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  • #72: Anil Seth: Why AI Will NEVER Be Conscious

    #72: Anil Seth: Why AI Will NEVER Be Conscious
    2026/02/13
    If we give AI rights because we think it’s conscious, we lose the ability to control it… the dangerous illusion explained by a consciousness expert.Professor Anil Seth is one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, Co-Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science, and author of Being You, which challenges everything you thought you knew about perception, reality, and what it means to be conscious.“If we confuse ourselves too readily with our machine creations, we not only overestimate them, we also underestimate ourselves.” When we project consciousness onto AI language models just because they speak fluently, we make two catastrophic mistakes: we misunderstand what AI actually is, and we reduce ourselves to nothing more than “meat computers” a deeply diminishing view of biological intelligence.Subscribe for conversations that challenge conventional thinking on consciousness, AI, perception, and what makes us fundamentally human.What You’ll Learn:–Why confusing ourselves with machines means we overestimate AI and underestimate humanity, and why your brain is fundamentally NOT a computer despite what Silicon Valley wants you to believe–Why consciousness likely requires life itself: the digestion vs flight analogy, why brain organoids worry Anil more than GPT-5, and the catastrophic implications of giving AI rights we can’t take back–Perception as “controlled hallucination,” mental time travel in scrub jays, octopuses seeing with their skin, and what alien minds reveal about the shocking diversity of conscious experience0:00 Overestimating AI and underestimating ourselves0:43 Why we project consciousness onto ChatGPT and Claude2:09 How AI metaphors diminish our view of biological intelligence3:25 Can AI become conscious? The truth between zero and 100%5:05 Why consciousness requires life: metabolism, biology, substrate6:00 Brain organoids vs GPT—which should worry us more?7:28 Consciousness: more like digestion or flight?8:29 Why brains are NOT computers when you look inside them11:10 Intelligence vs consciousness: doing vs feeling12:35 Why conscious AI would be terrible—even if it’s just an illusion14:33 The alignment problem: can’t control AI if we give it rights17:18 Social media’s lessons: unintended consequences of “move fast”20:07 The moral circle problem: caring about AI means less for animals21:35 Descartes’ error: rationality requires embodied emotion27:32 Bayesian reasoning: brains make best guesses, not optimal solutions30:37 The frame problem: why AI can’t know what’s NOT relevant33:33 Unconscious vs subconscious: Freud vs modern neuroscience37:00 Predictive processing: perception as controlled hallucination38:01 What consciousness is good for: integration and fast learning41:47 Mental time travel and scrub jays planning futures45:19 The space of possible minds: dogs, flies, octopuses48:11 Octopuses see with their skin for predator vision53:27 Thomas Nagel: “What is it like to be a bat?”55:13 Human echolocators: blind people navigating by sound58:54 Perception as controlled hallucination: never experiencing reality directly1:02:24 Color requires a mind; the spectrum from physics to social construction1:06:05 Why simulation theory fails if consciousness isn’t computation1:08:28 Why we dream: preventing overfitting and simulating threats1:12:37 Sleep cycles and why dreams fade instantly1:15:26 Lucid dreaming: knowing you’re dreaming without waking1:17:50 Derealization: when reality feels unreal even though it is1:19:08 Final advice: control what you can, find balance and purposeProfessor Anil Seth’s Work:Official Website: https://www.anilseth.comBooks:Being You: A New Science of Consciousness (Sunday Times Bestseller)https://www.anilseth.com/being-you/Latest Essay:“The Mythology of Conscious AI” - NoEmer (Free to read online)Academic Profile:Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science (Co-Director)https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/sussex-centre-for-consciousness-science/TeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffJacob’s WorkPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385FREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.com#AIConsciousness #AnilSeth #NeuroscienceOfConsciousness This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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  • #71: Dr Lara Boyd: Man Lives with 90% Brain Missing, Advantage of ADHD & Autism, Mystery of Consciousness & Sleep’s Effect on Learning

