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The Deductionist Podcast

Look no further, dear listener, for The Deductionist podcast is here to sharpen your deductive skills and blow your mind with its clever insights.Hosted by the charming and enigmatic deductionist himself (HA!) and the Watson of awesomeness! Each episode is a masterclass in observation, deduction, and logic, as they take you on a journey through the mysteries of everyday life.From analyzing crime scenes to decoding the hidden meanings in social interactions, The Deductionist podcast brings a

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31:43

Why We Lie to Protect Others (And Ourselves)

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/12/06

Is telling a white lie always the kind thing to do?In this episode, we explore pro-social lying — the kind of deception people use to preserve harmony, protect feelings, and avoid conflict. But is it always harmless? Or are we often just protecting ourselves from discomfort? Topics include: The psychology of white lies and emotional soothing The empathy-accuracy paradox How lies distort behavioural baselines When kindness crosses into manipulation The role of awareness and intention in

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33:48

Mademoiselle Holmes: How France Reimagined Sherlock

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2025/12/06

What happens when France inherits Sherlock Holmes? In this episode, we analyse ⁨@TF1⁩ Mademoiselle Holmes, a French crime drama inspired by the legendary detective. But this isn't just another quirky procedural, it's a reimagining of behavioural intelligence, cultural identity, and cognitive evolution. We cover: The Franco-British history behind Holmes adaptations Charlie Holmes as a study in pattern recognition and emotional cognition The neuroscience of insight vs. analysis Why this show

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29:13

How Power & Warmth Shape Every Conversation

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2025/12/01

What if you could map human behaviour in real time, and predict how people will respond, shift, or resist you in a conversation? In this episode, we dive into the Leary Circumplex, a psychological model that helps decode interpersonal behavior across dominance, submission, warmth, and hostility. From its roots in academic psychology to real-world application in interviews, leadership, negotiations, and investigations, we explore: – The origins and evolution of the Circumplex model– How

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29:05

Sherlock Holmes vs The Internet

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2025/11/23

What would Sherlock Holmes think of social media?In this episode, we explore how the legendary detective’s methods of deep logic and keen observation completely clash with today’s fast-paced, dopamine-fueled internet culture. Would Holmes see TikTok as a threat to critical thinking?Is social media eroding your ability to reason and remember?How does confirmation bias, echo chambers, and Dunning-Kruger play out online? We dig into everything from the “brain attic” metaphor to the death of

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31:08

Game Theory is Controlling You (Without You Knowing)

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/11/23

In this premiere episode, we uncover how game theory is secretly running your life from the way you shop online, to how you're influenced in interviews, negotiations, and even everyday conversations. Discover the psychology behind decision-makingHear real examples from mentalists, law enforcement, and behavioural scientistsUnderstand why you (and everyone else) rarely act logically, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage This episode dives into the mechanics of human behaviour, the

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31:32

Why Smart People Fall for Obvious Lies – The Traitors...

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2025/11/10

Why do we trust people who are clearly lying? In this episode, we break down The Traitors UK finale through the lens of behavioral science, psychology, and game theory. From Alan Carr’s sneaky laugh to the final betrayal, we explore why even smart people misread deception — and what it says about all of us.Cognitive overload, cortisol spikes, groupthink bias, emotional contagion ,this reality show is a case study in human behaviour under pressure. Whether you’re a psychology nerd or a

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31:52

Why Modern Sherlock Fails: The Death of Genius in a...

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2025/11/07

In this episode, we explore why nearly every modern reboot of Sherlock Holmes, from Enola Holmes to The Irregulars, gets it wrong. What made Holmes timeless wasn’t the hat, the pipe, or the aesthetic. It was the archetype: the emotionally detached mind confronting chaos.We unpack how recent adaptations have replaced brilliance with relatability, spectacle with deduction, and why the true essence of Holmes, intellectual mastery in a world obsessed with emotional comfort, keeps being lost

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27:50

How Neuroscience Unlocks Human Resilience Under Pressure

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/11/07

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of neuroscience and behavioural science to explore how our brains respond under stress and what that means for performance, protection, and personal growth. From the fear vs. control circuits to stress-induced behavioural shifts, discover practical ways to enhance your resilience, improve situational awareness, and think more clearly in high-stakes environments. Whether you're in executive protection, leadership, or just navigating

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25:25

You’re Being Hunted...How to Wake Up Before It's Too...

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2025/10/29

In this episode, we dive deep into the disturbing truth about how disconnected we've become from ourselves, from each other, and from the world around us. With stories of phone snatchings, split-second decisions, and lost presence, this episode is a wake-up call to reclaim your awareness before it’s too late.Learn how to sharpen your situational awareness, understand the psychology behind digital distractions, and hear firsthand experiences that will change the way you move through life

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30:39

Why Most Investigation Interviews Fail...And What to...

