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Technologist, 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.

Wolf McNally


    • Apr 16, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Beware of Wolf

    89: How to Think About Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 54:08


    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8C-UxN5NZ7s Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin

    88: How to Think About Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 45:37


    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DJo94W2aRKc Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin

    87: Creating Your Most Important Social Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 48:16


    Watch 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 51:54


    Watch 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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 56:46


    Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ORMvMDp6uiA Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin

    Free Speech vs. “Hate Speech”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 42:30


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 60:18


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 57:22


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 60:14


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 69:58


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 2:00


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 1:47


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 1:44


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 1:57


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 1:47


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 1:53


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 2:04


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 2:11


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 1:51


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 2:02


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 1:52


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 1:45


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 2:04


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 1:45


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 1:57


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 1:42


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 1:45


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 1:33


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 1:41


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 1:36


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 1:44


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 1:37


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 1:44


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 1:31


    In which Wolf open day 24's door... Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jPVJethQBQM

    This Video Wrote Itself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 3:48


    In which Wolf talks about talking about things. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PlDds3q3tUs

    Is Science a Religion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 8:51


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 9:18


    In 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..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 6:09


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 9:08


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 7:11


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 4:35


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 7:01


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 4:50


    In 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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 9:06


    In which Wolf discusses listening for productivity. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sXbBHvxEJqA

    Why You Can't Find a Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 13:57


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 7:07


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 7:45


    In 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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 6:29


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 5:59


    In 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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 8:39


    In which Wolf tells his story about the value of integrity. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3BRquKjKIBY

    Who's to Say What is Good or Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 4:11


    In which Wolf tells another Buddhist parable about judging your life too quickly. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/psyeSBJBLkY

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