87. The Human Need to Make the World Make Sense

87. The Human Need to Make the World Make Sense

May 6, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 87

About this episode

This episode explores how we form and protect our worldviews through a psychological lens, featuring guest Sidney Pines.

In this episode, we step back from the headlines to conduct a psychological case study on how we form and protect our worldviews. We’re joined by Sidney Pines, whose journey away from the mainstream consensus offers a window into the information ecosystems that define our modern era. Rather than debating specific claims, we use the "Three Cs" framework—Comprehension, Control, and Community—to analyze the universal human needs that draw individuals toward alternative media systems. We explore ...

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