Season 3
Episodes
The Emotional Recession: 166 Countries Just Confirmed We're Getting Worse at Being Human
A 2025 peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Psychology surveyed 28,000 adults across 166 countries, and found that global emotional intelligence scores have dropped by nearly 6% since 2019.
That's the same...
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The Cult of Cake & The Psychology of Betrayal
Why do loyal customers suddenly turn into your harshest critics?
In this episode, we break down the psychology behind negative reviews, expectation management, instant gratification culture, and why one small mistake...
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The Inference Cycle: How to Think Like an Elite Investigator
Most people donât investigate.
They react.
In this episode, we break down the Inference Cycle, the psychological defence system elite investigators use to prevent confirmation bias, emotional reasoning, and premature...
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Quiet Quitting Is NOT What You Think (Psychology Explained)
Is quiet quitting really laziness⌠or is it a nervous system response?
In this episode, we break down the psychology behind âquiet quittingâ and why most organisations completely misunderstand whatâs actually...
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Youâre Reading Wrong (Train Your Brain Like Sherlock Holmes)
Most people read.Very few observe.
In this episode, we break down how Sherlock Holmes may turn reading into a tool for:
Sharpening observationTraining memoryStrengthening reasoningImproving emotional...
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Why Silence Feels Rude (And Why Thatâs a Cultural Illusion)
Why does silence feel awkward to some people⌠and respectful to others?
In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood aspects of human communication: high-context vs low-context cultures â and how it...
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When Confidence beats truth
Why do people double down when their heroes are exposed? Why do some influencers build cults while others build communities?
In this episode, we unpack the psychological mechanics of cult-like behaviour, from...
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The Curse of Cleverness: Why Smart Minds Fall for Dumb Ideas
Intelligence is a gift, but is it also a trap?In this Holmesian deep dive, we dissect how smart people, the quick thinkers, articulate explainers, and mental athletes, fall for the most obvious nonsense. From the...
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How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes at Christmas â The Blind Box Protocol
Unlock your inner detective with the Blind Box Protocol, a forensic, Sherlock-Holmes-style deduction game designed for the holiday season. đ
In this gripping episode, we explore how to analyze wrapped gifts using...
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Why We Lie to Protect Others (And Ourselves)
Is telling a white lie always the kind thing to do?
In this episode, we explore pro-social lying â the kind of deception people use to preserve harmony, protect feelings, and avoid conflict.
But is it always harmless?...
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Mademoiselle Holmes: How France Reimagined Sherlock
What happens when France inherits Sherlock Holmes?
In this episode, we analyse â¨@TF1⊠Mademoiselle Holmes, a French crime drama inspired by the legendary detective. But this isn't just another quirky procedural, it's...
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Sherlock Holmes vs The Internet
What would Sherlock Holmes think of social media?
In this episode, we explore how the legendary detectiveâs methods of deep logic and keen observation completely clash with todayâs fast-paced, dopamine-fueled internet...
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