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The Instability of Truth

Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion
Book • 2025
In *The Instability of Truth*, Rebecca Lemov delves into the history of brainwashing, tracing its evolution from physical coercion in North Korean camps to the subtle manipulation of social media algorithms.

The book offers insights into how mind control techniques have been used across various contexts, including military, cults, and digital platforms, highlighting the emotional roots and paradoxes of these methods.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

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Joe Rogan
at the end of the podcast as the title of
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Rebecca Lemov
's book.
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#2322 - Rebecca Lemov
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Ryan Holiday
as
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Rebecca Lemov
's new book, exploring brainwashing, mind control, and hyper-persuasion.
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Why You’re Not as Hard to Manipulate as You Think | Rebecca Lemov
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Michael Shermer
as a great overall summary of the history of mind control.
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Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion
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Mike Carruthers
who interviewed her to understand the concept of brainwashing.
31 snips
Why You Should Talk More Often & How People Get Brainwashed
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Dax Shepard
as the book they are discussing in the podcast.
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Rebecca Lemov (on brainwashing)
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Ed Mylett
as a deep dive into the history and evolution of brainwashing.
20 snips
How Brainwashing Keeps You in a Life You Don’t Want 
Authored by Rebecca Limov, examines brainwashing from Cold War POW camps to algorithms on social media.
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Rebecca Lemov, "The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion" (Norton, 2025)
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Amanda Montell
as a featured interview in the episode about gaslighting.
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Overthinking About Nostalgia
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Jill Lepore
as a newly published book on brainwashing, mind control, and hyper-persuasion.
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Body Snatchers from X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story
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Amanda Knox
as the newest book by
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Rebecca Lemov
about brainwashing, mind control, and hyper-persuasion.
How Hyperpersuasion Hijacks Free Will (Rebecca Lemov)

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