Will the Real Lord Voldemort Please Stand Up (podcast $)
I believe, and J. K. Rowling agrees, that there are many similarities between Ralph Fiennes’ Voldemort and Donald Trump.
Artificial Intelligence Is Not Particularly New (podcast $)
Human-guided intelligent institutions have their own goals, means, mindsets, and decision making protocols. Few are designed for our general benefit.
A.I. Is Not So Artificial (podcast)
if A.I. systems working to resolve a child custody arrangement are drawn to the common expression of “cutting the baby in half,” or “burning it down to build it up,” then it shouldn’t be too surprising if that’s what they do.
Don’t Think Too Much ($)
Two important times of day are when we wake up and fall asleep, but we only benefit when we take the time to guide them.
The Larger World of Altered State Thinking (podcast)
Altered states, dreams, hypnosis, and psychedelics can expand creativity, deepen self-understanding, and reshape how we think.
Hellbilly: The Darker Side of Appalachia (podcast interview)
I talk about group-think, socialized behavior, and how one achieves independent and creative thought.
Learn to be Smart (podcast)
You have not been misled. You’ve allowed yourself to become stupid.
Using It or Losing It (podcast $)
“Use it or lose it” applies to health and skill, and could be applied to other things, such as emotion, initiative, empathy, self-respect, and responsibility. Does it also apply to democracy?
Thinking For Your Benefit (podcast $)
You think in ways of which you’re unaware and don’t control. Learning to control your mind will change your life.
Dreams Are a Level Beyond Meta-Thinking (podcast $))
We need to expand our notion of thought beyond what we can talk about. This is what dreams do for us.
Are You Still 12 Years Old? (podcast $)
It may be possible to appreciate your limitations if you really try. If you don’t, you won’t get past them.
Let’s Address Insanity (podcast)
Why is no one talking about Donald Trump being insane? Why do we we quibble about insane behavior?