    #71: Dr Lara Boyd: Man Lives with 90% Brain Missing, Advantage of ADHD & Autism, Mystery of Consciousness & Sleep’s Effect on Learning
    2026/02/09
    Neuroscientist and physical therapist Dr. Lara Boyd explains why there is no such thing as a “normal brain,” how neuroplasticity reshapes us across life, and why struggle and sleep are the real drivers of change in our brains. In this episode, she and Jacob explore neurodivergence, learning, stroke recovery, genetics, and what it actually takes to rewire your brain on purpose.Dr. Boyd is a leading stroke and neuroplasticity researcher whose TEDx talk “After watching this, your brain will not be the same” has reached millions worldwide.Subscribe for deep-dive conversations on neuroscience, behavior, and how to build the brain you actually want.VALUE BULLETS (what you’ll learn)–Why a French civil servant could live a normal life with a brain 50–90% smaller than average, and what that reveals about neuroplasticity.–Why “neurotypical” is mostly a statistical fiction, and why most of us are neurodivergent or “neuro-spicy” in some way.–How changing diagnostic criteria, not an autism “epidemic”, explains rising autism diagnoses, especially in girls and women.–How ADHD, autism, and anxiety may share overlapping genetic constellations rather than being completely separate categories.–What actually happens to your brain from childhood through your 20s and 30s, myelination, pruning, and why young men take more risks.–How genes work like dimmer switches, why environment and behavior tune them, and why APOE4 raises dementia risk without fully determining destiny.–The stroke study that changed Lara’s career: how forcing use of a “weak” limb rewires motor cortex and proves use-dependent recovery.–Why struggle, not ease, is the signal your brain is changing, and why deep sleep and REM are essential to lock in motor and cognitive learning.0:00 The French civil servant with “half a brain” and what neuroplasticity can do1:05 How many of us are actually neuro-atypical? Defining (and questioning) “normal”2:15 Why there is no clear definition of “neurotypical”3:05 UK Biobank genetics: ADHD, autism, anxiety and overlapping gene profiles4:35 Are we over-diagnosing or mis-grouping neurodivergent conditions?5:35 Evolutionary upsides of ADHD and autism: hyperfocus, sentry attention, solo hunting6:22 Why autism diagnoses are rising: broader criteria and better recognition in girls7:30 ADHD and autism as “differences,” not defects — and examples like Elon Musk and Bill Gates9:05 Lara’s winding path: English major → physical therapist → neuroscientist10:30 The 1990s shift: from “fixed brain” to lifelong neuroplasticity12:20 How the brain actually changes: myelin, pruning, and wiring into the mid-20s16:20 Why young men take more risks: late-maturing prefrontal cortex18:40 Genes vs environment, epigenetics, and why nature vs nurture isn’t a debate anymore21:10 APOE4 and dementia risk — and how exercise can change outcomes22:20 Big data, AI, and decoding brain–gene interactions24:00 The stroke patient that made Lara feel like a “car mechanic who didn’t understand the engine”27:20 The landmark monkey stroke study: forced use, reorganization, and recovery31:00 Redundancy, “silent” neurons, and spare real estate in the brain33:20 How dendrites, brain chemistry, and BDNF drive neuroplasticity — and why exercise helps38:20 Why consciousness and self are still “unsolved problems”39:40 The motor homunculus: why your hands, lips, and tongue dominate your cortex41:40 Why some people learn in 50 hours and others need 500 — and Lara’s quest to understand variability44:15 Biomarkers, stroke recovery, and who responds best to brain stimulation46:05 Could we one day time school topics to each child’s brain readiness?47:40 Visual vs auditory learners and what brain scans reveal about reading and math readiness49:30 Stuck in bad habits or a failing career? Why you’re not trapped — and why struggle is your brain changing52:00 Why we hate struggle even though it’s exactly when neuroplasticity happens52:55 Sleep as neuroplastic “glue”: deep sleep for motor, REM for cognitive learning54:05 Naps, aging, and how much sleep we really need55:10 Lara’s advice to her 20-year-old self: stay curious, practice hard, sleep wellRESOURCES / LINKSDr. Lara Boyd – UBC Faculty of Medicine profilehttps://www.med.ubc.ca/researchers/lara-boyd-physical-therapy/UBC Physical Therapy – Brain Behaviour Laboratoryhttps://physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/2022/10/11/lara-boyd/TEDx Talk – “After watching this, your brain will not be the same”Centre for Brain Health feature – Stroke rehab and neuroplasticityhttps://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/from-stroke-rehabilitation-to-opera-dr-lara-boyds-innovative-research-on-neuroplasticityTeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffJacob’s WorkPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385FREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
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  • #70: Olivia Gambelin: AI Ethics & Life of an AI CEO

