David Pinsof is a research scientist at UCLA, co-creator of Cards Against Humanity, and an author.
Everything is bullshit. Your opinions, your arguments, even your thoughts. Most of it’s manufactured, borrowed, or absorbed without question. So if all that’s fake, what’s real? And if we can’t trust our own minds, or anyone else’s, what can we trust?
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Apr 18
Inside The Viral Words That Make You Click - Etymology Nerd - #1086
Adam Aleksic is a linguist, content creator, and author, best known online as the Etymology Nerd. What’s happening to language right now? Words like “rizz” and “skibidi” can make it feel like you’re out of the loop, but are you actually getting older, or has the internet transfor ... Show More
1h 35m
Apr 16
The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085
Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster. What can one of history's greatest empires, and its most notorious leaders, teach us about the modern world? We all know the story of Julius Caesar and his famous assassination... but what really happened? And what lessons from A ... Show More
2h 1m
Feb 2025
The No.1 Brain Doctor: "This Parenting Mistake Ruins Your Kids Brain!", "Alcohol or Marijuana Will Destroy Your Brain!", "A Stagnant Career Can Increase Your Chance Of Alzheimers!" - Dr Daniel Amen
Are our brains under attack? Based on a bank of over 200,000 brain scans, Dr Daniel Amen reveals the hidden threats silently destroying our minds and steps to fight back
Dr Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, and founder and CEO of the Amen Clinics. He ... Show More
2h 19m
Oct 2025
So What is Cognitive Labor??
This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re discussing cognitive labor: what it is and isn’t, situations you use it in, and how to tell when someone is using you for your cognitive labor via thought-terminating cliches! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the discussion. Also, I do want to apolog ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2020
#680: Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson
<p>"Hi, I’m Chris Williamson.<br>
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I host a podcast called Modern Wisdom, own an events company in the UK and coach people to get more out of life. <br>
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I think a lot about how to live a good life, finding your purpose, maximising human performance, productivity, fi ... Show More
53m 11s
Oct 2025
Overthinking About The Algorithm
If the algorithm knows what we want before we do… who’s really in charge? This week, host Amanda Montell(@amanda_montell) is joined by linguist, creator, and internet culture observer Adam Aleksic (@etymologynerd) to spiral deep into the invisible yet all powerful force shaping o ... Show More
42m 30s
Nov 2022
140 | the founders behind Good Ranchers
In today’s episode, we got to interview Ben and Corley Spell, a couple who took a leap of faith in 2018 and started their own meat company called Good Ranchers! Their business focuses on ethical practices, transparency, and animal wellness, something they felt was lacking among o ... Show More
1h 12m