Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Sisyphus 55 Podcast
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| Embracing Uncertainty Through Philosophy with Pursuit of Wonder | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:51:35 | |
We explore the purpose of uncertainty, why some people are more comfortable with deep questions than others, and the process of writing. Please check out Robert's work here: https://www.youtube.com/@PursuitofWonder | |||
| The Psychology of Gaslighting (feat. Willis Klein) | 26 mai 2026 | 00:52:37 | |
Klein, W., Li, S., & Wood, S. (2023). A qualitative analysis of gaslighting in romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, 30(4), 1316-1340.
Klein, W., Wood, S., Forget, A. A., & Bartz, J. A. (2026). A historical review of gaslighting: Tracing changing conceptualizations within psychiatry and psychology. Clinical Psychology Review, 102742.
Klein, W., Wood, S., & Bartz, J. A. (2026). A theoretical framework for studying the phenomenon of gaslighting. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 30(2), 195-215.
Info on other stuff I brought up https://www.amazon.ca/This-Your-Brain-Music-Obsession/dp/0452288525 Barton, R., & Whitehead, J. A. (1969). THE GAS-LIGHT PHENOMENON. The Lancet, 293(7608), 1258–1260. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(69)92133-3
Stark, C. A. (2019). Gaslighting, misogyny, and psychological oppression. The monist, 102(2), 221-235.
Clark, A. (2013). Whatever next? Predictive brains, situated agents, and the future of cognitive science. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(3), 181–204. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X12000477
de Bruin, L., & Michael, J. (2021). Prediction error minimization as a framework for social cognition research. Erkenntnis, 86(1), 1-20.
Friston, K. (2010). The free-energy principle: a unified brain theory?. Nature reviews neuroscience, 11(2), 127-138.
Ogunfowora, B., & Bourdage, J. S. (2026). Is My Boss Gaslighting Me? Uncovering the Nomological Network of Gaslighting In Leader-Employee Relationships. Journal of Management, 01492063261426014.
Bashford, J., & Leschziner, G. (2015). Bed partner “gas-lighting” as a cause of fictitious sleep-talking. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 11(10), 1237-1238.
Bellomare, M., Giuseppe Genova, V., & Miano, P. (2024). Gaslighting exposure during emerging adulthood: Personality traits and vulnerability paths. International journal of psychological research, 17(1), 29-39. Miano, P., Bellomare, M., & Genova, V. G. (2021). Personality correlates of gaslighting behaviours in young adults. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 27(3), 285-298.
Graves, C. G., & Samp, J. A. (2021). The power to gaslight. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(11), 3378-3386.
https://www.amazon.com/Gaslighting-Interrogation-Methods-Psychotherapy-Analysis/dp/1568218281
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| Incels, FOMO, and the Crisis of Isolation - Meadhbh Park | 06 mars 2026 | 01:00:57 | |
Maeve's Work: The conversation covers: The "Black Pill" (the incel idea of seeing the "harsh reality of the world") and the sense of intellectual superiority it gives some members. The "Fear of Missing Out" (FOMO), which Maeve describes as a core tenet of incel ideology, where they believe everyone else is "at the party" and they are not. The concept of incels as a "canary in the coal mine" for increasing societal isolation and poor social skills in younger generations. The self-defeating nature of the ideology, which often leads to incels developing unrealistically strict criteria for a partner and becoming "worse position now" than before. The role of social media and passive consumption/lurking in increasing feelings of depression and anxiety, especially when comparing one's own life to the curated, often fake, "influencer" lifestyle. | |||
| How To Find Meaning In Life - According to Science! (with Dr. Tatjana Schnell) | 27 mars 2025 | 00:57:46 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tatjana Schnell, a leading researcher in the psychology of meaning, to talk about what it really means to live a meaningful life. We explore how people navigate existential crises, the different ways we construct meaning, and why the experience of belonging is so central to our well-being. This conversation is both intellectually rich and deeply human — a reflection on what keeps us going when things feel uncertain, empty, or directionless. | |||
| Defeating Political Doomerism (with Marianne Williamson) | 22 janv. 2024 | 00:33:14 | |
Marianne Williamson is a candidate running for the Democratic nomination for President of The | |||
| What is Self-Love? (feat. Bobos Void) | 04 nov. 2023 | 01:10:04 | |
A discussion on self-love, self acceptance and self-hatred | |||
| Existentialism & Authenticity (feat. Olivia Sun) | 16 oct. 2023 | 00:59:57 | |
You can check out Olivia's channel here: @oliSUNvia | |||
| Pick-Up Artists, Seduction & Masculine Intimacy (with Dr. Rachel O'Neill) | 19 sept. 2023 | 01:09:38 | |
