
So You’re Living In A Simulation
(Formerly Your One Black Friend) This podcast will make you high. Paradigm shifting, thought provoking discussions with @Joli.Artist.
Here we explore the nature of our Simulated Reality Matrix through Philosophy, Psychology, Spirituality, Quantum Physics, Theology, History and Current Events.
Openminded, Free-Thinkers, welcome! We have Non-GMO, gluten free cookies!
Latest episodes

Jun 18, 2023 • 41min
The Curse of Success: How “Success”Kills Creativity Pt. 1
Exploring the Success-Creativity Paradox.
The term "Success-Creativity Paradox" refers to the apparent conflict or tension that can arise between success and creativity. While it is not a literal paradox in the strictest sense, it reflects the challenge that many individuals face when trying to balance the pursuit of success with the preservation of their creative abilities.
Success often brings certain expectations, pressures, and routines that can inadvertently hinder the free-flowing nature of creativity. The focus on maintaining or replicating past successes can lead to a fear of deviating from proven formulas or taking risks, which can stifle innovative thinking and fresh ideas. Therefore, the term "paradox" is used metaphorically to highlight the complex relationship between success and creativity.
It's important to note that not everyone experiences this paradox in the same way, and there are individuals who manage to maintain their creativity even after achieving significant success. However, for many people, finding a balance between success and creativity can be a real challenge.
Description: Join us for an insightful two-part video series as we delve into the intriguing connection between success and creativity. In the first part, we examine the challenges that can arise when one achieves success and how it can impact their creative process. Through thought-provoking examples, including Apple's product innovation and the experiences of comedians, we shed light on the potential loss of creativity and the fear of deviating from successful formulas.
Discover practical steps you can take in the present to safeguard your creative spark for the future. We explore strategies to overcome creative stagnation and the importance of embracing experimentation and exploration. Gain valuable insights into nurturing creativity amidst achievements, and learn how to maintain a vibrant and dynamic creative mindset.
Join us as we navigate the complex dynamics of success and creativity, providing practical advice and inspiration for those seeking to strike a balance between achievement and artistic expression. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand and preserve their creative potential in a success-driven world.
#SuccessAndCreativity #SuccessMindset #SuccessTips #UnleashYourCreativity
#CreativeGrowth
#OvercomingObstacles
#SuccessStories #EntrepreneurLife #ContentCreators
#CreativeSolutions #PersonalGrowth

Jun 8, 2023 • 37min
Will an Artificial Superintelligence Become Violent?
🤖💭 Will an Artificial superintelligence inevitably be our doom or could it be our salvation? In this thought-provoking video, we delve deep into the fascinating question of whether an artificial superintelligence (ASI) would inherently become intentionally destructive. While Hollywood and popular media might have us believe that superintelligent AI is bound to turn on us, this video presents a compelling alternative perspective.
We delve into the assumptions that underpin our fear of AI, exploring whether they hold up under scrutiny. Is there truly a direct correlation between intelligence and violence, or is this a narrative we've been sold due to its sensationalist appeal?
By drawing upon current research, philosophical debates, and technological trends, we aim to challenge the mainstream narrative and spark a different conversation about AI's potential impact on humanity's future.
Join us as we reconsider our relationship with artificial superintelligence. Like, share, and subscribe to stay part of the conversation.
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Tags: #artificial-superintelligence, #AI ethics, #futureofhumanity, #speculativediscussions, #thought-provoking-conversations, #AIandsociety
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Superintelligence #FutureTech #Discussion"

May 31, 2023 • 23min
Love In The Age Of A.i-Is Robot Romance A Threat To Humanity?
Title is a bit hyperbolic, but let’s roll with it. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on human relationships. Join us as we explore the question: Will humanity increasingly choose AI or robot partners over real human connections? And will that inadvertently bring about the demise of the human race?
As technology advances at an unprecedented rate, AI will become more sophisticated than ever before, offering companionship, emotional support, and even simulated romantic relationships. But what are the consequences of embracing AI companionship to such an extent that it replaces human partners?
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#philosophy #futurism #futurist #technophilosophy #ai #artificialintelligence #robots #technology

May 24, 2023 • 60min
The AI Amplifier: Unleashing Human Creativity w/Ai
Title: AI: Empowering Human Creativity
Description: Join us on this discussion as we uncover the immense potential of AI in amplifying human creativity. In this episode, we explore how AI serves as a powerful tool to enhance our creative abilities, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining our own critical thinking. Through real-world examples, we witness how AI revolutionizes art, music, and literature, pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve creatively.
However, we don't ignore the ethical considerations. We address the risks associated with overdependence on AI and stress the need for responsible usage. As we navigate the forefront of the AI age, we imagine how humanity can evolve alongside AI advancements, fostering new opportunities for exploration and growth.
Discover the synergy between AI and human creativity, unlocking a world of possibilities. Join us as we embrace the role of AI as an enabler, empowering us to reach new creative heights and redefine our own potential.

