Podcasts about Groupthink

Don't Imbibe the Kool-Aid with Kim Kennedy – Visitors from the world have converged on the U.S. and are reporting via social media that America is not the most horrible place on earth, and its citizens are not the most horrible people either. In fact, they are learning just the opposite. They are having a blast and are blown away by the stores, gadgets and...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have yet another special episode for you. Paul was invited to join Sonny, Louis and Josh on the Students of Violence podcast livestream. We decided to do a bit of co-branding and share the material here with you. CAUTION: May contain mature themes and smoking. For your Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul decided to build a rifle to celebrate Independence Day. He did so and will discuss the project here. Also, Paul has something that he needed to get off of his chest during our Coffee Corner. You can and should support us by buying some great coffee from studentofthegun.com/blackout. Paul, Louis, Sonny and Josh will ponder the question; what is a barricade? As well as, how is a barricade different from cover? The boys will consider the plague of groupthink as well as examining some of the symptoms of groupthink. We have a new term for influencers; "Mindguards." Which is more important: a Practiscore or Practicality? TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: [New Article] Celebrate America's Birthday Like a Patriot and Piss Off a Gun-Grabber - Build Your Own AR-15 Rifle www.shootingnewsweekly.com Interview Collab with Louis Caras, Sonny Puzikas, and Josh!  

https://linktr.ee/csjosephWhat's up, Ego Hackers? Welcome back to the C.S. Joseph Podcast.In this episode, we expose the problematic psychosis known as subconscious development — SDism — and how it's rotting away at the core of society through effeminate, groupthink-driven behavior in men.Subconscious developed men operate on a dangerous "game of telephone" logic: anything above 0% possibility becomes 100% certainty, and anything below 100% becomes 0%. This creates double-minded, impulsive judgment that the Book of James directly calls out. We break down why this female-style perception-based thinking leads to mob mentality, echo chambers, and self-fulfilling prophecies — and why these men ultimately self-destruct when left in silence.We contrast this with unconscious developed (UD) men who maintain sober judgment, sharpen each other through unsolicited advice, and build their lives on solid rock instead of sand. Real-world examples include SD-dominated gym groups spiraling into paranoia and church cultures dominated by the same patterns.If you've ever dealt with toxic group dynamics, impulsive decision-making, or wondered why certain men create chaos through fear and "what if" scenarios, this episode will give you the framework to understand and navigate it.Key topics covered:• Subconscious vs Unconscious Development in men• Effeminate judgment patterns & danger-spotting bias in SD men• Groupthink, echo chambers & self-fulfilling prophecies explained• Biblical warnings from the Book of James on the double-minded man• Why SD men idolize safety nets and society (instead of trusting God)• The one powerful thing you can do when facing an SD echo chamber• How to pass your rite of passage and become unconscious developed

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have yet another special episode for you. Paul was invited to join Sonny, Louis and Josh on the Students of Violence podcast livestream. We decided to do a bit of co-branding and share the material here with you. CAUTION: May contain mature themes and smoking. For your Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul decided to build a rifle to celebrate Independence Day. He did so and will discuss the project here. Also, Paul has something that he needed to get off of his chest during our Coffee Corner. You can and should support us by buying some great coffee from studentofthegun.com/blackout. Paul, Louis, Sonny and Josh will ponder the question; what is a barricade? As well as, how is a barricade different from cover? The boys will consider the plague of groupthink as well as examining some of the symptoms of groupthink. We have a new term for influencers; “Mindguards.” Which is more important: a Practiscore or Practicality?

Today's episode explores something we all experience butrarely stop to examine: the power of group thinking. When life throws unexpected challenges our way, it's easy to get swept up in blame, frustration, and the emotions of those around us. But what if we chose a different response?Drawing from a recent experience after severe storms leftthousands without power, Michelle shares a powerful reminder that while we can't control every circumstance, we can always choose how we respond. Rather than adding to fear, anger, or negativity, we each have the opportunity tobecome part of the solution.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why group thinking can become dangerous during times of crisis• The difference between reacting and responding with intention• How to recognize when you're adding to a problem versus helping solve it• Practical questions to help you reflect on your own mindset• Why personal responsibility is one of the most empowering choices you can makeLife will always bring unexpected curveballs. The questionisn't whether challenges will come. The question is: What kind of energy will you contribute when they do?Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comLooking for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading Ready to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Life on Purpose program: Life on Purpose

Wenn wir Schulden nicht zurückzahlen, wird vielleicht niemand mehr irgendwem Geld leihen - mit fatalen Konsequenzen für unsere Volkswirtschaft. Die Anpassung an Grundregeln macht demnach durchaus Sinn. Aber: sich an eine Gruppe anzupassen, die nachweislich falsch liegt, kann gefährlich sein und: Neues entsteht oftmals genau dann, wenn wir uns nicht an Regeln halten. Wann also wird Anpassung problematisch und wie gelingt der Spagat zwischen Anpassung und Regelbruch? Karin Barthelmes-Wehr und Irina Kummert im Gespräch über ein zerstörerisches sowie zugleich notwendiges Momentum - und Dries van Noten.

