168: Decoding the Gurus (w/Chris Kavanagh and Matt Browne)

Conspirituality

Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker

Spirituality, Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Philosophy, Society & Culture

4.2 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 August 2023

⏱️ 103 minutes

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Summary

Charismatic influence thrives in online spaces, regardless of spiritual overtones. Matt Browne and Chris Kavanagh of Decoding the Gurus have traced a path parallel to our own; examining the popular figures they call "secular gurus." They join us for a lively panel discussion on the overlaps and differences regarding conspiritualists, as well as their patented "Gurometer'' method of decoding and ranking contrarian influencers. As scholars of psychology, anthropology, and religion, we also asked them to finally resolve the enduring argument between Matthew and Julian about the power of sacred beliefs to shape political worldviews and motivate actions in the world. 8/21: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to rocketmoney.com/conspirtuality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is a Glassbox Media Podcast.
0:08.0	Conspirituality Podcast is now presented by Glassbox Media.
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0:21.0	you can join us at patreon.com
0:24.0	Backslash Conspirituality.
0:30.0	Music
0:40.0	Hey everyone, welcome to Conspirituality
0:42.0	where we investigate the intersection of conspiracy theories
0:45.0	and spiritual influence to uncover cults, pseudoscience,
0:49.0	and authoritarian extremism.
0:51.0	I'm Derek Barris.
0:52.0	I'm Matthew Remsky.
0:53.0	I'm Julian Walker.
0:54.0	I'm Chris Kavanaugh.
0:56.0	And I'm Matt Brown.
0:57.0	Yes you are.
0:58.0	Those are some familiar names.
0:59.0	We're going to have a good day today.
1:00.0	As for us at Conspirituality,
1:02.0	we are an Instagram at ConspiritualityPod.
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