dive into the Psychology of Grief, with a walkthrough of the super heavy, albeit magnificent, episode of Black Mirror, "Be Right Back." In this recap and explanation of Season 2, episode 1, we talk about how to handle grief yourself, how to handle someone else who is grieving (with grace), and we even explore the many different kinds of technology that exist like the A.I. that we will call "Ashbot" for the duration of the podcast. Let us know how you feel about this episode of Black Mirror, or our recap and analysis— in the Facebook group or on twitter! Thanks, friends!
Read moreEp: 89 - God Told Me to Do It - The Psychology of Command Hallucinations?
In 2008, Vince Li, while in a psychotic state, decapitated and cannibalized a person. Voices in his mind commanded him to do it. Li was found criminally not responsible due to mental illness. Is he a danger to the public or deserve a second chance? The religious-type command hallucinations?
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: 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: 37 - The Dependent Independent Podcast - Behind the Scenes of UPC
In this bonus episode, we visited Nick G., friend of the podcast, over on his show
Read moreEp: 149 - How to Become a Therapist 101
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Ep: 149 - How to Become a Therapist 101 - psychology podcast - unpopular culture podcast - we are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture and psychological phenomenon.
A stalker (or patreon) of the podcast wrote in asking us for advice on Graduate School. What does it take to become a therapist? Is online or in person better? What kind of programs and certifications should I be looking at?
Team UPC gathers to answer these questions and more as we help a UPC stalker figure out next moves in becoming a therapist.
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.
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