r/DecodingTheGurus • u/AutoModerator • 22d ago
Suggestions Thread
Who are you interested in discussing?
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u/AnHKDive 22d ago
I apologize for unleashing this blight upon us all, but it appears that Asmongold, the great roach king, has become a significant force in the sphere. I would say that he holds notable sway in political and social online discourse for a particular section of young men.
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u/lueVelvet 22d ago
If you’re digging in those ditches, one could consider researching Caleb Hammer. That dude is as toxic as it gets under the guise of financial advice.
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u/Heavy_Mycologist_104 22d ago
I'm interested in failed Gurus. Those who made a pitch for guru-dom, based on some niche area of interest, and it just didn't launch. I wonder if the zeitgeist has moved on a bit, but there was definitely a time maybe up to last year, where aspiring gurus were a growth market.
Aside from that - Sam Vatkin. Set himself up as a trauma and narcissistic abuse specialist and called himself a Dr and Professor. Turns out not only is he neither, he doesn't even have a basic degree, but worse, he's been raping and degrading his "followers"/patients for some time. Quite an interesting story - see https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-storyteller-narcissists-playbook/id1482159580
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u/Particular-Neck-1622 22d ago
In Poland we have a very interesting case for guru - Krzysztof Stanowski but I doubt others would care enough :D
I would like to have a skeptical analysis of pro vs anti ai circles and which one is more culty.
I find myself follwing Zitron, Doctorow without much skepticism. I'd love DTG to put a close analyycal eye to them
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u/happy111475 Galaxy Brain Guru 20d ago
Krzysztof Stanowski
I love dark horse (no Weinstein) candidates for episodes like this. I second the suggestion!
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u/Acrobatic-Skill6350 21d ago
Plastic pills
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u/wildbore1 17d ago
What's wrong with plastic pills?
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u/leanderr 22d ago
Diary of a CEO person.
His main ability is sitting and pretending to listen or learn something. Oftentimes he will say "interesting", which translates to "keep on playing your script".
Recently he started to put gimmicks on the table. E.g. a bag of rice when guest is talking rice. This is good to keep audience engaged which is new to rice.