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Recording from a bunker lined with unread academic journals and diplomas doubling as emergency toilet paper, it’s your host, Donovan! In this episode of Deep Dives in the Shallow End, we unravel the twisted wreckage of modern anti-intellectualism—where ignorance is celebrated, Wikipedia warriors reign supreme, and Socrates would probably down a hemlock cocktail just to escape Twitter.

From the infamous Dunning-Kruger effect to the rise of “do your own research” epidemiologists, we explore why expertise is under siege and how misinformation spreads six times faster than the truth. Why cite peer-reviewed studies when a guy named “TruthWarrior69” on YouTube already figured out quantum physics while microdosing in his garage?

Join us as we dissect the absurdity, hilarity, and sheer existential despair of a world where your aunt’s Facebook prayer group is more trusted than actual scientists.

🔹 The psychology behind overconfidence and why dumb people think they’re geniuses

🔹 The internet’s role in flattening expertise into “just another opinion”

🔹 The irony of rejecting experts while relying on technology they created

🔹 How anti-intellectualism became a proud American tradition

Grab your tinfoil hats, your Big Pharma conspiracy scrolls, and your misplaced confidence—this one’s gonna be a ride.

🎙️ Listen now before an algorithm decides what you should think for you.

#DeathOfExpertise #DunningKrugerEffect #SatirePodcast #AntiIntellectualism #ConspiracyTheories #SocratesWouldWeep #WisdomVsFacebook #DoYourOwnResearch #MisinformationMadness #TrustTheExperts #ScienceVsStupidity

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Ever walked into a store for toothpaste and left with a jade egg, a scented candle, and a regret-laden bank statement? You’re not alone. In this episode of Deep Dives in the Shallow End, we unravel the psychological traps that retailers use to turn rational humans into impulse-buying maniacs. From FOMO-fueled flash sales to manipulative store layouts, we expose the tricks designed to hijack your brain and drain your wallet. Grab a seat (or an impulse-bought bean bag), because it’s time to decode the madness.

🎙️ Topics covered:

✅ The psychology behind impulse buying

✅ How stores manipulate your decisions

✅ The hidden cost of retail therapy

✅ Tips to resist the siren call of “Buy One, Get One Free!”

🔗 Listen now—before your cart fills up with things you never needed.

#ImpulseBuying #ConsumerPsychology #RetailTraps #MarketingHacks #ShoppingAddiction #ImpulseControl #DeepDivesPodcast #FinancialWisdom #MindfulSpending #RetailManipulation #podcast #comedy

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Welcome back to Deep Dives in the Shallow End! In this episode, Donovan unpacks the surreal world of parasocial relationships—where emotional bonds are forged with influencers, creators, and even brands that don’t know we exist. From curated content to the dark side of digital intimacy, this episode explores the psychology, the economics, and the absurdity of living in a world where your "bestie" is one DM away—but only for a price. Are we truly connected, or just wandering in a parasocial purgatory? Join us for a satirical, insightful, and (mostly) ridiculous look at the phenomenon shaping modern relationships.

🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and maybe DM Donovan—he totally has time to answer.

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