Psychological insights and actionable strategies direct to your inbox: https://bradcarr.transistor.fm/newsletter00:00 In This Episode00:21 Introducing Anna Motz00:44 Background in the Psychology of Female Violence01:37 Dreams and Violence08:21 Freudian Slips and Violence09:10 Expert Witness for Female Violence and Custody11:44 Manipulative Children14:19 Patterns In Female Violence15:53 Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy21:37 Deception and Violent Women28:47 Treatment for Violent Women40:52 Social Environment and Female Violence43:50 Violent Women as Perpetrators and Victims48:50 Mindhunter and Empathy for Violent Offenders1:01:32 Nature Vs. Nurture in Female Violence1:08:26 Working with Violent Women1:11:47 Motives of Violent Women1:15:49 Self Harm and Violent Women1:19:48 Manipulation and Denial1:23:43 Intimate Partner Terrorism1:24:37 Trauma and Affluent Families1:25:58 Trauma and Predicting Violence1:27:06 Evil People1:27:55 Find Anna Motz online1:28:47 Changing Prisons1:30:57 Further RecommendationsRESOURCESInterview with Fiona Girkin: https://youtu.be/OLQzcOoWBmEAnna Motz's book: https://amzn.to/4xd3jYbAnna Motz on X: https://x.com/motz_annaBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNpAnna Motz’s extensive background in clinical psychology, particularly her focus on offender patients, provides a foundation for exploring the psychology behind female violence. She explains that her training in forensic psychotherapy allows her to address both conscious and unconscious motivations that lead to unusual or violent crimes. This dual approach—considering both thoughts and deeper psychological conflicts—offers a comprehensive view of what drives women to commit acts of violence.

A primatologist spent years watching a baboon troop and documented the exact behaviors survivors describe: the bully who escalates at random, the apology that arrives with an audience, the group that reorganizes itself around one individual's temper. None of it was your imagination. All of it is on record.Dr. Christine Webb is a Harvard-trained primatologist and Assistant Professor at New York University, where she is part of the Animal Studies program. Her book is The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters."He put his hand between my hiking boots, he looked up at me, and he bared his teeth into this very awkward, forced grimace."In this conversation we cover why aggression is rarely about the thing it appears to be about, what reconciliation actually restores, and the critical difference between an apology and a submission display. Dr. Webb also walks through the Sapolsky study in which a troop's most aggressive males died off and the group's culture changed permanently, a change that outlasted every animal who had lived through it.If you have ever been told you were reading too much into it, this episode is a record of researchers reading exactly that much into it, on purpose, with notebooks.RESOURCESChristine's book: https://amzn.to/4wxU4BkChristine's website: https://www.cewebb.com/Christine's papers: https://www.cewebb.com/papersSapolsky & Share, "A Pacific Culture among Wild Baboons" (PLoS Biology, 2004):https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0020106Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqqWATCH NEXTRobert Greene on The Laws of Human Nature: https://youtu.be/64MsV-FECsY🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp#CoerciveControl #NarcissisticAbuse #primatology 00:00 In This Episode00:56 Introducing Dr. Christine Webb01:22 What Aggression Actually Does in a Group04:58 The Mobbing: When the Group Turns on You08:08 The Apology That Broke the Rules10:47 Are Apologies Ever Sincere?11:51 Why Words Are the Weakest Evidence17:48 Consolation: Comfort From a Bystander20:06 The Rule That Trains Scientists to Doubt Animal Minds26:12 Unique vs. Superior28:29 When a Leader Has Zero Empathy29:38 The Troop That Changed After the Bullies Died32:40 How a Group Handles a Despotic Leader34:39 Coerced Females: Dr. Webb's Own Research39:28 Chimps vs. Bonobos: The Stereotype Problem45:05 Bluff Displays: Getting Loud to Get Your Way50:56 The Lab, the Cages, and MacDuff57:34 Prison Populations and the Psychopathy Problem01:01:53 The Translation Crisis in Animal Research01:05:51 Find Dr. Christine Webb Online01:06:09 What Primates Teach Us About Repair01:08:46 Further Recommendation: Robert Greene on The Laws of Human Nature

00:00 In This Episode00:32 Introducing Annie Jacobsen00:45 Nuclear Solutions to Biological Threats02:30 Biological Weapons Are Illegal09:12 The Landscape of Biosecurity Labs11:50 The Paradox of Biological Weapons Research15:14 Monitoring Biological Weapons Programs19:04 Over 300 Lab Accidents24:40 The Spread of Biological Pathogens27:18 War Games and Biological Warfare Scenarios31:05 Learning from COVID-1934:22 Relations Between US and Russia36:08 Navigating Public Health Emergencies41:10 The Dilemma of Medical Countermeasures43:31 The Human Element in Crisis Management46:31 The Fantasy of Surviving Bioweapons52:01 Deep Fakes and Communications In an Attack53:41 Preparing for the Unthinkable58:00 The Future of Biotechnology and Public Health01:08:01 find Annie Jacobsen online01:08:46 Preventing Future Biological Threats01:10:12 Further Recommendation: Annie Jacobsen Nuclear War InterviewRESOURCESAnnie's previous interview: https://youtu.be/QHMZfc-VS14Annie's book: https://amzn.to/4wSPfSQAnnie's website: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/Gas mask: https://amzn.to/4gQwHOxBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNpAnnie Jacobsen discusses her newest book, Biological War: A Scenario. She describes the threats of biological weapons and lab leaks. This conversation serves to warn listeners about the incredible danger of gain-of-function (GOF) research and its lack of oversight and countermeasures.

