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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 10 MIN

You Don't Want English Fluency. You Want To Feel Comfortable.

from English with Thiago · host Thiago Alencar

⭐Get my app, the B2 Edge:https://studio.com/thiagoStop Falling for the "Easy English" Trap.Are you actually learning English, or are you just addicted to the dopamine hit of "fast and easy" tips? If you feel like you’ve been stuck at the intermediate level for years, it’s not because you lack talent. It’s because the YouTube Algorithm and your own Confirmation Bias are working together to keep you comfortable—and stagnant.In this video, we go deep into the psychology of why your brain wants to be lied to. We’ll look at:1) The Science of Bias: Why thinkers from Thucydides to Peter Wason warned us about "wanting to believe."2) The Algorithm Trap: How YouTube creates an echo chamber that hides the difficult (but necessary) work.3) The "Traveler" Teacher: Why you need to be skeptical of creators who sell a "lifestyle" instead of a method.

⭐Get my app, the B2 Edge:https://studio.com/thiagoStop Falling for the "Easy English" Trap.Are you actually learning English, or are you just addicted to the dopamine hit of "fast and easy" tips? If you feel like you’ve been stuck at the intermediate level for years, it’s not because you lack talent. It’s because the YouTube Algorithm and your own Confirmation Bias are working together to keep you comfortable—and stagnant.In this video, we go deep into the psychology of why your brain wants to be lied to. We’ll look at:1) The Science of Bias: Why thinkers from Thucydides to Peter Wason warned us about "wanting to believe."2) The Algorithm Trap: How YouTube creates an echo chamber that hides the difficult (but necessary) work.3) The "Traveler" Teacher: Why you need to be skeptical of creators who sell a "lifestyle" instead of a method.

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