Beware of Wolf: Recent Episodes
Wolf McNally
Technologist, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder Wolf McNally takes you on a journey of timeless ideas, critical thinking, creativity, mental and physical health, personal development, business development, and fascinating people.
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In which Wolf and Michael Guimarin discuss Big Tech hiding behind 230, government doing end runs around the First Amendment, and whether protecting Free Speech will necessarily increase "hate speech."Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarinWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3zkdh3Jy1bA
In which Wolf and Michael Guimarin discuss the nature of monopolies and whether we can let giant tech companies keep their thumb on the scale of social balance.Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarinWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aj_xsmk6kQM
In which Wolf and Michael discuss how we can manage to agree on enough reality to actually thrive.Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BGk2OfdmYAcCheck out Michael Guimarin here: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
In which Wolf and Michael discuss how to decide what to pay attention to, parasocial relationships, the dog that isn't barking, and much more. Check out Michael Guimarin here: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarinWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OVvwLyJK_Tg
In which Wolf and Michael Guimarin begin a series of wide-ranging conversations around sensemaking and better thinking in the fast-changing information economy. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CwIv-b033V0Check out Michael Guimarin: https://twitter.com/MichaelGuimarin
In which Wolf opens day 1's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PQq7XGRTunU
In which Wolf opens day 2's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7fQSm7Pe5hc
In which Wolf opens day 3's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NjtKf2BmsV0
In which Wolf opens day 4's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_9FF5NJ1HXs
In which Wolf opens day 5's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OgUNehcUPaI
In which Wolf opens day 6's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QmJ-kp8iBbo
In which Wolf opens day 7's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bDqiPeys8_A
In which Wolf opens day 8's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6PIB3_OIUSE
In which Wolf opens day 9's door...Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F-Tv6hQzyNY
In which Wolf opens day 10's door...Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cjwSl8np-uM
In which Wolf opens day 11's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/cfsR_GCuaGI
In which Wolf opens day 12's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xKbNT25ZYSo
In which Wolf opens day 13's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JUHoor4lNIY
In which Wolf opens day 14's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NNyh8JBIvXU
In which Wolf opens day 15's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XWWnBAHyBIk
In which Wolf opens day 16's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NZrjaOaewgw
In which Wolf opens day 17's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/aI8X5QK0MKA
In which Wolf opens day 18's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NDwBykrsHs4
In which Wolf opens day 19's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rwUdiISk-Sg
In which Wolf opens day 20's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-M4zOtsKl6o
In which Wolf opens day 21's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/INXEN39YguI
In which Wolf opens day 22's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DOflKhAwqc8
In which Wolf open day 23's door...Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wcdMjYY60Lw
Day 24 of Beware of Wolf's Advent Calendar of Bad ThinkingWatch this episode on YouTube here:
In which Wolf talks about talking about things.
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In which Wolf discusses whether believing in science actually requires a "leap of faith."
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In which Wolf discusses learning who he was, even as a little kid.
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In which Wolf performs the famous "If By Whiskey" speech.
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In which Wolf reads you the ingredients list. It's pretty scary.
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NPR article: https://www.npr.org/sections/publiceditor/2020/09/03/908835251/without-evidence-is-a-new-catchphrase-at-npr
In which Wolf describes how we often sabotage conversations by ending them incorrectly.
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In which Wolf discusses one of the weird ways we trick ourselves into putting off the most important things in our lives.
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In which Wolf reveals the single most important tool for improving your life or business.
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In which Wolf reflects on how to deal with life's imperfections.
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In which Wolf discusses listening for productivity.
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In which Wolf shares six critical things you need to understand if you want to find enduring happiness.
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In which Wolf reveals a simple question you should be in the habit of asking.
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In which Wolf discusses the net tightening around you right now, and what you can do about it.
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In which Wolf talks about our human limitations. Spoiler alert: disharmony isn't one of them.
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In which Wolf gives you the six steps you need to make your life amazing and the world a better place.
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In which Wolf tells his story about the value of integrity.
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In which Wolf tells another Buddhist parable about judging your life too quickly.
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In which Wolf explains how not to hold yourself hostage.
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In which Wolf explains that if you try sometimes, you get what you need.
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In which Wolf explains why everything doesn’t have to be a fight, and in fact nothing has to be.
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In which Wolf describes the stuff your life is made of.
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In which Wolf explains why tools make our lives better, but don’t actually save us time or effort.
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In which Wolf explains why you shouldn’t improve things just for the sake of improvement.
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In which Wolf explains why you can’t extend your reach, but you can extend your impact.
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In which Wolf explains the difference between arguing and fighting.
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In which Wolf explains why your enemies are actually your most useful allies.
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In which Wolf shows how logic and emotion are both essential.
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In which Wolf discusses the importance of making things better, without also making them worse.
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Christopher Rufo recently thanked John Oliver for trying to ridicule him, saying it amplifies his message. Wolf discusses how both Rufo and Oliver are playing on the poor thinking skills of their audience.
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In which Wolf discusses the opposite of our normal state of being: mindlessness.
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In which Wolf discusses a better way to look at bad things.
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In which Wolf gives you a “captcha” that lets you quickly cut through a ton of online BS.
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In which Wolf explains the important difference between envy and jealousy, and why dragons are no fun at parties.
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In which Wolf explains why being selfish is the best way to help others.
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In which Wolf explains why ignorance isn’t (necessarily) a bad thing.
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In which Wolf explains the difference between having enough, and just going after MOAR.
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In which Wolf sits down with his 18 year-old self and manages to not destroy the fabric of space-time.
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In which Wolf explains why "stress" has gotten a bad rap, and how you can power your life with "good stress".
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In which Wolf explains why your emotions aren't so illogical after all.
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In which Wolf discusses why social media stresses you out, and what you can do about it.
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In which Wolf teaches you the secret that online trolls and harassers don't want you to know.
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In which Wolf discusses the proper use of fear.
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In which Wolf finally... gets... started.
Check out the "Getting Started" film that Wolf mentions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scZ8ov0pz_Y
You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tv7fnDwzO-0
In which Wolf and Michael Guimarin explore Sensemaking: “The Art of Understanding”, and why you should resist the donuts in your pocket.
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- The science fiction story Michael mentioned, where the concept of "Shiri's Scissor" was introduced: Sort by Controversial, by Slate Star Codex
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Released May 25, 2021
In which Wolf discusses why ignorance is the key to productivity, and reads the Last Page of the Internet.
In which Wolf explains the right way to shave a yak and save a kingdom all in an afternoon.
In which Wolf explains how he's learning to get out of his own way, and gives a golden piece of advice to teens.
In which Wolf takes you on a scenic tour of some of the bizarre and desolate ways bad thinking manifests.