Scientist Exposes Why Your Reality is All a Lie | Donald Hoffman on Conversations with Tom
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04/01/21
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In this episode, Donald Hoffman returns and takes a deeper dive with Tom to discuss the complexities of consciousness perceived in and out of spacetime. Donald shares the possibilities of consciousness and the infinite nature of theories that exist outside of the virtual reality headset he uses to describe the version of reality you may still be experiencing. Take the plunge into this conversation and challenge the consciousness of what you call your true self. Order Donald’s latest book, ‘The Case Against Reality’: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Reality-Evolution-Truth/dp/0393254690
SHOW NOTES:
Consciousness | The theory of reality beyond the physical space and time [1:24]
Spacetime | Donald relates Grand Theft Auto to understanding reality beyond space time [7:48]
Testing Reality | Testable predictions of reality outside of space time and the fundamental nature of consciousness [10:40]
Conscious Agents | Donald introduces conscious agents using the Twitter model [16:00]
Conscious Illusion | How consciousness is not bound to the laws of physics and is created as needed in a simulation [22:00]
Evolution | Why evolutionary theory only exists in space and time within the VR experience [26:34]
The Unknown | The dark side of letting go to explore unknown concepts [33:40]
Spacetime Simulator | Donald takes us through how consciousness is explored [37:33]
Predicted Consciousness | Enjoying experience and predicting the realm of consciousness [49:57]
Girdles Down | The Girdles theorem and why everything can not theoretically be known [54:46]
A.I. Consciousness | How reductionism makes it possible to give rise to consciousness [1:03:54]
Created Consciousness | Donald explains the creation of consciousness from portals [1:10:29]
God Hypothesis | Donald’s hypothesis of science of God as agent of consciousness [1:15:05]
Asymptotic behavior | Long term behaviors from far away that use spacetime theory [1:26:07]
Alien Intelligence | Donald discusses alien intelligence and being in a simulator [1:31:22]
Living vs NonLiving | Being unplugged from VR game and notion of self [1:33:53]
Meditation | Donald shares how meditating to let go and have complete silence transforms his thoughts [1:46:20]
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The 2 Things You Need for Success | Jay Samit on Impact Theory
March 30, 2021
•56m
In this episode, Jay Samit reveals his latest book, Future Proofing You, and the experiment he ran with a young kid from the UK. He mentored this kid once a week and watched him go from nearly homeless to millionaire in his experiment to show this is possible for anyone regardless of your resources. In this interview, Jay uncovers his belief that you don’t need degrees, capital and major connections to become a successful millionaire. Starting your business by looking for the void to fill in a very specific area that allows you to be the best in the world with no competition is a possibility that is accessible to you right now. This episode provides a tactical look at what you can do to start crafting the right situation and the right deal structure you need to succeed. Order the new book from Jay Samit: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proofing-You-Opportunity-Controlling/dp/1119772060/ref
SHOW NOTES:
The Experiment | Jay mentors a disadvantaged person from homeless to millionaire [2:28]
2 Things for Success | Jay shares the two things he believes you’ll need for success [6:11]
Mindset | Jay discusses how education is stifling mindset [8:12]
Competition | Jay explains how to be the best in the world with no competition [10:03]
Fill a Void | Jay shares how Vin created a case study and niched a void [10:57]
Pygmalion effect | How Jay’s case study started with a lie to prove a point [13:38]
Mentors | Jay reveals the importance of mentors in business and how to find them [15:54]
Insight | Why your insight to solve a problem leads to joy [17:26]
Identity | Your identity and company identity must be separate identities [19:35]
Appearance | Jay on why you need to look like your customer [21:20]
Not Knowing | Jay explains the power of knowing what you don’t know [23:23]
1st Customer | Jay shares tip for getting your first customer [24:32]
The Right Client | Jay describes who the client for you is [29:28]
Breaking Plateaus | Jay talks about the hardships and difficulties to push through [31:20]
Revenue Streams | Manage unforeseen stress easier with multiple streams of revenue [32:21]
Deal Structure | Jay explains why a solid foundation can rebuild business [35:38]
Cultivate Purpose | Jay shares that you cultivate purpose when you help others [42:59]
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In this episode today, one of the toughest and most resilient people you will ever come across joins Tom to share her insight on what it takes to beat the odds and kick ass, failure after failure. Lupita Nyong’o said, “It’s only when you risk failure that you discover things. When you play it safe, you’re not expressing the utmost of your human experience.” The essence of being a total badass, owning your failure and swinging hard to conquer no one but yourself is what Sarah Robb O’Hagan brings to the table. Get ready to take action, it’s the only way forward.
SHOW NOTES:
Assness Level | Levels of toughness in behaviors that show how kick-ass you are [3:59]
Humility | Finding success with humility after setting aside arrogance [6:12]
Hiring the Best | Making sure you are hiring the right people and behaviors [8:10]
Leading the Team | Expressing your values and demonstrating them for your company [10:39]
Gritty Leadership | Pushing your team and reassuring them by example [12:50]
Resilient Employees | How to get the best out of your employees and find resilience [14:20]
Fired | Being vulnerable and honest with yourself and others after being fired [15:50]
Step Out of Line | Clutch moments you get to reframe a ‘no’ to bring more value [18:13]
Fight for Yourself | When odds are stacked against you this is how to take action and create opportunity [23:42]
Supercharged Career | Don’t please the boss, show how you can solve their problem [26:19]
Your Mountain | Stay in and grind it out by choosing your mountain to climb and win [27:38]
Secret to Success | Outperforming your peers no matter who they are [31:00]
Self-Improvement | Happens outside of the comfort-zone with new experiences and skill acquisition [32:38]
Extremely You | Sarah defines what extremely you is and how challenging yourself [34:34]
Behaviors | Sarah shares the common behaviors she found driving people’s success [37:44]
Movement | The reason for Sarah’s Extreme Living movement [38:40]
Processing Failure | When the stakes are high have the fortitude to handle it [39:43]
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