Mentally Unscripted

About Mentally Unscripted

Discover how to use critical thinking to tear complex issues down to their simple basics and have productive conversations with friends and family about any topic under the sun. www.mentallyunscripted.com (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Mentallyunscripted

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Dec 2020

Latest episode

3 Mar 2022

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Mar 2022

   Ep57 – The Fog of War or the Fog of Propaganda?

   This week, Stefan and Scott wade back into current events to talk about the war between Russia and Ukraine. But, unlike seemingly everyone on social media, we aren't here to tell you what to think. Instead, we give you some tools to analyze the deluge of information and reach your own, honest conclusion. Is Putin a madman hellbent on nuking the world, or is Ukraine's friendliness towards the west threatened Russia's security? After listening to this episode, you won't need Twidiots to tell you what to think. You'll learn to use models such as probabilistic thinking, circle of competence, and reversibility, to decide for yourself. As always, we're building a community around Mentally Unscripted. So, share this episode with your friends and interact with us at MentallyUnscripted.com (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com). And remember, the conclusion you reach is less important than the process you follow to get there. Resources * TK News by Matt Taibi (https://taibbi.substack.com/) * Wag the Dog (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120885/) * Glenn Greenwald Substack (https://greenwald.substack.com/) * “When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will.” ― Frederic Bastiat Mental Models * Pick your trusted sources * Probabilistic thinking * Heuristics * Long-Tail Risks * Past performance is not a predictor of future performance * Don’t let a good crisis go to waste * Incentives matter * Circle of competence * Accountability * Reversibility * Second-order consequences * Compound decisions * Decision nexus * Short-term vs long-term thinking * Competency crisis Top Takeaways * We need to learn how to navigate through an information war. * Heuristics are useful shortcuts or rules of thumb to help us make decisions. To use them effectively, you must understand when your heuristics are wrong. * We don’t need to consider every last bit of information. Our models must, however, incorporate the information most critical to reaching a strong conclusion. Comments or Questions on this episode? Join the conversation at the Mentally Unscripted Substack (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com/).Engage with Stefan (https://twitter.com/ThoughtMachina) and Scott (https://twitter.com/StrengthReason) on the Twitter thought control machine. Scott is also on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/strengthandreason/) and rants and raves on his blog, Strength and Reason (https://strengthandreason.com/).Feel free to email him with questions, comments, or suggestions.We're also on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@MentallyUnscripted:b). Rumble is coming as soon as Scott gets off his butt and uploads the podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mentallyunscripted.com (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   19 Feb 2022

   Ep56 – First Forays into Crypto and Did We Just Discover Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? with Mental Supermodels

