Qwerky Science

People sometimes claim that psychedelics give a false sense of insight. Or that they generate bad or false insights. I challenge this claim by showing that insights are generally false and that delusional ideas are normal. Our society operates through hierarchies of authority on knowledge and most people do not think of insights or original thoughts, but instead, they submit to what experts tell them to believe. Having original thoughts is the domain of experts and psychedelics simply disinhibit our thinking. The relevant essay: https://mad.science.blog/2020/02/13/delusion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BasicMorality Join the other 12 patrons :) https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience

We explore the synesthetic infant hypothesis, how synaptogenesis may be related to synesthesia, and how savantism ties into this whole puzzle. Might we be able to program our learning culture with synesthetic upgrades? The relevant essay: https://mad.science.blog/2020/12/07/the-synesthetic-world-of-childhood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BasicMorality Join the other 11 patrons :) https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience

We discuss a whole range of topics: salvia, cannabis, cognitive atomization, psychedelics, illusions, the nature of perception, psychopharmacology, mechanisms, and much more! Twitter: https://twitter.com/BasicMorality Join the other 11 patrons :) https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience

From the origin of life, to the origin of death, join me on a journey into the psychedelic nature of evolution as I ponder whether we have evolved to die. The Essay: https://mad.science.blog/2021/01/07/the-evolution-of-death/ Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BasicMorality

The more I gazed into the perceptual world of the present moment, the more lost I became. Everything enhanced and started to feel surreal and exotic. It was the feeling that my senses buzzed louder and louder, until vividity. The described experience: https://mad.science.blog/2020/02/08/shamanism/

Had an amazing discussion with the wonderful Jeremy Hadfield. Bipolar disorder is discussed as an evolutionary adaptation that benefits the group, playing the role of the 'shaman' who can break from the cultural norms and help define new social rules. The lack of aversion may help these individuals oppose social norms and allow divergent thoughts that oppose the consensus. We attempt to elaborate on, define, and understand the manic condition. Jeremy has very interesting perspectives on human history, bipolar disorder, and philosophy. Special thanks to the two patrons, Abhishaike Mahajan and Charles Wright! Another thanks to Chris who made this project possible. Abhi is also the artist who created the cover image for Most Relevant. Please support him on instagram, he is an amazing artist! https://www.instagram.com/abuuty.art/ Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science I

We cover the literature on psychedelics and mental health, psychedelics as a potential treatment for schizophrenia (only lightly covered, see the blog post for the entire argument), and a rambling of ideas pertaining to these topics. For the citations, check out the post titled Psychedelics and Schizophrenia, linked below. Special thanks to the two patrons, Abhishaike Mahajan and Charles Wright! Abhi is also the artist who created the cover image for Most Relevant. Please support him on instagram, he is an amazing artist! Psychedelics and Schizophrenia: https://mad.science.blog/2019/10/12/psychedelics-and-schizophrenia/ https://www.instagram.com/abuuty.art/ Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Read Cognitive Atomization here: https://mad.science.blog/2020/02/28/cognitive-atomization/ If you would like to support, check here: https://mad.science.blog/support/

A special guest appears for the first episode of the season! Andres Emilsson from QRI and Qualia Computing has graced us with some epic discussion. We explore the Neural Annealing concept and how Cognitive Atomization fits in as well as discussion of human development, perception, evolution, psychedelics, ketamine, and more. The conversation was one of the most interesting I've had in a while. Hope you enjoy! Special thanks to the two patrons, Abhishaike Mahajan and Charles Wright! Abhi is also the artist who created the cover image for Most Relevant. Please support him on instagram, he is an amazing artist! https://www.instagram.com/abuuty.art/ Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Read Cognitive Atomization here: https://mad.science.blog/2020/02/28/cognitive-atomization/ If you would like to support, check here: https://mad.science.blog/support/

I am conflicted on whether I think society is getting crazier or if a lot of suppressed thinkers have more collective influence because of the geographical limitations of society being lifted by the internet. I am going to post this anyway, its possible that both of these narratives are true at the same time as well. Beware, the audio is poorly mixed i have to work but ill chabge the audio whej i get home Home Site www.mad.science.blog Support https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience https://www.mad.science.blog/musiq Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspcYKrDM_I Follow on IG to see the IGTV videos and photography! https://www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience/ Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality If you would like to join the action live, join the discord server! discor

I believe psychedelics could heal schizophrenia, but it highly depends on the context of the situation. I also believe most cases of schizophrenia are really a response to trauma and negative experience.

