Meta Quest
By Asger Folmann
Many of the things we take for granted are mere illusions.
But there is a solution: adding a meta layer to our thoughts.
Meta Quest is my crusade to spread meta-cognition and foster reason; while having fun and exploring mind-blowing topics.
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Meta QuestMay 14, 2020
Mushroom Trips in 1914 & 2010 | Similarities & Differences
Jason Padgett is the name of the man who suffered an injury and became a savant. You can visit his website here: https://jason-padgett.pixels.com/
My claims about Padgett’s neurological examinations may not be accurate. Although Padgett has been examined neurologically, I was unable to find references to the findings I referred to. It may relate to a separate case.
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DR. JAMES FLYNN: SUBCULTURE AND INTELLIGENCE, forbidden science, reversal of the Flynn Effect
Jim Flynn (the Flynn Effect) and Asger Folmann discuss subculture and its link to intelligence, reversal of the Flynn Effect, scientific censorship, intelligence selection pressure, and more. Flynn also explains the trends that lead to his most recent book: A Book Too Risky to Publish, which was, ironically, abandoned by the (first) publisher. Charles Murray, Arthur Jensen, Thomas Sowell, and others, are mentioned.
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Flynn’s new book: A Book Too Risky To Publish: Free Speech and Universities https://www.bookdepository.com/Book-Too-Risky-Publish-James-R-Flynn/9781680532197
Flynn’s book on Free Will: Fate & Philosophy: A Journey Through Life's Great Questions: https://amzn.to/2XX9t0C
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What is Wrong With the World
In this episode, I seek to diagnose one of the major problems in the world right now: that our psychology can be used to manipulate us via social media. I suggest what to look out for, and present probabilistic thinking as the solution. I also conduct a small social experiment on the audience, and present a 6-step formula to gain power on social media.
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Peter Boghossian | Impossible Conversations & Social Justice Gone Awry
Peter Boghossian and Asger Folmann talk about impossible conversations, and how the future of "soft"/social science may look. They also cover social justice warriors, and how several academic fields have become so ideology and agenda driven, that they almost resemble religions. What's the underlying issue, and are there any reasonable solutions?
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Peter’s book, How to Have Impossible Conversations: https://amzn.to/2XkzJSh
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The Grievance Studies Affair: https://bit.ly/2tEAA0g
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James Lindsay's website: https://newdiscourses.com/
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Disconfirmation = defeasibility: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defeasibility
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Benjamin A Boyce (mentioned ~41 min. mark): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm13xHVNFVwzHzK3QHSaZ3Q/featured
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APA Delphi Report: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/SocialSciences/ppecorino/CT-Expert-Report.pdf
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Matthew Hutson: How AI Will Affect Us in 2050
Science journalist, Matthew Hutson, joins me for a talk about artificial intelligence. We debate how AI will likely affect us, and the areas in which we'll likely see the biggest changes in the next few years.
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Matt Hutson | Magical Thinking
Matthew Hutson is the author of The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: an awesome book on mental shortcomings that ALL humans share, making us prone to magical thinking.
In this talk, Matt and Asger explore the concept of magical thinking, some of its up- and downsides, as well as its societal impact.
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Gordon Gallup | How Did Language Evolve? | What’s the Link to Humor and Orgasms?
After my latest talk with Gordon Gallup, I asked him the legacy question (posed by Gregory Hickok): how did language evolve? We later jumped on a private Skype call and debated this in depth. This episode is an edited version of the conversation we had. And yes, there is a link to humor and orgasms.
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Is Vaping Dangerous | When Science Fails
Is vaping dangerous? We still don't know, ironically, in part due to sloppy, biased, or manipulating studies. This is a case study of when science fails. ***
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Know Thyself, UBI, the Ideal Society & More | Ameer Rosic
In this episode, Ameer Rosic and I discuss crypto, wisdom, UBI, psychedelics, the ideal society, and more.
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30 Days of 100 Pushups & Intermittent Fasting | The Results
In this episode, I share the results (and lessons) of 30 days of 100 pushups and intermittent fasting.
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Another Social Media Issue: Content With No Purpose
Most people agree that social media is toxic, harmful, or otherwise bad for society. In this episode I discuss another inherent problem with it.
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Conversation Analysis | Elizabeth Stokoe
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Stokoe and I have a conversation about conversation analysis (meta), the main findings of the field, as well as its future potential.
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Empathy, Psychedelics, Morality & Free Will | Dr Jonas Kaplan (2/2)
In this episode, Dr. Jonas Kaplan and I discuss the neural basis of empathy. We also exchange psychedelic anecdotes, and talk about universal morality and free will
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What is Metacognition & Cognitive Dissonance? | Dr. Jonas Kaplan (2020)
What is metacognition? What is cognitive dissonance? What are some of the best strategies to deal with cognitive dissonance in ourselves and others? How do we avoid the backfire effect? These are some of the questions Dr. Jonas Kaplan and I debate in this episode.
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Arrogant Scholar Pushup & Intermittent Fasting Challenge | #6
In this episode, I reveal the details of my arrogant scholar push-up and intermittent fasting challenge. I also discuss the psychology behind online challenges and behavior changes.
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Behind the Scenes of Street Epistemology | Anthony Magnabosco
Street Epistemology (SE) - a method to identify the reasons behind people's beliefs, and gently challenge them - is spreading like wildfire.
Anthony Magnabosco is one of its most avid and successful practitioners. In this episode, he joins me for a meta-talk about SE.
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Gordon Gallup | Elephants, Dolphins, Birds, Death, Religion, AI (Part 2/2)
Talk with Gordon Gallup Jr. about self-Awareness in elephants, dolphins, and birds. Just how widespread is self-awareness is in chimpanzees? Can and should we teach non-human species about the concept of death? These are a few of the questions entertained here.
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Gordon Gallup | Self-Awareness in Animals & Humans (Part 1/2)
Interview with Gordon Gallup Jr. - the inventor of the mirror test. We talk about self-awareness in animals and humans, how Gordon invented the mirror test, the letter he received from B. F. Skinner, and much more. This is the first half of our talk.
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Mirror Neurons: Myths and Facts | Gregory Hickok | #02
In this episode, I talk to Gregory Hickok: cognitive neuroscientist at UC Irvine, specialized in the neuroanatomy of language. Greg’s book: The Myth of Mirror Neurons, dispels with the mainstream interpretation of mirror neurons.
We discuss the discovery of mirror neurons, why Greg doesn’t buy the theory, everyday mind reading, theory of mind, split brain patients, and how humans justify their actions.
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-Greg’s 2014 talk at the Skeptic Society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twS9dZXBql4&t=330s
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John McAfee: Presidential Campaign, Meditation, Free Will & More | #1
In this video, I talk to John McAfee.
We touch on many topics, e.g. his presidential campaign, meditation, free will, and much more.
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