Episodes (Page 18)
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Defined delusion and explored perceptual illusions and irrationalities.
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Discussed religious immortality and the Church of Perpetual Life.
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Introduced game theory's application to understanding irrational human behavior.
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Explored the human desire to fly, from dreams to da Vinci's designs.
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Debated whether criticisms of Western civilization are course correction or revenge.
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Examined documentary filmmaking, religious fanaticism, and UFO cults.
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Critiqued fad psychology and the self-help movement's effectiveness.
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Discussed game theory's role in understanding violent conflict.
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Highlighted the prevalence of identity theft and various scam types.
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Dave Rubin discusses the "woke dystopia" and perceived "thought police" in America.
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Oliver Stone and Shermer discuss truth in film and JFK's assassination impact.
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Jim Al-Khalili shares 8 science lessons for a more rational life.
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Batya Ungar-Sargon critiques "woke" journalism and its impact on democracy.
Bad News
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Ogi Ogas presents a unified theory of how the mind emerged from chaos.
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Jacek Kugler explains Power Transition Theory regarding international conflict.
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Simon Conway Morris challenges assumptions about evolution and design.
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Jane McGonigal discusses imagining the future through game design.
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David Chalmers explores virtual reality, consciousness, and the nature of reality.
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Ravi Gupta discusses the founding of Lost Debate to combat polarization.
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Discussed global population shifts and aging societies.