Hi, I'm Jeff Ikler, host of the Cultivating Curiosity podcast. This summer, I'm periodically releasing mini-episodes of "Cultivating Curiosity." In about 10 minutes, I'll dive deeper into a key point from a previously broadcast evergreen episode. The content in these mini-episodes is designed to be readily applicable to your life or work. This week's mini-episode comes from a May 2023 interview with Dr. Alan Stern. Today, Dr. Stern is an aerospace executive and remains a planetary scientist. In 2015, he was the Principal Investigator on the historic New Horizons mission to Pluto. In that role, he had ultimate responsibility for the entire research project, overseeing its scientific, technical, and administrative aspects. The situation In 2015, after a nine-year journey, the New Horizons spacecraft was poised to complete its an historic flyby of Pluto. But success was not guaranteed. For the New Horizons' mission to be successful, all of the spacecraft's data-gathering instruments had to work flawlessly starting seven days before reaching its closest point to the planet and for at least two days after. All of the maneuvering of the seven data-gathering instruments – what they would look at, what they would measure – had to be preprogrammed into the craft's computer. There was simply no way someone back at Mission Control could drive the spacecraft in real time, because by 2015 New Horizons was three billion miles from Earth. A signal traveling at the speed of light would take 4.5 hours to reach the speeding spacecraft. In that amount of time, whatever Mission Control had been directing the spacecraft to photograph or measure would likely have passed. But preprogramming didn't guarantee success either. New Horizons, traveling at 35,000 miles an hour, had to reach a specific point in space within a nine-minute window, or "the box," as the team referred to it. If the craft were early or late to that point, the computer would be directing the instruments to look at or measure something during the critical flyby period that wasn't centered in their field of view – or potentially not there at all. And there would be no time to recalibrate them. Orbiting Pluto for a redo was out of the question because the spacecraft didn't have the necessary fuel to execute such a move. Orbiting Pluto wasn't even in the mission plan. If the box were missed, the potential to collect data would be lost. The mission would have failed. A grace period of only nine minutes. 540 seconds. After three billion miles. And nine years. The good news is that Mission Control scientists were carefully monitoring the spacecraft as it approached the ideal central point and calculated that it was less than two minutes off – way inside the nine-minute box. Everyone in Mission Control breathed a sigh of relief. But what if we…? Scientists and engineers are, however, perfectionists, so the question quickly arose, "Do we make a correction? Do we scratch back a few more important seconds to make sure our instruments are pointing where we want them to point?" Days before the critical flyby, there was still time to do so. It was a tempting proposition. Dr. Stern picks up the story. Once we got in the box, the navigation teams recommended that we do one more engine firing to really put it in the middle of the box. And we had an analysis done that showed that if we didn't change anything if we stayed where we were, didn't go to the middle of the box but we're just in the box, we would get every single scientific observation One that we had set out to do. And yet they were recommending, and in fact, the engineering and science teams, were recommending that we just nail it, we go right down the middle of the pike. And I rejected that as the leader of the mission. Because at that point, we were going to get everything we came for. And while we might have done a few things a little bit better, the risk that that engine burn might have gone haywire, or sent the spacecraft into some fetal position where it needed help from Mama back on Earth before or we could carry out the flyby was real. And I didn't want to take any risk. Once we were in the box. You know, there's an old saying Better is the enemy of good knife. Yeah, right. It was good enough. And as you've seen from the results, we really nailed it. So I'm glad that we, we backed away from that, because it looks to me like more risk than reward, To summarize, as the mission leader, Dr. Stern gathered everyone on his team together to review the navigation calculations, and then took three powerful steps: 1. Stern asked each of his team members to voice their opinion on the wisdom of making the correction. One by one, around the table, each leader of a critical aspect of the program voiced "Go," recommending the correction. 2. Stern waited and took notes until everyone had the opportunity to voice his or her opinion. He then made the decision: "No go." 3. He then asked a critical question, "Is there a must-do reason to make the correction when we're already safely within the box?" He went back around the room and asked each section leader to respond. After hearing from everyone, Stern stood with his original "No go." It was simply not worth the risk of introducing a potential programming error this late in the game. New Horizons soon flew past Pluto at 35,000 miles an hour, a mere 7,500 miles above the dwarf planet's surface. As the spacecraft began to "phone home" amazing images and other data, it was clear that New Horizons – the first mission to Pluto – was an unqualified success. "Good enough" was truly good enough. The idea Leaders typically struggle with three questions in scenarios like the one before the New Horizons team, and they do so because they feel "All eyes are on me." • Do they feel they need to make the immediate call without input because they're the leader, or do they ask to hear from all members of their team on the critical question? • Do they speak first because they're the leader, or do they weigh input from the team and speak last? And finally, • Do they push for "better," or do they stand pat when there is evidence that "good enough" is truly good enough? Here's Dr. Stern's further rationale for the process. I always speak last. As the mission leader, I'm a firm believer that, well, I might set the table, I might start a meeting off, here are our objectives, here's what we should consider that the final gonna go on my part should be considered one, having heard from all the experts that know more than me about each individual area, my job is to go broad, and make sure that the mission carries out all of his objectives. And their job is to go deep, and make sure that each little piece is operating properly. So I was last in that poll. And I did reject what was a unanimous decision by everyone else. And it was a little lonely, but you know what, I was confident in it. And it worked out just fine. Dr. Melissa Hughes, a neuroscience geek researcher and author of Happier Hour with Einstein, Another Round, reinforces Dr. Stern's steps as a meaningful way to avoid "groupthink," which she defined as "a psychological phenomenon that happens when people in a group willingly or unconsciously commit to decisions they don't necessarily agree with to avoid creating emotional tension or conflict with their colleagues." In Dr. Stern's case, no one on his team wanted to be the only "No go" and buck the "groupthink." The consequences of groupthink, as Dr. Hughes describes, can be significant: "When people…put harmony and cohesion above the critical evaluation and analysis of the outcome, they stifle their thoughts, refrain from asking the hard questions and avoid exposing potential pitfalls. This often leads to irrational or problematic decisions." In New Horizons' case, the consequences of groupthink could have been disastrous. A program note: If you're a space geek like I am, I've included a couple of illustrations of the mission in the shownotes on my website.

