Meta Quest

Asger Folmann

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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. *** Reach me at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

14/05/2020

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. *** Crypto & fiat VISA metal 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. *** Bitcoin at half price event: https://blog.crypto.com/btc-halving-special/ *** Asger Folmann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** JOIN Meta Quest group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Get in touch here: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** #Psychedelics #MagicMushrooms #MetaQuest

53 min
22/04/2020

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. *** 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 *** Crypto & fiat VISA metal 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. *** Asger Folmann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** Guest requests, topics you want me to explore, and general discussion: JOIN Meta Quest group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Get in touch here: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** #JamesFlynn #theFlynnEffect #Intelligence

59 min
17/04/2020

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. *** 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. *** Crypto Earn: https://crypto.com/en/earn.html *** Asger Folmann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** Guest requests, topics you want me to explore, and general discussion: JOIN the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Get in touch here: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** #psychology #socialmedia #manipulation

26 min
09/04/2020

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? *** 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. *** Peter’s book, How to Have Impossible Conversations: https://amzn.to/2XkzJSh *** The Grievance Studies Affair: https://bit.ly/2tEAA0g *** James Lindsay's website: https://newdiscourses.com/ *** Disconfirmation = defeasibility: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defeasibility *** Benjamin A Boyce (mentioned ~41 min. mark): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm13xHVNFVwzHzK3QHSaZ3Q/featured *** APA Delphi Report: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/SocialSciences/ppecorino/CT-Expert-Report.pdf *** Peter Boghossian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterboghossian *** Asger Folmann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** Guest requests, topics you want me to explore, and general discussion: JOIN the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Get in touch here: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** #PeterBoghossian #SocialJusticeWarriors #Epistemology

1 hr
06/04/2020

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. *** 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: https://amzn.to/39u1mLf *** Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SilverJacket *** Follow Asger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** Guest requests, topics you want me to explore, and general discussion: JOIN the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Get in touch here: metaquestcontact@gmail.com #artificialintelligence #Matthew Hutson #AIin2050

34 min
31/03/2020

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. *** 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 your copy of The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: https://amzn.to/39u1mLf *** Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SilverJacket *** Join Meta Quest on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Get in touch here: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

42 min
28/03/2020

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. *** 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: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

41 min
26/03/2020

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. *** 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: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

16 min

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. *** Reach me at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

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Asger Folmann
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2K
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20
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