Of Idiots & Intellects

Of Idiots & Intellects

By Kelsey HatzingerSociety & Culture
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Of Idiots & Intellects episodes

  • Stigmatization of Mental Health
    Here, we discuss mental health and the stigma surrounding it. How does stigma prevent people from seeking treatment? How does the media play into negative beliefs about mental health? What about mental health stigma in schools? What can be done to fight mental health stigma?
    55 min
  • Area 51
    What happens at the highly classified military base known as Area 51? Listen to learn about Robert Lazar, an alleged former Area 51 employee, some theories about what happens at the base, and more!
    55 min
  • The Mystery of Dreams
    What are dreams and what purpose do they serve? What are lucid dreams? Why are there reoccurring dreams or common dream themes like teeth falling out or being chased? Listen to find out.
    59 min
  • Human Trafficking
    In this episode, we detail the gross criminal industry of human trafficking. Listen to learn about the world of forced labor, sexual exploitation, organ harvesting, and more.
    43 min
  • The Stanford Prison Experiment
    In this episode, we discuss the famed psychological study, the Stanford Prison Experiment. Listen to learn about the extreme brutality caused by perceived power, a mass rebellion, and the need to terminate the study more than a week early.
    59 min
  • Grimm Fairy Tales
    The Brothers Grimm and many others wrote out the original versions of the fairy tales we know and love today. The only difference is that the originals included a lot of death, lies, and twisted scenarios.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Captive Marine Mammals: Sea A Cruel World
    In this episode, we go over the lives of captive marine mammals like sea lions, dolphins, and whales. We discuss the documentaries 'Blackfish' and 'Born to be Free', as well as the aggressive behaviors, capture process and environment of these animals.
    49 min
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder: Part Two
    In this episode, we continue our discussion of DID, or multiple personalities. Listen to learn about one personality having an allegery, heart condition, or diabetes while the others do not, one doctor going off the walls with a patient while researching DID, and SO much more.
    51 min
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder: Part One
    In this episode, we dive deep into Dissociative Identity Disorder, known as multiple personalities, and even have an interview with someone who has been diagnosed. We discuss the causes and experiences of DID, and so much more!
    1 hr 5 min

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