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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 20 MIN

How Deep Into Self Deception Are You

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Derren Brown’s TED Talk on mentalism and the stories we tell ourselves opens a window into the human mind’s peculiar need for illusion and certainty. In this bold dive, we uncover why humans cling to comforting narratives, how self-deception shapes everything from our beliefs to our daily choices, and whether it’s even possible to live without these invisible scripts. Using Brown’s insights on mentalism, we explore the psychology of self and question if anyone is truly living their own life—or just the stories handed to them. Are you ready to confront the fictions you’ve crafted around your identity? Join me in unraveling the illusions we’re all trapped in. Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] #Mentalism #DerrenBrown #SelfDeception #HumanPsychology #Storytelling Become a member of this channel to enjoy benefits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6gJYYFDueIzAk_Jn6SmZw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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