Decoding The Gurus

December Livestream

Hey everyone,

December livestream tomorrow!

Click the link above for timing.

Sorry as always about short notice. Last free time of the year!

Decoding Academia #2: False Positive Psychology *Audio*

The audio version for those who prefer that!

"Not had enough content with the Christmas Special?

Well, here is the second instalment of the Decoding Academia series. This episode is on ...

Decoding Academia #2: False Positive Psychology *Video*

Not had enough content with the Christmas Special?

Well, here is the second instalment of the Decoding Academia series. This episode is on a classic 2011 paper on 'False Positive Psychology'....

A Rambling Christmas Special *Audio*

Much like the video version but this time with Audio...

But at the risk of repeating ourselves...

"Hi everyone,

We decided to take some time to record our (unedited) End of Year/C...

A Rambling Christmas Special *Video*

Hi everyone,

We decided to take some time to record our (unedited) End of Year/Christmas special just for the Patreons. It's a bit rambling and fairly self indulgent, but hey it's Christmas.....

Decoding Academia #1: Beliefs are like Possessions (AUDIO)

As with the video... but with audio.

The article discussed is attached to this post as well. 

We will record a proper Christmas/End of Year special soon enough and Livestream date ...

Decoding Academia #1: Beliefs are like Possessions

Hi everyone,

We are starting a Patreon bonus series focused on introducing and discussing academic research/papers that we find interesting and think are relevant to the kinds of topics we co...

Joe Rogan Episode RELEASED

Damn this one took a while.

Scheduling problems... Audio issues... Editing problems... Output problems...

Sorry about the slightly below par sound, normal service will be resumed next e...

Editing Update for Rogan Episode

Rogan episode is recorded and we are in edit mode.

It is currently 3hr40mins long... which is too long.

Matt is working on it now, I'll work on it later and our editor Ron will work on ...

Joe Rogan Gurometer (Video) *UNEDITED*

Want to SEE the Gurometer get filled in LIVE?!?

Well, here is the next best thing. A recorded video of us discussing Joe Rogan's Gurometer score.

*Spoiler* 

He scores high. 2021-12-17 04:06:37 +0000 UTC View Post

Joe Rogan Gurometer (Audio) *Unedited*

Hey everyone,

We've got the Rogan episode in the editing bay and are busy chipping away at all our verbal ticks. But if you want a preview here is the Gurometer episode for your enjoyment! 2021-12-17 02:14:49 +0000 UTC View Post

Upcoming Release Schedule

Hey everyone,

So many gurus, so little time.

Just wanted to give another update on forthcoming content.

Today- 'Decoding Academia: Matt's Research Story' (Many of...

DTG Livestream November

Hey everyone,

Almost an entire days notice this time!

If you are a Galaxy Brain Guru and have the time please join us for a live hangout.

We will cover our plans for the Decoding ...

Guru Right to Reply: Chris Williamson *UNEDITED* (AUDIO)

Audio version of our extended discussion with host of the Modern Wisdom podcast & YouTube channel. An early morning chat for us but one that I think was very worth having and raises lots of rel...

Guru Right to Reply: Chris Williamson *UNEDITED*

Some of you may remember the ex-Love Island contest who featured as the interviewer on the Gad Saad episode. We were quite harsh in our assessments with some reasonable criticisms and some unfair c...

Brene Brown Gurometer *UNEDITED* (AUDIO)

Again... two hours of sleep, so this is the audio version of that video!

Enjoy!

Brene Brown Gurometer *UNEDITED*

Hey everyone,

I'm operating on two hours sleep this morning so nothing witty to add just thought you might appreciate ye olde Gurometer episode. Audio coming soon and will be added to the fee...

Our next guru: Joe Rogan

As mentioned at the end of the last episode, our next Guru episode will be Joe Rogan.

We are considering doing his episode with Tim Pool to try and overload on terrible takes but are open to ...

Brené Brown episode is OUT!

Here we are, after some delays... our Brené Brown episode is finally released.

We recorded when both feeling slightly more grumbly than usual so apologies for any additional doses of cynicis...

(Audio Version) Decoding Academia: Matt Edition *UNEDITED*

Very similar to the video version... here is Matt's heroic tale of his academic journey.

Gather the kids around the fire and nestle in for a tale of daring, statistics, and convulation.

Decoding Academia: Matt Edition *UNEDITED*

The people have asked for it.

'What about the nice one?' they said.

So here it is the unedited, unfiltered tale of Matt and his surprisingly diverse career.

The format is a bit di...

Update on Brene Brown Episode

Recording is complete.

Now in the editing bay.

Unfortunately we were both in slightly darker moods than usual for this episode -and it wasn't really Brene's fault- so we are going to ha...

Article by Chris on Religion at Aeon

Hi everyone,

Wasn't sure the best place to post this (and sorry if you are getting a notification!) but I thought some of you might be interested in the article I mentioned at the end of the ...

*Audio version* Talking about our research (Chris edition)

The audio version of the video of...

"Matt asking Chris' about his PhD research, and broader topics about religion and ritual.

The Matt focused edition will come next week probably and ...

Talking about our research (Chris edition)

So we've had various requests from Patreons and listeners to talk a bit more about our research & specialities and so as an apology for the delay on the Brene Brown episode we recorded this. 2021-11-22 02:36:10 +0000 UTC View Post

No episode today!

Sorry folks, my schedule made this week difficult to record and then Matt got sick so we are now due to record on Monday. Sorry for the bad news but we will definitely have it out next week.

...

Robert Wright has written a fantastic article on Tribalism

I know the full article is pay walled.

I know I'm a little biased.

But this article by Bob is soooo good that I wanted to recommend everyone to check it out. I'm trying to convince Bo...

Decoding the... Foundation?!? *Audio Version*

Like the video version but with no video.

Matt and I geek out about a sci-fi series we are enjoying.

Expect fascinating insights like actors are not the same as the characters they play...

Decoding the... Foundation?!?

Just a bit of fun about a series we are both watching.

Hari* Seldon counts as a fictional guru at least... I mean, right?

Hot takes welcome in the comments!

*Audio version forthco...

Update on next Guru episode *Brene Brown*

Hey everyone,

Thought another update was due on our next guru episode and forthcoming plans.

So... my schedule still sucks at the min but we are hoping to record, edit, and release the ...