What if the key to better investigations isn’t more pressure but more empathy?

In this powerful premiere, we unpack The Clarity Code, a new framework for ethical interviewing and investigative conversations built for law enforcement, corporate security, and beyond.

We explore:

Why traditional interrogation methods often fail

The difference between “getting a confession” and building a persuasive case

How bias, defensiveness, and poor self-awareness sabotage interviews

Practical ways to build trust, surface truth, and connect with people even in high-stakes scenarios

Whether you're in law enforcement, corporate risk, or just want to understand human behaviour under pressure, this is your blueprint.

It’s about human connection.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable truth about AI chatbots. They're helpful, yes but are they also replacing real human connection? From cognitive offloading to emotional dependency, we explore the psychological fallout of treating machines like therapists, friends, and mentors.

Are we truly building smarter tools or just dumber humans?

Featuring personal stories, cutting-edge studies, and a brutally honest conversation about where this is all headed.

Leave your thoughts in the comments:

Have you ever used AI for emotional support?

What did it do for you... or to you?

Studies referenced - https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.17473 https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.15144 https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.06087

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Everything you think you know about how to spot a liar is wrong. In this episode, we expose the truth behind body language myths, why lie detection fails, and how to actually catch a liar using science-backed strategies.

Learn the shocking psychology behind stress vs. deception, memory flaws, and why eye contact means NOTHING. Perfect for true crime junkies, psychology nerds, and anyone who wants to stop getting lied to. Featuring research from CREST, Vrij, Nahari, and more.

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Everyone asks the same question: What do you read to think like Sherlock Holmes? But the real skill isn’t in memorising book lists it’s in learning how to decide what’s worth reading in the first place.

In this episode of The Deductionist Podcast, we breaks down a process for choosing reading material that sharpens memory, reasoning, and observation without wasting time on clutter. You’ll learn how to separate fads from facts, why neuroscience, psychology, and behavioural science are the best hunting grounds, and how to build a “reading filter” that keeps your knowledge evidence-based.

We’ll also explore how your choice of reading naturally shapes your speciality: observation, reasoning, or memory. Plus, why “self-directed casework” and a dynamic reading map can keep your skills evolving.

And it’s not all about work. Reading for fun novels, comics, stories boosts empathy, lowers stress, and keeps your thinking flexible. Science shows that just six minutes of reading can cut stress levels by nearly 70%.

Whether you’re refining your Sherlockian skillset or simply looking for smarter ways to learn, this episode gives you the framework to choose reading that fuels real growth.

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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.

In this episode of the Deductionist Podcast, we are joined by Kieran, a lifelong hospitality leader and passionate advocate for multigenerational teamwork.

Kieran shares powerful stories from running pubs, turning tough environments into thriving communities, and the role that listening, curiosity, and intent-based leadership play in building successful teams.

From Glynnis the kitchen veteran to digitally-native apprentices, this conversation explores how to harness the strengths of four generations working side by side, and why ego, policy, and outdated practices must be replaced with empathy, training, and authentic communication.

Whether you work in hospitality, business, or leadership, this episode delivers practical takeaways on:

Creating psychological safety in teams

Blending experience with digital-native skills

Avoiding policy-driven “computer says no” mindsets

Building environments where everyone can thrive

To get in touch with Kieron, here are his details:

Insta @theboybaileyspeaks

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Twitter @boybaileyspeaks

Website: www.peopleonpurpose.co.uk

Email: kieron@peopleonpurpose.co.uk

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