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The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu

The Vancrux Podcast explores the ideas, experiences, and turning points that shape who we become. From psychology and philosophy to success stories, history, spirituality, and even conspiracies, this podcast is for thinkers, seekers, and those questioning the world around them.We feature a mix of in-person guest conversations, virtual interviews, and solo episodes that break down powerful ideas around mindset, identity, meaning, and personal transformation. Our Guests come from all walks of

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49:51

Sales Strategies & The Convincer Number with Jed Etters

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/11

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I sit down with sales strategist and Shut Up and Win founder Jed Etters to break down powerful modern sales strategies — including his game-changing concept, The Convincer Number.We explore the psychology behind closing, why most people talk too much in sales, and how to build trust, influence decisions, and drive consistent revenue growth. If you want to sell with more confidence and precision, this one’s for you. 🔗 Connect with Jed Etters🌐 Website:

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6:26

The Liberated Soul – Free From Fear, Attachment, and...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/09

What if real freedom has nothing to do with money, status, or control — and everything to do with your inner state?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore what it truly means to become a liberated soul: free from fear, unattached to outcomes, and awake to the unconscious beliefs that quietly shape most lives. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and lived experience, this episode is about reclaiming inner sovereignty in a world built on distraction, pressure, and dependency.🎧 By the end

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6:24

The Representativeness Heuristic — Why Stereotypes...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/09

We often judge people, risks, and opportunities by how well they fit a stereotype—not by facts or probability. In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the Representativeness Heuristic, a powerful mental shortcut that causes us to mistake familiarity for truth. From hiring and investing to media narratives and everyday judgment, discover how this hidden bias shapes decisions—and how to spot it in your own thinking. 🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math

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10:24

Economic Collapse by Design

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/08

Is the global economy really “failing”… or is it being restructured right in front of us?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down how financial crises like 2008 and COVID-19 didn’t just damage the economy — they reshaped who wins, who loses, and who owns what. From government stimulus and corporate bailouts to the rise of Big Tech and the World Economic Forum’s infamous “you’ll own nothing and be happy” narrative, we explore whether collapse is accidental… or strategic.This isn’t

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7:34

The Jevons Paradox – Why Efficiency Can Backfire

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/08

What if making things more efficient actually makes the problem worse? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore The Jevons Paradox—the counterintuitive idea that increased efficiency often leads to greater overall consumption, not less. From energy and technology to productivity and personal habits, this episode breaks down why efficiency alone doesn’t save resources—and how human behavior changes everything. 🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗

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8:15

The Shirky Principle – Why Institutions Preserve the...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/08

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the Shirky Principle — the uncomfortable idea that institutions often preserve the very problems they exist to fix.From healthcare and pharmaceuticals to education, corporations, and social systems, we examine how incentives quietly shift from solving problems to managing them indefinitely. This episode challenges how we think about authority, bureaucracy, and responsibility — and asks what happens when survival depends on failure never fully

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8:07

Michel Foucault - invisible systems of power

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/07

Michel Foucault was one of the most influential — and controversial — thinkers of the 20th century.In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore Foucault’s core ideas on power, knowledge, surveillance, discipline, and sexuality, and how modern institutions quietly shape the way we think, behave, and even understand ourselves.From prisons and madness to biopower and self-control, this episode breaks down Foucault’s philosophy in a clear, practical way — showing why his ideas still matter in

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6:08

The Bobo Doll Experiment – How Humans Learn by Watching

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/06

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive into one of the most disturbing and revealing psychological studies ever conducted — The Bobo Doll Experiment.Why do humans copy behaviour without being told to? Why does violence, toxicity, and dysfunction spread so easily? And what responsibility do we carry just by being observed?This episode explores observational learning, the hidden ways behaviour is transmitted, and how unconscious modelling shapes individuals, families, leaders, and entire

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7:07

The Ad Hominem Fallacy - Attacking the Person

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/06

Why do so many arguments collapse into insults?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down one of the most common — and most manipulative — logical fallacies: the ad hominem fallacy.You’ll learn what ad hominem really means, why people resort to attacking you instead of your argument, how it shows up in money, relationships, work, and politics, and how to calmly shut it down without getting dragged into emotional warfare.If you’ve ever been dismissed with “what do you know?” instead of a

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5:38

Jean-Paul Sartre: Condemned to Be Free

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/04

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre, the central figure of existentialism, and his most powerful ideas: existence before essence, radical freedom, personal responsibility, bad faith, and existential anxiety. Sartre argued that human beings are condemned to be free, meaning there is no predefined purpose or destiny — only the meaning we create through our choices. This episode breaks down Sartre’s thinking in a modern, practical way, showing how

