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Conquer Your Fears With Nightmares - August 1, 2025
Season 3 · Episode 158

Conquer Your Fears With Nightmares - August 1, 2025

Magic Mushrooms of Youth

The Last Show with David Cooper

August 2, 20251h 27m

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Show Notes

David and Tony Five in London, England discuss how Britain's most tattooed man can't watch adult content under new rules because it doesn't recognize his face. Dr. Louise Hecker from Baylor College of Medicine reveals that magic mushrooms help aging mice not just live longer, but also look better. ⁠⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese reviews ChatGPT CEO's warning that there's no legal confidentiality when using the platform – from a therapist's perspective. REM psychologist Zhanna Zhunusova explains that lucid dreamers report reduced fear after confronting phobias in their sleep. Comedian Natalie Norman and David ponder whether going to movie theaters is worth it in 2025. Reporter Lee Chong Ming reviews tech company Cluely's hiring play: $1M salary for engineers. Philosophy professor ⁠Dr. Neil McArthur⁠ explains ⁠why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover⁠.

Segments:

  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (01:52) Tony Five
  • (09:59) Dr. Louise Hecker
  • (19:59) Laurel Roberts-Meese
  • (29:59) Zhanna Zhunusova pt. 1
  • (39:49) Zhanna Zhunusova pt. 2
  • (49:49) Natalie Norman
  • (59:49) Lee Chong Ming
  • (1:09:49) Dr. Neil McArthur
  • (1:19:07) Sign-off

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