Chapter
The Risk of Living in Archetypes
17:54 - 27:04 (09:09)
The phenomenon of purity spirals, the danger of applying new heuristics to everything and the importance of being aware of what you say or post online is discussed.
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Yoga teacher and podcast host, J.
17:54 - 18:50 (00:55)
Summary
Yoga teacher and podcast host, J. Brown, discusses the intersection of yoga and conspiracy theories, including the anti-vax sentiment that has been perpetuated within the yoga community.
ChapterThe Risk of Living in Archetypes
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses how conspiracies are being fed into the wellness community by using the idea of bodily sovereignty and unique knowledge, and how these themes tend to be common in conspiracies.
18:50 - 20:09 (01:18)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how conspiracies are being fed into the wellness community by using the idea of bodily sovereignty and unique knowledge, and how these themes tend to be common in conspiracies. They also talk about the criticism they receive for promoting vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
ChapterThe Risk of Living in Archetypes
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of being part of a secret, exclusive in-group on social media is seductive and creates an immediate in-group, out-group dynamic.
20:09 - 21:13 (01:04)
Summary
The idea of being part of a secret, exclusive in-group on social media is seductive and creates an immediate in-group, out-group dynamic. This persists across the political spectrum and can even be seen with podcast listeners.
ChapterThe Risk of Living in Archetypes
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
When people live in archetypes, it makes them quite predictable.
21:13 - 24:18 (03:04)
Summary
When people live in archetypes, it makes them quite predictable. However, as individuals deviate from the expected behavior, it can lead to misunderstandings and projection on social media platforms.
ChapterThe Risk of Living in Archetypes
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
Many online communities are more united by their mutual hate for an out-group than their love for an in-group, leading to a dangerous cycle of purity spirals and outrage culture.
24:18 - 27:04 (02:45)
Summary
Many online communities are more united by their mutual hate for an out-group than their love for an in-group, leading to a dangerous cycle of purity spirals and outrage culture. Notably, individuals can easily feel a sense of moral superiority and outrage without having done anything to deserve it.