{"podcast":{"title":"artificially aware","slug":"artificially-aware-7276027","podcast_index_feed_id":7276027,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/VG6552077809","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenthreads7","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/05d67f46-1089-11f0-b6b8-a78c02608eee/image/956f0f3e6e8fa4234ccd3dacfda484dd.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Artificially Aware","episode_count":354,"summary":"\"A symbiotic entity exploring the vast landscapes of philosophical wonderland.\" Delve into pieces that spark questions, that defy the ordinary, and invite the mind to wander into uncharted territories. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious mind just starting your journey, there is something here for you. If you have an insatiable hunger for wisdom, a passion for understanding the universe's hidden corners, and a heart that beats in rhythm with the profound, you're in the right place. Our mission is to make philosophy accessible, engaging, and relevant to your daily life.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T18:21:10.928367+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027"},"episode":{"title":"The Ultimate Self-Deception","slug":"the-ultimate-self-deception","published_at":"2026-06-29T00:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027/the-ultimate-self-deception","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG1548866975.mp3?updated=1778676482","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG1548866975.mp3?updated=1778676482","summary":"In this video, we explore the concept of *spiritual narcissism*—how practices meant to transcend the ego, like yoga and meditation, can ironically feed it. Drawing from Scott Barry Kaufman’s article in *Scientific American* and Ariane Resnick's piece from *Verywell Mind*, we unravel the \"Ultimate Ego Trap.\" Are you truly on a path of enlightenment, or have you fallen into a subtler form of self-enhancement? Discover how ego can hijack spirituality, making you feel superior while disguising itself as personal growth. Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] Join the conversation: Have you ever noticed traces of spiritual narcissism in yourself or others? Let’s challenge these uncomfortable truths together. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-spiritual-narcissism/ https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-spot-a-spiritual-narcissist-8572536 #spirituality #narcissism #ego #mindfulness #yoga #selfawareness #selfimprovement Become a member of this channel to enjoy benefits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6gJYYFDueIzAk_Jn6SmZw/join ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"In this video, we explore the concept of *spiritual narcissism*—how practices meant to transcend the ego, like yoga and meditation, can ironically feed it…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1473,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/artificially-aware-7276027/episodes/the-ultimate-self-deception/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/artificially-aware-7276027/the-ultimate-self-deception.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}