    #70: Olivia Gambelin: AI Ethics & Life of an AI CEO
    2026/02/06
    AI ethics expert Olivia Gambelin reveals why most companies are getting AI wrong, and how understanding human values, not just technology, is the key to building AI that actually works. As founder of Ethical Intelligence and author of Responsible AI, Olivia has empowered hundreds of business leaders across Silicon Valley and Brussels to implement ethics-by-design strategies that drive innovation without compromising humanity.Subscribe for weekly conversations with world-leading experts on AI, technology, philosophy, and human potential.You’ll Learn:–Why AI ethics isn’t about the technology, it’s about design choices, use cases, and how humans interact with AI systems–How Silicon Valley’s innovation bubble has become “stale” and why the ecosystem desperately needs fresh perspectives from outside the tech world–The truth about responsible AI: it’s not ethics washing, it’s good business practice that helps companies scale AI successfully–Why working strict boundaries (no weekends, 9-7 schedule) makes you MORE effective as an entrepreneur, not less–How to know if you actually need AI in your business, and why most people are being sold solutions looking for problems–What it means to be an AI ethicist: studying values as forces that shape decisions, just like physics studies forces of nature–Why the “AI singularity” mindset reveals people who haven’t experienced the messy, beautiful parts of being human–The preventative questions every company should ask BEFORE building AI to save time, money, and avoid ethical disastersBEST QUOTES“The more I learn, the more I dig into ethics and AI, the more I can’t help but shake—there’s something there. God, love, whatever it be, there’s something there.”“I’m really sad for people talking about AGI and the singularity. To me it’s an indicator they haven’t experienced enough of life—they’re missing the joy and awe of the mysterious bits that don’t quite make sense.”“Ethics is like physics—we’re studying the forces of nature and how they impact us. Ethics is the study of how values impact us at the end of the day.”“AI is limited by what we can translate into a digital context. There are moments in life I can’t even get into words, let alone data points—and those are the most important moments.”“Not every solution has a problem. Right now everyone’s being pitched AI left, right, and center. How do you understand if you actually need that AI solution?”“The smarter you get, the less you speak—because you’re asking more questions. It’s not what I’m saying, it’s how I’m asking questions that unlocks different doors.”Olivia’s Work:Olivia Gambelin’s Website: https://www.oliviagambelin.comAI Literacy Course for Non-Technical Professionals:https://www.ethicalintelligence.co/ailiteracyEthical Intelligence Community: https://www.ethicalintelligence.coOlivia’s Book - Responsible AI:https://www.koganpage.com/digital-technology/responsible-ai-9781398615700Olivia’s Substack - In Pursuit of Good Tech:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviagambelinTeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffJacob’s WorkPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385FREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.com#AIEthics #ResponsibleAI #AIStrategy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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  • #69: How Corporations Manipulate You Into Blaming Yourself | Nick Chater (pt. 2)

