Decoding The Gurus

Supplementary Material 12: Olympic Ceremonies and Presidential Candidates

We tour the Guru-sphere's balanced and considered response to the Olympics Opening Ceremony and Kamala Harris replacing Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate. And oh boy are they on form!

• Addressing Petty Grievances: The Show's Format

• The Furor French Olympics Opening Ceremony

• Trump's Assassination Conspiracies

• The Great Flowering of Kamala Harris Takes

• Konstantin Kisin and Cringe Immunity

• Steven...

  2024-08-03 23:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post

Gabor Maté: Achieving Authenticity, Tackling Trauma, and Saving Society

Join Matt and Chris as they delve into the captivating realm of Gabor Maté, the Hungarian-Canadian physician renowned for his unconventional perspectives on trauma, stress, and addiction.

As they reminisce about their early childhood experiences, they explore whether unprocessed trauma has steered them towards a life engulfed by modern gurus. They also discover insights on how to stay true to their authentic selves, avoid manifesting debilitating illnesses, and break free from the to...

DTG July 2024 Live Hang Out

For Galaxy Brain Tier folk... Matt and I have found a window... and it is in a few hours... sorry!

If you can't make it, a recording will be available. Click the link above to see the time converted to your timezone.

Impromptu Weekend AMA / Livestream

Ask questions, hang out, and have a beer/coffee/water. Just an impromptu livestream so Chris can justify a late-night beverage without feeling guilty. Matt may join. Open to all. To see the time click on the link, but from posting time it is in a few hours.

The Power of Civility

Editor Andy's latest creation from that time we discussed Alex O'Connor's interview with Peterson and whether there are costs to excessive focus on civility. We do get round to the positive effects - getting Jordan to finally answer coherently on the resurrection in a separate clip - in a later episode for those wondering.

Supplementary Material 11: Alex Jones is at it again

We are a little behind the news cycle with this release, so our apologies for that. This was recorded after Trump's assassination attempt but before Biden announced he was stepping down. We will be back with the Gurusphere's insane reaction to that event next time. Here we consider:

• Trump's leaked conversation with RFK Junior

• A very special request from Matt

• Tammy Peterson's admiration for Tommy Robinson

• Alex Jones releasing NEW Sandy...

  2024-07-27 08:06:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Ranking the Gurus

Since we have been doing this for a while we thought it might be fun to have a light-hearted tier-ranking video of all the previous decoding figures.

So find our tier ranking and discussion attached, and play along at home if you like at this link:　https://tiermaker.com/create/modern-gurus-17331102

Editor Andy will make a nicer version in a while so consider this the early raw cut with no ...

Ironic New Wing Hipsterism X Race Realism

Just a reminder of how uniquely terrible Red Scare are courtesy of editor Andy.

The man is a video editing machine.

'Enjoy'!

Next Decoding Material: Gabor Maté

We are taking a break from Dr. K to look at another popular, long requested, and crucially non-streamed personality: Gabor Maté. Want to keep this one focused but if you think this is other material or facts we should know please leave in comments below. Should be out next week.

Supplementary Material 10: Rigorous Conspiracy Hypothesising about the Trump Shooting

A special Supplementary Material where we take a gander at some of the reactions to the recent assassination attempt on Trump and then dig deeper with some responsible model conspiracy hypothesizing with Bret and Heather. Also featuring:

• Our completely predictable response to the shooting

• John Cusack's Conspiracy Theory

• Tim Kennedy's Conspiracy Venn Diagram

• Scientific Cosplay with Bret and Heather

• Exploring Heather...

  2024-07-19 06:57:57 +0000 UTC View Post

Bret Weinstein and Russell Brand and MOOOINK

When gurus crossover fireworks can fly as they engage in intellectual debate and update their revolutionary theories with new galaxy brain knowledge but in late-stage capitalism sometimes you have to just pay the bills and well... MOOOINK!

There is a new Supplementary Material coming later today but thought you guys might appreciate this reminder of the joys of late-stage capitalism.

Huberman, Podcast Debates, and Red Flags

A short video covering a Huberman controversy, the value of podcast debates, and how Huberman responds to pseudoscience red flags with his guests (such as Casey Means).

Editor Andy has been hard at work and we will have a series of videos in the coming days. They are from the older episodes but may be interesting for some in the new format!

Impromptu End of Week DTG Chill Session

Just a short little livestream to end the week. Click the link to see the timing in your zone, but very soon at time of posting.

Any random guru questions or general commentary are welcome.

Matt may pop by or may not.

It will probably last around 30-45 mins.

Come one, come all.

Dr. K (Part 2): Rhetorical Judo Flips

Join Matt and Chris as they continue to navigate the complex and occasionally controversial world of Dr. K in this multi-dimensional second episode. This time they take a look at some more recent content and consider whether they were wrong to identify Dr. K as such a strong advocate of Ayurveda. To do so we look at the science of visualisations, some updated genomic information about the Doshas, and the power of mantras to bend the universe.

We also look at the lively discussion betwe...

Supplemental Material 9: Galaxy Brain Collision

We get put in our place by an old champion, who reminds us why they are the king. Also this episode:

• Chris' post-conference thoughts on the UK

• Matt's Great American Burger Giveaway

• Non-Tribal Joe Rogan meets Jimmy Dore

• Lex Fridman meets Ivanka Trump

• The UK election and the heterodox response

• Jordan Peterson and the spiritual kingdom of Farageism

• Russell Brand and Alex Jones pray togeth...

  2024-07-06 03:48:30 +0000 UTC View Post

Bret Weinstein & Tucker Carlson on Evolution

It's a blast from the past but here is editor Andy's latest creation.

I will add notes and everything else before we release it publicly but thought some of you might enjoy.

We will be back with new content very soon!

