Meta Quest
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -Our eyes can deceive us, and there’s no reason to believe that our minds are any less deceptive than our eyes.
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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Reach me at: [email protected]
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Episodes
Mushroom Trips in 1914 & 2010 | Similarities & Differences
May 14, 2020 01:09 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJason 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. *** Crypto & fiat VISA metal card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref ...
DR. JAMES FLYNN: SUBCULTURE AND INTELLIGENCE, forbidden science, reversal of the Flynn Effect
April 22, 2020 11:09 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBJim 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. *** Flynn’s new book: A Book Too Risky To Publish: Free Speech and Univer...
What is Wrong With the World
April 17, 2020 05:05 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn 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. *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger ...
Peter Boghossian | Impossible Conversations & Social Justice Gone Awry
April 09, 2020 20:11 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBPeter 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? *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You mu...
Matthew Hutson: How AI Will Affect Us in 2050
April 06, 2020 00:11 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBScience 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. *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You must stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Matt's book, The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking...
Matt Hutson | Magical Thinking
March 31, 2020 01:47 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBMatthew 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. *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You must stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) t...
Gordon Gallup | How Did Language Evolve? | What’s the Link to Humor and Orgasms?
March 28, 2020 05:54 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBAfter 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. *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You must stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get...
Is Vaping Dangerous | When Science Fails
March 26, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBIs 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. *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You must stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Get in touch here: [email protected]
Know Thyself, UBI, the Ideal Society & More | Ameer Rosic
March 20, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn this episode, Ameer Rosic and I discuss crypto, wisdom, UBI, psychedelics, the ideal society, and more. *** Book mentioned: Never Split the Difference: https://amzn.to/2vCiXCI *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Get in touch here: [email protected]
30 Days of 100 Pushups & Intermittent Fasting | The Results
March 20, 2020 02:22 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBIn this episode, I share the results (and lessons) of 30 days of 100 pushups and intermittent fasting. *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Get in touch here: [email protected]
Another Social Media Issue: Content With No Purpose
March 12, 2020 03:17 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMost people agree that social media is toxic, harmful, or otherwise bad for society. In this episode I discuss another inherent problem with it. *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Check out my short films here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXYjCZTbeS6SNtnXCjwLJA
Conversation Analysis | Elizabeth Stokoe
February 09, 2020 22:51 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBIn 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. *** Elizabeth Stokoe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizStokoe Talk: The Science of Conversation (Elizabeth's book): https://amzn.to/2Sc7ToA *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the ap...
Empathy, Psychedelics, Morality & Free Will | Dr Jonas Kaplan (2/2)
February 05, 2020 17:45 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn 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 *** Follow Dr. Jonas Kaplan here: https://twitter.com/Jonas_Kaplan *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Reach Asger Folmann at: me...
What is Metacognition & Cognitive Dissonance? | Dr. Jonas Kaplan (2020)
February 04, 2020 03:46 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhat 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. *** Follow Dr. Jonas Kaplan here: https://twitter.com/Jonas_Kaplan *** Crypto & fiat VISA card, free $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50...
Arrogant Scholar Pushup & Intermittent Fasting Challenge | #6
January 31, 2020 09:20 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBIn 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. *** Crypto.com: BTC with 25% discount: https://blog.crypto.com/the-syndicate-lite/ Crypto & fiat VISA card: $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** R...
Behind the Scenes of Street Epistemology | Anthony Magnabosco
January 07, 2020 01:20 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBStreet 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. *** Anthony's YouTube-channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/magnabosco210 Anthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/magnabosco *** Crypto & fiat VISA card: $50 and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.c...
Gordon Gallup | Elephants, Dolphins, Birds, Death, Religion, AI (Part 2/2)
December 22, 2019 22:29 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBTalk 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. *** Crypto VISA card, $50, and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases here: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Receive futur...
Gordon Gallup | Self-Awareness in Animals & Humans (Part 1/2)
December 20, 2019 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBInterview 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. *** FREE Crypto VISA card, +$50, and 2% CASHBACK on all purchases: https://platinum.crypto.com/r/asger Ref code: asger NOTE: You need to stake 50 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** -My audiobook, Spiritua...
Mirror Neurons: Myths and Facts | Gregory Hickok | #02
December 16, 2019 07:35 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn 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. *** -Greg’s book: The Myth of Mirror Neurons: https://amzn.to/2LZVjVT -Greg’s 2014 t...
John McAfee: Presidential Campaign, Meditation, Free Will & More | #1
November 10, 2019 06:03 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this video, I talk to John McAfee. We touch on many topics, e.g. his presidential campaign, meditation, free will, and much more. #JohnMcAfee #MetaQuest #Freewill #yoga #meditation #uspresident2020 #AsgerFolmann #privacycoins