Episodes

  • BB6. General and Specialized Intelligence
    Apr 4 2024

    Wes and Ian share their personal experiences learning music and its impact on their lives, the challenges of modern education and the need for individualized learning, and the value of conflict in the learning process and the importance of long-term thinking and constructive criticism in education.

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    45 mins
  • BB5. Mental Immune Systems
    Mar 27 2024

    Wes and Ian reiterate the importance of environmental and genetic factors in learning and discuss how we build mental immune systems to guard ourselves from false or "unsafe" information. They dive into the synergy between love and learning, the beauty of music, and the messiness of breaking away from the script by learning and trying new things.

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    58 mins
  • BB3. Nonlinear Learning and Umwelt
    Mar 11 2024

    In this episode, Wes and Ian dive into the complex world of nonlinear learning, how learning and communication relate to our Umwelt, the potential of psychedelics and unfiltered learning, and how our surroundings can shape our identity.

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    30 mins
  • BB2: Delocalized Intelligence
    Mar 5 2024

    In this episode, Wes and Ian explore empathy at different levels of intelligence, the connection between mental health and environment, and the impact of stress on the body and learning ability.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • BB1: The Tragic Hero
    Feb 6 2024

    In the first episode of Wes Carroll and Ian Siegel's bright new podcast, they dive into intelligence, tragedy, and the challenge of managing stress to unlock a student's maximum potential.

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    1 hr and 14 mins