This week's episode is a story of science, politics, and ignorance with Dr. Richard Kaczynski. Richard is a psychologist, Thelemite, and author of the book "Mind Over Magick." Richard and I muse over topics as far afield as the human penchant to fill in where there are no blanks, why humans choose ignorance over science, and what "Ghostbusters" can teach about statistics.

REFERENCES:
Richard Kaczynski’s Website: https://richard-kaczynski.com/

Follow Richard on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardkaczynski.bsky.social

Learn more about Richard’s book “Mind Over Magick”: https://www.innertraditions.com/mind-over-magick

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:28) - Introducing Richard Kaczynski
• (02:42) - Just a typical magical childhood
• (08:44) - Awkward pop culture references
• (10:26) - Filling in where there are no blanks
• (15:41) - Open or closed to magick, it still happens
• (22:41) - We have no idea
• (27:17) - Throwing out what we don't understand
• (31:01) - Why do we choose ignorance?
• (36:19) - Lost confidence from bullshit answers
• (41:58) - Challenging what we already know
• (47:19) - The disenchantment of the world
• (52:58) - Applying science to magick
• (57:12) - How to find Richard Kaczynski on the internet
• (59:06) - Show closing
• (01:01:21) - Closing credits

Today's episode features a raw discussion with Derek Crager about the value of AI in human society. Derek Crager is a tech founder, an AI thought leader, and author of the upcoming book "Human First AI." Derek and I consider what AI excels at doing for humans, how humans can co-create with AI effectively, and why a printer telling you about its broken parts would be creepy.

REFERENCES:
Derek Crager’s Website: https://www.practicalai.app

Follow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/

Learn about Derek’s book: https://www.humanfirstai.net/

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:28) - Introducing Derek Crager
• (02:22) - How to create the Universe
• (05:40) - How humans can use AI best
• (08:54) - AI is great at answering questions it already knows
• (12:37) - But AI struggles to understand context
• (16:03) - Mentorship, not copying and pasting
• (22:02) - Conversing with yourself on any topic you choose
• (28:37) - Co-creation or co-opting?
• (37:41) - Specialized training just for you!
• (44:25) - AI could actually prevent failure
• (47:42) - Trust the human
• (51:11) - Replacing humans while avoiding catastrophe
• (55:25) - How to find Derek Crager on the internet
• (56:38) - Show closing
• (57:07) - Closing credits

This week's episode features a candid conversation about sex with my dear friend Eve Hall. Eve is a physical therapist for sexual wellness and an award-winning hostess of the Please Me! Podcast. Together, Eve and I consider topics as diverse as pelvic floor health, the patriarchy, and awkward ways to describe what humans do naturally.

REFERENCES:
Eve Hall’s Website: https://pleaseme.online/

Follow Eve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094393249379

Follow Eve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEo1qdyY9pXicqeXYeyca9Q

Follow Eve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/please.me.by.eve.creations/

Follow Eve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@please_me__?lang=en

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:29) - Introducing Eve Hall
• (04:20) - Reclaiming sexual liberation
• (08:10) - Pelvic floor health and sexual health
• (14:28) - Vaginoplasty and the pelvic floor
• (19:19) - Awkward conversation about the prostate
• (23:02) - Sex, shame, and the patriarchy
• (30:28) - Perpetuating the human species
• (33:07) - Blood flow and sexual health
• (38:10) - Self-exploration on a daily basis
• (43:53) - Gender-affirming surgery made better sex!
• (48:37) - A bit about furries
• (52:08) - Communicating with your partner
• (57:57) - How to find Eve Hall on the internet
• (01:01:00) - Show closing
• (01:02:33) - Closing credits