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Read moreEp: 200 - The Trouble with Brain Implants- The Psychology of Elon Musk’s Neuralink
We discuss Neuralink. This is one of Elon Musk’s technologies that could reshape the future completely. What are the pros and cons of it? What is the worst-case scenarios. The possible medical uses for it. The possible military implications. How invasive is it? Can it be hacked?
Read moreEp: 82 - Post Hypnotic Part 1: Q & A (Stalker Preview Episode) - The Psychology of Hypnosis
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Read moreEp: 70 - Suicide Pods, Personality Tests & Comedy Psychology
We talk about technology addiction,and tips for overcoming it. Are suicide pods moral? Is borderline personality disorder just complex trauma or should be a personality disorder. The effects of music on your mood. American lifestyle now vs 1950's. And the psychology of forgiveness.
Ep: 68 - Black Mirror's “Playtest” - The Psychology of Virtual Reality (Stalker Only)
We sit down to recap Season 3, episode 3 of Black Mirror, the notorious horror-gaming episode: "Playtest." It is a Virtual Reality horror episode. Listen to the episode to hear psychological themes, as well as a full recap with behind-the-scenes info.
Read moreEp: 66 -YEAR ONE Finale (Hate Mail, Secrets & NEW Stuff)
IT HAS BEEN ONE YEAR (ish) SINCE UPC BEGAN. This is a podcast ranking the "Best Of" our first year of episodes! We sit down to tell behind the scenes stories and even respond to some Hate Mail from listeners. FYI: There are TWO BIG Announcements in this podcast that I am going to spoil below.
Read moreEp: 57 - The Slenderman Trial/ Stabbing for Slenderman - The Psychology of Shared Psychotic Disorder
In what is NOW known as the SlenderMan Trial, their case has made national news as Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser were both found NOT GUILTY for attempted first-degree homicide on the basis of being mentally-ill, specifically suffering from Shared Psychotic Disorder.
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