8th Layer Insights
by Perry Carpenter | N2K Networks
© 8th Layer Media
Sep 29, 2025Recent reviews on Apple Podcasts (5)
Excellent! (From an interviewee)
I got to work with Perry on the “Creativity for Non-Creatives” episode, and I was struck with how insightful his questions are, how curious he is, and how much care he puts into the process. In addition, he’s got a great presence and top-notch production values.
RobDircks ·
Informative, Educational & Inspirational
Perry Carpenter does it again! The author of two awesome books (they’re on Amazon) he provides incredible insights in security culture, human behaviors and what it takes to secure your organization and personal lives! This is worth an hour of your time whenever it is released! You won’t be disappointed! That and his sound guy Carl is a good source of laughs!!
JRMScooter ·
Informative and engaging
8th Layer Insights is a genuinely engaging, entertaining, and insightful podcast. I share episodes from time to time with my non-cyber security interested friends simply because of the sheer amount of quality information that Perry Carpenter provides. This is an invaluable podcast to anyone who is pursuing creating a ‘culture’ in work, is in the education field, and even more for those in the ‘security awareness’ community.
Santa Claus - North Pole ·
So entertaining, you don’t realize you’re learning
This is a nicely produced, performed and finished podcast with information we all need. Pair that with the creative sound design, and you get this powerhouse. Great work!
HandyGeek ·
DE…LIGHTFUL
This is a breath of fresh air! I checked out the Security is Alive episode and absolutely love this. I struggle with educational podcast with my improv comedy adhd brain but the fake interviews are exactly what I need. Super fun way to get informed. Will be changing my passwords today. :P
Kai Bobbi ·
Episodes (87)
Cognitive Heists series #7: The Trojan Gift
Sep 29, 202510m
Hey folks! It's been a few weeks, but now the gift is here. :) It's the 7th installment of the "Cognitive Heists" series. This one is titled, "The Trojan Gift." 🎁 Not all traps look like traps. Some arrive with a bow on
Cognitive Heist series #6: The Shill
Sep 6, 20259m
Some cons don’t succeed because of the smooth-talking seller. Instead, they succeed because of the crowd. Enter The Shill -- a hidden accomplice pretending to be just another customer, audience member, or lucky passerby.
Cognitive Heist series #5: The Long Con
Aug 11, 202511m
Welcome to Deceptive Minds - An audio newsletter about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it. This one is all about "The Long Con." When the lie moves in next door. Not every con kicks dow
Cognitive Heist series #4: The Ghost - Panic, Urgency, and the Speed of Deception
Aug 3, 202512m
👻 New Deceptive Minds issue: Cognitive Heist series issue #4 -- The Ghost The ghost doesn’t break in. It doesn’t even exist. It just panics you into acting-- fast, unthinking, exposed. This issue explores one of the mos
Cognitive Heists series #3: The Call Is Coming from Inside Your Mind
Jul 25, 202512m
📞 The Call Is Coming from Inside Your Mind Welcome to #3 of the "Cognitive Heists" series. The Voice in Your Head -- Authority, Audio Deepfakes, and the Power of a Familiar Voice In 2019, a UK energy firm received a cal
Cognitive Heist series #2: The Bait Man
Jul 17, 202513m
Welcome to part 2 of the Cognitive Heist miniseries: The Bait Man 🗝️ He doesn’t pick the lock. 🚪 He doesn’t sneak in the back. 🪝 He just leaves something shiny on the ground and waits for you to pick it up. Enter "The
Cognitive Heists series #1: The Insider -- Trust by Proximity, not Proof
Jul 11, 202513m
🕵️♂️ New Deceptive Minds mini-series: Behind the Scams (Cognitive Heists) 🕵️♂️ They didn’t pick the lock. They didn’t sneak in through the vents. You held the door open for them. This week’s issue kicks off a new 10-
Narrative Armor: Why Some Stories Become Immune to the Truth
Jun 28, 202511m
When it comes to deception, everything is about story. And the stories people cling hardest to are ones that aren't solely about information... they are about self-protection. They explain the world. They spark emotion.
