Mental Reps
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Ep. 91 | Newcomb's Paradox Has a Correct Answer
Ep. 91 | Newcomb's Paradox Has a Correct Answer
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- Ep. 91 | Newcomb's Paradox Has a Correct Answer · 1 h 13 min · Saison 1 Épisode 91Today we discussed thought experiments like Newcomb's paradox, the birthday paradox and the wason selection task. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 0:51-The Wason Selection Task…
- Ep. 90 | We Can't Agree on This Thought Experiment · 1 h 29 min · Saison 1 Épisode 90In this we talk about thought experiments that make you think outside the box. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 1:16-A Man Lost His Cow 42:24-Herat Transplant? 52:38-Heart Transplant…
- Ep. 89 | We tried to learn mental math... · 1 h 53 min · Saison 1 Épisode 89Ever wanted to be good at math in your head? Us too, today we're trying to get good at it. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 2:07-Addition 15:13-Subtraction 23:25-Compliment Method…
- Ep. 88 | Kindness Is Not Weakness - It's Survival · 1 h 19 min · Saison 1 Épisode 82Join Ben and Fisher as they explore why we are nice, examining the role of natural selection and evolution in shaping human nature. This episode dives into human psychology…
- Ep. 87 | We're Not Seeing What's Actually Real · 2 h 16 min · Saison 1 Épisode 87Did evolution hide reality from us? Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 4:47-Experience is an Illusion 10:04-What is Our Brain Constructing? 20:51-Is This Compatible With Realism? 24:34-is…
- Ep. 86 | Is Anyone Actually Authentic? · 2 h 13 min · Saison 1 Épisode 86Ben and Fisher discuss the "self". Is the way change around others a form of lying? How do we know when we are being truly authentic... if there is such a thing.
- Ep. 85 | You want to be happy. Why aren't you? · 2 h 21 min · Saison 1 Épisode 85If you want to be happy, take these tips. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 1:49-What Actually is Happiness? 21:09-Is Happiness Only Psychological? 23:48-Hedonism 38:48-Life Satisfaction…
- Ep. 84 | Nuclear Fusion: The Power of the Universe · 1 h 32 min · Saison 1 Épisode 84Ben and Fish are back at it again with more nuclear physics. Today we talk fusion, stars, and the future of energy. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Terms 19:30 Radiation 24:28 Isotopes 31:30…
- Ep. 83 | Nuclear Fission Explained: From Atoms to Power Plants · 1 h 49 min · Saison 1 Épisode 83We think nuclear is the future of power production, do you? Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 2:21-Global Energy Production 6:51-The Physics of Nuclear 22:16-Xenon-135 29:13-Fast and…
- Ep. 82 | Is Mere Christianity Still Relevant in 2026? · 1 h 21 min · Saison 1 Épisode 82We take a deep dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. Does this book have anything relevant to teach modern Christians?
- Ep. 81 | The Truth About Power and Seduction. Robert Greene The Art of Seduction · 3 h 2 min · Saison 1 Épisode 81Fish and Ben talk about the brutal truth of love and seduction in our world today. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro1: 37-Fish's FNAF Story 6:04-The Art of Seduction 12:14-The Seducer…
- Ep 80 | The 4 Laws of Habit Building · 1 h 52 min · Saison 1 Épisode 80You aren't lazy, building better habits is difficult. In this episode, we discuss what habits are, how much of an impact they have, and how to trick your brain into building…
- Ep. 79 | Your Brain Deceives You... · 2 h 5 min · Saison 1 Épisode 79Our brains deceive us in more ways than we ever could imaging, but if you're aware of it you can beat it. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 3:31-Pattern Seeking 4:46-Apophenia 7:58-Order…
- Ep. 78 | A Comprehensive Guide to Faith · 3 h 18 min · Saison 1 Épisode 78Ben and Fish take a deep dive into the word "faith", the mechanism of salvation, and what Christians really believe. 00:00 Intro 01:00 God and Realism 10:17 What is faith? 42:39…
- Ep. 77 | What Actually Is Logic? · 1 h 45 min · Saison 1 Épisode 77Has someone ever called you illogical? What are they actually saying? Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 11:20-What is Logic? 13:38-Law of Identity 25:34-Ship of Theseus 33:04-Quantum…
- Ep. 76 | Do Things Exist Outside of Us? · 1 h 34 min · Saison 1 Épisode 76Is anything real beyond the names we assign things? Is reality nothing more than atoms that our minds categorize just to make life easier? Or is there something beyond us that…
- Ep. 75 | Free Will Is An Illusion · 1 h 41 min · Saison 1 Épisode 75Is free will an illusion? Do you have the option to make real decisions? You might be shocked by what you learn in this podcast. Timestamps:0:00-Intro2:00-Libertarian Free…
- Ep. 74 | 5 Word Debates Get CRAZY FAST! · 1 h 19 min · Saison 1 Épisode 74The deepest philosophical questions argued with the fewest of words. Today, we debate tough topics 5 words at a time.
- Ep. 73 | Does GOD Exist? The Contingency Argument Explained · 1 h 52 min · Saison 1 Épisode 73Today Fish and Ben discuss the contingency argument for God's existence. Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 1:20-Fish's SICK Bible 5:06-The Contingency Argument 7:36-Contingency as Relevant…
- Ep. 72 | Rethinking Everything You Know About Time · 1 h 42 min · Saison 1 Épisode 72Time is not as simple as it may seem. Let's explore two of the most popular theories of how time works.
