Every day we experience psychological addiction through our most popular video games because these platforms utilize neuropsychology to keep the players coming back for more. This is the same process as a slot machine. But what happens when you put a slot machine into a human brain? What happens when humans are given an all-access pass to bliss? In a split second, your pain, physical discomfort, and emotional misery are all gone. All you feel is bliss. And all you have to do to get it is to push this button. What are the repercussions of this outcome? What are the societal consequences?
Read moreEp: 225 - Murderous Parents & How to Erase Yourself from the Internet - The Psychology of Filicide and Cybersecurity (Preview)
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Ep: 225 - Murderous Parents & How to Erase Yourself from the Internet - The Psychology of Filicide and Cybersecurity - Psychology Podcast - Michael Drane - We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychological phenomenon - Unpopular Culture Podcast
In this week’s episode, the whole team is bringing the Stalkers some bona fide bonus content as we answer your questions from the Stalker Group. Sam asked about the case of Amanda Sharp-Jefferson and filicide--we discuss her case and the common reasons that people murder their children. Elijah inquired about the Netflix Documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’ and whether it is possible to remove yourself from the internet – we discuss data privacy, geolocation data, and the ‘not-so-secret’ problems with Google’s Incognito Mode.
Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.
Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychotherapistt Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
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Ep: 225 - Murderous Parents & How to Erase Yourself from the Internet - The Psychology of Filicide and Cybersecurity - Psychology Podcast - Michael Drane - We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychological phenomenon - Unpopular Culture Podcast
Ep: 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: 198 - In a Relationship with The Replika App, Part 2 - The Psychology of relationships with Artificial Intelligence (Preview)
We explore the psychology behind "Replika - My AI Friend" -- an app designed for virtual friendship, mentorship and romance. We discuss the nature of AI (Artificial Intelligence), whether it is possible to have a romantic relationship with your avatar, whether it has feelings, and even whether it has a soul.
Read moreEp: 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: 155 - Technology Mythbusters 2 - The Psychology of Technology
We discuss all things technological. These questions were submitted by patrons of the podcast. Can a driverless car be hacked ? What is the most terrifying future tech? How can a 3-D printer be used to make a bomb or a gun? Is the Dark Web really anonymous?
Read moreEp: 152 - Technology Myth-Busters (Part 1) - Common Technology Misconceptions Debunked
In this Tech themed “MythBusters” episode we bust commonly held Technology Myths: Do you have to get a new computer every 5 years? IS big brother listening or watching with devices like Alexa?" If you don’t open attachments you are safe from viruses? Are Driverless cars safe?
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: 108 - Black Mirror's “Hated in the Nation” - The Psychology of Black Mirror
Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), and guest host Dr. Pat Owen talk about this episode and discuss the psychology of Black Mirror’s “Hated in the Nation”. They will focus on both the psychological, technological, and medical aspects of this show. We hope you enjoy the show.
Read moreEp: 92 - Black Mirror's "San Junipero" - Nostalgia Therapy & Virtual Reality
We return with San Junipero, the most acclaimed episode of Black Mirror series. What year would YOUR San Junipero take place? "San Junipero" is the fourth episode in the third series of the British science fiction anthology television series Black Mirror.
Read moreEp: 87 - Sex Robots/Artificial Emotions - The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
Objectophillia is the condition of being attracted to cars, buildings, and other inanimate objects. If someone gave YOU an advanced robot, what kind of emotions should it have? Should you give it any emotions? Finally, what kind of relationship would you have with YOUR robot?
Read moreEp: 64 - What Hackers Do with Your Stolen Identity - The Psychology of Hackers
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In this bonus Friday episode, Michael is joined by cyber security engineer and tech guru, Ryan, to follow-up their first episode about Hackers and Data Breaches: Episode 6 of Unpopular Culture: "How Companies LOSE your Data" that you can find here.
Michael and Ryan talk about what happens to your stolen data and identities once they are stolen. They go up for sale on the Dark Web and you'd be shocked to learn that the average price of an identity is only 10 dollars. They also give you tricks to keep your information safe and passwords confidential in this Part 2 episode of the Hackers series on the Unpopular Culture Podcast.
Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast
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Ep: 60 - The Day the Internet Broke - The DEATH of Net Neutrality
In this UNPLUGGED freestyle rant, Michael is joined by Cyber Security Engineer Ryan Lee to talk about the death of Net Neutrality and what YOU can do to help.
Read moreEp: 58 - Black Mirror's “Nosedive" - Social Mirroring & the “Instagram Lifestyle”
The Psychology of Black Mirror's "Nosedive". We discuss how social media influences the population with phony "perfect" versions of reality. We also discuss social mirroring, the future of advertising, social media incentives, and finally controlling the population with social media in china.
