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5 1/2 Brain Cells

5 1/2 Brain Cells

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Disclaimer, this episode was recorded before the confirmation of Elon Musk buying Twitter came out.Welcome to Episode 14 of Season 3, where we look at the recent decision of Elon Musk purchasing a major share of twitter. Considering Musk’s his
Welcome to Episode 13 of Season 3, where we close off our dream segment with a look at astral projection. Unlike previous episodes collectively we don’t have as many examples to share, but will focus more so on the concept while speculating on
Welcome to Episode 12 of Season 3, where we discuss updates on Facebook’s Meta. With the infrastructure in place, Meta will now take an additional service/transaction fee adding up close to a total of 50% on everything sold within the space. Th
Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 3, where we explore the recent evolution of male birth control. Scientist have now achieved a 99% successful (on mice) non hormonal pill for males. What implications does this have for the present considering tha
Welcome to Episode 10 of season 3, where we discuss the ‘smart town’ constructed in Japan. What once were just ideas are now becoming reality. The early stages highlight many valuable benefits, but where does the development end? Here we raise
Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 3, where we will continue with the theme of dreams focusing specifically on sleep paralysis. Just like last time, we share some of our personal experiences while trying to gain a better understanding of why they o
Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 3, where we discuss the “robotic dogs” that are in the preliminary stages of being implemented to guard the US-Mexico Border. This appears to be leading society quickly towards having robotic police enforcement. W
Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 3, where we explore lucid dreams. Here are some of our personal experience with lucid dreams, as well as how we interpret what they mean and what they can possible do for us.
Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 3, where we look at a recent market move made by Yuga Labs, creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club acquiring CryptoPunks and Meebits. This move essentially gathers the top 3 NFT creators under one umbrella. Here we gath
Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 4, where we will discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As of our recording date (Mar 8th 2022), we took this opportunity to briefly outline our opinions while going over stories tied directly to the event and w
Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 3, where we explore the idea of Neuralink. The project was originally introduced by Elon Musk a few years back, but with recent updates on the potential of humans trials in the coming year, it has resurfaced and i
Welcome to Episode 3 of season 3, where we will discuss the topic of population decline which was recently raised by Elon Musk. Concern of population change is nothing new, but Musk takes an opposing view stating we need to repopulate. Is there
Welcome to Episode 2 of season 3, where we will be providing a brief introduction the world of NFTs. In recent years it has picked up momentum and looks like it is here to stay. This and subsequent episodes will help shed some light on to the c
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3, where we will be discussing the Freedom Convoy under our trending topics heading. This peaceful protest focused on vaccine mandates currently imposed on the Canadian population. Since late January, it has becom
Welcome to Episode 5 of season 2, in this episode we dive into the question of how would you feel if your partner were to make more money than you? In the present, there shouldn’t be an issue as we strive closer to a true society of equality, b
Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2, where we discuss concept of Utopia. Beyond being an imaginary place where society can prosper. What does it mean to each of us when we think of it? What features and qualities does it entail? Is it possible the
Welcome to episode 3 of season 2, today we are going to change up the pace a bit and focus in the conversation scope, by shortening the lineup. The topic at hand is that of transhumanism and gene editing. As a society focusing on prolonging our
Welcome to Episode 2 , in this episode we discuss the concept of “Influencers” and their impact on our society, both in the present and future. Are we simply confusing influencers with content creators? Or do they provide something unique enoug
Welcome back everyone! After a brief intermission, we are back to discuss the the topic of cancel culture. At it's core cancel culture allows the masses an opportunity to voice their concerns against those in positions of influence, but present
In the final part of this series, we will focus in on the future. There are no guarantees in what this life has to offer, though if we were granted the power to guarantee the success of one thing on our bucket list, what would it be?
Continuing our conversation from part 1. In part 2, we will focus on the present. Through the lens of an optimized past, what is the one thing each of us will focus all of our energies on, if we were able to drop all other demands of our everyd
Welcome to episode 4, where we take a chance to step back and attempt to revaluate our lives. In part 1, we will focus in on the past. We are still young and have long lives ahead, though if we were granted an opportunity to make one change to
Welcome to episode 3, where we discuss the abstract concept of creativity. What is creativity? Perhaps it is something that exists outside our understanding, simply using us as conduits for expression. Or at the other end of the spectrum, it ma
Welcome to Episode 2, in this episode we discuss the topic of artificial intelligence. Our focus will revolve particularly around how our society will be affected by artificial intelligence as it becomes more integrated into our everyday lives.
Welcome to Episode 1, where we discuss the hot topic of whether one should seek to follow their passions, maintain a safety net or how to find a balance between the two. Some of us are lucky enough to come upon passions, though unfortunately we
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