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We inherit more than eye color and last names.
We inherit definitions.

Definitions of success.
Of morality.
Of masculinity and femininity.
Of obedience.
Of what is “normal.”
Of what is “right.”

But what if many of these definitions were never truly ours?

In this episode of Beyond The Surface, we go beyond the inherited definitions that quietly shape our identities and decisions. Through some of the most famous psychological experiments in history, we explore how easily human perception, morality, and behavior can be influenced by group pressure, authority, and assigned roles.

We’ll reflect on:

• Conformity and the power of the group — inspired by the experiments of Solomon Asch
• Obedience to authority — through the controversial work of Stanley Milgram
• The psychology of roles and power — examined in the Stanford Prison Experiment led by Philip Zimbardo

If ordinary people can conform, obey, and transform under pressure…
How much of what we call “our personality” is truly chosen?

There's insightful breakdowns by Vsauce (Michael Stevens), whose videos beautifully unpack these psychological experiments and their implications.

Recommended videos:

• Conformity (Asch Experiment) – https://youtu.be/fbyIYXEu-nQ?si=wnH9XrfMrbvIIwzQ

• Obedience to Authority (Milgram Experiment) – https://youtu.be/vuMt8b4UrcI?si=NCJvUtfhUtnIeOgl

• Stanford Prison Experiment – https://youtu.be/KND_bBDE8RQ?si=sAOWf9j9j-RyR2M_

This episode is not about judging the past.
It’s about questioning what we’ve quietly accepted...

Because sometimes growth begins when we ask:
Who defined this for me?

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What happens to consciousness when we fall asleep?
And why does the mind keep creating stories when the body is at rest?

In this episode, we explore dreaming as one of the most mysterious expressions of consciousness. From vivid narratives to fragmented images, dreams reveal a version of the mind that feels both familiar and completely foreign..

We talk about what dreams might tell us about awareness, identity, memory, and the unconscious; and whether dreaming is a different state of consciousness or simply consciousness without external limits ?

Rather than searching for definitive answers, this episode invites curiosity. Because maybe dreams aren’t meant to be solved.

Only experienced.

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In this second episode of our mind series, we explore one of the most debated questions in human thought: How much of our “free will” is actually ours?

From the shaping force of our upbringing to the subtle expectations of society, we reflect on how environments sculpt our choices long before we’re aware of them. We discuss Robert Sapolsky’s provocative challenge to free will; drawing from his book Determined, and contrast it with Daniel Dennett’s more hopeful, compatibilist view...

Together, these perspectives open a deeper conversation about agency, responsibility, and the invisible threads that guide our decisions. Rather than offering a final answer, this episode invites you to rethink what it truly means to choose 🙌

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to give us a 5-star review and follow Beyond The Surface for more deep and thought-provoking conversations. Your support helps us grow and bring you even better content 😊
I'd love to hear what you think; feel free to reach out at (muhamoet4@gmail.com)

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