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Does Your Brain Hallucinate Conscious Reality? - Anil Seth - #649 Jul 03, 2023

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Anil Seth is a professor of cognitive and computational neuroscientist at the University of Sussex, co-director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science, and an author.

What is the Self? What does it mean that we are the same person we were 10 years ago? Why do we have a subjective experience of reality at all? Is consciousness created or perceived? These are fundamental questions that philosophers and neuroscientists have been trying to answer for centuries. So can a new science of consciousness give us the answers?

Expect to learn why answering the problem of consciousness is such a difficult challenge, why you wake up as the same person everyday, whether we know for a fact that animals are conscious, why perception often is divorced from objective reality, just how reliable our memories are, how to trust your brain even when it's incredibly fallible and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:28) The Real Problem of Consciousness (04:39) Why is the Self Rooted in Consciousness? (13:10) Thought Experiments to Understand Consciousness (19:39) Are We Experiencing a Controlled Hallucination? (22:40) Looking at Perception Through an Evolutionary Lens (32:29) Studying How to Alter the Predictive Brain (41:17) Where Does Consciousness Arise? (45:38) Testing the Consciousness of Lower Animals (49:36) The Most Common Definitions of Consciousness (59:10) The Challenge of Testing the Internal Processes of Animals (1:05:32) Anil’s Experience with LSD (1:11:04) How Anil’s Studies Have Impacted His Outlook (1:15:58) Where to Find Anil

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7 Ways To Ruin Your Life With Lies From Quantum Physics - Chris Ferrie - #648 Jul 01, 2023

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Chris Ferrie is a physicist and mathematician at the University of Technology Sydney and an author.

The term “quantum” is liberally tossed around within the spiritual community, often suggesting a level of insight into this mysterious field of science. But what do these people actually mean? What have these gurus correctly interpreted about the field of quantum physics, and where are they very confused?

Expect to learn why the word “quantum” is so frequently employed by spiritual gurus, what “quantum entanglement” actually means, whether energy healing heals anything at all, whether it's possible to raise your vibrational frequency thing, why Schrödinger’s cat does not mean that you can do whatever you want with no consequences, how something can be so incorrect it's “not even wrong” and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (01:42) Debunking Quantum Bullshit (07:57) Is Quantum Energy Healing True? (11:49) The Problem with Spirituality (19:23) Explaining Vibrational Frequencies (27:24) Can Everything Be Measured? (30:26) Consequences of Believing Without Knowing (35:55) Why You Should Ignore Quantum Relationship Advice (38:58) Ethics of the Expectation Effect (43:31) What People Misunderstand About Uncertainty (48:18) Can We Be Quantum Entangled to Someone Else? (58:51) What Can & Can’t Quantum Computing Do? (1:06:41) Are We Part of a Multiverse? (1:14:07) Receiving Hate Mail from Spiritual People (1:19:05) Where to Find Chris

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How Did Harry Potter Enter The Trans Debate? - Megan Phelps-Roper - #647 Jun 29, 2023

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Megan Phelps-Roper is a social activist, public speaker and author known for her insights into religious extremism.

Harry Potter is the most banned book of the 21st century. Firstly frowned upon by far Right Christian groups for its promotion of witchcraft, the controversy has recently pivoted to the far Left who have concerns that JK Rowling is promoting transphobia. The obvious question is, how did one of the most beloved children's authors of all time end up here?

Expect to learn the reason behind the widespread backlash and cancellation of JK Rowling, whether Rowling is worried about ruining her legacy, how the platforms like 4chan and Tumblr were so pivotal in this movement, just how similar the trans rights movement is to the gay rights movement, Megan’s perspective on the “What Is A Woman” documentary, how Megan's upbringing in the Westboro Baptist Church gives her a unique insight on this story and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (01:40) What Interested Megan about Rowling’s Story (05:38) Why Rowling Wanted to Talk to Megan (09:11) Megan’s Experience Working with JK Rowling (13:00) Why JK Rowling Can’t Be Cancelled (18:43) The Evolution of the Internet (25:14) How Tumblr & 4Chan Changed Culture (30:43) The Left’s Weaponisation of Language (36:38) Why Do People Care about the Trans Debate? (41:21) How Clinicians View Trans Issues (48:46) What Megan Learned from Rowling’s Critics (54:42) Reacting to ContraPoints’ Video (1:07:58) Megan’s Thoughts on Matt Walsh’s Documentary (1:11:42) The Future of the Trans Debate (1:13:03) Where To Find Megan

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Why Are So Many Men Unhappy With Their Bodies? - Scott Griffiths - #646 Jun 26, 2023

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Scott Griffiths is a researcher and psychologist at the University of Melbourne and an author known for his work on male body dissatisfaction and muscle dysmorphia.

