Mohak Mangal Calls Out Beer Biceps Aka Ranveer Allahbadia for Promoting Pseudoscience
The age of digital media is when influencers have the capability to shape public opinion as they wish.
Among so many creators on platforms such as YouTube, Mohak Mangal and Ranveer Allahbadia-popularly known as Beer Biceps-have gained large followings, but on very different grounds.
It recently came to a fight between the two when Mohak Mangal criticized Ranveer for promoting pseudoscience on his podcast. This article goes into the details of the controversy, why it matters, and the larger implications for content creators and their audiences.
Background: Who Are Mohak Mangal and Ranveer Allahbadia?
Mohak Mangal is a YouTube content creator who is famous for well-researched and educative videos. His channel, “Soch by Mohak Mangal,” focuses on societal, political, and scientific issues and aims to promote rational thinking and critical analysis.
He has earned respect for sticking to facts and logical reasoning.
Conversely, there exists one whose brand identity is the “TRS Podcast” and “Beer Biceps” – he being Ranveer Allahbadia.
Self- improvement content, tips towards fitness, and motivational speech by Ranveer do a lot of his jobs as well as his page feature celebrities, entrepreneurs as well as spiritual gurus but recently, criticism upon hosting people who advocate unrealistic things and superstitions arises around him.
The Incident: Mohak Mangal’s Critique
The controversy started when Mohak Mangal posted a video criticizing an episode of the Beer Biceps podcast that featured a Vastu consultant, Acharya Goyal. During the episode, the consultant made several claims about how Vastu—a traditional Indian system of architecture—can influence success, emotions, and even mental health.
Suggestions included painting flowerpots to attract success and positioning furniture to improve energy flow, all of which lacked scientific evidence.
Mangal disputed these claims, saying they were utterly absurd and had no scientific basis. He stressed that such pseudoscientific advice may mislead the viewers, especially when delivered on a popular platform like Beer Biceps.
Mangal’s criticism was not just on the content; he also questioned Ranveer’s responsibility as a creator of such a massive audience. According to Mangal, by inviting guests who are known to be into pseudoscience, Ranveer gives way to sensationalism and profit-making at the cost of fact and public welfare.
Why Promoting Pseudoscience Is Bad
Pseudoscience is, by definition, beliefs or practices that are mistakenly thought to be based on scientific evidence. The promotion of such ideas can have serious consequences:
1. Misinformation: Pseudoscientific claims spread misinformation, confusing audiences about what is scientifically valid and what is not.
2. Financial Exploitation: Many pseudoscientific practices, like Vastu consultations, often involve significant monetary investments, exploiting people’s hopes and fears.
3. Undermining Science: By giving undue credibility to unverified claims, platforms risk undermining public trust in genuine scientific research and critical thinking.
4. Cultural Regression: India has a rich history of scientific achievement. Promoting pseudoscience over rational inquiry is a step backward.
When influential creators endorse or provide a platform for pseudoscientific ideas, the damage is increased. The viewers, being younger or less informed may accept such ideas without considering their validity.
Mohak Mangal’s Stand for Rational Thinking
Mohak Mangal’s attack on Beer Biceps speaks volumes about the necessity to increase rationality and thought. He has shown tremendous guts and integrity by standing against Ranveer Allahbadia.
It takes courage to stand against someone as popular as another creator is, but in Mangal’s case, it has been for the sake of societal betterment. This is what has shown he is not afraid to follow his principles.
He dissected several logical fallacies of the podcast, like
1. Appeal to Authority: Referring to the title of Acharya Goyal to support baseless claims.
2. Anecdotal Evidence: Single success stories to establish Vastu’s workability.
3. Correlation vs. Causation: Saying people who do well are users of Vastu and that isn’t proved as a causation.
Mangal encouraged the viewers to apply critical thinking to discredit such assertions.
Scorn of Ranveer Allahbadia
Ranveer Allahbadia’s decision to invite a Vastu consultant has come under severe criticism. Though his podcast is an effort to present diverse perspectives, this incident raises questions about the responsibility of influencers:
1. Views Over Values: Ranveer’s choice to feature sensational topics speaks of the fact that he is more interested in views and revenue generation at the cost of misleading his audience.
2. Lack of Responsibility: As a prominent content creator, Ranveer has a responsibility to make sure that the information coming out of his platform is accurate and useful to the viewers.
3. Shaping Public Opinion: Through giving a platform to pseudoscience, Ranveer contributes to its normalcy, making it even more challenging for viewers to distinguish between credible information and myths.
Creators like Ranveer should understand that their audience trusts them and, therefore, should do everything possible to maintain this trust by endorsing content that is evidence-based and expert-backed.
The Greater Burden of Content Creators
In the digital age, influencers are teachers, whether they like it or not. Their platforms influence opinions, behaviors, and beliefs. So, it is upon creators to:
1. Verify Information: Ensure the credibility of both guests and topics with factual evidence.
3. Educate Not Mislead: Use the reach to power knowledge which will empower people.
2. Encourage Critical Thinking: Question the rationalism and encourage thinking.
4. Balance Diversity with Responsibility: While being diverse and open to diverse perspectives, the creators draw a line in promoting unfounded ideas or harming others with their ideology.
Rationality Over Sensationalism
The controversy between Mohak Mangal and Ranveer Allahbadia highlights a vital issue in digital content: the balance between engaging your audience and maintaining ethical responsibility.
While Ranveer’s platform has the capability to inspire and educate, it must do so responsibly. Hosting pseudoscientific content may attract views, but it risks misleading and exploiting the audience.
Mohak Mangal’s stand is a reminder of rational thinking and evidence-based discourse. His critique encourages creators and viewers alike to be logical over sensationalism.
Influencers should use their platforms to share knowledge that uplifts society rather than pandering to trends that might harm it in the long run.
It all lies with the creators and the consumers. The creators need to be more accurate and ethical, and the audience needs to be more critical and question the content they consume. This will bring about a digital ecosystem that values truth, rationality, and progress.
