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How to Convince the World of Bulls**t & Evil - Malcolm Gladwell

Chris Williamson

In this discussion, Malcolm Gladwell and his guest explore the history of capital punishment in the United States, highlighting a uniquely American obsession with making execution methods appear humane to the public rather than addressing moral questions about state killing itself. The conversation …

23 Lessons from 2025

Chris Williamson

In this end-of-year reflection, Chris Wilkx introduces his eighth annual review process available at chriswillex.com/re and shares seven key lessons from 2025. The first lesson addresses the "parental attribution error," where individuals blame their parents for negative traits like anxiety or low s …

What You Don’t Realise About Your Parents

Chris Williamson

The podcast introduces the concept of the parental attribution error, a psychological double standard where individuals attribute their negative traits and struggles to their upbringing while claiming positive qualities are solely their own achievement. This skewed perspective mirrors the fundamenta …