May 18, 2023 • 54min
What's the Point of Thinking?
If everything is pre-determined then what’s the point of thinking? You might as well just go with the flow…
This episode draws inspiration from Zen master Hakuin, Albert Camus's interpretation of the myth of Sisyphus, and Sam Harris's profound quote, "The only freedom a puppet has is that he learns to love his strings.”
Experience an intellectual journey that invites you to contemplate accepting life as it unfolds and finding serenity amidst challenges. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to embark on this thought-provoking journey together.
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#ExistentialThoughts
#DeepContemplation
#MeaningOfLife
#Predetermination
#AcceptanceAndFlow
#ZenWisdom
#SisyphusChallenge
#EmbracingLimitations
#FindingFreedom
#ExistentialJourney
#IntellectualExploration
#LifeReflections
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May 13, 2023 • 1h 29min
Atom Sized Galaxies, Using A.I Effectively, Mind Parasites, & More! ft. Gary Lee, of Optimum College
Mind Parasites, Atom Sized Galaxies, Using A.I effectively, the importance of community, cancel culture, Kanye, Elon, & More! Featuring our special guest, Gary Lee of Optimum College.
To reach Gary Lee, please visit:
www.optimum.college
For more info and to stay connected, check out:
www.youroneblackfriend.com
#ai #philosophy #communitybuilding #ancientgreece #mindparasites #freethinkers #conscious #consciousness #timetravel #quantumphysics

May 9, 2023 • 1h
Any Day You Are Healthy And Whole Is A Good Day.
We live in a society that conditions us the venerate and aspire for the wrong things. But in The Simulation, any day you’re healthy and whole, that is a good day.
Try to remember that every moment of your days of health you spend criticising, condemning and complaining is the equivalent of burning your most precious and priceless resource: your health.
How will you spend your money you squandered your health in exchange for, if the very act of you pursuing wealth by any means necessary ribbed you of your vitality, mobility and peace of mind?
It pays to really pause and disconnect from the illusions we are presented in this upside down world we have found ourselves in. Try to remember: every day you can stand on your two feet, any day you are whole, you can run and jump and laugh without pain is a good day. If you’re capable of doing all of the above, you truly are wealthy.
All the money in the world could not buy Steve Jobs an extra day in life, and there are people alive right now wealthy beyond measure who would trade it all for one day of the full health and youth you presently have.
#philosophy #consciousness #conscious #spirituality #manifestation #healthiewealth #healthandwellness #technophilosophy #ai #mentalhealth #generationalwealth

May 2, 2023 • 12min
Is It Possible To Meet Your Future Incarnation In The Present? (Time Travel and Immortality.)
Albert Einstein stated that the flow of time is an illusion and all of time is happening right now.
If you had a time machine, you could travel back in time and hear him saying those words RIGHT NOW. Meaning he’s not dead, he’s stored in the fabric of spacetime.
So, if history is essentially a storage of everything that ever happened within space-time, then fragments of yourself, your soul and your psyche , are stored throughout history-accessible, any time using a time machine, if you happen to have access to one.
No one ever dies( every variation every aspect, every experience is stored in the annals of space-time accessible to anyone with sufficiently advanced enough technology.
( I also talk about reincarnation as well. )
#reincarnation #timetravel #physics ##alberteinstein #spacetime #consciousness #spirituality #freethinker

Apr 26, 2023 • 23min
I don’t want to go to YOUR heaven.
What if every religion is right, and there are more than one heaven? What if every religion’s described afterlife is actually a real dimension awaiting those who believe in existence after they leave here? (Valhalla sounds nice.)
Have you thought deeply about where you’d like to spend the rest of eternity?
There are many heavens being advertised but you should probably read the fine print. 😅
#dimensions #extraterrestrials #valhalla #heavens #spirituality #consciousness #manyworlds #theosophy #philosophy #tulpas #thoughtforms #luciddreams #multidimensions #multiverse

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 28min
When You Think Of Aliens, Think In Terms Of Dimensions.
Season 19 episode 3 of Your One Black Friend Podcast.
When we talk about, aliens very little support is given to there being from other dimensions. A lot of focus seems to be placed on them being from other planets. But travel through spacetime is a human limitation.
Other intelligent civilisations more advanced than we are, would not be bound Space Travel the way we are at the present- through the burning of fossil fuels. they could have developed Interdimensional travel.
For us to begin to contemplate these possibilities we must also be willing and able to abandon the homo-sapien form as the multiverses standard measure of intelligence. In the grand scheme of thing, 200,000 years is a drop of water in the ocean of time. Let’s think bigger!
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#timetravel #aliens #interstellar #arrival #ets #philosophy #consciousness #spacetime #deepthoughts #technophilosophy #morphicresonance #rupertsheldrake