"The Cheating Lasted So Long... It Was An Inside Job!" - Veronica Brill

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Veronica Brill, known for her courage in the poker community, is a professional poker player and analyst who became a pivotal figure in exposing one of the most notorious cheating scandals in recent poker history. Her commitment to transparency led her to confront Mike Postle, a player accused of using illicit methods to gain an edge in live poker games. Beyond her role as a whistleblower, Brill offers insights into poker psychology, exploring how factors like sleep deprivation and narcissistic tendencies drive people toward dishonest strategies. Through her work, she underscores the importance of integrity in poker, believing that maintaining honesty and accountability is crucial to preserving the game’s reputation and trust among players.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Veronica's Multifaceted World
01:16 "Jungle After Dark"
01:49 Poker Scene in Australia
03:09 Motivations Behind Cheating
05:00 Narcissism in Cheaters
06:56 The Risks of Cheating as a "Winning Strategy"
08:00 Lack of Empathy and Obvious Cheating
10:02 Internal Help Prolongs Cheating
11:51 Humor Amidst the Scandal
13:00 The Legal Fallout
15:12 DOJ's Reaction to the Cheating Scandal
17:27 Systemic Injustice in Cases of Cheating
18:41 Cheating in Online Poker
20:22 DOJ's Misconceptions About Poker Cheating
24:00 Simple Data Solutions for Detecting Cheating
27:00 Data in Healthcare Decision-Making
29:44 Health Risks and Common Outcomes
32:00 Fitness Stats and American Health
35:00 Value of Being Open to Correction
38:00 Decision Science and Groupthink
41:00 Religion, Group Dynamics, and Belief Systems
47:00 Spirituality and Logic
54:00 Nihilism and the Meaning of Life
1:03:00 Evolution and Human Nature
1:10:30 Religion and Ethical Evolution
1:18:00 The Ethics of Extended Lifespans
1:24:00 The Potential Future of Immortality
1:27:20 Final Thoughts on Evolution and Religion

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