    #69: How Corporations Manipulate You Into Blaming Yourself | Nick Chater (pt. 2)
    2026/02/02
    Corporations like BP invented the concept of the “carbon footprint” to shift climate responsibility onto individuals and away from systemic change, reveals Professor Nick Chater, one of the UK’s leading behavioral scientists.Professor Chater is a Fellow of the British Academy, former member of the UK government’s Climate Change Committee, and co-founder of the Behavioural Insight Team (the original “Nudge Unit”).Subscribe for conversations on systemic change, behavioral science, and exposing corporate manipulation tactics.Expect to learn:-How BP spent over $100 million to popularize the carbon footprint concept and shift climate blame onto individuals-Why Purdue Pharma represents the darkest example of corporate manipulation—from regulatory capture to media playbooks-The truth about individual actions vs systemic solutions in fighting climate change-How corporations use behavioral science against us to avoid accountability and regulation-Why a global carbon tax and cap-and-trade systems are more effective than personal lifestyle changes-The role of academia in perpetuating corporate narratives through compromised research funding-How aligning incentives at the system level creates more environmental progress than nudging behavior-Why “nudging” and individual behavior change are insufficient for addressing massive social problems-The power of collective action and regulatory frameworks over personal responsibility narratives-How to identify when corporations are deflecting blame and what systemic changes actually workNick’s Work:NEW BOOK: It’s On You https://amzn.to/4arIAXwTeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffJacob’s WorkPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385FREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.comSound Bites:“It’s the systems that drive the outcomes we see.”Summary:Why Are Corporations Shifting Blame Onto Us? Understanding the Systematic Forces Behind Environmental and Social IssuesIntroduction: In a world where climate change, plastic pollution, and health crises dominate headlines, individuals often find themselves shouldering the blame for these massive challenges. But as discussed in a recent podcast with Nick Chater, renowned behavioral economist, the root of these issues lies not solely within individual actions but within the larger systems shaped by corporate interests.Main Content:Section 1: The Power of BlameNick Chater highlights a disturbing trend where corporations like BP and Purdue Pharma shift the responsibility of societal problems onto individuals. This tactic serves to distract from the systemic changes that are desperately needed. For instance, while individuals do contribute to environmental issues through their choices, powerful corporations often prioritize profit over responsibility. Chater points out that oil companies, fearing regulation, deflect focus onto personal behaviors rather than addressing the systems that allow for environmental degradation.Section 2: Case Studies of Corporate ManipulationChater discusses various examples of corporate manipulation, including BP’s invention of the carbon footprint. This clever marketing strategy aimed not only to promote environmental awareness but also to shift the responsibility of climate change onto consumers. BP’s campaign suggested that individuals could significantly mitigate climate issues by managing their personal carbon footprints. However, Chater emphasizes that such individual-level actions lead to only minimal changes, ultimately allowing corporations to continue their harmful practices without substantial accountability.Section 3: The Darkest ExamplesAmong the many examples of corporate irresponsibility, Chater cites Purdue Pharma as perhaps the most egregious. The company’s manipulation of regulatory processes to maintain opioid sales resulted in widespread addiction and death. This case exemplifies the dangers of a system where profit is prioritized over public health and safety. Chater warns that while some corporations operate within legal bounds, they still perpetuate systems that harm society at large.Section 4: The Importance of Systemic ChangeChater emphasizes the need for systemic reforms rather than simply focusing on individual behavior. He advocates for implementing measures such as a global carbon tax or cap-and-trade systems to hold corporations accountable for their environmental impact. By internalizing the external costs of fossil fuel use, we can incentivize a shift towards sustainable practices. Additionally, transitioning to renewable energy sources and implementing stricter regulations ...
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  • #68: Our 74 Emotions Exposed: Love, Hate, Reputation & AI - Psychologist Rob Kurzban