After a week of technical difficulties, we're catching up on everything we missed. We dive into a heated Spurs vs. Knicks Finals reaction, the Brunson MVP debate, and local Vegas comedians that can make it. We also talk about the "nepotism" era of the NBA, the reality of moving overseas for a better life, and a deep dive into the recent local elections and why "establishment" politics keep winning. Plus, our take on the viral Carmelo Anthony case out of Texas. #Views7Network #VegasPodcast #NBAFinals #SpursVsKnicks #LocalPolitics #PodcastHighlights Timestamps: 00:00:15 – The "Cool Uncle" at the Gym 00:11:40 – Nepotism in the NBA: The Bronny & Boozer Era 00:18:25 – Vegas Local Scene: Lip Lock & Laugh of Trash 00:24:45 – The State of Comedy: Missing the "Scary Movie" Era 00:35:20 – Spurs vs. Knicks Finals Heat & Ticket Price Debate 00:55:10 – The OG Anunoby vs. Jalen Brunson MVP Debate 01:07:55 – Moving to Vietnam for a Better Life? 01:23:45 – The "Modern" Job Hunt & Amazon Saga 01:35:50 – Local Politics: "Group Think" vs. The Establishment 02:04:10 – The Carmelo Anthony (Texas) Case Breakdown

Dr. Andrew Fox, organizational culture expert, author, and Anglican priest, discusses the growing influence of groupthink in American society, the importance of independent thinking, and why he believes the pursuit of applause is replacing the pursuit of truth. https://drandrewfox.com/

Abdullah Mutawi, Partner & Head of Corporate MENA at Taylor Wessing, and Kushal Shah, Private Markets Investor, join Loulou for a conversation (episode 103) on where opportunity really sits in the GCC today. They unpack angel investing, founder red flags, why many startups fail despite strong products, and the lessons that come from writing early-stage checks. The discussion also explores cash-generating businesses versus venture-backed startups, SME rollups, the impact of AI on investing, and why the region continues to attract founders, capital, and talent from around the world. Chapters 00:00 Three investors. One question: Where do you put your money?  03:24 Why angel investing is the highest-risk type of investing  06:23 The expensive lesson from a failed startup investment  09:41 What to look for in a founder before you write the cheque  20:15 Groupthink, red flags and why solo investors get burned  22:59 The pivot: why Kushal quit VC for SME roll-ups  30:30 1.2 million UAE SMEs: the opportunity hiding in plain sight  34:52 SaaS is dead. What's actually worth backing?  40:04 Angels: preference stacks, secondaries and knowing when to exit  57:28 AI, source of truth and the risk of outsourcing your thinking Follow Loulou Khazen Instagram: /louloukhazen LinkedIn: /louloukhazen X (Twitter): /louloukhazen Follow the guests Abdullah Mutawi Partner & Head of Corporate MENA, Taylor Wessing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutawi/ Kushal Shah Private Markets Investor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushyahvi/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm joined by Dr. Chloe Carmichael, licensed clinical psychologist and author of Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. This episode is a portion of a larger continuing education course on free speech, self-censorship, open dialogue, and mental health. Dr. Chloe explores how language supports emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-efficacy, and authentic connection, and how chronic self-silencing may contribute to anxiety, depression, helplessness, groupthink, and weakened social support. You'll hear Dr. Chloe discuss why open dialogue matters clinically, how self-censorship can impact mental health, and why the ability to speak honestly and listen with resilience is an important part of relational well-being. This is only a preview of the full course. To access the complete training and earn 1 NBCC continuing education contact hour, click here. Please note: this course is not included in the podcourse bundle and is available as a separate continuing education course. The Full Course topics include: Free speech and mental health Self-censorship, suppression, repression, and denial Language, affect labeling, and emotional regulation Groupthink and the cost of silence Authentic dialogue and social connection Clinical tools for speaking up and listening well The WAIT framework, reflective listening, thought replacement, journaling, and mind mapping Learn more and access the full course here.

Jeremy, Chris McGill, Joe Poirot, David Chase, and Josh Adams explore: Whether GOAT collecting truly reduces hobby risk Why not all GOAT cards are created equal The difference between hobby relevance and on-court greatness Why Kobe Bryant currently commands enormous hobby attention How consensus shapes hobby demand Whether collectors independently arrive at “GOAT” conclusions or inherit them socially Why cultural influence matters as much as statistics and accolades The conversation becomes increasingly philosophical as Chris McGill breaks down: Groupthink and social consensus in collecting Why iconic cards command premiums How collectors identify hidden value before the broader hobby catches on The concept of “iconic traits without the iconic premium” Why some collectors intentionally search for overlooked cards with elite characteristics Jeremy also reflects on eye appeal, low-grade high-I-appeal cards, contrarian collecting, and the importance of applying hobby concepts to your own lane rather than simply copying others. Later in the episode: Josh Adams discusses owning over 100 copies of the 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas rookie The panel talks about eccentric personal collections and hobby identity Jeremy shares his binder collection of hobby creator cards and custom collectibles Jeremy officially closes the episode by discussing the launch of the new Sports Cards Live Hangover series with the Sports Card Clubhouse crew A fittingly thoughtful and entertaining close to one of the most philosophical Sports Cards Live episodes to date.