00:00 Introducing Dr. Norman Doidge00:27 Understanding Neuroplasticity09:14 Limits of Neuroplasticity18:32 The Role of Motivation and Intention in Recovery35:14 The Moskowitz Protocol: A Path to Pain Management38:04 Restoration: Normal Brain Function39:35 Compulsions and Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance42:44 Repetitive Ideas and Neuroplasticity50:25 Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for OCD54:19 The Power of Visualization in Healing58:24 The Dynamic Nature of Body Image59:46 Experiments on Body Image and Pain1:06:44 Placebo Effect vs. Visualization Techniques1:13:58 The Role of Mature Hope in Neuroplastic Change1:20:00 Hope, Plans, Goals, False Despair and Its Impact1:28:40 Neuromodulation and Neurorelaxation Practices1:33:47 Maximizing Attention for Neuroplastic Change1:37:35 find Norman Doidge online1:38:49 Neuroplasticity, Love, and Relationships1:48:41 Further Recommendation: Peter Salerno InterviewRESOURCESInterview with Peter Salerno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx-0px-ymtMDr. Norman Doidge's book: https://amzn.to/4y6wdKeDr. Norman Doidge's website: https://normandoidge.com/Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show

Dr. Nicholas Epley discusses the psychology of social connection, how to overcome social anxiety, and the surprising benefits of reaching out to others. He shares research insights and practical tips for building meaningful relationships and reducing loneliness.00:00 In This Episode00:35 Introducing Dr. Nicholas Epley01:14 Overcoming Social Anxiety: The Power of Connection07:46 Reframing Beliefs About Human Nature10:32 Navigating Social Interactions After Trauma19:05 Loneliness Is As Bad As a Headache27:57 The Power of Meaningful Connections30:20 Cultural Priorities and Social Isolation31:32 Imagining Social Connections37:09 The Importance of Social Connection46:38 Technology's Impact on Social Interactions53:49 We Are Already Good at Talking to Strangers!56:52 How to Talk to Strangers1:01:00 Advice for Approaching Strangers1:06:27 "No Technology" Socializing and Work1:08:27 The Loneliness Epidemic1:12:06 Unhappy Introverts and the Role of Choice1:16:12 Stories of Transformation: From Introversion to Connection1:20:04 find Nicholas Epley online1:20:46 Ending Conversations: Leaving a Lasting Impression1:22:31 Further Recommendation: Joe Navarro InterviewRESOURCESInterview with Joe Navarro: https://youtu.be/zwnLQhOvboEDr. Nicholas Epley's book: https://amzn.to/4oG8MTTBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show

Dr. Karen Mitchell shares her extensive research on human predators, their traits, tactics, and how to identify and protect oneself from them. This conversation covers the misconceptions, brain science, and practical strategies to recognize and deal with dark personalities in society and personal life.00:00 In This Episode00:36 Introducing Dr. Karen Mitchell00:55 Understanding Human Predators09:40 The Misuse of Narcissism17:17 The Brain and Behavior of Predators25:13 Predators Hiding Behind Diagnoses33:45 Recognizing Red Flags in Human Behavior35:26 The Importance of Control in Relationships40:24 How to Expose a Predator48:08 Navigating Relationships with Predators49:45 Grooming of Adults53:49 Manipulative Intelligence55:49 Personal Experiences with Predatory Behavior1:05:16 Find Karen Mitchell Online1:07:13 Resources for Understanding and Recovery1:13:06 Further RecommendationsRESOURCESInterview with Joe Navarro: https://youtu.be/zwnLQhOvboEPrevious Interview with Karen Mitchell: https://youtu.be/KcfuSbHbEocDr. Karen Mitchell's book: https://kalmor.com.au/Dr. Karen Mitchell's Ph.D. thesis: https://kalmor.com.au/s/Psychopaths-Narcissists-Machiavellians-Toxic-Leaders-Coercive-Controllers-Subsets-of-One-Overarching.pdfBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show

00:00 In This Episode00:20 Introducing Joe Navarro01:05 Building Trust: Lessons from the FBI06:06 Nonverbal Communication In Action08:09 Dangerous People and Charm11:45 Gut Reactions to Dangerous Personalities17:52 Listening to Your Gut: The Importance of Intuition21:05 Recognizing People's Patterns23:44 Isolation and Control: Understanding Predator Behavior25:38 The Importance of Due Diligence in Relationships26:46 Recognizing Isolation Tactics in Relationships32:21 Understanding Psychopathy and Its Prevalence33:33 The Gray Rock Method: A Strategy for Dealing with Predators38:19 Shifting Focus: Connecting with People45:06 Selecting the Right People for Meaningful Connections51:04 find Joe Navarro online51:33 Connecting with People In-Person53:02 Further RecommendationsRESOURCES:Interview with Daniel Jones: https://youtu.be/kZwZ5hXlz8kJoe Navarro's website: http://joenavarro.net/Joe Navarro's book: https://amzn.to/3QhLyqgBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNpJoe Navarro shares insights from his FBI experience on trust, body language, and identifying dangerous personalities. Learn how to connect authentically, recognize red flags, and protect yourself from predators.

