNING AFTER “Put on a smile”LOLA LOLA “Little witch”THE HULA GIRLS “Zombie stomp”THE HILLBILLY MOON EXPLOSION “Let’s go (back in time)”KIM DEAL “Coast”THE LIMIÑANAS feat BERTRAND BELIN “J’adore le monde”GUTTERCATS “Aliens are back”FOOD FIGHT “The night”CACTUS BLOSSOMS “Be what I wanna”GARY LOURIS “Getting older”TOM PETTY and THE HEARTBREAKERS “Mary jane’s last dance”Escuchar audio

What happens when you encounter a mirror that distorts your very own reflection? In this jaw-dropping tale from Jill, a seasoned paranormal investigator, we hear about a freaky experience in a newly installed antique mirror. While washing her hands in an employee bathroom during an investigation, Jill experiences her own eyes slowly disappearing from her reflection, only to have it repeat when others tested it. The twist? The mirror had just been installed, and things got even stranger when a spirit seemed to be behind the eerie event. A fascinating, unsettling account that shows, even for a seasoned investigator, there's always something that can still send chills down your spine.   This is a daily EXTRA from The Grave Talks. Grave Confessions is an extra daily dose of true paranormal ghost stories told by the people who survived them! If you have a Grave Confession, Call it in 24/7 at 1-888-GHOST-13 (1-888-446-7813) Subscribe to get all of our true ghost stories EVERY DAY! Visit http://www.thegravetalks.com Please support us on Patreon and get access to our AD-FREE ARCHIVE, ADVANCE EPISODES & MORE at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

Accurate information is at the heart of democratic functioning. For decades, researchers interested in how information is disseminated have focused on mass media, but the reality is that many Americans today do not learn about politics from direct engagement with the news. Rather, about one-third of Americans learn chiefly from information shared by their peers in conversation or on social media. How does this socially transmitted information differ from that communicated by traditional media? What are the consequences for political attitudes and behavior? Drawing on evidence from experiments, surveys, and social media, in Through the Grapevine: Socially Transmitted Information and Distorted Democracy (University of Chicago Press, 2024) Dr. Taylor N. Carlson finds that, as information flows first from the media then person to person, it becomes sparse, more biased, less accurate, and more mobilizing. The result is what Carlson calls distorted democracy. Although socially transmitted information does not necessarily render democracy dysfunctional, Through the Grapevine shows how it contributes to a public that is at once underinformed, polarized, and engaged. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For Jesus, healthy vision wasn't just about the physical; it's about having a clear, focused purpose aligned with God's will and a generous heart that sees the world as He does. What shapes our ambitions, passions, and fears? Are we seeing the world and its challenges as God sees it?

On Today’s Show: Not a member of the Sideshow? We’ve got some Holiday Sideshow Deals! Bonus: you’ll be the first to have access to the New Sideshow – hosted right here on distortedview.com! Sign Up For The Sideshow and Become A True And Honorable Freak! On Today’s Show: 01:42:23  Introduction 03:17:16 Distorted View Daily Turns […] The post 20 Years Of Distorted View + Rate That Vagina! first appeared on Distorted View Daily.

This week, we have Hannah Jiles breaking down everything we saw (and didn't see) on her season of Love Is Blind! Hannah is the first to cop to her bad behavior on the show, and opens up about past insecurities and relationships that might've led to her – as she puts it – “crashing out on national tv.” Hannah also reveals behind the scenes moments with Nick, the producers, and her fellow castmates (hint: the pre-pods hotel was an actual crime scene…) Hannah is nothing if not extremely honest which makes for a truly wild episode! Enjoy sloots!! Follow Sofia on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sofiafranklyn   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sofiafranklyn   Twitter - https://twitter.com/sofiafranklyn    Threads - https://www.threads.net/@sofiafranklyn  Follow Hannah on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahjiles      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahjiles  X: https://x.com/hannahjiles  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww.audacvinc.com/privacy-policy    Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Inverted booty 04:48 Dead body in Mexico 07:08 Dating a spy 08:42 Autism spectrum 12:51 Secure/insecure attachment style 17:27 Insecure Nick 21:19 High standards 23:00 LIB villain 25:07 Going with the flow 29:20 Women's opinions 32:31 How dare she? 35:49 Why Men Love Bitches 37:03 Secure men likes a challenge 39:15 Were you canceled? 40:05 Distorted viewpoint 42:26 Schizophrenic family 43:37 Anxiety and panic attacks 46:45 Dating post show 49:01 Celebrity crush 50:42 Weight loss journey To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices