Ep.114: What can we learn about managing our expectations by examining movie trailers, posters, and titles? Without giving any more spoilers than the marketing campaigns for these movies already did, we look at what makes our expectations tick and how they come crashing down into disappointment. It’s another glimpse into the crux of existence on Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Discussing the UAP/UFO disclosures of former special-ops pilot, Jake Barber, we examine his story of psionic agents, non-human intelligence, and covert operations. Artemus has his doubts, but that doesn’t stop Bartleby from suggesting some provocative theories of his own. It’s another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos taking humanity closer to its ultimate potential!
Continue reading →Ep.112: This week, we look at Superbowl LIX in New Orleans and ask ourselves, what role did voodoo play in determining the outcome of the game? And while we are at it, we dissect whatever voodoo Kendrick Lamar was up to during the halftime show. This Black History Month brings an eye-opening discussion on voodoo, calypso, and hip-hop and all they have in common in another insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Ep.111: Examining a single photo of a worker painting over the walls at FBI headquarters leads to a breakdown of the US government going into 2025. It’s hard to say what happens going forward, but Bartleby is still hopeful as ever. Through the existential nightmare of our times, we find a less disturbing perspective in another dreadful episode of Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Ep.110: We take a look at the anime, Dandadan, and examine the origins of the yokai featured in the first part of the series. Though most of them are relatively recent urban legends, Bartleby and Artemus dig into the oldest urban legend of them all. From Turbo Granny to the Evil Eye, this episode of Meta-Cosmos will equip you with the knowledge you need to avoid some unpleasant curses.
Continue reading →Ep.109: Looking into the shadows of our own subconscious can be some scary stuff. We reflect on those inner dark corners while discussing Dr. Carolyn Elliot book, Existential Kink. To take the edge off, Bartleby suggests we look at it all through the lens of cheese. As usual, Meta-Cosmos challenges us while giving us space to grow toward our best selves.
Continue reading →Ep.108: PAAP #8 – Diving into Ky Dickens’ podcast, The Telepathy Tapes, Bartleby and Artemus explore the implications of a world where telepathy is not paranormal so much as it is normal. Fantastic abilities are all around us and yet Artemus tries to emphasize, the real goal is simply being a better friend. Once again, Meta-Cosmos finds itself getting to the core of the sentient experience.
Continue reading →While discussing Google’s quantum computer chip known as Willow, Bartleby and Artenmus break down what is computing, what is quantum, and eventually, what is consciousness. From q-bits to the microtubules forming the cytoskeleton; we break down the nature of perception itself, down to the molecular level, in another best episode ever of Meta-Cosmos!
Continue reading →Bartleby sets aside the agenda to discuss the proliferation of drone and UFO sightings in New Jersey and throughout the world. Artemus believes it is all a distraction, but Bartleby thinks it’s related to inter-terrestrial beings and nuclear technology. They dive into Robert Hasting’s book, UFOs and Nukes, and his conversation with Jesse Michels. Once again, it is a thought provocative and eye opening episode of Meta-Cosmos.
Continue reading →What happened to all the work in Hollywood? If you haven’t heard, the film industry isn’t what it used to be. As the bubble bursts on Hollywood’s streaming model, we examine how it got here, and the role that unions will continue to play in the future economy. It’s all a matter of checks and balances on another great episode of Meta-Cosmos!
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