Hence The Future

Why the rate of change post-2020 is speeding up 🚀

In this episode, Mattimore explores what many are calling “The Great Acceleration” of 2020 and beyond...

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The Path to Cyber Realism 👾

In this episode, Mattimore explores how gaming is driving technological progress. He also debunks myths and misconceptions surrounding video games, and summarizes what we know about video games’ effects on the brain through research. Lastly, Mattimore paints a picture of what the future of gaming will look like once VR, AR, and mixed reality technologies have become fully mature and have been fully integrated into society…

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How to live a good life 🌤

In this episode, Mattimore explores Stoicism and Epicureanism: two moral frameworks for how to live a good life and overcome life's challenges...  

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“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius

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Where the American psyche goes from here 🇺🇸

In this episode, Brett Ewer and Mattimore discuss America after Trump...

That means we get into how and why the American psyche appears to be splitting in two right now, much like an amoeba. We also discuss possible ways we may unify as a nation, disruptive changes that are ahead, and the wisest course of action that we could take for the future of America.

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Predicting the Next 4 Years 🇺🇸

In this episode, Mattimore and Brett share their predictions for the 2020 US Presidential Election…

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PS. We will be releasing a “post-game” episode later this week once the initial election results are in!

Reimagining Reality from a 1st Person POV

In this episode, Mattimore explores a concept developed by Douglas Harding in his book, “The Science of the 1st Person"

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The hidden motives of everyday life 🐘

In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Robin Hanson, co-author of the best-selling book, "The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives of Everyday Life"

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The final months of 2020 🗓

In this episode, Mattimore explores how Trump’s recent COVID-19 diagnosis is likely to effect the debates, the election, the COVID-19 response, and the economy.

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Taking the path of least resistance to grow your brand 🌈

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