    #68: Our 74 Emotions Exposed: Love, Hate, Reputation & AI - Psychologist Rob Kurzban
    2026/01/30
    Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Rob Kurzban reveals the hidden evolutionary reasons behind our 74 distinct emotions (from love and hate to embarrassment and cuteness aggression) and explains why understanding human emotions is more critical than ever in the age of AI.Dr. Kurzban is a leading researcher in evolutionary psychology who studied under field pioneers John Tooby and Leda Cosmides, specializing in the adaptive functions of human social behavior.Subscribe for more deep conversations on psychology, philosophy, and human nature.Expect to learn-Why evolutionary psychology explains every feeling you’ve ever had, and the surprising ones science still doesn’t understand-How love actually works as a strategic signal to exclude other romantic options and secure commitment-The evolutionary explanation for embarrassment and why blushing is an involuntary honest signal that you know social rules-Why we experience “strategic amnesia” and deliberately forget information to protect our reputation-The modular mind theory, why your brain isn’t one unified system but competing modules fighting for control-How cuteness aggression evolved and why you want to “squish” adorable animals-Why hypocrisy is built into human nature and we’re blind to our own contradictions while spotting others’ instantly-The difference between envy and admiration, and why one destroys while the other motivates-How AI will change human emotions, behavior, and society in the next 5-10 years according to evolutionary principles-Why gratitude and mindfulness can override our evolved negativity bias in the modern world00:00 Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology and Emotions00:17 Surprising Discoveries in Emotional Research01:22 The Complexity of Love and Strategic Ignorance02:32 Memory, Reputation, and Strategic Amnesia04:50 Obscure Feelings and Their Evolutionary Roles07:25 Pain, Embarrassment, and Evolutionary Signals11:28 Feelings in Adulthood vs. Childhood14:26 Intense Emotions: Parental Love, Hate, and Coalitional Comradery17:03 The Evolutionary Purpose of Hate22:14 Modular Brain Systems and Competing Emotions34:54 The Role of Optimism in Youth35:17 The Complexity of Wisdom36:38 Children’s Books and Morality38:54 Signaling Moral Virtue42:24 Cultural Rules and Their Impact47:33 The Evolution of American Rules52:19 Hypocrisy and Moral Judgment01:02:05 Changing Beliefs and Scientific Dogma01:11:48 The Role of Science in Human Progress01:12:34 AI and the Future of Objectivity01:13:28 The Evolution of AI: From Language Models to World Models01:15:38 AI’s Impact on Human Behavior and Society01:18:08 The Future of Jobs in an AI-Driven World01:21:08 Human Creativity vs. AI Capabilities01:25:29 The Role of Envy and Gratitude in Human Motivation01:30:59 Historical Parallels and Lessons from the Industrial Revolution01:45:09 The Importance of Legal Frameworks in Society01:46:35 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsRESOURCES / LINKSRob’s Work:Substack:“Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite: Evolution and the Modular Mind” - Available at:http://www.robkurzban.com/books/why-everyone-else-is-a-hypocrite“The Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind: How Self-Interest Shapes Our Opinions and Why We Won’t Admit It” (Co-authored with Jason Weeden) -https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21981657-the-hidden-agenda-of-the-political-mindTeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffJacob’s WorkPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385FREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.comBEST QUOTES“Half of emotions in scholarly literature still have sentences that say: ‘We still don’t really understand what this feeling is for.’”“Love is making sure the other person clocks that you have more or less excluded other options—you’re putting all your eggs in their basket.”“You could forget something strategically so you could sincerely say, ‘I don’t remember’—that could be helpful for reputation management.”“Blushing is an involuntary signal saying: I know the rule, I tried to follow it, I just missed—I will do better in the future.”“Hate is there to neutralize people who are going to impose costs on you one way or another.”“Science progresses one funeral at a time—it takes two generations for a good idea to gain traction.”#EvolutionaryPsychology #HumanEmotions #RobKurzban This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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  • #67: Why TikTok Relationship Advice Is Wrong - Christian Brewster