Lucy Biggers spent six years deep inside the climate activist movement. She interviewed Greta Thunberg. She pushed the Green New Deal. She gave up plastic straws and felt guilty about her carbon footprint every single day.Then she started reading the data.In this conversation with Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino, Lucy breaks down the moment by moment evolution that took her from true believer to one of the most outspoken climate realists of her generation  and what she found on the other side that the movement doesn't want discussed.Timestamps:00:00 Intro & welcome to Lucy Biggers01:45 Why we left legacy media03:20 Lucy's journey from climate activist to skeptic06:10 Groupthink inside the climate movement09:30 COVID and becoming a mom as turning points13:00 Is climate changing? Is it really our fault?17:20 Natural disaster deaths down 99% in 100 years19:00 The real problems with solar and wind energy22:30 Nuclear: the solution they blocked25:10 Plastic straws, COVID PPE and the contradiction29:00 Climate elites and double standards (Gates, Zuckerberg)32:15 CBDCs, surveillance and social control36:00 EVs: free choice or government mandate?39:30 Could AOC or Bernie ever change their mind?42:00 The future of the climate realist movement44:30 Where to follow Lucy + closing thoughts

S7 Ep 27In this episode of the popular talk show, The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers you'll discover information about locational astrology which includes astro-cartography.Your host Laurie Rivers discusses the difference between transits and return charts, why all astrology deals with locations, and why relocating is not always going to give you the results you desire.Plus she answers questions from the Awake Space Magazine subscribers and gives you the must know info about the Taurus New Moon coming up on May 16th.Show Links:May 2026 Issue: Awake Space Magazine https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-issue-cover-156928737Sign Up For Charts and Channeling CLICK HERE Join The Awake Space Community at www.theawakespacepodcast.comTakeawaysAstrology and locational astrologyThe impact of planetary returnsThe significance of transits and planetary returnsThe privilege of being part of systemic change Locational astrology is one of the oldest forms of astrology.Understanding locational astrology can help us know how different energies play a role in our lives.Astrology is a system that symbolically maps out our being as spiritual beings having a human experience.The planets aren't causal; they are reflective, and the future is a tree with many branches.Groupthink and individual consciousness are influenced by Uranus, which governs both groupthink and disruptive thought.Chapters00:00 Astrology and Locational Astrology08:13 Systemic Change and Privilege14:16 The Impact of Location on Experience20:15 Understanding Astrology and Groupthink31:26 The Nature of Astrology

JB White had a rough show day technically, but not intellectually. He opens with a milestone salute to Clarence Thomas before getting to the real business: James Thorne's sharp analysis of why China's tough talk on sanctions is all swagger and no structure. Beijing refuses to float the yuan or open its capital account, which means it is building a walled-off subsystem, not a dollar replacement. JB adds his own commentary framing Trump as the architect of a new monetary order where America is no longer a junior partner to British and European systems. He then takes direct aim at Emmanuel Macron's claim that the US, Russia, and China are aligned against Europe, and at Tom Luongo's agreement with that framing, calling it proof that Trump has successfully fooled people who should know better. JB also names the groupthink problem inside Badlands Media plainly and without apology.

What if the innovation economy has always had a gender problem—and we just couldn't see it? Despite a wave of visibility for women entrepreneurs, the numbers are stark: 90% of inventors in Canada are male, and women-led ventures receive less than 5% of available funding. In this episode, UBC Sauder School of Business assistant professor Angèle Beausoleil (PhD'17)—a researcher, serial entrepreneur, and self-described "pracademic"—unpacks why innovation culture skews masculine, what groupthink costs organizations that ignore it, and why the traits society calls "feminine" might actually be the entrepreneurial superpowers we've been undervaluing all along.Links for this episodeTranscriptContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyContact Dr. Angele BeausoleilLearn more about Dr. Beausoleil's researchJeevan & Carol's Fave Canadian Businesses | Blume Skincare | Dexy Paws | Stranger Tails (00:00) - Introduction (01:56) - Meet Dr. Angele Beausoleil (04:24) - Is innovation “too masculine” & what does that mean? (06:51) - The numbers: inventors, founders, and venture funding (07:49) - The history: the “heroic innovator” and gendered norms (12:56) - The risk of ignoring bias (15:41) - Examples of women-led innovation (19:08) - How to begin to create change in innovation (21:44) - The Innovation Self-Assessment Study (26:48) - What needs to change (education, language, policies) (29:09) - Conclusion

On this Tax Day episode, JB White delivers a raw and unfiltered breakdown of the tension-filled aftermath of GART 11. He dives into on-stage clashes, disagreements within Badlands Media, and what he sees as a dangerous drift into groupthink and narrative-driven analysis. JB challenges interpretations of geopolitics, Israel, and Trump's strategy, arguing that critical thinking is being replaced by emotionally driven consensus. He also reflects on media influence, misinformation cycles, and the importance of discernment in an era flooded with competing narratives.

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Beliefs are thoughts we have taken seriously over time, so that they appear increasingly less malleable and come to look like truths to us.  They take on power in our minds.  When a group of people share certain beliefs, they drive actions, both good and bad -- for example, placing service to humanity as a priority, or turning away from certain groups of people they consider not deserving of mercy or compassion.  Once a thought is entrenched in our minds, it can lead to prejudice as well as favoritism, or exclusion of others as well as clinging to identity with certain others.  Groupthink takes us away from seeing the shared humanity at the heart of being, and leads to sorting and separating -- or worse, prejudice and even violence.  It keeps us from connection heart-to-heart.Support the show

Phil Perry talks with Fran Duffy to break down this year's "Tier Busters" in the upcoming draft. They break down the Patriots specific needs, and who may be available at their current draft positions. Also, Phil Perry breaks down the looming potential trade of A.J. Brown, and how he may affect that Pats plans in this year's draft. 00:00 Setting the table / Coaches Meetings wrap-up 11:15  Welcome Fran Duffy 16:38 Busting Draft Tiers: Edge Rushers 22:45 Busting Draft Tiers: Tackles 29:50 Busting Draft Tiers: Tight Ends 34:10 Busting Draft Tiers: Wide Receivers  40:23 Phil's Mock Draft 4.0 