Many men have experienced this phenomenon - looking at photos of ripped guys on social media and longing for a more muscular physique. Why are so many men dissatisfied with their bodies and why do they continue to feel bad even when they're in great condition?

Expect to learn the risk factors associated with body dysmorphia, why men's body dysmorphia is on track to overtake women's, the influence of action figures on the our expectations, the preferences men and women truly have regarding different body types, why gay men exhibit higher rates of body dysmorphia, if your concerns over your height and penis size are genuinely warranted and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:40) What is Muscle Dysmorphia? (04:53) Attaching Self-Worth to How Your Body Looks (12:29) What is Causing These Disorders? (21:55) How Body Dysmorphia Can Seem Like a Good Thing (28:26) Social Media’s Impact on How We View Ourselves (35:48) Cultural Trends Impacting Our View of Male & Female Bodies (42:24) Is There Such a Thing as Business & Lifestyle Dysmorphia? (47:43) Scott’s Grindr Study of Dysmorphia in Gay Men (57:27) What Men Worry About Most with their Bodies (1:05:00) Where to Find Scott

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Why Is Everyone Having Such Bad Sex? - Emily Morse - #645 Jun 24, 2023

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Emily Morse is a sexologist, author, and host of the podcast “Sex with Emily”.

In a sex-positive world, bedroom activities are still considered a taboo subject. And intimacy isn't at the forefront of everyone's minds right now, but having a good love life is important for your physical and psychological health, so I guess we need to hear from an expert.

Expect to learn why people are having less sex than previous generations, why we feel shame when talking about sex and how to get over it, what you can do to stop things getting repetitive in the bedroom, the 5 pillars that makes up Emily’s Sex IQ, the most common challenges people are facing when it comes to talking about intimacy with their partner, the 3 T’s of communication for progressing your love life and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:35) Why Are We Having Less Sex Than Previous Generations? (09:00) How Could a Sex-Positive World be Having Bad Sex? (16:33) Why Sex Gets Worse After the Honeymoon Phase (25:46) What are Today’s ‘Pleasure Thieves?’ (32:54) How to Have Meaningful Conversations about Sex (42:07) What Women Wish Their Partners Did More in Bed (50:33) The Sexual Pressures that Men & Women Face (58:05) Where to Find Emily

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What Has Happened To The Love For America? - Jack Carr - #644 Jun 22, 2023

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Jack Carr is a former United States Navy SEAL, outdoor adventurer and author of The Terminal List series.

The lives of Navy SEALs have been romanticised on screen and in books for decades. But what is life behind-the-scenes actually like? Just accurate are the dramatisations? And why does no one love the military any more?

Expect to learn the details of Jack's narrowest escape from death, what are the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding military snipers, the parallels between warfare and the struggle against cancel culture, what Jack’s daily writing routine is, why it's dangerous for younng people to forget the sacrifices made by past generations, the credibility of potential future threats from China and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (00:28) Why Jack’s Books are So Personal (02:29) When Jack Was Ambushed in Baghdad (05:16) Closest Brushes with Mortal Danger (11:01) The Emotional Reality of SEAL Missions (18:53) What People Misunderstand About Snipers (26:40) Receiving Hate for The Terminal List (36:26) What Jack’s Writing Routine Looks Like (41:28) How to Avoid Distraction & Stay Disciplined (51:54) How Jack Undertakes Research for a Novel (58:25) Why Jack Had His Book Approved by the DoD (1:03:50) Public Opinion of Federal Agencies Vs Military (1:08:50) Are Young Americans Becoming Less Patriotic? (1:16:36) How Much of a Threat is China? (1:20:34) The Underlying Message of Jack’s New Book (1:24:42) Where to Find Jack

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Are Violent Video Games Actually That Harmful? - Michael Kasumovic - #643 Jun 19, 2023

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Michael Kasumovic is a professor of evolutionary biology at University of New South Wales, a researcher and an author.