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2025/10/13

What if the key to better investigations isn’t more pressure but more empathy? In this powerful premiere, we unpack The Clarity Code, a new framework for ethical interviewing and investigative conversations built for law enforcement, corporate security, and beyond. Weexplore: Why traditional interrogation methods often fail The difference between “getting a confession” and building a persuasive case How bias, defensiveness, and poor self-awareness sabotage interviews Practical ways to

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33:02

We’re Offloading Our Humanity One Chatbot at a Time

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2025/10/08

In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable truth about AI chatbots. They're helpful, yes but are they also replacing real human connection? From cognitive offloading to emotional dependency, we explore the psychological fallout of treating machines like therapists, friends, and mentors.Are we truly building smarter tools or just dumber humans? Featuring personal stories, cutting-edge studies, and a brutally honest conversation about where this is all headed. Leave your thoughts

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32:45

Reading Like Sherlock: A Process for Finding What’s...

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2025/09/27

Everyone asks the same question: What do you read to think like Sherlock Holmes? But the real skill isn’t in memorising book lists it’s in learning how to decide what’s worth reading in the first place. In this episode of The Deductionist Podcast,we breaks down a process for choosing reading material that sharpens memory, reasoning, and observation without wasting time on clutter. You’ll learn how to separate fads from facts, why neuroscience, psychology, and behavioural science are the

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34:40

Why Everything You Think About Liars Is Wrong (Backed...

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2025/09/27

Everything you think you know about how to spot a liar is wrong. In this episode, we expose the truth behind body language myths, why lie detection fails, and how to actually catch a liar using science-backed strategies.Learn the shocking psychology behind stress vs. deception, memory flaws, and why eye contact means NOTHING. Perfect for true crime junkies, psychology nerds, and anyone who wants to stop getting lied to. Featuring research from CREST, Vrij, Nahari, and more. You can join in

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31:30

The Invisible force Behind Every Action: Why Context...

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/09/22

In this eye-opening episode of The Deductionist Podcast, hosts from the Behavioural Intelligence Academy explore one of the most misunderstood yet powerful aspects of human behaviour, context. Why do people act so differently in seemingly similar situations? How can changing environments alter the meaning of someone's actions entirely? From cognitive biases to high-profile case studies, we unpack how the framing effect, baseline shifts, and motive interplay with environmental cues to shape

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31:00

How to Think Clearly in a World of Cognitive Bias

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/09/12

In this episode of, we dive deep into the Reasoning Funnel which isa step-by-step framework to sharpen your ability to think clearly, challenge assumptions, and avoid the traps of cognitive bias.You can join in with the streams when they go out if you are in the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/292140320918864We explore: Why humans leap to simple conclusions when facing complex problems. The science behind System 1 vs. System 2 thinking. How observation, framing, and

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21:49

The Death of Reason: Critical Thinking, Lies, and the...

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/09/12

In The Death of Reason, we explore why critical thinking is vanishing in a world addicted to outrage, division, and blind faith in proven liars. From the psychology of motivated reasoning to the neuroscience of how lies hijack our brains, this episode reveals how clarity is lost, and what it takes to get it back. Drawing inspiration from Sherlock Holmes’ insistence on facts before theory, we uncover the antidote to black-and-white thinking: discipline, granularity, and true

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54:51

Building Multi-Generational Teams in Hospitality &...

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2025/08/31

In this episode of the Deductionist Podcast, we are joined by Kieran, a lifelong hospitality leader and passionate advocate for multigenerational teamwork. Kieran shares powerful stories from running pubs, turning tough environments into thriving communities, and the role that listening, curiosity, and intent-based leadership play in building successful teams. From Glynnis the kitchen veteran to digitally-native apprentices, this conversation explores how to harness the strengths of four

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33:47

Why the Big 5 Personality Test Is Failing Us – A...

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Sherlock may have something to say as The Big Five personality model is often praised as the gold standard in psychology but what if it's missing the most important part of human behavior? In this episode of The Deductionist Podcast, we dive deep into how traditional personality frameworks fall short in the real world. Using Holmesian logic, sherlock insight into real-world deduction, and cutting-edge research like taxonomic graph analysis, we explore the flaws of static trait models and

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35:41

Curiosity and Deduction: Sharpening Conversation,...

The Deductionist Podcast ·

2025/08/24

For the deductionist, curiosity isn’t just a nice trait, it’s the engine of learning, the driver of observation, and the spark of critical thinking. Without it, conversations stay shallow, patterns go unnoticed, and our ability to reason is dulled.Research (Kross et al., 2013) shows that modern conversations often leave us less satisfied, less heard, and less engaged. The antidote? Curiosity. As Leslie (2014) argues, curiosity is one of the most underrated tools for deeper understanding

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31:31

The Language of Behaviour: Reading People Without...

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2025/08/18

Sherlock Holmes once said that it is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. In this episode of The Deductionist Podcast, we put that into practice. Forget “gut guesses” and overhyped body language tricks, we’re diving into the real science of reading behaviour. From Holmes’ observations in The Adventure of the Cardboard Box to modern psychological research, we explore how baselines, context, congruence, clusters, culture, and emotional leakage actually work in the field. You’ll

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