Hippo lesson

Some of the biggest misunderstandings in life don’t come from facts— they come from assumptions. In The Hippo Lesson, Brill Pongo uses a powerful (and surprisingly relatable) hippo analogy to expose how quickly the human mind fills in gaps, writes stories, and labels people without evidence. Through a spoken poem and a grounded psychological breakdown, this episode explores: • why we jump to conclusions • how the brain uses shortcuts to feel “safe” • why assumptions often become judgments • and how to pause long enough to see what’s actually true If you’ve ever misread someone, been misread, or made a decision based on a story you didn’t verify—this episode will clear the water. Press play. Bring your honesty. Let’s unlearn the habit of guessing.