How does celebrity culture and authority influence the way we think, and why fame so often gets mistaken for wisdom?
In this episode, we talk about how confidence can sound like credibility, why it feels good to trust experts and idols, and what happens when that trust breaks down. From Lady Gaga’s Polaroid deal to personal stories about Disney, doctors, and mentors, we look at how the psychology of fame and authority plays out in everyday life.
In this conversation, we explore:
The psychology behind fame and influence
Why confidence can be mistaken for knowledge
What “don’t meet your heroes” really means
The tension between skepticism and comfort
How we decide who’s worth listening to
Join us as we explore why we give certain people so much credibility — and how to think more clearly about who we take advice from.