The Jack Lawrence Podcast

• #15 Fighting misinformation and the case for Gen AI video with Avisha aka @distilledscience

  In this episodeI interview Avisha Nessaiver aka Distilled Science following our back and forth over tiktok/Instagram on gen AI video.I start out by interviewing him in general, then about an hour in we get into the AI stuff.Timestamps below:01:55 – The Science of Touch and Oxytocin05:15 – Understanding Pain and Pleasure in Touch08:09 – From Academia to Science Communication11:08 – Innovations in Medical Technology14:18 – Navigating the Challenges of Startups17:12 – Misinformation and the COVID-19 Pandemic20:04 – The Rise of TikTok as a Science Platform22:59 – Debunking Misinformation in Science26:07 – Reading and Understanding Scientific Literature33:17 – The Importance of Context in Fitness Research37:05 – Understanding Bone Density and Its Challenges39:50 – Innovative Nutritional Experiments and Their Outcomes49:36 – Optimizing Workouts and Sleep for Better Health-------58:10 – AI DEBATE STARTS HERE 1:01:41 – The Power of AI in Creative Storytelling1:03:40 – Humour and Its Mechanics1:07:12 – The Role of AI in Education1:09:25 – Cognitive Tools and Learning1:12:23 – The Importance of Statistical Literacy1:16:13 – Navigating Misinformation in Politics1:20:39 – The Challenge of Engaging with Opposing Views1:25:55 – The Battle Against Misinformation1:26:44 – The Future of Information ConsumptionMore of Distilled Science:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distilledscience?https://www.instagram.com/distilledscience/https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DistilledScience⁩  More of me:https://linktr.ee/Jacklawrence

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• #14 Killing God a Second Time: The Death of Truth and Trust

  This essay starts with a simple question: how do we know what is true? In answering this I examine the collapse of trust in society alongside the rise of ideology as a substitute for rationalism. I argue that rationalism only works if we have the time and resources to enable it, and that these criteria are no longer being met. I posit that much as the Enlightenment killed God, we are watching it happen again. Rationalism is dying - the framework of truth we had is now breaking under the weight of volume, complexity, mistrust and ideology.What happens when rationalism fails? What happens when we kill God a second time?If you'd like to read this piece, you can do so here: https://open.substack.com/pub/jacklawro/p/killing-god-a-second-time?r=k9z53&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web For more of me:https://linktr.ee/Jacklawrencehttps://substack.com/@jacklawrohttps://www.instagram.com/jack.lawro/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jack.lawro 

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• #13 You Don't Have Thoughts, You Only Have Feelings with Nick Shackleton-Jones

  You only have feelings. This is the paradigm argued for by Nick Shackleton Jones. Nick is the author of the book How People Learn, which offers an entirely new model for learning and cognition which he thinks can massively improve performance, learning, and education.  Nick is many things - he is an author, a speaker, a philosopher, a psychology lecturer, and has worked in both the academic and corporate worlds, including time at the BBC, Deloitte, PA consulting and others in positions centred around learning and innovation. He's a rare individual. I had so much fun talking to him. We talk about his ideas, philosophy, neuroscience, how best to learn, consciousness and AI, among many other things . There's a lovely mix of practical and intellectual stuff here, so I think there's something for everyone - please enjoy.  You can also find a video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/UdD6sbBeer4TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:22 You don't have thoughts, you only have feelings04:36 The philosophical foundations06:10 But what about maths?10:16 What does "think rationally" really mean?15:06 What is philosophy driven by?17:49 Mandatory Stoicism dig20:19 Nietzsche's point21:44 Memory Champions23:25 The Affective Context Model26:59 Definitions of Memory and Learning30:43 School doesn't help learning37:33 Education reform43:17 Why does everyone have to get along?46:59 What's the difference using Nick's approach?54:32 Making yourself care about what you need to learn about57:37 We talk about World of Warcraft for a bit01:03:42 Video games and Learning Design01:06:37 Won't we just end up with Minecraft experts?01:15:34 Advice for teachers01:18:00 Should we rethink what intelligence is?01:23:38 The problem of language01:28:46 The AI question01:33:29 What will technology be doing with us 10,000 years from now?01:34:57 Does AI inevitably make us dumber?01:40:39 How does Nick avoid nihilism??01:44:29 Pessimistic Meta-Induction01:47:22 A joke about behaviourism 01:49:32 Does reality exist independently of our feelings?01:54:58 What is Nick unsure of?01:58:59 Why can't we create LLM's that have feelings?02:03:34 Geniuses are affectation geniuses02:05:49 Nietzsche's comedic life02:12:08 What evidence could disprove Shackleton's paradigm?02:18:09 Combating bad ideas online02:25:28 Bad role models02:30:15 The temptation of digital relationships for young men02:32:09 The losing case for Reality02:44:11 Where to find more of Nick's stuffFor more of Nick:https://www.tiktok.com/@shackletonjoneshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shackletonjones/ His book is called "How People Learn: A New Model of Learning and Cognition to Improve Performance and Education" and can be found on Amazon and other booksellersFor more of me:https://linktr.ee/Jacklawrencehttps://substack.com/@jacklawrohttps://www.instagram.com/jack.lawro/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jack.lawro

