What if science could explain why some people radiate cool, why others tumble down conspiracy rabbit holes, and why inspiration always seems to strike out of nowhere?

This week we're digging into the psychology of influence, belief, and creativity. From the six universal traits that make someone truly “cool,” to the subtle ways conspiracy theories can compound like interest, to the brain patterns that predict an “aha” moment before it happens.

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Topics: Keanu Reeves is the epitomy of cool, The 6 traits of cool according to science, Cool is psychological profile, Ahead of the curvedness is max cool, Living with openness courage and authenticity, The hottest conspiracies of 2025, LA wild fires & the beams from the sky, Positive self talk - we’re working on it, Believing in one conspiracy theory leads to believing in others, The compouding interest of conspiracies, 28 Years Later is not cannon, Positive conspiracy theories, Aliens are real and helping us with tech, Secret societies guiding for good, Uncovering the multi-verse live in media res, Hiding ufos to keep us safe, Unlocking the ‘aha’ moment, Creativity’s micro dynamics and anticipating break throughs in real time.

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00:00 - It begins

01:38 - New study uncovers what makes someone cool

12:15 - Conspiracy theory rabbit holes

13:17 - My personal experinece with conspiracy theorists

16:17 - New research supports rabbit hole model of conspiratorial thinking

19:35 - My apocalypse experience

24:51 - Positive conspiracies?

28:35 - Science finds the aha moment

32:06 - Outro