{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Infants on Thrones","title":"Ep 873 - Lies Lies Lies and the Liars who Lie Them (Honest)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8c9eaf28\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3275,"description":" Today's episode of Infants on Thrones dives into the intriguing world of lies and deception, inspired by a video from independent journalist Johnny Harris. I'm Glenn Ostlund, and I'm thrilled to share insights from Johnny's compelling investigation into why we lie, why we believe lies, and what we can do about it.\nJohnny Harris, with over 5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, explores the complex nature of lying, touching on both intentional and unintentional falsehoods. His video delves into the neuroscience of deception, using humor and expert interviews to shed light on this pervasive human behavior. We'll discuss the evolutionary roots of lying, the brain's reward system, and how repetition influences belief formation through the illusory truth effect.\nJoin me as I review Johnny Harris' video and add my own perspective on these fascinating topics. Together, we'll explore the intricate dance between truth and lies, uncovering how our brains process information and how social media shapes our perceptions.\nShow Notes:\nIntroductionOverview of today's episode inspired by Johnny Harris' video\nGlenn's enthusiasm for Johnny Harris and his investigative work\nLink to Johnny Harris' YouTube channel\nMain Discussion: Understanding LiesThe complexity of lying: Intentional vs. Unintentional lies\nDefinitions and distinctions: Lies, truth, intentionality, and unintentionality\nExamples from \"Mean Girls\" to illustrate different types of lies\nNeuroscience of LyingInsights from neuroscientists on the brain's reward system\nEvolutionary perspective: How lying and passing along wrong information evolved\nProcessing information: New vs. established neural pathways\nPsychological MechanismsIllusory truth effect: Repetition and belief formation\nConfirmation bias: How we accept and reject information based on existing beliefs\nEvolutionary success: Myths and stories as survival mechanisms\nSocial Media and Modern Information ConsumptionThe impact of social media on our perception...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o11U9QnbssntV1i7BFzH4obbVXOqsVZSbAuv3W6Ehkc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTRh/N2ZmMWUwNDc3MjVm/YzIxMTRmYzAwNDM4/OWRlYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}