    #67: Why TikTok Relationship Advice Is Wrong - Christian Brewster
    2026/01/26
    Christian Brewster (writer, culture commentator, and creator of the Substack publication ~interrupted~) breaks down why social media platforms are the worst place to get relationship guidance and what you should do instead.We expose the engagement-driven trap of TikTok dating coaches, explore why real-life connections matter more than algorithmic advice, and discuss how to build genuine social skills in the digital age.Subscribe for more conversations on culture, relationships, and meaningful human connectionExpect to learn:-Why TikTok relationship advice is designed for engagement, not your success—and how superficial content prioritizes clicks over genuine guidance-How to get better relationship advice from people who actually know you instead of strangers on social media-Why meeting partners in real life builds stronger connections than dating apps and digital platforms-The truth about social skills in the digital age and how to develop genuine conversation abilities-How friendship dynamics change in adulthood and what to do when your social circle evolves-Why loneliness and social media consumption are connected and how to break the cycle-How to gradually detox from social media without going cold turkey-The creative process behind writing for Substack and balancing content creation with consumption-Why negative emotions fuel better writing and how to channel difficult feelings into creative work-Tom Cruise’s cultural impact and what his career reveals about modern celebrity-Tips for growing your Substack audience and developing a consistent writing practice00:00 Why TikTok Relationship Advice is Problematic00:56 The Engagement Trap of Social Media Influencers04:16 The Value of Personal Connections for Relationship Advice07:12 Analog vs. Digital: Meeting Partners in Real Life14:18 The Art of Conversation and Social Skills18:37 Navigating Friendship Changes in Adulthood28:54 The Impact of Loneliness and Social Media43:21 Gradual Social Media Detox43:36 Balancing Creation and Consumption44:01 Navigating Negative Emotions in Writing47:02 Finding Inspiration for Substack Posts51:02 The Influence of Music on Writing56:00 The Fascination with Tom Cruise01:02:38 Embracing Negative Emotions01:10:47 Tips for Growing on Substack01:21:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsRESOURCES / LINKSChristian Brewster’s Substack:TeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffJacob’s WorkPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385FREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.comWhat’s the worst piece of TikTok relationship advice you’ve ever seen? Drop your answer in the comments, let’s talk about why social media dating tips miss the mark.BEST QUOTES FROM EPISODE“I think a lot of creatives, especially relationship advice creatives on the platform, they have two things in mind. They have engagement and they have advice. And I think it’s really difficult to blend the two into a genuinely productive platform or profile.”“They don’t know you, they don’t care. I don’t wanna say everyone, but I’d say the vast majority don’t care about whether or not you’re in a happy relationship.”“At the end of the day, you know your situation more than the stranger on your phone.”“I genuinely believe the best alternative is the people close to you in your life, whether that’s your parents, whether that’s other family members, whether that’s a friend of yours. I believe that the people closest to you in your life, they want you to succeed.”“You can’t be in person conversation. I definitely believe that human beings weren’t meant to have the world in their hands 24/7.”“I feel like it’s almost a lost art to just talk to a stranger.”“Even in my happiest moments, there’s still an air of melancholy there. And that doesn’t mean I’m an unhappy person. It just means that fundamentally there’s a part of me that sort of holds on to the parts of my life that I don’t look back on very fondly.”“I really believe that to be successful, at least on Substack, it isn’t to write about the things that you think other people are going to enjoy. It’s to write about things that you enjoy.”#RelationshipAdvice #TikTokAdvice #DatingTips This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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  • #66: Entrepreneur Who Hit Zero Twice Exposes What Nobody Tells You About Going Broke - Kevin Fedor

    #66: Entrepreneur Who Hit Zero Twice Exposes What Nobody Tells You About Going Broke - Kevin Fedor
    2026/01/23

    Kevin Fedor hit zero twice as an entrepreneur and lived to expose the unsexy truth about going broke in business that success stories conveniently skip. As a marketing expert who rebuilt from nothing multiple times, Kevin reveals why entrepreneurship’s dark side isn’t about glory, it’s about surviving months at zero with nobody watching. Subscribe to hear the raw reality of entrepreneurship from someone who’s been broke twice and came back stronger.

    You’ll learn:

    -Why hitting zero twice as an entrepreneur is more common than you think and what it teaches you about resilience

    -The unsexy daily reality of entrepreneurship that looks identical to a 9-5 job but with zero safety net

    -How to build your own light when entrepreneurship leaves you running in complete darkness

    -Why autonomy matters more than money when choosing entrepreneurship over traditional careers

    -The self-awareness test every aspiring entrepreneur must pass before quitting their job

    -How to optimize for your North Star instead of chasing someone else’s definition of success

    -What really happens when you go months at zero income as a business owner

    -Why future-proofing your lifestyle goals should drive your entrepreneurial decisions today

    Have you ever experienced hitting zero in your entrepreneurial journey, or are you afraid of it happening? Share your story or biggest fear about going broke in business below.

    00:00 The Journey Begins: Early Entrepreneurial Influences

    00:33 First Internship: Planting the Seed of Entrepreneurship

    01:54 The Birth of a Sports Podcast

    04:30 Building Follow Spike: The Early Struggles

    06:21 The Long Road to the First Dollar

    07:46 The Importance of Consistency and Inputs

    15:34 Finding Value Beyond Financial Success

    22:12 Discovering Your North Star

    32:38 The Value of Passion and Validation

    32:52 Is University Necessary for Success?

