Meta Quest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In 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: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

In 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: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

Most 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

In 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 app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Reach Asger Folmann at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** Podcast versions here: https://anchor.fm/asger-folmann *** #conversationanalysis #elizabethstokoe #scienceoflanguage

In 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: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** #empathy #psychedelics #freewill #universalmorality

What 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 MCO (easily done in the app) to get the free $50 and 2% cashback. *** Reach Asger Folmann at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

In 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. *** Reach Asger Folmann at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com

Street 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.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: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** #streetepistemology #anthonymagnabosco #metaquest #metacognition #metaquestpodcast

Talk 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 future videos directly in your inbox: http://eepurl.com/dcFGiD *** -My audiobook, Spiritual Capitalism (on entrepreneurship): https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MJMBLN8/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-139755&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_139755_rh_us -Paperback version: https://amzn.to/2R46eSf *** Meta Quest Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Tired of Facebook? Hit me up on SoMee.Social: https://somee.social/profile/asger *** Meta Quest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** Meta Quest on Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/GBW5ZUPxGiKtPbdc_tGvYw *** Meta Quest Podcast: https://anchor.fm/asger-folmann *** Reach me at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com #selfawareness #GordonGallup #MirrorTest

Interview 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, Spiritual Capitalism (on entrepreneurship): https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MJMBLN8/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-139755&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_139755_rh_us -Paperback version: https://amzn.to/2R46eSf *** Meta Quest Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587879611435927/ *** Tired of Facebook? Hit me up on SoMee.Social: https://somee.social/profile/asger *** Meta Quest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** Meta Quest on Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/GBW5ZUPxGiKtPbdc_tGvYw *** Meta Quest Podcast: https://anchor.fm/asger-folmann *** Reach me at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com #selfawareness #GordonGallup #MirrorTest #metaquest #metacognition

In 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 talk at the Skeptic Society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twS9dZXBql4&t=330s -Greg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregoryHickok *** CRYPTO.COM -The Syndicate: https://crypto.com/exchange/syndicate -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 future videos directly in your inbox: http://eepurl.com/dcFGiD *** -My audiobook, Spiritual Capitalism, (on entrepreneurship): https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MJMBLN8/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-139755&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_139755_rh_us -Paperback version: https://amzn.to/2R46eSf *** Meta Quest on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7n78EaJQLH5xOs5q9i1OlK *** Tired of Facebook? Hit me up on SoMee.Social: https://somee.social/profile/asger *** MetaQuest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Asger_Folmann *** Reach me at: metaquestcontact@gmail.com *** #metaquest #mirrorneurons #gregoryhickok

In 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