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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Eric Weinstein delves into exactly what\u2019s wrong with our education and economic system. While doing so, he also delivers some fantastic tactics and secrets on how to optimize your own learning and mindset. By the time Tom and Eric are finished with their discussion, you might start to consider the possibility that the Matrix really was a documentary after all.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nEric and Tom discuss the Matrix [1:17] \nEric talks about how people literally see different colors [5:54] \nEric discusses altered consciousness and mind states [8:10] \nEric and Tom discuss spending time closer to a state of nature [10:23] \nEric talks about how technology has changed his attention span [14:12] \nEric discusses his goal of giving people the superpower of extraordinary learning [16:08] \nEric talks about teaching disabilities and the failures of the education system [23:31] \nEric explains how to eliminate the errors you make [25:58] \nEric and Tom discuss learning to play guitar [29:33] \nEric and Tom discuss using violent language [33:13] \nEric talks about balancing rationality and archetypal spirituality [35:23] \nTom and Eric discuss making a \u201csteel man\u201d argument [40:53] \nEric explains that the guitar itself is born out of impurity [45:44] \nTom and Eric talk about the math and physics inherent in music [49:34] \nEric talks about\xa0how his learning disabilities forced him to find new ways to learn [56:02] \nYo-Yo Ma never won any competitions as a youth [1:01:38] \nDo not over-medicate your kids. They can learn anything. [1:05:11] \nEric explains how to teach music in a completely alternate way [1:06:23] \nEric and Tom discuss the education system and why it fails [1:11:42] \n\u201cMy PhD belongs to every learning disabled family in the country.\u201d [1:15:51] \nThe kid you put in the dumby pile might have some superpowers [1:20:51] \nTom discusses a billion wicked thoughts and sexual desire [1:25:05] \nEric talks about how technology and economics have changed sexuality and family [1:31:18] \nTom and Eric discuss economic growth and the lack of wage growth [1:39:48] \nEric explains why people are not excited about their economic future [1:44:45] \nEric ends by returning to the parable of the Matrix [1:53:00]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW ERIC:\xa0WEBSITE: www.eric-weinstein.net INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2McoDIO\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2PDOn2Q\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices