The Impact of Fad Psychology on Journalism

Jesse Singal is a journalist and media critic known for investigating how fad psychology and dubious scientific claims infiltrate mainstream reporting. He has written extensively about the dangers of sensationalism in journalism and how media outlets often uncritically amplify trendy psychological concepts without proper scrutiny. Singal appeared on JRE episode 1682 to discuss the intersection of psychology, journalism, and media narratives, breaking down how flawed research becomes conventional wisdom. Joe brought him on to explore why journalists struggle to report accurately on psychological topics and how this shapes public understanding.