The influence of violent video games on human psychology has been contested for years. Does virtual violence translate to real world harm? Should we be worried about our friends and kids who play them? And just what makes these games so compelling?

Expect to learn the evolutionary theory of why winners tend to win more and losers tend to lose more, whether video games skills translate to the real world, why status-seeking people are more interested in playing violent video games, whether men can grow beards for protection from punches, why men with high testosterone have superior immune systems, why women who play violent video games have higher self-esteem and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:16) Why We Play Video Games (11:52) Video Games Are Hijacking Human Desires (15:45) Are Men Being Sedated? (24:04) Common Traits of Gamers (27:45) Socio-sexual Behaviour of Male Gamers (35:35) How Status Impacted Player Behaviour in Halo (40:28) What Happens When Women get Involved in Male Status Games? (52:04) Do Violent Video Games Improve Fighting Ability? (58:40) Why Does Status Respond to the Local Environment? (1:00:30) Do Bearded Men Win More Fights? (1:06:44) Different Types of Sexual Competition (1:15:20) What Basketball Can Teach Us About Male Performance (1:22:44) The Impact of a Masculine Face on Health (1:32:26) Where to Find Michael

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Why You Should Spend All Of Your Money Before You Die - Bill Perkins - #642 Jun 17, 2023

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Bill Perkins is a hedge fund manager, high stakes poker player, film producer and an author.

What if the true path to financial fulfilment doesn’t lie in saving every penny, but rather in spending it as effectively as you can? Delayed gratification in the extreme results in no gratification, and Bill's book Die With Zero is one of the best financial philosophies I've ever come across.

Expect to learn how to maximise your existence for positive life experiences, why you should give your kids their inheritance when they're 30, the most common errors people make about money, why it’s so hard for some of us to spend, the brilliant concept of ‘consumption smoothing’, what Sigmamode grindset-ers are getting wrong about work-life balance, how to plan your life in terms of seasons and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:21) How Bill is Saving Lives (09:35) Maximise Positive Life Experiences (20:12) What Most People Misunderstand About Money (28:06) Can You Delay Gratification Too Much? (38:40) What is ‘Consumption Smoothing?’ (46:13) Is the Sigma Grind Mindset Healthy? (56:53) Bill’s Tactics for Enhancing His Life (1:05:01) How to Die with Zero (1:11:38) Making the Most of Having Children (1:15:24) How to Know if You’re Living on Autopilot (1:26:25) Knowing When You Should Stop (1:33:39) Giving Money to Kids & Charity Early (1:45:07) Advice to Risk-Averse People (1:50:14) Where to Find Bill

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The Rising Danger Of Mass Surveillance - Andy Stumpf - #641 Jun 15, 2023

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Andy Stumpf is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, extreme sports enthusiast, public speaker, podcaster, and author,

At some point, you’ve inevitably traded your personal information for the sake of safety and security. But just how intrusive has government surveillance actually become? And why is there so much support for increasing this scrutiny among young people?

Expect to learn how Tucker Carlson destroyed main stream media overnight on Twitter, why 3 in 10 Americans under 30 support the installation of cameras in the home, if we are on the brink of an Alien invasion by UFO’s, Andy’s biggest lessons from his time in the Navy SEALs, whether army selection has become too tough or too easy and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:42) Why Tucker Carlson is Crushing the Legacy Media (04:27) AI & Automation’s Role in New Media (12:48) The Future of Mainstream Media (22:17) Increasing Surveillance Inside Homes (34:20) Are We Raising the Softest Generation in History? (38:20) Is it Too Difficult to Enter the Military? (47:30) Discerning the Truthfulness of Alien Sightings (1:04:00) The Rise of Prepper Culture (1:08:58) Gun Culture in America (1:20:21) Andy’s Experiences in CrossFit (1:34:27) Lessons on Business from the Nuclear Football Operation (1:38:46) How Andy Achieved Extraordinary Things (1:51:43) Where to Find Andy

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