The hosts mention instances where the Yeti legend was exploited through hoaxes and fabrications, either for publicity or to attract tourism to the region.
The episode explores the prevalence of hoaxes and misinformation surrounding the origins and development of jetpacks, highlighting the human tendency to suspend critical thinking.
The podcast episodes provided explore various examples of hoaxes, from high-profile cases like the Sherri Papini false kidnapping To Have And To Hoax, to more historical and cultural hoaxes like the Yeti legend Yeti and the development of jetpacks Rocket Man.
The episodes examine the motivations behind hoaxes, the impact they can have on individuals and society, and the challenges in distinguishing truth from deception, especially in the modern media landscape.