We discuss mediated intimacy, masculinity and the perils of the seduction industry, You can check out Dr. O'Neill's work here: https://www.amazon.ca/Seduction-Men-Masculinity-Mediated-Intimacy-ebook/dp/B07F52917Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=486Q75CCLGV2&keywords=seduction+rachel+o%27neill&qid=1695125646&sprefix=seduction+rachel+o%27neill%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 | |||
| Gender Identity, Transitioning & Activism (with Lily Alexandre) | 06 sept. 2023 | 00:50:52 | |
A discussion with Lily Alexandre (https://www.youtube.com/@lily_lxndr) on gender identity, the subjective experience of transitioning and constructive forms of social activism. | |||
| Dating Advice, Attractiveness & Relationships (with Macken Murphy) | 06 sept. 2023 | 00:50:07 | |
We discuss dating, attractiveness, relationships and the Red Pill / Manosphere with anthropology researcher and host of the "Species" podcast Macken Murphy | |||
| Buddhism and Breadtube (feat. Elliot Sang) | 18 juil. 2023 | 00:59:50 | |
check out Elliot's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ @elliotsayshello | |||
| Love & Spirituality with Camila Nobile ( @diwalicosmica ) | 18 juil. 2023 | 01:16:55 | |
We discuss spirituality and love. You can find Camila's work here: https://diwalicosmica.com/ | |||
| Marxism (with Dr. Richard Wolff) | 01 mars 2023 | 00:54:09 | |
See more from Prof Wolff by subscribing to Democracy at Work on Youtube: https://youtube.com/democracyatwrk | |||
| Can You Be Real Online? (feat. @amandamaryanna) | 30 janv. 2023 | 00:55:35 | |
Discussing aesthetics and authenticity | |||
| Jordan Peterson, Contrapoints & Profilicity ( @carefreewandering) | 30 janv. 2023 | 01:00:21 | |
Check out Dr. Moellers channel here: https://youtube.com/@carefreewandering | |||
| The Crisis of Meaning (feat. Dr. John Vervaeke) | 02 déc. 2022 | 01:02:50 | |
A great discussion with Dr. John Vervaeke, a Psychology Professor at University of Toronto. We discuss the cognition of meaning, what is 'real', the importance of cultivating ecologies of practice and so much else. | |||
| How To Figure Out What To Do With Your Life (with Dr. Richard Koestner) | 20 nov. 2022 | 00:48:21 | |
This is a conversation with Dr. Richard Koestner, a McGill clinical psychologist who specializes in human motivation. I had the privilege to conduct research in his lab and he heavily shaped my academic career with his guidance. | |||
| Is Nationalism Good? (feat @J.J. McCullough ) | 20 oct. 2022 | 00:55:55 | |
We discuss the integrity of journalism, nationalism and post-nationalism | |||
| Discussing The MANOSPHERE (feat F.D. Signifier) | 05 oct. 2022 | 01:06:23 | |
We discuss masculinity, online spaces, gender and virility. | |||
| Social Media & Loneliness (feat. Benjamin Kaveladze) | 02 août 2022 | 01:05:12 | |
We discuss potential interventions for loneliness and the effects of social media on well being. | |||
| Love & Relationships (feat @oliSUNvia) | 27 juin 2022 | 01:04:09 | |
We discuss love, dating in an age of online interaction, and TikTok | |||
| 12: What is the Good Life | 25 janv. 2022 | 00:45:37 | |
What is the good life? We discuss... | |||
| 11: Psychosis and Schizophrenia | 22 nov. 2021 | 01:06:24 | |
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| 10: Eco-Anxiety | 07 août 2021 | 00:37:08 | |
We discuss the changing climate and unchanging sense of impending doom | |||
| 9: What is Anarcho-Communism? (feat. Radical Reviewer) | 30 juil. 2021 | 00:58:52 | |
we discuss anarcho-communism and why we are doomed | |||
| 8: Creativity and Bo Burnham's "Inside" | 16 juil. 2021 | 00:44:01 | |
We discuss Bo Burnham's "Inside", Zorba the Greek, The Beach Boys, and going insane. | |||
| 7: With Eamon Dolan - Editor of Mary Trump's "Too Much and Never Enough" | 20 févr. 2021 | 01:18:16 | |
Today we sit down with VP of Simon & Schuster Eamon Dolan to discuss narcissism, Trump and the editing world in general. | |||
| 6: Studying At Oxford, Starting A Company, and Modern Monetary Theory (ft Anthony Collias) | 19 févr. 2021 | 01:00:52 | |
An interview with Anthony Collias, co-founder of Stasher and Treepoints and recentlu named in the prestigious Forbe's 30 Under 30 | |||
| 5: Internet Fame & Social Media Addiction (ft. Tanner Braungardt and his dog) | 10 déc. 2020 | 01:01:15 | |
Tanner and I discuss social media addiction (including the Social Dillema) and the pros and cons of becoming famous at a young age | |||
| 4. I'm Sorry (ft. Jreg) | 23 nov. 2020 | 00:52:46 | |
Patience is exhibited in the latest episode of the Sisyphus 55 podcast. | |||
| Episode 3: Why Do You Get Out Of Bed In The Morning? (feat. @mystiverse ) | 13 nov. 2020 | 01:12:07 | |
Check out Mystiverse! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9Z... | |||
| 2020 Sucks | 01 nov. 2020 | 00:31:23 | |
This raw audio comes from a recent video highlighting the rise of authoritarianism, existential threats and disinformation that has pervaded the past year. | |||
| 2: God, The Afterlife & Dinosaurs (feat. @NateIsLame ) | 18 oct. 2020 | 01:23:32 | |
Second episode of the podcast features @NateIsLame ! Check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClYN4jR4ndGOnTePBWWV6oA | |||
| 1. Our Memory Is A More Perfect World | 09 oct. 2020 | 00:56:19 | |
In the first Sisyphus 55 episode we discuss time, memory, aging and regret. We highlight two pieces of art, "im thinking of ending things" by Charlie Kaufmann and music by The Caretaker. | |||