In this solo episode with Preston we (me) discuss the neuroscience concept of metacognition and how it may apply to some of our conceptualization of current psych illnesses, along with some loose ruminating of course. For a more comprehensive and scientific review, look here!
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41583-026-01081-x
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Chapters:
00:00 Cold Open Rant
00:17 Everyday Confidence
01:03 Metacognition Basics
01:30 Predictions While Driving
02:49 Rat Wager Studies
03:49 Calibrating Confidence
04:40 The X Pattern Graph
05:20 Metacognition Meets AI
06:37 Introspection Versus Metacognition
07:56 Anxiety OCD Overconfidence
10:03 Mentalization And BPD
10:43 Solo Episode Banter
11:53 Creators Landing Jokes
12:40 Life Update Fellowship Stress
13:53 Wrap Up Credits And Cat