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DaQuane Cherry was once the kid who wore a hoodie to hide skin flare-ups in school. Now he’s an artist and advocate helping others feel seen. He reflects on his psoriasis journey, the power of small joys, and why loving yourself first isn’t a cliché—it’s essential. Plus, a deep dive into the history of La Roche-Posay’s legendary spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Filter Podcast with Matt Asher

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The Filter: A podcast about the lenses through which we perceive our world

52 episodes

#Tech #Society #Arts #Filter

The Filter Podcast with Matt Asher

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The Filter: A podcast about the lenses through which we perceive our world

52 episodes

#Tech #Society #Arts #Filter

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Ep 66: Evolution and Entropy 24:21

2 years ago24:21

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This is my admittedly half-baked theory about evolution and entropy. I don't think I'm wrong though, and maybe by the end of this episode you'll agree with me. Among other things, you will find talk of: • Tuning parameters • Iterated evolution • Missing entropy • Turning into crabs • Hairless cats • Chocolate cake • Flat earth theory • Panspermia • Monarch butterflies • The Drake equation • Simulation theory • and Tardigrades (because of course) Music is CC licensed tack from BlackBox Red playing at Vondelbunker. Related links: • Scott Aaronson on the Hunt for Real Randomness • Last episode…

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Ep 65: Unfiltered in Amsterdam 21:14

2 years ago21:14

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Bridge episode for The Filter and brief note about The Mattasher Show season Two. Among the topics discussed are: * The Ikea monkey in the shearling coat * The Dress * Measuring the length of the Mississippi * The simulation hypothesis * Dog poop * Degeneracy * Pompeii * Italian restaurants * Unfiltered conversations * Dutch farmers * Mental illness * Red Ford Explorers Music is CC licensed tack from BlackBox Red playing at Vondelbunker.…

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Ep 64: Context Collapse and the Death of the Freak 24:56

3 years ago24:56

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This is an audio version of an article recently posted to my substack. It features an analysis of our cultural moment unlike anything you see from the left, the right, or even from libertarians. This won’t be headed where expect it to. I don’t what to give too much away, but there will be talk of talented tubs of lard, Siamese twins, men on leashes, soaking, sabo the street artist, and how the mullet symbolizes a properly functioning society. Related links: Original post at substack The Pandrogyne episode on Love and Radio…

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Ep 63: Uncle Ted’s Manifesto with Pete and Bird 1:10:00

3 years ago1:10:00

1:10:00

I'm joined in studio by Pete Quinones and Bird to discuss the manifesto by Ted Kaczynski, aka The Unibomber. Published in The Washington Post on the insistence of Kaczynski, it ultimately led to his arrest. We talk about the Manifesto's attacks on technology, American culture, and in particular Kaczynski's critiques of liberalism. At the end we shift focus to discuss the moral necessity of moving to where you are more free. Related links: Unibomber Manifesto The Pete Quinones Show Timeline Earth podcast with Bird…

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Ep 62: Richard Semelka on Bad Medicine 49:08

3 years ago49:08

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I talk with doctor and whistleblower Richard Semelka about his work to uncover the damage done by gadolinium, a heavy metal often added to a patient's bloodstream to make MRI's easier to read. In some patients this leads to Gadolinium Deposition Disease (GDD). We talk more broadly about the ways in which modern medicine is failing, and Semelka's legal battles after calling out another doctor for operating while drunk. Related links: • Richard Semelka homepage • Docpanel radiologist profile • GADTTRAC nonprofit…

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Ep 61: Clay Gulick on Healthcare Tech and the Code for Shark Bites 49:40

3 years ago49:40

49:40

I speak with Clay Gulick, Chief Technology Officer at Telos Health Solutions, about the state of health care records, the promise and reality of blockchain tech in the field, and why everything needs a code, even shark bites. Related links: Clay Gulick on LinkedIn Telos Health Solutions Seeing like a State by James C. Scott…

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Ep 60: Curtis Yarvin on Monarchy as the Way to Be 1:38:57

3 years ago1:38:57

1:38:57

In this double episode, I talk with Curtis Yarvin, author, public intellectual, and the most prominent proponent of monarchy as the ideal form of government. Yarvin argues that every effective organization is effectively ruled by one person or one family. Along the way we discuss China, Argentina, American presidents, and the disastrous Justin Trudeau. Related links: • Gray Mirror Substack by Curtis Yarvin • Curtis's Writings as Mencius Moldbug…

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Ep 59: The Candles Blew and then Disappeared 49:50

4 years ago49:50

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In this solo episode I do a deep dive on the social and political implications of indefinite life span extension. This is a followup to my interview with Aubrey de Grey where we spoke about achieving "escape velocity" and people become effectively immortal. I suggested that eternal life this might have negative consequences at a broader level, Aubrey dismissed these concerns. I go through probable scenarios and the game theory implications if we begin to see a realistic chance of this happening. Related links: • My discussion with Aubrey de Grey…

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Ep 58: David Gornoski on Girard and Mimetic Theory 49:50

4 years ago49:50

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I talk with writer and fellow Florida radio host David Gornoski about Rene Girard and Mimetic Theory. We talk about the nature of human desire, myths as cover stories for violence, and the role of the scapegoat. I explain how I almost purchased a boat with an extraordinary history. Related links: A Neighbor's Choice radio show and podcast David Gornoski's work at the Mises Institute…

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Ep 57: Welcome to the Truman Show 49:53

4 years ago49:53

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In this solo episode I discuss the "Truman Show" conspiracy and the extent to which it is our reality. Along the way, I talk about conditions for a healthy society, Scooby Doo, log odds, Simulacra and Simulation, kayfabe, Potemkin Villages, and your lying parents. Related links: • Episode with Jesse Walker, author of The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Reader…

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Ep 56: New Year Announcement 7:58

4 years ago7:58

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Happy New Year! In this brief episode I do some housekeeping and reflect on the year gone by and some big announcements. Related links: • Tim Zimmermann episode

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Ep 55: Mind the Gap 49:52

4 years ago49:52

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In this solo show I discuss the death of the middle class for services, and the ways in which complexity and social forces are splitting us into elites who get the white glove treatment, peasants who get the AI-driven voice-mail hell. Along the way I talk about Hobarts, house calls, and happy endings. Related links: • Nobody works for you…

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Ep 54: Andrew Thurman on Absurd Art, Virtual Embassies, and Why Walken’s Watch Was Worth so Much 49:41

4 years ago49:41

49:41

I talk with Coindesk reporter and entrepreneur Andrew Thurman about Non-Fungible-Tokens, what gives them value, and the history of absurd art. We also discuss the implication of Barbados opening a virtual embassy in the Metaverse. Related links: • Andrew Thurman on Coindesk • Follow Andrew on Twitter • Article by Matt Asher about the Metaverse as dystopia…

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Ep 53: Walter Block on Blackmail, Suicide, and Voluntary Schmavery 49:40

4 years ago49:40

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I talk with economist and philosopher Walter Block. We discuss his series of books, Defending the Undefendable. The third and latest in that trilogy was recently released. Block defends the legality, and sometimes the morality, of a variety of generally maligned practices and people. We talk about these, as well as libertarian punishment theory, how to handle hostage takers, and the infamous flagpole problem. Related links: • Walter Block page at Loyola University • Defending the Undefendable III • Walter Block author page at alibris…

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Ep 52: John Picco on Life (and Death) as a Top Gun 49:31

4 years ago49:31