In this eye-opening episode of The Deductionist Podcast, hosts from the Behavioural Intelligence Academy explore one of the most misunderstood yet powerful aspects of human behaviour, context. Why do people act so differently in seemingly similar situations? How can changing environments alter the meaning of someone's actions entirely? From cognitive biases to high-profile case studies, we unpack how the framing effect, baseline shifts, and motive interplay with environmental cues to shape human behaviour.

Featuring expert insights, real-world examples, and critical thinking games, this episode is essential for anyone interested in behavioural science, psychology, or just understanding people better. Tune in to learn how to truly “see” behaviour, not just look at it.

🔍 Topics Covered:

The importance of contextual filters in behaviour analysis

Kurt Lewin’s behavioural equation explained

Framing effects and the power of perception

How motive and environment shape observable behaviour

Why “autopilot observation” leads to flawed conclusions

📌 Perfect for professionals in intelligence, psychology, law enforcement, leadership, or anyone fascinated by the human mind.

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In this episode of, we dive deep into the Reasoning Funnel which is a step-by-step framework to sharpen your ability to think clearly, challenge assumptions, and avoid the traps of cognitive bias.

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We explore:

• Why humans leap to simple conclusions when facing complex problems.

• The science behind System 1 vs. System 2 thinking.

• How observation, framing, and deductive filtering help you cut through noise.

• Why embracing ambiguity and being “wrong” is key to better reasoning.

• Practical tools to test hypotheses and make evidence-based decisions.

If you want to train your mind to see beyond surface-level answers, this episode is your roadmap.

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In The Death of Reason, we explore why critical thinking is vanishing in a world addicted to outrage, division, and blind faith in proven liars. From the psychology of motivated reasoning to the neuroscience of how lies hijack our brains, this episode reveals how clarity is lost, and what it takes to get it back. Drawing inspiration from Sherlock Holmes’ insistence on facts before theory, we uncover the antidote to black-and-white thinking: discipline, granularity, and true reasonableness.

We look at:

• Why people place trust in repeated, proven liars despite the evidence.

• How neuroscience shows lies can feel as rewarding as truth.

• The role of language in shaping clarity—or confusion—in reasoning.

• Practical steps to think critically in a polarised, noisy world.

If you’ve ever felt like reality itself has become a hallucination, this episode offers a grounded way forward.