Read moreEp: 56 - “iMinds" Analysis (Book Review) -The Psychology of Technology
We deep dive into the psychology of technology addiction, and interview the author of the book "iMinds", Mari K Swingle (the co-founder of the Swingle Clinic in Vancouver) where they practice "clinical psychoneurophysiology" "Clinical psychoneurophysiology is a biological approach to healing and wellness. treats a multitude of common disorders such as ADHD, Depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Read moreEp: 55 - YOU have been HACKED (How to Save Yourself)
Ryan and Michael talk about how to protect yourself from data breaches.
Read moreEp: 12 - (Stalker Only Episode) Driverless Cars
Do you trust your technology to make the decision to save your life? Michael is joined by Designer Corey Stewart and Photographer Andrew Baker to talk about Driverless cars. Are they safe? What companies are putting these out? Will Apple, Google, and Tesla take responsibility is someone dies in a driverless car?
Ep: 11 - I Have Read and Agreed to the Terms and Conditions
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Michael is joined by Graphic Designer, Corey Stewart to discuss the biggest lie on the internet: "I have Read and Agreed to the Terms and Conditions" and lay out some things you can do to rise above it.
Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
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Ep: 7 - (Stalker Only Episode) The Way of the Joystick - The Psychological Effects Of Gaming
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Psychological Benefits of Gaming with Josue Cardona of PsychTech Podcast and Geek Tharapy
Michael is joined by gamer and fellow clinician/podcaster, Josue Cardona to talk about the common misconceptions that stem from gaming and how we can use game theory and techniques to benefit our lives.
When most people think about the “effects of video games,” their minds automatically go to desensitization, possibly anger coming from violence that young children are simulating.
Many will remember the infamous case Chris Harper-Mercer, the man who murdered ten and injured seven more in a mass shooting that he had previously announced he was going to carry out on a reddit chain. After committing this horrific crime, he shot himself.
Some of the disturbing responses and other conversations on this reddit chain were taunting him to carry this out, and praising him after he had already died.
“DO IT”
“You might want to target a girl’s school which is safer because there are no beta males throwing themselves for their rescue.”
“I am so excited for this. If this comes true then thank you for my late birthday gift anon.”
“I suggest you enter a classroom and tell people that you will take them as hostages. Make everyone get in one corner and then open fire. Make sure that there is no way that someone can disarm you as it possible. I suggest you carry a knife on your belt as last resort if someone is holding your gun,”
“Do not use a shotgun. I would suggest a powerful assault rifle and a pistol or 2x pistols. Possibly the type of pistols who have 15+ ammo”
Here are the responses after the shooting:
“THE MADMAN ACTUALLY DID IT”
“That score, ouch. Not even double digits on current reports.”
“GOOD SHOW OP”
“MAY YOU RIP IN PEACE.”
But Michael is joined by gaming and technology enthusiast, Josue Cardona of the PsychTech Podcast and Geek Therapy Network to talk about the other side of this debate.
Throughout the episode, both Michael and Josue argue that there are some very real positive effects from gaming, and that if used in the right way, gaming can improve your health in many ways.
Josue Cardona, during the episode references the SuperBetter game and App created by Jane McGonigal, made famous by a TedTalks video that uses gaming to improve people’s mental health.
By attributing game-theories like achievements, power-ups and positive reinforcement, you can recover from injury, bring your mental state up to a positive level, etc.
She says: “Games like World of Warcraft give players the means to save worlds, and incentive to learn the habits of heroes. What if we could harness this gamer power to solve real-world problems? Jane McGonigal says we can, and explains how.”
EPISODE SOURCES
1. German Researchers Show Video Games Improve Your Brain
This is your brain. This is your brain on Super Mario 64. See how the gray matter is increased? A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatrysuggests a whole lot of benefits to playing video games.
2. 14 Video Games Linked to Mass Murders
“I’ve been waiting to do this for years.” Those were the words of Chris Harper-Mercer before he killed 10 people, including himself, and left seven more injured in the massacre that took place on the Umpqua campus.
It seems that almost every week the airwaves are flooded with mass shootings at the hand of violent, enraged gunmen. Violence and shootings affect hundreds, if not thousands of innocent people every year as well as our nation’s stability as a whole. Through research, reports often indicate many mass killers were addicted to violent video games. Harper-Mercer was no exception to this trend.
Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast
Follow Us On These Social Media Platforms
You Can Follow Us Here Or Anywhere You Find Awesome Podcasts
Ep: 4 - Where Is My Phone? -The Psychology of Technology Addiction
We discuss the literal dopamine rush our brains get every time we use our cell phones and dig even further into how technology addiction has taken over our lives. What does our Technology Addiction look like in 20 years?
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