The Psychology of Secrets

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by Andrew Gold · 2025

Andrew Gold’s investigative nonfiction explores why people keep secrets and how secrecy shapes behavior, identity, and relationships. Through reported encounters with murderers, cult members, and influencers, Gold examines the hidden motives and psychological forces behind secrecy.

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Secrets expose the mind while language preserves history
The episode connects the personal costs of secrecy with the historical accidents that still shape everyday English.
Sep 5, 2026 · 54 min

1 episode featuring The Psychology of Secrets

Secrets expose the mind while language preserves history