Holy Delusions!

Holy Delusions! is a podcast dedicated to exploring god complexes.

If you've ever encountered someone who:

• holds a dogmatic belief that they are far superior to others
• like they are some kind of god
• acts like they carry about them an air of divine entitlement
• has opinions that are an unquestionable and unshakeable facts
• believe they are beyond the accepted boundaries of social norms, or even above the law

then this podcast might be just up your alley.

We'll be taking a glimpse of our ancient past, beyond even the origins of our species. On the way we'll be exploring evidence from anthropology, archaeology, and even linguistics, to attempt to determine what it is that makes some people think they are a messiah. We'll be taking a look at why history is full of people who believed they were chosen by the gods, or who just believed they were actual gods. From ancient pharaos to modern tech bros; monarchs and emperors; presidents and religious leaders. We will be breaking down what it means to have a god complex, why it happens, and what it can teach us about human nature.

Each episode will explore stories of historical figures, dissect psychological theories, and explore the curious ways our language shapes our understanding of power. It may make you question your own delusions of grandeur.

So if you're ready to dive into the divine, question the omnipotent, and plunge head first into the minds of the mighty, then be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you think that this podcast was made just for you then that may just be your god comples talking.