How can a society move from celebrating Jesus as Messiah to accepting (or even demanding) His crucifixion—within days? Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks pick up the thread from the previous episode and go deeper into the forces that make moral collapse feel “normal”: self-interest, fear, groupthink, and the quiet pressure of power structures.Father frames a key clarification: it's not certain the Palm Sunday crowd and the “crucify him” crowd were the exact same people—Jerusalem was flooded with pilgrims for Passover. But even those who loved Jesus still faced a terrifying reality: Rome's violence was real, and even the apostles fled when things became dangerous. The conversation turns practical: if corruption can become invisible from the inside, how do we train ourselves to resist the crowd, keep Scripture speaking clearly, and stay close to people with integrity—so we don't breathe “putrid air” so long we stop noticing it?Key IdeasPalm Sunday's contrast (Hosanna → Passion) is real, even if the crowds weren't identical.Fear is a powerful silencer: when violence is credible, even loyal followers often retreat.Jesus didn't present as a worldly power figure (no army, no weapons), so the “little ones” recognized Him—but lacked power to defend Him.Groupthink pulls people downstream; self-interest (status, honor, money, security) keeps them there.Resistance becomes possible when we: (1) honor courageous witnesses, (2) let the Gospel keep challenging our rationalizations, and (3) surround ourselves with high-integrity people who keep the air “fresh.”Scripture Mentioned (no links)Palm Sunday readings (Triumphal Entry + Passion narrative)Matthew 7:3–5 (beam/splinter)References to the apostles fleeing during the Passion narrativeLinks & References (official/source only)Dr. Jordan B. Peterson (official site):https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/Pope Benedict XVI (official Vatican profile):https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en.htmlCTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Palm Sunday, Passion narrative, Holy Week, Hosanna, crucify him, crowds, groupthink, fear, courage, self interest, power structures, corruption, public opinion, moral courage, integrity, apostles, discipleship, Rome, persecution, Pharisees, scribes, humility, resistance, conscience, truth, Gospel, Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth, Jordan Peterson, beam in your eye, Matthew 7:3-5, virtue, repentance, conversion, community, faithful witness

How do the groups you identify with shape your sense of self? Do they influence the beer you buy? The way you vote? In this favorite episode from 2021, psychologist Jay Van Bavel explains how our group loyalties affect us more than we realize, and can even shape our basic senses of sight, taste and smell. Then, look out! There's a g-g-g-ghost! Psychologist Coltan Scrivner answers listener questions about the surprising benefits of scary entertainment. New Yorkers, there's still time to join us for Hidden Brain's live show on March 25! Click here for more info and tickets. And listeners elsewhere, stay tuned for an announcement about more tour dates later this year. You can be among the first to hear about upcoming shows and other Hidden Brain projects by signing up for our newsletter at news.hiddenbrain.org.   Episode illustration by Eva Wahyuni for Unsplash+.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if you were one of the money changers in the Temple—doing what “everyone” said was acceptable—until Jesus showed up and flipped the tables? In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks take a fresh angle on a familiar Gospel moment: not from the perspective of the disciples, but from the unnamed people caught in a system that slowly drifted from worship to marketplace.They unpack why the issue wasn't currency exchange itself, but desecrating the Temple—turning God's house into a commercial space. Then Father adds a deeper layer: the money changers were set up in the courtyard of the Gentiles, a space meant to welcome non-Jews who were being drawn toward God. Clearing it wasn't only a moral correction; it carried a prophetic message—God's salvation is universal, and room must be made for the nations.The conversation becomes a practical mirror for modern life: how groupthink, incentives, and “location, location, location” logic can normalize behavior we'd question if we had fresh eyes—and why we need Scripture and the Church to “air out” the room when we've stopped noticing the stench.Key IdeasThe practice (currency exchange / selling offerings) wasn't intrinsically evil; the sin was turning sacred space into a marketplace.Corruption often happens gradually: you stop noticing it from the inside (“stench in the room” analogy).Groupthink can normalize what individuals might resist alone—especially when money and institutional approval are involved.The courtyard of the Gentiles matters: Jesus' action also signals the universal mission—making room for those outside.A helpful self-audit: where am I “going with the flow” in ways that would change if God overturned the tables in my world?Scripture Mentioned (no links)Matthew 21:12–13 / Mark 11:15–17 / Luke 19:45–46 / John 2:13–22 (Temple cleansing accounts)Acts 10 (Cornelius)Jeremiah 31 (new covenant referenced)Links & References (official/source only)Dr. Jordan B. Peterson (official site):https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, money changers, cleansing of the temple, Temple in Jerusalem, house of prayer, den of thieves, sacred space, reverence, desecration, corruption, groupthink, moral blindness, incentives, location location location, courtyard of the Gentiles, Gentiles, universal salvation, mission to the nations, Messiah, prophetic sign, Pope Francis, Pope Benedict, Jordan Peterson, Ordinary Men, conscience, ethics, integrity, repentance, self examination, Scripture in daily life, Acts 10, Cornelius, Jeremiah 31, Council of Jerusalem, YouTube podcast, Father and Joe on YouTube

What is GroupThink? GroupThink is defined as, “a phenomenon that occurs when a group of well-intentioned people makes irrational or non-optimal decisions spurred by the urge to conform or the belief that dissent is impossible.” The concept of GroupThink originated from a Yale Psychologist, Irving Janis in a 1971 Psychology Today article. It's fair to say that we all have experienced peer pressure, but unlike the pressure to conform to a group of friends or family, GroupThink can take a more insidious turn that shapes public perception, opinions and even lifestyle choices. “We Too”, the Black community, have been ensnared by the poison of GroupThink via the “Gender War” that plagues our timelines. Make no mistake, The Gender War is an ‘Agenda War' on the mind. Whether it be the red pill loyalists or the ‘Sprinkle, Sprinkle' fanatics, each new trending ideology that graces the algorithm carries with it an undercurrent of blind faith and little to no critical evaluation.

