We explore the different levels of paranoia, key traits of paranoid thinkers, as well as the differences between paranoid psychosis and paranoid personality disorders. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.
Read moreEp: 226 - The Psychology of Live-Streamed Suicide 2
This week Lou asked about live-streamed suicide and the motive behind ending one’s life on social media platforms, as well as the ramifications for those who encourage suicide on social media. We touch on some of the legal and social challenges associated with addressing live-streamed suicide.
Read moreEp: 193 - Does Depression Age You Faster?- The Psychology of Aging (Preview)
We discuss this “Psychology Fact”. Depression speeds up aging in cells, making you "Biologically older" Is this True or False? A therapist, cyber engineer, and two researchers dive to find out the truth.
Read moreEp: 192 - Do females like being called "Baby"?? - The Psychology of Pet Names and Nick Names
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Has the internet lied to us, or do you think it's true that females like being called "baby"?
Unpopular Culture podcast brings together an expert in Technology, a psychology researcher, a medical researcher, and a therapist for this excellent episode. So do you think it’s true?
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Ep: 191 - Being in a Relationship With The Replika App - The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence (Preview)
We explore the psychology behind "Replika - My AI Friend" -- an app designed for virtual friendship, mentorship and romance. We is the nature of AI (Artificial Intelligence), is it possible to have a romantic relationship ? Does it have feelings, and a soul?
Read moreEp: 183 - Dark Fairytale Origins 3 - The Psychology of Fairytales (Preview)
We continue down the rabbit hole, exploring the psychological themes of the original stories behind "The Fox and The Hound" & "Pied Piper of Hamelin".
Read moreEp: 179 - Team UPC Talks About Coronavirus - The Psychology of Coronavirus
We ask the smartest people we know about their take on the coronavirus. They aren't viral pathologists or Covid-19 experts but the discussion was interesting conversation that started as a private one. We decided that if sharing this conversation helps educate people about how to protect themselves, then we should post it to UPC.
Read moreEp: 178 - Dark Fairytale Origins 2: Pinocchio & Cinderella -The Psychology of Pinocchio & Cinderella (Preview)
We talk about the dark origins of our favorite fairy tales. In this episode we explore disturbing psychological themes behind the original stories of Cinderella & Pinocchio.
Read moreEp: 143 - Case Profile: Gypsy Rose - The Psychology of Munchausen By Proxy (Preview)
We analyze the Psychology of Gypsy Rose, How do you tell the difference between Munchausen by Proxy and Psychosis? What do you do if you have a Munchausen case in your life? How to clinicians and medical doctors handle such clients? What to watch for when looking for Munchausens and how to find out if they’re fabricating medical/ psychological issues.
Read moreEp: 135 - (Stalker Preview Episode) The Psychology of Gullibility: Reloaded
To continue UPC's Year 3 celebration, here is a follow up conversation about the psychology of gullibility .
Read moreEp: 120 - Black Mirror Season 5 Review - The Psychology of Black Mirror
We discuss Black Mirror Season 5 ! Did anyone catch the parental narcissism? How much is your sexuality influenced by your reality? How would we rate this season? We touch on episodes Striking Vipers, Smithereens, and Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too.
Read moreEp: 113 - I'm in Love With a Serial Killer - Psychology of Murder and Love
What would it take for you to fall in love with a serial killer? Why would someone fall in love with someone who committed such crimes? We dive into the psychological phenomenon known as "Hybristophillia".
Read moreEp: 110 - Ted Bundy and Reviewing "The Bundy Tapes" - The Psychology of Serial Killers
We discuss the four part Netflix documentary “The Bundy Tapes”. Michael Drane has years of experience in the mental hospitals treating the severely mentally ill. He delves into character analysis and psychological profiles.
Read moreEp: 97 - Black Mirror’s “Men Against Fire" - The Psychology of Propaganda
Professor/Psychotherapist Michael Drane is joined by Dr. Pat Owen for critical analysis
Read moreEp: 82 - Post Hypnotic Part 1: Q & A (Stalker Preview Episode) - The Psychology of Hypnosis
Dream interpretation, memory retrieval, surgery, and much more.
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