Just when you think you've got a handle on human behaviour, life throws you a curveball. How do we distinguish fantasy from reality? How can you tell if someone has crossed the invisible line, blurring truth with elaborate fabrications and lies? 

This week on the Poly Pocket podcast, we're trying to strip down some of the complexities of human psychology, starting with a hearty debate about what separates a fantasist from a liar. We're bringing our personal stories to the table as we're not psychologists, but we're also no strangers to the art of self-deception and spinning tales. 

Join us as we dissect the potential mechanisms behind constructing fantasies, and how one fails to recognise a well-crafted lie masked as a harmless daydream and then diving headfirst into the what happens when fantasies become destructive? What's the fallout when the lines between reality and fantasy blur to such an extent that it becomes a manipulative escape from uncomfortable truths? 

Come get lost with us in the enigma of human behavior, on this week's episode of Poly Pocket.

NOTE: There is some troubling content at the 10 minute mark regarding homicide and mental illness caused by a fantasy. If this is likely to upset you, we'd suggest skipping the 10 to 13 minute section.

H&B x

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