What is GroupThink? GroupThink is defined as, “a phenomenon that occurs when a group of well-intentioned people makes irrational or non-optimal decisions spurred by the urge to conform or the belief that dissent is impossible.” The concept of GroupThink originated from a Yale Psychologist, Irving Janis in a 1971 Psychology Today article. It's fair to say that we all have experienced peer pressure, but unlike the pressure to conform to a group of friends or family, GroupThink can take a more insidious turn that shapes public perception, opinions and even lifestyle choices. “We Too”, the Black community, have been ensnared by the poison of GroupThink via the “Gender War” that plagues our timelines. Make no mistake, The Gender War is an ‘Agenda War' on the mind. Whether it be the red pill loyalists or the ‘Sprinkle, Sprinkle' fanatics, each new trending ideology that graces the algorithm carries with it an undercurrent of blind faith and little to no critical evaluation.

Why do smart, experienced leadership teams occasionally make decisions that look obvious in hindsight?   Many leaders believe groupthink happens when people are afraid to speak up or when teams lack diversity. But research from Yale psychologist Irving Janis reveals something far more uncomfortable: Groupthink often appears in the strongest, most trusting teams.   When loyalty, speed, and harmony become priorities, teams may unknowingly stop challenging assumptions—leading to flawed decisions, costly project mistakes, and missed opportunities.   In this episode, we highlight a few powerful takeaways from one of our recommended leadership reads: Victims of Groupthink by Irving L. Janis. Host Bradley Hartmann extracts practical lessons construction leaders can apply immediately to improve team decision-making.   In this episode, you'll learn:   Why high-trust leadership teams are actually more vulnerable to groupthink The hidden psychological forces that push smart teams toward bad decisions One simple leadership habit that helps teams expand alternatives and make smarter strategic choices   Press play to discover how to protect your leadership team from groupthink and start making stronger, more strategic decisions today.   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com.   The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization.   Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.   New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.     This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.      

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, author of “Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly.”

Free Speech, Cancel Culture, and the Mental Health Benefits of Speaking Up: Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, author of “Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly,” frames free expression as a mental health and problem-solving issue amid rising polarization, self-censorship, and cancel culture. Carmichael says authentic speech deepens cognition, aids emotional regulation, and strengthens social support, while chronic suppression can lead to repression, denial, anxiety, depression, and resentment. She describes fear and professional risk after publicly opposing child masking during COVID and argues that labeling speech as “violence” distorts reality, though true threats and incitement differ from words. She distinguishes self-censorship from healthy restraint, offers the WAIT test (Want, Appropriate, Inoculate, Trust), and discusses groupthink, innovation, misinformation debates, time-place-manner limits, and examples from corporate and university settings.

This week on Media Confidential, Alan and Lionel are joined by Ailbhe Rea, political editor at the New Statesman, and George Parker, political editor of the Financial Times, for an insider's account of the Westminster “Lobby”—the exclusive group of journalists with privileged access to Britain's corridors of power.With enormous influence over political narratives, the Lobby shapes how the country understands its government. But is there a danger in being too close to power? The four discuss the Lobby at its best—forensic, rigorous and brutal when necessary—and at its worst, from criticisms of herd mentality to exaggerating stories.Ailbhe and George reveal how the system really works, from briefings with the prime minister's spokesperson to secretive tip-offs. They also discuss the ethics of relying on anonymous sources: does the cloak of secrecy allow smears to spread? Or is it the only way to discover what politicians are really thinking?And they make the case for why, despite its flaws, the bubble of Westminster is better off with the Lobby inside it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us would agree that American journalism has problems. Rushed reporting and thin coverage. Timidity in the face of adversity. Polarized perspectives and euphemistic language. Groupthink about complicated events.While much blame has been levelled at big tech, in How the Cold War Broke the News: The Surprising Roots of Journalism's Decline (Polity, 2025) Dr. Barbie Zelizer traces the decline of American journalism to the Cold War. She makes the bold claim that Cold War-era practices are to blame for the state of journalism today, undermining a once trusted media environment. This groundbreaking book shows how journalism's current problems can be traced back to customs developed over half a century ago and demonstrates how they've continued to upend journalism, journalists and the news ever since. We all need a news environment that works. This book tells us why it doesn't and offers a plan to make it better. If our news is better, so is our democracy. And, if our democracy is better, we may be too. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose 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. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. 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

Most of us would agree that American journalism has problems. Rushed reporting and thin coverage. Timidity in the face of adversity. Polarized perspectives and euphemistic language. Groupthink about complicated events.While much blame has been levelled at big tech, in How the Cold War Broke the News: The Surprising Roots of Journalism's Decline (Polity, 2025) Dr. Barbie Zelizer traces the decline of American journalism to the Cold War. She makes the bold claim that Cold War-era practices are to blame for the state of journalism today, undermining a once trusted media environment. This groundbreaking book shows how journalism's current problems can be traced back to customs developed over half a century ago and demonstrates how they've continued to upend journalism, journalists and the news ever since. We all need a news environment that works. This book tells us why it doesn't and offers a plan to make it better. If our news is better, so is our democracy. And, if our democracy is better, we may be too. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose 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. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Most of us would agree that American journalism has problems. Rushed reporting and thin coverage. Timidity in the face of adversity. Polarized perspectives and euphemistic language. Groupthink about complicated events.While much blame has been levelled at big tech, in How the Cold War Broke the News: The Surprising Roots of Journalism's Decline (Polity, 2025) Dr. Barbie Zelizer traces the decline of American journalism to the Cold War. She makes the bold claim that Cold War-era practices are to blame for the state of journalism today, undermining a once trusted media environment. This groundbreaking book shows how journalism's current problems can be traced back to customs developed over half a century ago and demonstrates how they've continued to upend journalism, journalists and the news ever since. We all need a news environment that works. This book tells us why it doesn't and offers a plan to make it better. If our news is better, so is our democracy. And, if our democracy is better, we may be too. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose 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. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

