Identity Maze
We’ve never been more connected… yet never felt more divided.The Identity Maze is a psychology and philosophy podcast exploring how belief systems, cognitive bias, groupthink, and tribalism shape the way we think, disagree, and form identity in a global, hyperconnected world.Each episode breaks down the hidden forces behind human behaviour — including social media influence, algorithm-driven thinking, identity signalling, and the psychology of picking sides.Why do smart people believe completely different things? Why do we defend ideas that don’t serve us? Why does disagreement turn into division?Blending real-world events with psychological insight, The Identity Maze explores...
Welcome to the Identity Maze
We live in the most connected era in human history — yet understanding each other feels harder than ever.
In this introductory episode of The Identity Maze, we explore the paradox at the heart of modern life: how connection has turned into division, and why disagreement so often becomes identity.
This podcast doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it invites you to question what you think you know — about yourself, about others, and about the beliefs that shape the way we see the world.
When you look across at someone, what do you see first...