Beware of Wolf
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTechnologist, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder Wolf McNally takes you on a journey of timeless ideas, critical thinking, creativity, mental and physical health, personal development, business development, and fascinating people.
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89: How to Think About Reality
April 16, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8C-UxN5NZ7s Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
88: How to Think About Money
April 06, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DJo94W2aRKc Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
87: Creating Your Most Important Social Network
April 04, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZsuDHvVKjLE Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
86: The Singularity is Here, Is Tech Changing So Fast That We Can't Cope
April 02, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x01Vn3xPW7I Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarinVisit
85: Will AI Disconnect Us From the Real World?
March 31, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWatch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ORMvMDp6uiA Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
Free Speech vs. “Hate Speech”
February 27, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn which Wolf and Michael Guimarin discuss Big Tech hiding behind 230, government doing end runs around the First Amendment, and whether protecting Free Speech will necessarily increase "hate speech." Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3zkdh3Jy1bA
A Framework for Breaking Up Big Tech with Michael Guimarin
February 26, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn which Wolf and Michael Guimarin discuss the nature of monopolies and whether we can let giant tech companies keep their thumb on the scale of social balance. Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aj_xsmk6kQM
Minority Reports and Conspiracy Theories with Michael Guimarin
February 13, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn which Wolf and Michael discuss how we can manage to agree on enough reality to actually thrive. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BGk2OfdmYAc Check out Michael Guimarin here: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
How to Construct an Information Environment with Michael Guimarin
February 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn which Wolf and Michael discuss how to decide what to pay attention to, parasocial relationships, the dog that isn't barking, and much more. Check out Michael Guimarin here: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OVvwLyJK_Tg
Evolution and Operations of the Total Information War: A Conversation with Michael Guimarin
February 07, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn which Wolf and Michael Guimarin begin a series of wide-ranging conversations around sensemaking and better thinking in the fast-changing information economy. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CwIv-b033V0 Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 1: Bike-Shedding
December 24, 2022 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBIn which Wolf opens day 1's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PQq7XGRTunU
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 2: Shifting the Burden of Proof
December 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBIn which Wolf opens day 2's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7fQSm7Pe5hc
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 3: The False Dilemma
December 23, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBIn which Wolf opens day 3's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NjtKf2BmsV0
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 4: The Tu Quoque Fallacy
December 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBIn which Wolf opens day 4's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_9FF5NJ1HXs
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 5: Apophenia
December 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBIn which Wolf opens day 5's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OgUNehcUPaI
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 6: No True Scotsman
December 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBIn which Wolf opens day 6's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QmJ-kp8iBbo
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 7: The Dunning-Kruger Effect
December 22, 2022 02:17 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBIn which Wolf opens day 7's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bDqiPeys8_A
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 8: The Ad Hominem Fallacy
December 17, 2022 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBIn which Wolf opens day 8's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6PIB3_OIUSE
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 9: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
December 16, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBIn which Wolf opens day 9's door... Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F-Tv6hQzyNY
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 10: The Gambler's Fallacy
December 16, 2022 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBIn which Wolf opens day 10's door... Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cjwSl8np-uM
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 11: The Halo Effect
December 15, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBIn which Wolf opens day 11's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/cfsR_GCuaGI
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 12: The Straw Man Fallacy
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBIn which Wolf opens day 12's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xKbNT25ZYSo
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 13: Confirmation Bias
December 15, 2022 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBIn which Wolf opens day 13's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JUHoor4lNIY
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 14: The Genetic Fallacy
December 11, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBIn which Wolf opens day 14's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NNyh8JBIvXU
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 15: The Persuasive Definition
December 10, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBIn which Wolf opens day 15's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XWWnBAHyBIk
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 16: Recency Bias
December 09, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBIn which Wolf opens day 16's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NZrjaOaewgw
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 17: The Argument from Incredulity
December 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBIn which Wolf opens day 17's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/aI8X5QK0MKA
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 18: The Egocentric Bias
December 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBIn which Wolf opens day 18's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NDwBykrsHs4
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 19: I'm Entitled to My Opinion
December 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBIn which Wolf opens day 19's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rwUdiISk-Sg
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 20: Impostor Syndrome
December 05, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBIn which Wolf opens day 20's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-M4zOtsKl6o
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 21: The Middle Ground Fallacy
December 04, 2022 21:16 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBIn which Wolf opens day 21's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/INXEN39YguI
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 22: The Motte and Bailey Doctrine
December 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBIn which Wolf opens day 22's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DOflKhAwqc8
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 23: The Illusory Truth Effect
December 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBIn which Wolf open day 23's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wcdMjYY60Lw
2022 Advent Calendar of Bad Thinking, Day 24: Begging the Question
December 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBIn which Wolf open day 24's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jPVJethQBQM
This Video Wrote Itself
November 23, 2022 20:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBIn which Wolf talks about talking about things. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PlDds3q3tUs
Is Science a Religion?
November 22, 2022 20:51 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBIn which Wolf discusses whether believing in science actually requires a "leap of faith." Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/X3fLx1oRijw
How to Get Better at Anything
November 18, 2022 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBIn which Wolf discusses learning who he was, even as a little kid. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5LaH8fW6snc
Loaded Language: "If by whiskey you mean..."
November 17, 2022 05:47 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBIn which Wolf performs the famous "If By Whiskey" speech. Watch this video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/t3fs2HeJIQs
Don't Let Them Terminate Your Thoughts
November 14, 2022 02:05 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBIn which Wolf reads you the ingredients list. It's pretty scary. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2U8TzpcTW2I NPR article: https://www.npr.org/sections/publiceditor/2020/09/03/908835251/without-evidence-is-a-new-catchphrase-at-npr
The Wrong Way to End a Conversation
November 12, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBIn which Wolf describes how we often sabotage conversations by ending them incorrectly. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8EOpj17ygek
Focus on the Here and Now
November 12, 2022 22:41 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBIn which Wolf discusses one of the weird ways we trick ourselves into putting off the most important things in our lives. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UQDEMONx7I4
How to Do the Impossible
November 11, 2022 23:05 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBIn which Wolf reveals the single most important tool for improving your life or business. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wMVGAeyQHJo
The First Thing to Do About Your Problems
November 09, 2022 20:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBIn which Wolf reflects on how to deal with life's imperfections. Watch this video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pHWB6vHEOZw
Want the Right Mindset? Master Your Headset!
November 08, 2022 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBIn which Wolf discusses listening for productivity. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sXbBHvxEJqA
Why You Can't Find a Partner
November 07, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn which Wolf shares six critical things you need to understand if you want to find enduring happiness. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sTTk5Ad6qEg
When Things Go Wrong
November 06, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBIn which Wolf reveals a simple question you should be in the habit of asking. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/ny7U98T_kyg
Free Speech and the Kafka Trap
November 05, 2022 19:00 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBIn which Wolf discusses the net tightening around you right now, and what you can do about it. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/d-GMzuwKJ_k
How Can We Know Things?
November 04, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBIn which Wolf talks about our human limitations. Spoiler alert: disharmony isn't one of them. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oC-KddetPVE
Focus on What Matters Most
November 03, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBIn which Wolf gives you the six steps you need to make your life amazing and the world a better place. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WrZFulkFCUc
What is Integrity?
November 02, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBIn which Wolf tells his story about the value of integrity. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3BRquKjKIBY