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Why Smart People Fall for Obvious Lies – The Traitors Finale Breakdown

Why Smart People Fall for Obvious Lies – The Traitors Finale Breakdown

Update: 2025-11-10
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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 Traitors fan, this episode will blow your mind.


🔍 Topics We Cover:


Why Alan Carr fooled everyone


The psychology of lying under pressure


Game theory vs gut instinct


Social identity theory & trust collapse


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Why Smart People Fall for Obvious Lies – The Traitors Finale Breakdown

Why Smart People Fall for Obvious Lies – The Traitors Finale Breakdown

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