June 2024 Live Hangout

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the short notice but June is fast disappearing and Matt and I have found a possible timeslot.

We are going to do midnight on June 26th in the UK which will be morning time in Aus/Japan time and god knows when in the US.

If you want to find out exactly click the link above for the time conversion to your location.

Remember these super secret exclusive events are only for Galaxy Brain tier folk because well... you earned it!

The recording wi...

Dr. K (Part 1): OPed Ayurvedic Medicine vs. Nerfed Allopathy

Join Matt and Chris as they embark on a multi-part journey through the diverse landscapes of Dr. K's content meta.

Alok Kanojia, better known as Dr. K, is a charismatic psychiatrist and online streamer who offers a unique blend of psychological, self-help, and spiritual advice to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, aiming to help them become Healthy Gamers™.

Dr. K's content is diverse and we found quite a lot to dig through, so we are doing our first(!) mu...

Update on Doctor K Decoding

For those of you who do not follow the chat, we thought an update was in order on our next decoding episode. As the title suggests we are looking at the psychiatrist/streamer/mental health advocate, Alok Kanojia AKA Dr. K.

Unfortunately, this turned out to be a little more consuming than we planned. We were originally focusing on his interview with Dr. Mike and the content we previously posted but in preparing we ended up watching a lot more material and it ballooned in a way we had not...

Gurometer: Slavoj Žižek

We cajole Slavoj Žižek to enter the Gurometer and see what interpretive ideology emerges on the other side. Diving deep into his labyrinthine theories and unique perspectives, Žižek's provocative ideas on ideology, consumerism, and sharks provide a rich field for our high-precision instrument. Agree with us, disagree, laugh, cry, scream, do what you must... and produce your own score if you feel like it!

Gurometer: Slavoj Žižek

We cajole Slavoj Žižek to enter the Gurometer and see what interpretive ideology emerges on the other side. Diving deep into his labyrinthine theories and unique perspectives, Žižek's provocative ideas on ideology, consumerism, and sharks provide a rich field for our high-precision instrument. Agree with us, disagree, laugh, cry, scream, do what you must... and produce your own score if you feel like it!

This is an advance release so let us know if you spot any weird audio or whatno...

Supplementary Materials 8: Lab Leak Discourse, Toxic YouTube Dynamics, and the Ontology of Peppa Pig

We stare into the abyss and welcome darkness into our souls as we discuss:

• Feedback on the Žižek episode

• Middle Aged Men's Health Update

• Alina Chan and the newest round of Lab Leak Discourse

• Discourse Surfing Pundits

• Alex O'Connor cornering Jordan Peterson on the resurrection

• The philosophical and Marxist implications of Peppa Pig

• Potential Alternatives to Hipster Christianity and New Ath...

  2024-06-07 18:58:49 +0000 UTC View Post

Lex Fridman is the Most Humble Man In The World

Editor Andy strikes again!

A mini decoding of Lex’s above it all stylings.

Enjoy!

Next Decoding: Dr. K

Yes, that's right... we just did an academic so we are back to the streamer world (the season ends soon!) with Alok Kanojia AKA Dr. K.

We already know we are looking at the material in the thumbnail above (linked here). Still, we have also consumed some other material from Dr. K and dug into related controversies.

If you have material you want us to know about, good, bad, or in-between, now would ...

Exploring Martin Luther as a Guru: Insights from 'The Rest is History'

Editor Andy has been hard at work and has produced another video. The content might be familiar but probably pairs well with the recent review of Dominion, which we will be releasing in audio format shortly.

Thoughts welcome!

Slavoj Žižek: When is a shark not a shark.

Join Matt and Chris as they plunge into the heady mental universe of Slavoj Žižek, the Slovenian philosopher known for his eclectic and provocative ideas. The duo parses Žižek's 'unconventional' takes on ideology, consumerism, and revolutionary theory, peppered with his playful movie criticism of films like Jaws and a Clockwork Orange and even a few that he hasn't even watched.

We delve into snuffle-laced discussions of transgressive acts, revolutionary politics, moderate cons...

Supplementary Materials 7: Guru Oneupmanship, Hard Ad Pivots, and Left Wing Populism

We curse the dark omens emerging from the Gurusphere as we consider:

• The Illusion of Disciplinary Boundaries

• Flint Dibble Feedback and Rays of Hope

• Russell Brand and Bret Weinstein: Guru One-upmanship

• Bret Weinstein loves MOINNNNK

• Hard Ad Pivots and Peasants Popping out of Wells

• Ken Klippenstein and Populist Rhetoric

• Questioning mainstream narratives and their so-called 'experts'

2024-05-27 05:33:25 +0000 UTC View Post

DTG Reviews... Dominion by Tom Holland

We take a look at the popular history book Dominion by Tom Holland from The Rest is History. Holland thinks almost everything in the West, especially things considered good, can be traced back to Christianity, which we think might be slightly overstating things. Join us to find out why.

Forthcoming Episodes

Just wanted to give you guys a heads-up regarding the release schedule and what is coming next.

First, the Destiny: Right to Reply will be coming out on the main feed later today. You guys have likely heard it already but just to keep things clear.

Next up Decoding-wise is the philosopher Zizek... we have the content, we have the clips, but we have not been able to record yet due to some scheduling stuff. But Zizek is the next Decoding episode and will probably be out sometime nex...

Destiny: Right to Reply (Video)

For those of you who prefer your streamer discussions in full video format, it is your lucky day.

We will release to the wider YouTube world when we release the episode on the main feed but for now, enjoy your advance access.

"Matt and Chris jump into the world of debates, dramas, and online personas with the ever-controversial streamer, Destiny (Steven Bonnell). We discuss our Decoding episode (a little bit) but mostly broader issues including the value of 'debate porn', the role...