The Thought Matrix

The Thought Matrix

By IV, Rowan, And JoshSociety & Culture
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The Thought Matrix episodes

  • Episode 17 - Ukraine - Russia Crisis

    In this episode we discuss the Ukraine - Russia Crisis; who is all involved and would America step in if Russia decided to invade Ukraine? What is Russia's end goal? How is Belarus involved? Personal experience living in Belarus during the Cold War. Personal Experience with war.

    We also discuss ideal society, and if there is such a thing. 

    Here are some links below from what we discussed on this podcast:

    https://www.revisionisthistory.org/kingkill33.html

    https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/russia-ukraine-tensions-visual-anthology

    And don't forget to check out our website for latest blogs:

    https://www.thethoughtmatrix.com/

    1 hr 50 min
  • Episode 16 - Alien Technology

    In this episode we discuss what would alien technology look like if it existed. What is possible and not? Why we haven't been visited by aliens or have we?

     But, first we address the comments from TikTokers to us.

    Check our Blog out : https://www.thethoughtmatrix.com/

    1 hr 38 min
  • Episode 15 - The Meaning of Time

    In this episode we have Brandon guest Co-Host AKA B-MAN. We discuss the differences between Linear and Cyclical time.  We discuss the practicalities of time travel. We conduct a  thought experiments on objective vs. subjective time.  

    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 14 - "Don't Look Up"

    In this Episode we discuss the ideologies of the Netflix movie, Don't Look Up, and how it relates to our current culture.

    Please visit us at www.thethoughtmatrix.com, signup for our weekly newsletter and comment on our blogs.  Let us know what you think.

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 13 - Future Predictions 2022

    In this episode we play the role of modern prophets and try to predict the future. We give calculated predictions in the fields of Technology, Space Travel, Sexuality, War, and the future of labor.

    Please visit us at www.thethoughtmatrix.com, signup for our weekly newsletter and comment on our blogs.  Let us know what you think.

    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 12- 10 Craziest Cults

    In this Episode we take a deep dive in exploring Rowan's list of  the 10 craziest cults, plus 1 bonus cult.  This episode is over 2 hours as this is our last episode of the year. Please enjoy the holidays with your loved ones,  and we'll see you in the new year!

    Please visit us at www.thethoughtmatrix.com, signup for our weekly newsletter and comment on our blogs.  Let us know what you think.

    2 hr 15 min
  • Episode 11 - Cultural Revolution, Then and Now

    In this episode our discussion takes the concepts from the book, The Three-Body Problem written by Cixin Liu. We make an attempt to explain what the "Cultural Revolution" was like in China 1960's and the concept of "Reactionary Politics."  What the endgame is for China from the perspective of a guest speaker who is Chinese American.  We try for formulate what the ideal world should look like and if it's a good idea to be sending out a beacon into outer space in hopes of potentially reaching intelligent life other than us while we are in our current situation. 

    Please visit us at www.thethoughtmatrix.com, signup for our weekly newsletter and comment on our blogs.  Let us know what you think.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 10 - The Synesthetic Psychedelic Christian

    In this episode we have a perspective from a new guest, Teddy. We discuss Rowan's synesthesia manifestations. We discuss if the Virgin Mary was really a virgin? We delve into outer body experiences--we try to explain them --and near death experiences. What is sleep paralysis, and examples of it from personal experiences. We tackle the grim subject of how we would want to die if we had a choice. Lastly, we talk about a little on Neuroplasticity.

    Please visit us at www.thethoughtmatrix.com, signup for our weekly newsletter and comment on our blogs.  Let us know what you think.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 9 - The Ego

    In this episode we discuss the notion of the "Ego." We base this discussion on one of the concepts from Sam Harris's book, Waking up: A guide to Spirituality without Religion. We discuss the importance of the ego and is it something that we really need. Would we be better individual's if we didn't have the ego? Or would we not have any drive because of lacking an ego? Should we try to kill the ego or should we try to control our ego? 

    We dissect this concept and discuss how we deal with the our own ego. We discuss meditation and how it helps us in our daily living. 

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 8 - The Idea of Consciousness

    On this Episode we discuss, "What it is to have a Consciousness." This episode is based on Sam Harris's book Waking up:  A guide to Spirituality without religion.  We share our views on what we think consciousness is.  We explore thought experiments to understand this concept better and debate our understanding with each other. 

    1 hr

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Listen to these guys take on all kinds of topics. Their social commentary is no holds barred. "Political Correctness" is not in their vocabulary. They laugh, argue, and inform you on everything that…