# Qwerky Science Podcasts about the mind, the obscure, and the unseen. Page: Feed: --- ## [43. Consciousness Whirlwind](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/43-consciousness-whirlwind) _2025-11-26_ I’ve been pondering the binding problem of consciousness. The whole idea of it seems absurd to me. Today, we have a whirlwind exploring binding and various descriptions of conscious experience. Time is also investigated. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2219359946-qwerkysci-43-consciousness-whirlwind.mp3) ## [42. The Psychology of Madoka Magica: Sayaka's Insanity](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/the-psychology-of-madoka-magica-sayakas-insanity) _2022-10-25_ A depressed Psychology Bachelors gives some takes and reviews the artistic awesomeness that is Madoka Magica with a focus on Sayaka, who seems to be the most relatable character (for me). I created the backing music. You can listen to those tracks free at the links below. This goes pretty deep into my own backstory, hitting some intense topics. Prepare yourself for the journey! Good luck. The… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1369472593-qwerkysci-the-psychology-of-madoka-magica-sayakas-insanity.mp3) ## [41. Soul Indoctrination](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/41-soul-indoctrination) _2022-10-18_ I've started creating video forms of media similar to this podcast. Sorry that it's been so long since I've updated the podcast stream. I've been working relentlessly to upgrade the content for video as well as writing a book! Here is the video format: https://youtu.be/e\_S-J0cCh9s The written post: https://mad.science.blog/2022/09/02/soul-indoctrination/ Patreon, help me continue creating for you!… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1365621013-qwerkysci-41-soul-indoctrination.mp3) ## [40. Can Good Ethical Theories Be Infohazards?](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/ethical-theories-as-infohazards) _2022-04-26_ I've been wondering if ethical theories can be dangerous. Not because of the implications of the theory, but because of the way that discovering a new ethical idea puts you at odds with everyone else. Discovering a new ethical idea often challenges people's choices, which makes you a threat to their ways of life. http://www.twitter.com/BasicMorality http://mad.science.blog [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1257583747-qwerkysci-ethical-theories-as-infohazards.mp3) ## [Contagious Empathy Failure as a Product of Circumstance \[Clips\]](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/empathy-failure-as-a-product-of-circumstance-clips) _2022-04-21_ How toxic rich business owners might resemble school shooters. This clip is from episode 28 with guest Kevin Ronca. This clip seems straightforward and useful for understanding political conflict and low empathy behaviors. I'm considering doing short and sweet clips of key points from longer episodes as a trend. What do you think? http://mad.science.blog http://www.twitter.com/BasicMorality [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1254513160-qwerkysci-empathy-failure-as-a-product-of-circumstance-clips.mp3) ## [39. The Priest and The Scientist](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/the-priest-and-the-scientist) _2022-04-10_ An exploration of how those with schizophrenia may think differently than "ordinary" people. It is argued that ordinary people are delusional as well and this isn't the distinguishing factor. Ordinary people do not create beliefs in science or religion but instead, consume these ideas from those around them. The schizophrenic may either fail to conform or create their own beliefs/hypotheses.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1247845783-qwerkysci-the-priest-and-the-scientist.mp3) ## [38. Reciprocal Sociality](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/reciprocal-sociality) _2022-01-03_ Reciprocal sociality is about how our behaviors are often mirrored with each other, particularly in the sense of prosocial and antisocial behavior. Awareness of this is useful for managing social conflicts. The blog: https://mad.science.blog/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience If you are interested in the psychology coaching service: https://mad.science.blog/coaching/ [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1189810291-qwerkysci-reciprocal-sociality.mp3) ## [37. Ego Death as the Abolition of Conditioned Responses](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/ego-death) _2021-10-09_ There is a quite lengthy description of one of the cooler ideas explored in this episode below. Some links first: If you'd like to support these projects and help me continue making more: https://www.patreon.com/qwerkyscience My Twitter is here: https://twitter.com/BasicMorality I think the main effect of interest with psychedelics could be disruption of conditioned responses which might allow new… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1138994635-qwerkysci-ego-death.mp3) ## [36. Attention And Dissociation](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/attention-and-dissociation) _2021-10-01_ This episode is an exploration of dissociation as a general phenomenon of normal attention, trauma-induced dissociative responses, and the mechanisms of psychedelics & dissociative drugs. The article for this episode: https://mad.science.blog/2021/09/16/attention-as-the-mechanism-of-dissociation/ If you'd like to support these projects and help me continue making more:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1134529045-qwerkysci-attention-and-dissociation.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DU8KSBS9SE1w) _2021-10-01 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [35. Issues With Social Reality - Viewer Questions](https://soundcloud.com/qwerkysci/social-reality-issues) _2021-07-12_ We explore addiction-based society, loneliness, conformity, and how the internet can help us escape our social boxes. In this episode, I also bring up some of my own personal experiences and how this shaped my life. This episode led to more interesting tangents than I expected so I'll likely do such brainstorms again! If you have questions, email me at qwerkyscience@gmail.com If you'd like to… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1086208831-qwerkysci-social-reality-issues.mp3)