In this episode, Ashley Campbell explores the themes of fear, vulnerability, and the journey towards self-discovery through the lens of Nicodemus's story. She emphasizes the importance of seeking truth, understanding one's own feelings, and the impact of others' opinions on personal growth. The conversation encourages listeners to confront their fears and seek a direct relationship with Jesus for personal revelation and healing.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fear and Light02:16 Understanding Fear and Vulnerability04:50 Nicodemus: A Journey from Darkness to Light10:55 The Impact of Others' Opinions16:56 Seeking Truth and Personal RevelationTakeaways-Fear can prevent us from stepping into the light.-Grace and truth are interconnected in our journey.-Nicodemus's visit to Jesus symbolizes the search for truth.-We often let others define our lives and decisions.-Trusting oneself is crucial for personal growth.-Self-reflection leads to deeper understanding and healing.-You can only help others as much as you have helped yourself.-It's important to seek personal revelation from God.-Groupthink can hinder individual understanding and growth.-Engaging with Jesus directly is essential for spiritual healthKeywordsfear, light, Nicodemus, vulnerability, truth, self-discovery, personal growth, faith, healing, discernmentWant to purchase a signed copy of mybook?https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8xdg6F2kZgSIfZ6ORRead the reviews on Amazon? https://a.co/d/gwyks9gWant to send me a financial donationbecause you value what I am doing on social media?https://buy.stripe.com/eVacNt3jTbVz9qg4gkWant to join my Facebook group that will equip you with the knowledge of the History of the United States, what the Constitution means and how you can preserve thisgreat nation we live in?Join my paid group today! For only $10 a month, you will have access to classes that will help you have the knowledge you need to save your liberties given to you by God.Group Link:https://www.facebook.com/share/RA7FqCx95Lbv5gWv/Group Payment link:https://buy.stripe.com/cN24gX07H4t70TKcMVPodcast links:Apple/I tunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbell/id1625607569Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4d32a7f2-1e3e-4045-aa13-2b77784c71d1/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbelliHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-daily-encouragement-with-a-112334720/Overcast:https://overcast.fm/itunes1483675322/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbellRadio Public:https://radiopublic.com/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-c-WozzzRWant to sponsor the Podcast?https://buy.stripe.com/9AQbJpdYx8JnfOEfZ8Choose your amount to Sponsor the Podcast:https://donate.stripe.com/14k4gXg6F9Nr31SdR1

Send a textIn this week's episode we discussed Dietrich Bonhoeffer's provocative “Theory of Stupidity,” written during his resistance to the Nazi regime. Drawing from his letters and prison writings, Bonhoeffer argues that stupidity is more dangerous than evil, not a lack of intelligence, but a moral and social failure that spreads in times of power and propaganda. We unpack what he meant, why he believed stupidity thrives under authoritarianism, and how his insights remain strikingly relevant in today's polarized world.Our Links:Retrospect

Whether it be in politics, public health, or corporate finance, why are people more likely to interpret facts or data in a way that fits their preconceived notions about the world as opposed to searching for the fundamental truth?  A new paper from the Harvard Business School called, Sharing Models to Interpret Data (by Joshua Schwartzstein and Adi Sunderam)studies the propensity for people to adopt interpretations to data based on their community's beliefs, and why this can lead to less accurate conclusions. Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen are joined by the paper's co-author  Adi Sunderam, who is a professor of corporate finance at Harvard Business School, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a co-editor of the Journal of Finance. The conversation covers the complexity of Bayesian updating and how the process is improperly deployed in today's thinking, not only in corporate decision-making but also on a sociological level. They also discuss Sunderam's model for explaining how people interpret data, why people are more likely to fall into group-belief dynamics, and if there are any interventions that would lead to better decision-making.  Read Adi Sunderam and Joshua Schwartzstein's paper: Sharing Models to Interpret Data  Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your boss's biggest career win might be setting them up for their biggest failure.

What should you do when you’re surrounded by groupthink? To find the answer, we hear from Nick Searcy– the actor and filmmaker behind the documentary Capitol Punishment, the true story behind the January 6th protest against election fraud. Nick has figured out how to survive and thrive in perhaps the most monolithic groupthink environment in America – Hollywood – and his story will help us all get through the cancel culture plaguing our country.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's True Even In Crypto: You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #podcast #BasicCryptonomics #Bitcoin #Saylor #Gold #Silver #Platinum #Palladium  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://CryptoTalk.FM Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThisIsCTR⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CryptoTalkRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠ #BlockDAG  Chapters (00:00:01) - Crypto Talk Radio(00:01:48) - Bitcoin, Gold and Berkshire Hathaway(00:05:15) - Precious Metals Are Rebounding(00:10:19) - Buying precious metals during the bitcoin rush(00:15:45) - MicroStrategy's Cash Stash(00:20:27) - Crypto Talk FM: Flip Flop(00:26:25) - I Warned You About CoinMarketCap Scam(00:28:49) - Groupthink(00:36:15) - Coming soon: The Power of Decisions

There are beliefs that we as a society simply believe are TRUE, even when they don't help us create what we want. Learn what many of these beliefs are and how to separate yourself from them and choose intentionally who you want to be and what you want to believe. This is a fun one with a great challenge at the end. Buy your copy of It Just Takes One on Amazon here. Write a review here. Sign up for weekly inspiration here. Set up a chat with Sara here.