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6:20

What Future Historians Will Get Wrong About Us | Can...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/04

If you can’t trust what you heard on the news last week, how can you trust accounts from 100, 500, or even 1,000 years ago?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore why history is not objective truth but a narrative shaped by power, propaganda, and perception. Using real-world examples like Covid, 9/11, and modern media manipulation, we break down propaganda theory through Edward Bernays, Noam Chomsky, and George Orwell to reveal how consent is manufactured and truth is filtered over

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5:47

The Empty Boat – How Ego Manufactures Anger

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/04

Why does anger vanish the moment there’s no one to blame? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the Zen koan The Empty Boat and reveal how ego creates conflict, emotional reactivity, and unnecessary suffering. Blending Zen philosophy, modern psychology, and real-world examples, this episode shows why anger isn’t caused by events—but by identity—and how awareness dissolves it without suppression. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand anger, ego, and emotional mastery at a deeper

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9:26

The Strawman Fallacy: Why Most Arguments Are Fake

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/03

Most arguments don’t fail because people disagree — they fail because people aren’t even arguing the same thing.In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the strawman fallacy: how people distort arguments, why they do it consciously and unconsciously, and how this single tactic derails debates, relationships, and real communication.You’ll learn how to:Spot strawman arguments instantlyCall them out calmly without escalatingKeep discussions focused on the real pointStop defending positions

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7:43

The Mind That Wakes Up Mid-Life

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/02

What if the midlife crisis isn’t a collapse… but an awakening?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore The Mind That Wakes Up Mid-Life — the quiet psychological reckoning that arrives when achievement stops satisfying and deeper questions surface.This isn’t about buying a sports car or running from responsibility. It’s about identity, meaning, ego, and the moment the mind realises it wants truth over distraction.If you’ve ever felt restless, disconnected, or silently asking, “Is this

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9:27

Martin Heidegger – Being, Time, and the Anxiety of...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/02

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive into the philosophy of Martin Heidegger, one of the most influential—and controversial—thinkers of the 20th century. Through everyday examples, storytelling, and clear explanations, we explore his core ideas: Dasein, being-in-the-world, authenticity, anxiety, time, language, and why modern life leaves so many people feeling lost and disconnected. This episode isn’t academic philosophy—it’s lived philosophy. From hammers and doorknobs to technology and

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9:18

Ingroup Favouritism: Why We Prefer People Like “Us”

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/01

Why do certain people instantly feel familiar—and others don’t? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore Ingroup Favouritism: the psychological bias that drives loyalty, trust, and “us vs them” thinking.Through classic experiments, real-world examples, and subtle language cues like “we” vs “you”, you’ll see how identity shapes decisions at work, in relationships, and across society—and how awareness gives you back control.☕ Episode Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee

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7:21

The Eagle and the Arrow - Harmed by our own creations

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/01

An ancient metaphor with a brutal modern truth. In this episode, we explore how the very things we create to protect, empower, and elevate ourselves can quietly turn against us. Our habits, beliefs, identities, and coping mechanisms — once wings — can become arrows. This is a reflection on awareness, self-mastery, and reclaiming your power before your own creations do the damage.☕ Podcast Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarity Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) 👉

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12:36

Artificial Intelligence as a Control Mechanism

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/30

What happens when power no longer needs force? In this episode, we explore how Artificial Intelligence is quietly reshaping control — not through violence or oppression, but through prediction, automation, surveillance, and economic dependency.We examine who truly benefits from AI, how digital identity and behavioural scoring can limit dissent, why corporations replacing human labour changes power forever, and how deep fakes threaten the very idea of truth itself.From social credit systems to

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5:59

The Anchoring Trap — How the First Thing You Hear...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/30

Every day, your mind is quietly being shaped by the first number, label, or opinion you hear — and you rarely notice it happening.In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down The Anchoring Trap — the psychological bias that causes you to over-rely on the first piece of information you’re exposed to, even when it’s irrelevant or wrong.You’ll discover how anchoring influences:Money, pricing, and negotiations Confidence, ambition, and self-imageSocial media comparison and identityDecisions you

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8:28

Ludwig Wittgenstein: Language, Limits & the Illusion...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/30

What if most human confusion isn’t caused by lack of intelligence — but by language itself?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the ideas of Ludwig Wittgenstein, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. From the rigid logic of the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus to the radical insights of Philosophical Investigations, this episode dives deep into how language shapes reality, why many philosophical problems are illusions, and how clarity — not answers — may be the

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