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Update on Doctor K Decoding
🕑 Added 2024-06-20 04:51:09 +0000 UTCFor those of you who do not follow the chat, we thought an update was in order on our next decoding episode. As the title suggests we are looking at the psychiatrist/streamer/mental health advocate, Alok Kanojia AKA Dr. K.
Unfortunately, this turned out to be a little more consuming than we planned. We were originally focusing on his interview with Dr. Mike and the content we previously posted but in preparing we ended up watching a lot more material and it ballooned in a way we had not fully intended. Normally in a full-length decoding, we have around 50-60 clips with Dr. K we had closer to 140.
Also, the clips fell into various different categories, it now seems likely this will be a two or three part series. We realised this after recording 2 hrs and recognising that our initial approach for a single episode was too ambitious. So we now have a plan for three episodes as follows:
1. Dr. K, CAM advocacy, and his solo presentation of Ayurvedic medicine (based primarily on this older video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BEdhS9-cno).
2. Dr. K debating Ayurvedic medicine with Dr. Mike (based on the recent video we posted).
3. Dr. K and online (non)therapy interviews (based on a variety of interviews, including Reckful and less sensational content, and his video on Ethics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4yT1mPc5kY).
We realise this is slightly unusual but we do think there is justification and that his content warrants the division because there are different issues at play. In a certain sense, it is a fitting end to the streamer season because of the unusual confluence of dynamics. We will try to release episodes more quickly than usual to befit the thematic connections and so we can move on from the topic.
We have recorded 2.5hrs of episode 1 and will likely finish it tomorrow and post over the weekend. Episode 2 will probably come next week and episode 3 the following week. If necessary, we will take a break somewhere in the middle.
Thanks everyone for your patience!
Comments
Christopher Kavanagh
Yes but wait to you see the barrell chase scene in Part 2z
Idan Ca
So basically that was a single ep and now it’s a trilogy? Like the Hobbit films?
John Pohl
This podcast is awesome. Appreciate your hard work!
Will
Arghh. An hour into the episode and looking at this twat in the white house like he's some kind of accomplished medical mind is so infuriating!
aneladgam_varelse
And honorary mention: I didn’t know it was a podcast too
aneladgam_varelse
On my bingo card: - he does so much good - no one cares about Ayurveda - Chris and Matt run out of shady gurus - when you have hammer all you see are nails - dr K changed my life - dr K is reaching toward gamers
Kato Lomb
A lot of viewers on the sub like Dr. K. It'd be interesting to see their reaction to this episode.
Carolyn Reeves
Honestly I don’t know anything about this guy but reading that intro has me on the edge of my seat
aneladgam_varelse
Will you decode some videos on addiction? Dr K is addiction psychiatrist after all
Sonje Finnestad
Take your time. I'm looking forward to the finished product.
Anna J
It's my feeling that he only likes to be challenged by relatively friendly "critics" (eg Dr Mike) but I could be wrong
Sam D.
Totally makes sense- having seen a lot of his content. There ARE a lot of issues! Take the time you need to make it intellectually clear and satisfying, even if that's a change in "the schedule".
Christopher Kavanagh
I doubt it
Christopher Kavanagh
Maybe today!
ketracel-white
i'm excited :D can't wait, hope to see some this weekend!
Linda Sears
Your dedication is commendable. And a three parter is like epic poetry (or a movie trilogy)! 🙏
Jake
Soon people will look back and say 'I remember the good old times when decodings were only a quick 3 hours'.
Amy
Thanks for the update! I’ve been looking forward to this one since you showed us the clip of him bullying his wife. Curious to see what else you find!
Anna J
As the self appointed Dr K #1 hater thank you for doing this and I'm excited to hear what you guys think 😊😊
aneladgam_varelse
Thank you for your service 🫡
Christopher Kavanagh
Ya!
Matthias Meeta
thank you for your service 🫡
Matthias Meeta
I can't believe you're doing this to yourselves
Erland Hvittfeldt
Thanks for the update. Btw, will the Dominion episode be out on audio?
pim martijn van der steen
(I mean, he does like to hear himself talk…)
pim martijn van der steen
I’m really curious as to whether the doctor will exercise his right to reply… 3 times!
Erin
Thanks guys, looking forward to these
Aaron Holder
Well done gentlemen. I listened to and enjoyed the episode with Dr. Mike (although I had to use the video to help me differentiate between the two speakers, who sound identical to my Australian ears), but I failed with the Ayurvedic medicine solo. It’s snake oil drivel. I might try and catch the ethics video while waiting for my FLIGHT TO JAPAN! I respect that some people find value in D. K’s content. I think he’s a tool.
Ben
Excellent use of the principle of "least publishable unit" in academia. Good way to get your publication count as high as possible. I approve!
Jesse Rimler
Thanks for doing this!
Violet
Can't wait! Thanks for your amazing diligence.
RipleyV
Looking forward to it! Glad you guys are going so in depth with him as he strikes me as a very complex form of guru and having consumed a decent amount of his content I'm always in two minds about how to feel about him
apetrash
All good, the more content the better!