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, I break down why I'm not satisfied with the FBI's official narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk and why I believe too many questions have been quietly labeled “off limits.”I explain why I agree with Candace Owens that the Tyler Robinson explanation feels incomplete, at best, and why the idea that he acted entirely alone deserves serious scrutiny rather than blind acceptance. I also address my personal suspicions regarding Erika Kirk and the toxic culture within TPUSA, shaped by my own experiences and tensions with TPUSA staff behind the scenes.Drawing from TPUSA events, I recount direct disagreements I had with staff over what I viewed as dangerously inadequate security, and why Charlie, tragically, never seemed to fully grasp how influential and vulnerable he had become. Finally, I discuss my theories and unanswered questions surrounding possible Israeli intelligence involvement (I do believe Mossad played a part in all of this).We must always dare to think our own thoughts and ask our own questions. Don't let them take that away from you.--https://www.bible.com/

Today we discuss a concept that is very old to me merged with a term that is brand new to me.  It is called Rebel Canning.  Rebel Canners are communities of people using traditional canning methods that gasp, ignore many recommendations by the USDA for canning.  These people however are not adult children.  The spirit in these groups is not I won’t do what you say simply because I want to be a rebel.  More I am a rebel because I can think for myself and your rules do not really make sense at all. But how could the USDA … Continue reading →

I am a public philosopher, it is my only job. I am enabled to do this job, in large part, thanks to support from my listeners and readers. You can support my work, keep it independent and online, at https://stoicismpod.com/members Looking for more Stoic content? Consider my 3x/week newsletter "Stoic Brekkie": https://stoicbrekkie.com In this episode, I revisit Seneca, a Stoic who often gets dismissed because of his wealth and his close relationship with Nero. I argue that these compromises do not disqualify him as a Stoic, and that he may, in fact, have been one of the most Stoic Roman thinkers precisely because he was aware of his flaws and struggled against them. I introduce and reflect on Seneca's letter On Crowds, focusing on his warning that being around the wrong people can quietly undo our moral progress. Seneca admits that he often returns home worse than when he left, more indulgent, more ambitious, and more cruel, simply because he has been among others. I connect this to modern experiences of habit, addiction, and relapse, especially how difficult it is to maintain self-control when surrounded by people who excuse or celebrate the very behaviors we are trying to leave behind. I discuss how habits are formed through repetition, how crowds can weaken our resolve by offering permission and comfort, and why leaving unhealthy environments often comes at the cost of strained relationships. I also emphasize that anyone who has successfully changed a destructive habit deserves real admiration, because reversing habituated behavior requires extraordinary effort. Finally, I qualify Seneca's position. While crowds driven by vice and groupthink are dangerous, not all crowds are. What we should avoid are antisocial and unjust groups, not communities of people sincerely trying to improve. The goal is to surround ourselves with those who want our moral progress and to be that person for others who are earlier on the path. Listening on Spotify? Leave a comment! Share your thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANATOMY OF AN INTELLIGENCE FAILURE: ARROGANCE AND TECHNOLOGY Colleague Seth Frantzman. This segment analyzes the catastrophic intelligence failure leading to October 7, attributing it to a mix of complacency, arrogance, and groupthink within Israel's defense establishment. Despite warnings from border observers and Unit 8200 possessing Hamas's attack plans a year in advance, officials dismissed the threat, believing Hamas was deterred and incapable of such an operation. Frantzman highlights a critical over-reliance on technology over human intelligence on the ground. The discussion draws parallels to Pearl Harbor and 9/11, noting that Hamas successfully lured Israel into a false sense of security while training in the open. OCTOBER 7 WAR BY SETH FRANTZMAN NUMBER 21940 SEPPHORIS BEFORE EXCAVATION

CORPORATE GROUPTHINK AND THE SEC'S PROGRESSIVE SHIFT Colleague Charles Gasparino. Gasparino argues that corporate adoption of progressive policies was a defensive reaction to populism like Occupy Wall Street and fostered by "groupthink" at elite summits like Davos. He further contends that the SEC has shifted from investor protection to enforcing "woke" environmental and social agendas under the Biden administration. NUMBER 2

A listener call from 2019!Stefan Molyneux speaks with a caller about her transition from liberal ideas to a conservative skepticism. She looks back on how social justice stories molded her earlier views and the strain of conforming in group settings. They talk over her time in a liberal college atmosphere that pushed her to question her politics, including the role of men in feminist debates and media takes on events like Black Lives Matter protests. The chat points to the value of checking out varied opinions and keeping discussions civil amid divisions.SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

PREVIEW — Charles Gasparino — Go Woke, Go Broke: CEOs, Groupthink, and the Radicalization of Corporate America. Gasparino argues in Go Woke, Go Broke that the radicalization of American corporate leadership originated at the executive level, not within HR departments. He contends that concepts including ESG and DEI were systematically adopted through corporate groupthink, particularly at Davos, which he characterizes as "progressive group think on steroids." This dynamic has created an ecosystem wherein CEOs collectively pursue an identical corporate agenda divorced from shareholder interests and market realities.

Ellen Huet is a features writer at Bloomberg and the author of Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult. Ellen joins Big Technology to discuss how Silicon Valley, a place that prides itself on independent thinking, keeps falling into powerful forms of groupthink. Tune in to hear how group houses, self-help programs, and “high agency” ideology create fertile ground for cult dynamics, and how that same psychology shows up in today's AGI and AI-safety worlds. Hit play for a wild, revealing look at the stories and belief systems quietly shaping the tech industry's biggest bets. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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