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• #12 Reversing Brexit, Political Activism and the wisdom of Buffy with Femi Oluwole

  In today's episode I interview Femi Oluwole! Femi is a British political activist and one of the most prominent voices in the anti-Brexit movement. He co-founded the group Our Future Our Choice (OFOC), which aimed to mobilize young people against Brexit, advocating for a second referendum on the UK's membership in the European Union. He's also a unique individual in that he straddles both traditional and social media in spreading awareness about Brexit, as well as conducting debates. I really enjoyed this interview and hope you will too! 00:00:00 Intro00:01:29 Podcast begins with me mumbling00:01:39 How would Femi describe what he does?00:01:59 Femi's journey to political activism00:04:40 Femi's experience of the Brexit vote result00:07:24 Our Future Our Choice00:09:17 How has Brexit damaged the UK?00:12:27 How to avoid echo chambers00:16:29 Do the Tories believe their own rhetoric?00:21:09 What informs Femi's values?00:23:09 What defines 'Good' to Femi?00:27:47 What forms of online activism are most effective?00:30:49 How can the left combat outrage content?00:36:29 What politicians do Femi like?00:38:49 Alternative Voting Referendum00:39:53 How do comment sections differ on different platforms?00:47:16 How does Femi deal with online racism and vitriol?00:49:04 Removing anger as TV prep00:50:34 Is sunlight the best disinfectant?00:52:33 How does one develop cool-headedness in debates?00:55:31 What other changes would Femi like to see in UK politics?00:58:37 What ways would Femi like people to engage with politics?01:02:24 Is Just Stop Oil ineffective activism?01:05:18 What is a message that Femi would like everyone to know?01:07:29 What do those disenchanted with politics need to reengage?01:12:09 How can one educate themselves in Politics?01:15:37 A really good Reality TV idea01:16:34 For some reason I start talking about edibles01:20:29 How can people support Femi?01:21:59 Closing thoughts on Buffy the Vampire SlayerFor all of Femi's stuff: https://www.instagram.com/femi_sorry/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@Femi_Sorryhttps://www.patreon.com/femi_Sorryhttps://www.tiktok.com/@femi_sorry?lang=enhttps://twitter.com/Femi_SorryFor my stuff:https://www.instagram.com/jack.lawro/ for IGhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jack.lawrofor TikTokhttps://www.Jacklawrence.net for my website

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• #11 Godesulloh aka @Vibesestvida on African Philosophy, Kierkegaard and Effective Altruism

  Godesulloh is a philosopher, teacher, podcaster, musician and lover of bubble tea. In this interview we discuss African Philosophy, Kierkegaard, Stoicism vs Broicism, Effective Altruism and much moreTimestamps:01:15 Who is Godesulloh and why is he in my flat02:38 Challenges making educational philosophy content on Tiktok05:00 How would Godesulloh explain African Philosophy09:40 Where African Philosophy sits in Academia16:14 The African Logic Conversation20:44 Why does Godesulloh like Kierkegaard so much24:25 Reviewing some Kierkegaard quotes27:35 Living to avoid regret35:01 Does everything work out for the best?39:15 Living in harmony with Nature is bad43:10 Longtermism and its faults47:09 Effective Altruism50:25 Godesulloh on Longtermism59:09 Effective Altruism issue1:03:45 Mr Beast Philanthropy1:06:33 Capitalism pros and cons1:09:45 Do we want a FAIR or GOOD society?1:13:38 Philosophy as self help1:15:35 Stoicism vs Broicism1:24:15 Where to find out more about GodesullohGodesulloh has all of his links through here: https://msha.ke/godesullohHis youtube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@vibesestvidaAnd my socials are:https://www.instagram.com/jack.lawro/ for IGhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jack.lawrofor TikTokhttps://www.Jacklawrence.net for my website

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