    33:32 Challenging Traditional Education

    37:14 The Reality of Entrepreneurship

    39:30 The Importance of Self-Awareness

    44:14 Balancing Career and Personal Goals

    52:44 The Unseen Side of Entrepreneurship

    56:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    01:00:24 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

    BEST QUOTES

    “Somebody just quit”

    “You’re basically running in the dark not knowing if there’s gonna be light eventually. That’s entrepreneurship.”

    “I had the whole ‘somebody just quit’ mentality and spent months at zero. It happens.”

    “If you can build your own light, you already win.”

    “You’re doing the right thing. Just keep doing it. You’re in a room of one and that’s okay.”

    #EntrepreneurshipReality #GoingBroke #StartupFailure

    Kevin’s Work

    Connect with Kevin Fedor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-fedor/

    Jacob’s Work

    Podcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385

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    https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.com



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  • #65: Norman Ohler: Hitler’s Meth Blitzkrieg: The Nazi Secret WW2 Historians Ignore

    #65: Norman Ohler: Hitler’s Meth Blitzkrieg: The Nazi Secret WW2 Historians Ignore
    2026/01/19
    Nazi drug use wasn’t just “a detail”, it shaped Blitzkrieg speed, soldier psychology, Hitler’s inner circle and the Fuhrer himself.Nazi drug use shaped WWII in ways most people still don’t realize, and Norman Ohler, bestselling author of Blitzed and Tripped, joins me to expose how Pervitin, opioids, and ideology collided inside the Third Reich to create a regime, strategy (Blitzkrieg) and war never seen before in history.What part of Nazi drug use do you think most changes how people understand WWII? Pervitin on the front lines, or Hitler’s dependency behind closed doors?You’ll learn:-How Pervitin (methamphetamine) went from legal pharmacy product to a wartime performance tool.-Why “mainstream” WWII history often sidelined drugs as a serious factor in power, strategy, and behavior.-The story behind Germany’s stimulant pipeline and why sleep was framed as “the number one enemy of a soldier.”-What “35 million dosages” tells us about scale, normalization, and the machinery of war.-How Pervitin changed fear, motivation, empathy, and decision-making for soldiers in combat.-Hitler’s medical descent with Dr. Morell: from “vitamins” to opioids, and later even cocaine as a legal product at the time.-The darker edge: drug testing and experimentation connected to concentration camps, including “truth drug” research.-A wider drug lens: psychedelics’ historical role, why the Nazi era “was not really a psychedelic time,” and what Ohler is exploring now.00:00 Unveiling the Hidden Drug Secrets of WWII01:01 Inspiration Behind the Book03:20 The Rise of Pervitin in Nazi Germany06:39 Methamphetamine’s Role in the Blitzkrieg08:30 The Ethical Dilemma of Drug Use in War10:01 The Impact of Meth on Soldiers24:51 Hitler’s Descent into Drug Dependency31:01 The Nazis and Psychedelics32:36 Psychedelics in WWII: Limited Use and Rediscovery34:10 Nazi Experiments: Miracle Drugs and Submarine Missions37:16 Concentration Camp Atrocities: Beyond Drugs38:55 Human Nature and Atrocities: A Broader Perspective43:09 Psychedelics and Egalitarian Societies in History52:22 Iboga: The Potent African Plant55:08 Advice on Psychedelics and Personal Reflections57:38 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNorman Ohler – Stone(d) Sapiens Substack:The Norman Ohler Dopecast & Substackhttps://stonedsapiens.substack.com/podcastBlitzed (Penguin UK):https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/294543/blitzed-by-ohler-norman/9780141983165Tripped (Atlantic Books UK):https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/tripped/Jacob’s WorkFREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.comTeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffBEST QUOTES“Sleep is… the number one enemy of a soldier.”“35 million dosages… made their way into the German army and air force.”“You don’t have so much empathy… you actually do become… the functioning robot soldier.”“Don’t lie… Don’t lie to yourself. Don’t lie to others.”#NaziHistory#WorldWarII#Hitler This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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