The Science of Monsters — Why the Brain Is Easier to Manipulate Than We Think

Crisis in Perception · May 14, 2026 · 47m

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.

Author: Scientific American

This episode explores The Science of Monsters as a systems-level analysis of how biological, psychological, and environmental systems influence behavior, belief, and perception.

By focusing on behavioral manipulation, evolutionary incentives, and cognitive vulnerability, the episode reveals how “monsters” function as reflections of deeper systems shaping autonomy and reality monitoring.

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