AI researcher Mark Matthews discusses the realities and myths surrounding artificial intelligence, exploring its capabilities, limitations, and societal impacts. From the nature of AI understanding to ethical considerations, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on the future of AI and human interaction.00:00 The Life of an AI Researcher02:21 Understanding the Black Box: The Mystery of AI Models05:40 The Alchemy of AI: Predictability vs. Fear08:59 Debunking the Singularity: Myths and Realities16:31 The Hierarchy of Nobility: Nature's Limits on AI21:25 The Turing Test: A Shifting Benchmark for AI24:49 The Risks of AI: Manipulation and Distraction28:59 The Limits of AI and Mind Control34:22 Philosophical Reflections on Superintelligence37:38 AI's Impact on Human Labor and Society40:51 The Individual vs. AI in Economic Power44:51 Surrogate Socialization and Human Relationships52:44 Cultural Responsibility in the Age of AI01:01:45 The Power of Metaphors in Understanding AI01:02:22 Human Nature and the Challenge of Effort01:06:08 The Impact of Technology on Social Gatherings01:07:25 The No-Phone Party01:09:25 Transhumanism and Erosion of Relationships01:14:24 The Ethics of Brain-Computer Interfaces01:17:14 How Much Technology Is Too Much?01:23:53 Humane Artificial Intelligence01:25:51 markjmatthews.com01:26:13 Organized Religion and AIRESOURCES:Mark's Website: https://www.markjmatthews.com/James Barrat Interview: https://youtu.be/ySiZDqbgQTYPaul List on AI: https://youtu.be/k1Dxh4as7bEBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp

Dr. Carole Hooven discusses the role of testosterone and socialization in masculinity. competition, and male sexuality. She is the author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone That Dominates and Divides Us.RESOURCES:Female Sexual Competition: https://youtu.be/TX_iMpNyzIoCarole Hooven's book: https://amzn.to/3Pq3qimCarole on X: https://x.com/hoovletBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show00:00 In This Episode00:30 Introducing Dr. Carole Hooven00:46 Exploring Male Sexuality Through Dreams06:59 Understanding Objectification and Male Behavior13:37 The Role of Socialization in Masculinity16:28 Navigating Masculinity in the Modern World21:40 Finding Identity and Status as Young Men-Nice Guys Interview: https://youtu.be/D7J2SyjaGS028:47 The Impact of Screens on Male Development30:46 Masculinity as a Cultural Construct-Orion Taraban Interview: https://youtu.be/mCXxmd0WZhE40:19 Animal Behavior and Mating Strategies-Female Psychopaths: https://youtu.be/OLQzcOoWBmE42:55 The Role of Testosterone in Male Selection49:19 Social Competition: Men vs. Women-Female Sociopaths: https://youtu.be/fYmasy8vjUM54:29 Female Competition Strategies-Female Mating Strategy: https://youtu.be/TX_iMpNyzIo01:01:53 The Value of Male Conflict Resolution01:03:46 Testosterone and Love01:11:56 Empathy and Antisocial Behavior01:15:37 find Carole Hooven online01:16:12 Male Competition Is Reproductive Behavior

Dr. Daniel Jones is an expert on deception, unethical behavior, and the Dark Triad traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. In this episode, he explores the dark triad and their influence on romantic relationships. He discusses traits like emophilia, red flags for manipulation, and strategies to recognize and avoid toxic dynamics, providing valuable insights for self-awareness and healthier connections.00:00 In This Episode00:34 The Dark Triad and Seduction01:57 How Understanding Emophilia Protects You06:06 The Dark Triad and Relationship Vulnerability08:33 The Three Traps of Toxic Relationships11:50 How People Are Trapped in Toxic Relationships15:13 Never Too Late to Get Away17:23 The Stages of Manipulation19:09 Identifying Toxic Romantic Partners24:08 The Cocaine Analogy: Attraction and Manipulation27:39 Emophilia and Cognitive Biases29:25 The Importance of a Safety Network32:51 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Loved Ones35:54 Self-Assessment Our Vulnerabilities In Relationships37:53 Debunking the Myth of Love at First Sight42:38 How Predators Pick Victims49:07 The Lie of the 'Bad Boy' Archetype53:32 find Dan Jones54:26 Forewarned Is Forearmed56:23 Further RecommendationsRESOURCES:Previous Interview with Daniel Jones: https://youtu.be/kZwZ5hXlz8kDaniel Jones' website: https://www.darktriad.co/Dan's book: https://amzn.to/4bZ0b8VBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show