Repeat Until Real
Jun 24, 202512m
Hey Friends! This is one of the most important issues so far -- please share! Ever find yourself believing something… just because you’ve heard it enough? That’s the Illusory Truth Effect at work. "Illusory Truth" is the
Truth Hurts. So We Lie.
Jun 12, 202517m
Ok. This one's pretty uncomfortable. It's about the lies we tell ourselves and why we believe them. We all like to think we’re rational. But the truth is, our minds are masters of defense... not just against deception, b
The Costume of Truth: Why We Trust the Logo, the Lab Coat, and the Lanyard
Jun 9, 202513m
Not all deception hides in the shadows. Some of it walks right in — wearing a badge, a clipboard, or a lab coat. In the latest issue of Deceptive Minds , I explore one of the most powerful tools in the scammer’s playbook
Feel First, Think Never: Your Emotions Are the Exploit
May 28, 202513m
If it made you panic, rage, or rush… it probably bypassed your cognitive defenses. In the latest issue of Deceptive Minds, I dig into the dark cognitive malware of emotional hijacking: how scammers, manipulators, and eve
Too Easy to Be True: The Fluency Trap and the Lie That Slides Right Past You
May 20, 202512m
Some lies try hard to fool you. Others just make it easy for you to believe them. That’s the danger of cognitive fluency : the simpler something feels , the more likely we are to think it’s true . In the latest issue of
The Plausibility Effect
May 14, 202511m
Hey friends, Let’s start with a weird truth: People don’t fall for things because they’re true. They fall for things because they’re plausible. That’s the dark magic of deception — it doesn’t need to be airtight, or flaw
👁️ Look Here: Why Every Great Deception Starts with Stolen Attention
May 5, 202513m
Welcome to issue #3 of Deceptive Minds: a newsletter about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it. In this week's episode: 🚨 Your attention is under attack! 🚨 From WWII rubber tanks to 20
Artifacts of Deception (Deceptive Minds - issue #2)
Apr 29, 202512m
Hey friends! Here's issue 2 of Deceptive Minds: a newsletter about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it . 🔥 Since starting this newsletter last week, we're already closing in on 3,000 su
Deceptive Minds (the audio experience): Issue #1
Apr 29, 20257m
Hey listeners, Perry Carpenter here. Yeah, it's been a while since I've posted this feed, but I've got something exciting that I think you'll be interested in. It's the audio version of a newsletter that I recently start
The FAIK Files | Holiday Special: AI Safety Update
Dec 27, 202438m
Note: We're posting Perry's new show, "The FAIK Files", to this feed through the end of 2024. This will give you a chance to get a feel for the new show and subscribe to the new feed if you want to keep following in 2025
The FAIK Files | The Butcher Will Scam You Now
Dec 20, 202459m
Note: We're posting Perry's new show, "The FAIK Files", to this feed through the end of the year. This will give you a chance to get a feel for the new show and subscribe to the new feed if you want to keep following in
The FAIK Files | AI Gone Wild: Worrisome Leaks, Misguided Conspiracies, and More
Dec 13, 202452m
Note: We're posting Perry's new show, "The FAIK Files", to this feed through the end of the year. This will give you a chance to get a feel for the new show and subscribe to the new feed if you want to keep following in
The FAIK Files | A Hunch about Hutch
Dec 6, 202451m
Note: We're posting Perry's new show, "The FAIK Files", to this feed through the end of the year. This will give you a chance to get a feel for the new show and subscribe to the new feed if you want to keep following in
The FAIK Files | Consciousness, Scams, & Death Threats
Nov 29, 202450m
Note: We're posting Perry's new show, "The FAIK Files", to this feed through the end of the year. This will give you a chance to get a feel for the new show and subscribe to the new feed if you want to keep following in
FAIK Miniseries (sneak peek) | Chapter 3: The Mindset and Tools of a Digital Manipulator
Oct 7, 202431m
This is Part Three of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions . Each episode kicks off with a
FAIK Miniseries (sneak peek) | Chapter 2: New Frontiers of Deception: AI and Synthetic Media
Sep 30, 202429m
This is Part Two of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions . Each episode kicks off with a dr
FAIK Miniseries (sneak peek) | Chapter 1: The Eternal Battle for the Mind
Sep 30, 202432m
This is Part One of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions . Each episode kicks off with a dr