Chapter
The Psychology of Believing in Lies
2:45:54 - 2:53:50 (07:55)
The podcast discusses the psychological aspect of why people believe in lies and how illusionist use the context of people's tendency to believe in amazing things. It also touches upon the saying that the more unbelievable the lie is, the more it is believed.
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The podcast discusses the mysterious and fantastical claims that Leon Black made about potentially making someone immortal and being reincarnated, among other things.
2:45:54 - 2:47:26 (01:31)
Summary
The podcast discusses the mysterious and fantastical claims that Leon Black made about potentially making someone immortal and being reincarnated, among other things.
ChapterThe Psychology of Believing in Lies
Episode#288 – Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Darren Brown explains how mentalists and illusionists understand the ways in which the mind can be manipulated, particularly in relation to people's tendency to want to believe something amazing is about to happen rather than the truth.
2:47:26 - 2:49:51 (02:24)
Summary
Darren Brown explains how mentalists and illusionists understand the ways in which the mind can be manipulated, particularly in relation to people's tendency to want to believe something amazing is about to happen rather than the truth.
ChapterThe Psychology of Believing in Lies
Episode#288 – Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast explores the story of a man who pretended to be a professional fighter, and the psychological aspects of his behavior suggest that he was playing his own virtual reality game.
2:49:51 - 2:53:50 (03:59)
Summary
This podcast explores the story of a man who pretended to be a professional fighter, and the psychological aspects of his behavior suggest that he was playing his own virtual reality game.