"You are the summation of the five people you interact most with" some say, but perhaps it is more the summation of the judgments they identify you as. These identities can reinforce behaviors and set expectations and predictions on our behaviors that become a prison of personal progress. Break free from the question of "Who am I?" Home Site www.mad.science.blog Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspcYKrDM_I Follow on IG to see the IGTV videos and photography! https://www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience/ If you would like to join the action live, join the discord server! discord.gg/EUsz8bR Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality Support https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience https://www.mad.science.blog/musiq

We begin with an exploration of identity and selfness. We move into group psychology and the nexus and all the trippy ideas in between. This is the substrate of society, this is echo chambers, this is memes, this is hiveminds, this is the nexus. Home Site www.mad.science.blog Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspcYKrDM_I Follow on IG to see the IGTV videos and photography! https://www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience/ Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality If you would like to join the action live, join the discord server! discord.gg/EUsz8bR Support https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience https://www.mad.science.blog/musiq

We often compare ourselves to each other rather than an ideal reality. We should escape this loop that manifests into normalized suffering. Psychedelics may undo our coping mechanisms and reveal the true intensity of our lives. The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspcYKrDM_I Homepage for my content: https://www.mad.science.blog/ Join the podcast: https://www.mad.science.blog/podcasts My music (featured in this episode): https://www.mad.science.blog/musiq Follow on IG to see the IGTV videos and photography! https://www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience/

I describe and talk about the evidence for the idea that mental illness is really a byproduct of cultural rejection, and is a normal response to such. This is important as the mental disorders talked about here are preventable causes of suffering. Support https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience https://www.mad.science.blog/musiq Watch the video here: www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science YouTube a Song https://youtu.be/2EOYJxlNpnI Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality Home Site www.mad.science.blog If you would like to join the action live, join the discord server! discord.gg/EUsz8bR

I explore the development of stigmatization in the vegan culture, as well as how it shapes personal psychological development. Also, going to vigils has personal psychological benefits that are often not discussed. Support https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience https://www.mad.science.blog/musiq Watch the video here: www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science YouTube a Song https://youtu.be/2EOYJxlNpnI Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality Home Site www.mad.science.blog If you would like to join the action live, join the discord server! discord.gg/EUsz8bR

In this episode we cover quite a lot! Did you know schizophrenics experience reduced optical illusions? They see the more correct perception some studies show! The discussion goes into illusions and theory for what they are and why they exist, near death experiences, psychedelic theory, dissociative anesthesia, William White's DXM FAQ, ketamine's rapid acting antidepressant effects, addiction/tolerance, and more that I am forgetting :D. Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science Support https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience YouTube and The Song https://youtu.be/2EOYJxlNpnI Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality Instagram www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Photography www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Home Site www.mad.science.blog If you would like to join the action live, join the discord server! discord.gg/EUsz8bR

Mic The Vegan shows up to the podcast! He is a popular YouTuber in the vegan world. He is also working on his masters in health science. We talk about his Starch Runner theory as well as a bunch of random topics, including ant self-recognition, island freeganism, and raw data til 4! Enjoy ^_^ If you would like to join the action live, join the discord server! https://discord.gg/EUsz8bR Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJq0eQZoFSwgcqgxIE9MHw https://www.instagram.com/micthevegan/ Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerk…d1357960154?mt=2 Google Play play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d…?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality Instagram www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Photography www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Home Site www.mad.science.blog

My first pod-movie release! The birth of a sufferless species seems to solve the 100-year long vegan crises for humanity. The species’ existence is perpetually positive, which has implications to its’ treatment by humans. Artificial Intelligence intervenes. Anyone who can suffer, has a more important wellbeing, than those who cannot suffer. The sufferless live perpetually better off compared with the sufferable. And so, we begin at the birth of the first highly political AI, one born of deception tactics, for the greater good. Relax, and enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerk…d1357960154?mt=2 Google Play play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d…?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science Twitter www.twitter.com/basicmorality Instagram www.instagram.com/basicmorality Photography www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Links to the post https://mad.science.blog/2018/04/02/utopia-4-headlines/ Home Site http://www.mad.science.blog

This episode explores abstraction in further depth, a DMT hypothesis, and updates to the animal cognition argument, including criticism of IQ as a concept. Twitter http://www.twitter.com/basicmorality Instagram http://www.instagram.com/qwerkyscience Links to the posts mentioned: DMT: Above Awe https://mad.science.blog/2018/03/22/dmt-above-awe/ Abstraction https://mad.science.blog/2018/03/13/abstraction/ Animal Cognition https://mad.science.blog/2017/11/01/a-case-for-animal-superiority/ Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/qwerky-science/id1357960154?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ia3eivv7d35empqin5hutwzswgq?t=Qwerky_Science Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/qwerky-science

Why does society stigmatize creativity? It has to due with fear of the unknown. More specifically, the fear of the risks of exploring the darkness. Are you more cautious, or more curious? Exploring Darkness https://mad.science.blog/2018/02/20/exploring-darkness-theory-of-creativity/