Chapter
The Rise and Fall of John Hagelin
23:25 - 32:52 (09:27)
John Hagelin becomes the right-hand man of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi but faces pushback regarding his fake PhD. He gives couples counseling advice, which raises questions about his expertise.
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A discussion on how miscommunication and assumptions can negatively impact relationships, using an anecdote about a husband misunderstanding his wife's request for more romance.
23:25 - 25:35 (02:10)
Summary
A discussion on how miscommunication and assumptions can negatively impact relationships, using an anecdote about a husband misunderstanding his wife's request for more romance.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of John Hagelin
EpisodeMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
This episode follows the rise of a man who becomes a quasi-religious guru after getting into transcendental meditation and linking up with other self-help grifters.
25:35 - 29:18 (03:42)
Summary
This episode follows the rise of a man who becomes a quasi-religious guru after getting into transcendental meditation and linking up with other self-help grifters. He eventually gives couples counseling advice, but it's not clear that it's legitimate counseling.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of John Hagelin
EpisodeMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
Jesse Singal criticizes controversial author Jordan Peterson, discussing his non-academic background and constant grifting behaviors since the release of his book "12 Rules for Life".
29:18 - 32:52 (03:34)
Summary
Jesse Singal criticizes controversial author Jordan Peterson, discussing his non-academic background and constant grifting behaviors since the release of his book "12 Rules for Life".