Episode
The Secret
42:58
Published: Thu Jan 12 2023
Description
Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" sold millions of copies based on a simple premise: All of science is fake and the only reason anything ever happens is because people manifest it by communicating with the universe.Support us on PatreonWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Power Lines Oprah's Ugly Secret The Staggering Bullshit of The SecretDeath by “alternative” medicine: Who’s to blame? For Some Seeking Rebirth, Sweat Lodge Was End A Little Secret About The Secret Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!
Chapters
A woman goes on a mystical quest for a magical book, only to find that the treasure is actually a generic self-help guide.
00:00 - 04:18 (04:18)
Summary
A woman goes on a mystical quest for a magical book, only to find that the treasure is actually a generic self-help guide.
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The unconventional format of "The Secret" book, combined with its content, creates an unnatural reading experience that presents a new age gibberish in an unusual way.
04:18 - 09:56 (05:37)
Summary
The unconventional format of "The Secret" book, combined with its content, creates an unnatural reading experience that presents a new age gibberish in an unusual way.
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The speaker discusses the power of making a mundane idea seem like forbidden knowledge and how people can fall for it.
09:56 - 14:39 (04:42)
Summary
The speaker discusses the power of making a mundane idea seem like forbidden knowledge and how people can fall for it. They criticize the lack of scientific explanation in the presentation of commonly known ideas.
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In this episode, the guests discuss the misconception that the poor are poor simply because they are lazy, and how this belief system perpetuates societal issues.
14:39 - 22:05 (07:26)
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In this episode, the guests discuss the misconception that the poor are poor simply because they are lazy, and how this belief system perpetuates societal issues. They also touch on the dangers of promoting harmful wellness practices in the pursuit of success.
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The speaker discusses how the belief in the Law of Attraction supplants real science and perpetuates harmful ideas about health and weight.
22:05 - 25:48 (03:42)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the belief in the Law of Attraction supplants real science and perpetuates harmful ideas about health and weight.
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The belief that body weight is entirely within an individual's control and can be changed through positive thinking is harmful and untrue, as it ignores genetic and environmental factors that contribute to weight and can lead to discrimination towards people with larger bodies.
25:48 - 30:12 (04:23)
Summary
The belief that body weight is entirely within an individual's control and can be changed through positive thinking is harmful and untrue, as it ignores genetic and environmental factors that contribute to weight and can lead to discrimination towards people with larger bodies.
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The speaker finds it difficult to fully endorse advice that encourages people to avoid feeling sad or down because it could hinder actual self-improvement, and questions the role of historical literacy in accepting this advice.
30:12 - 35:33 (05:21)
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The speaker finds it difficult to fully endorse advice that encourages people to avoid feeling sad or down because it could hinder actual self-improvement, and questions the role of historical literacy in accepting this advice.
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The wellness industry has been around for centuries, but it continues to sell the same products and ideas that have been debunked time and time again.
35:33 - 40:31 (04:57)
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The wellness industry has been around for centuries, but it continues to sell the same products and ideas that have been debunked time and time again. The presence of quacks and the lack of skepticism on popular media platforms like Oprah's show only perpetuate this industry further.
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The book proposes the disconnection of every person from one another and the replacement of acquired knowledge with the unfiltered pursuit of shallow desires.
40:31 - 42:41 (02:10)
Summary
The book proposes the disconnection of every person from one another and the replacement of acquired knowledge with the unfiltered pursuit of shallow desires. A possible debate between Rhonda Byrne and experts is mentioned.