   Note: We discuss investing, finance, and money in this episode. It’s simply four guys talking and no one should construe anything in this episode as investment, financial, money, legal, or any other kind of advice. By the way, Myron is not Satoshi . . . or is he? This week, Stefan and Scott welcome back Myron and Jeremy of Mental Supermodels. This time we hash out our beginner experiences with cryptocurrencies. We cover how our thinking has evolved from our first forays into the world of digital currencies to where we stand today. This episode touches on investment philosophies, hits and misses in crypto, and mental models we use when dipping a toe in this dynamic and often times confusing world. As always, we're building a community around Mentally Unscripted. So, share this episode with your friends and interact with us at MentallyUnscripted.com. And remember, the conclusion you reach is less important than the process you follow to get there. Guest Information * Mental Supermodels (https://www.linkedin.com/in/myronweber/) * Myron Weber LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/myronweber/) * Jeremy Thomas LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypthomas/) * Northwood Advisors (https://www.northwoodadvisors.com/) Resources * Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? (https://medium.com/baanx-bxx/who-is-satoshi-nakamoto-582861643eac) * The Byzantine Generals Problem (https://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs6410/2018fa/slides/18-distributed-systems-byzantine-agreement.pdf) * The Business Blockchain: Promise, Practice, and Application of the Next Internet Technology (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29878354-the-business-blockchain), by William Mougayar * Andreas M. Antonopoulos, The Bitcoin & Open Blockchain Expert (https://aantonop.com/) * Ukraine Legalizes Bitcoin (BTC) and Cryptocurrencies (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-legalizes-bitcoin-btc-cryptocurrencies-033215045.html) * Russian Ministry proposes to legalize and tax Bitcoin mining (https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/russian-ministry-proposes-to-legalize-and-tax-bitcoin-mining-202202160258) * Is It Possible To Have A Quantum Resistant Cryptocurrency? (https://releaseyourdigitaltalent.com/quantum-resistant-cryptocurrency/) * Mochimo – Quantum Resistant Cryptocurrency Review (https://myaltcoins.info/mochimo-quantum-resistant-cryptocurrency-review/) * Pros and cons of dollar-cost averaging (https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/trading-investing/dollar-cost-averaging) * PlanB @100trillionUSD (https://www.planbtc.com/) * Mental Supermodels Ep 1: Boundaries and the 6 Stages (https://mentalsupermodels.com/1/) Top Takeaways * Fear of missing out or letting your emotions drive you into a market often leads to losses. Having a model or strategy in place to sidestep emotional decisions is a must for all investors. * The crypto culture is a driving force to achieving self-sovereignty. The community driven ecosystem surrounding crypto has attracted innovative people. * Crypto’s value is in bringing value to the end consumer by cutting out the middleman. * Because you have success at something once doesn’t mean you’re an expert. * Beware of authority without credibility. Comments or Questions on this episode? Join the conversation at the Mentally Unscripted Substack (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com/). Engage with Stefan (https://twitter.com/ThoughtMachina) and Scott (https://twitter.com/StrengthReason) on the Twitter thought control machine. Scott is also on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/strengthandreason/) and rants and raves on his blog, Strength and Reason (https://strengthandreason.com/). Feel free to email (mailto:scottg@strengthandreason.com) him with questions, comments, or suggestions. We're also on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@MentallyUnscripted:b). Rumble is coming as soon as Scott gets off his butt and uploads the podcasts. Here’s how to have stimulating conversations on blistering hot topics without fighting. It's easier than you think. Download How to Never Argue Again (Unless you Want To) at Mentally Unscripted (http://mentallyunscripted.com/) and discover the secret "Go Meta" approach that makes any topic fair game. It's FREE (for now) and worth hundreds in therapy. Cheers! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mentallyunscripted.com (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   10 Feb 2022

   Ep55 – Why IP Laws Destroy Innovation and How Creatives Can Profit Without Them with Stephan Kinsella

   This week, Stefan and Scott welcome Stephan Kinsella to Mentally Unscripted. Stephan is a brilliant, articulate libertarian legal scholar who explains why the mainstream notion that intellectual property spurs innovation is wrong. He dives in by telling us why IP laws are simply government-issued monopolies that actually impede innovation. He explains why removing IP laws would make us more prosperous. And closes by discussing other innovative ways creators can profit without protectionist laws. As always, we're building a community around Mentally Unscripted. So, share this episode with your friends and interact with us at MentallyUnscripted.com. And remember, the conclusion you reach is less important than the process you follow to get there. Guest Information * Stephan’s Website (https://www.stephankinsella.com/) * Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Libertarian Theory and Applications (https://www.stephankinsella.com/kinsella-on-liberty-podcast/) * Center for the Study of Innovative Freedom (https://c4sif.org/) Top Takeaways * Intellectual Property (IP) is a body of law whose stated purpose is to protect a specific type of private property, such as inventions and creative works but is really a grant of monopoly power by the state. * Instead of spurring innovation and creativity, the monopolistic nature of IP laws stifles new creative output. * IP laws could be repealed today, and entrepreneurs would fill the void with new, innovative ways to earn money from their creations. Comments or Questions on this episode? Join the conversation at the Mentally Unscripted Substack (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com/). Engage with Stefan (https://twitter.com/ThoughtMachina) and Scott (https://twitter.com/StrengthReason) on the Twitter thought control machine. Scott is also on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/strengthandreason/) and rants and raves on his blog, Strength and Reason (https://strengthandreason.com/). Feel free to email (mailto:scottg@strengthandreason.com) him with questions, comments, or suggestions. We're also on Odysee (https://odysee.com/@MentallyUnscripted:b). Rumble is coming as soon as Scott gets off his butt and uploads the podcasts. Here’s how to have stimulating conversations on blistering hot topics without fighting. It's easier than you think. Download How to Never Argue Again (Unless you Want To) at Mentally Unscripted (http://mentallyunscripted.com/) and discover the secret "Go Meta" approach that makes any topic fair game. It's FREE (for now) and worth hundreds in therapy. Cheers! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mentallyunscripted.com (https://www.mentallyunscripted.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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