Diggnation (Rebooted)

Can You Beat a Boa, Understand Time, and Survive Digg IRL? | E18 | Diggnation

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Aug 6, 2025
A surprising squatter discovery steals the spotlight during a house tour. The hosts delve into the mind-boggling concept of time dilation while trying to prevent existential crises. They share hilarious tales from a live meetup, including skee-ball and tequila-fueled discussions. Kevin's intense meditation session leads to his brain going blank, raising intriguing questions about consciousness. Plus, they explore rollable laptops, the explosive growth of ChatGPT, and humorous insights into ethical dilemmas in zoo feeding practices.
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Squatter Found in Staged Home

  • Kevin Rose found a squatter living secretly in a staged LA home during a house tour.
  • Despite the situation, the squatter was kind and kept the place tidy, living there for 20 days.
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Mind Blanking = Brain’s Protective Break

  • Neuroscientists found that "mind blanking" covers 5-20% of conscious time and is distinct from mind wandering.
  • The brain enters a deep sleep-like state as a protective self-regulation mechanism during mind blanking.
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Meditation Triggers Mind Blanking

  • Kevin and Alex discussed experiencing mind blanking during focused tasks and meditation.
  • Kevin's meditation caused his wearable ring to mistakenly think he was sleeping or dead.
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