that's interesting-logo

that's interesting

Storytelling Podcasts

a podcast to introduce ideas and spark curiosity. https://bandwidth.productions

Location:

United States

Description:

a podcast to introduce ideas and spark curiosity. https://bandwidth.productions

Language:

English


Episodes

058_ Conversation: ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป the medium is the message, right? | ๐Ÿ˜ด a sleepy dance with technology

1/28/2024
Deep dive discussing Marshall McLuhan's idea of, "The medium is the message" with Dr. Aiden Hirshfield, Media Psychologist, Researcher, Tech Consultant and host of Media Psyched. ๐˜ผ๐™ช๐™™๐™ž๐™ค๐™๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง Timestamps (0:00) - ๐ŸŽฌ (5:00) - ๐Ÿ’ก Technology: The Essential Yet Unseen Force in Our Lives ๐ŸŒŠ (10:00) - ๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire: The Genesis of Modern Technology ๐Ÿ”ฌ (18:40) - ๐Ÿ“ Writing: A Technology That Shapes Our Culture ๐Ÿ› (24:30) - ๐Ÿ“š The Medium is the Message: Marshall McLuhan's Predictions ๐Ÿ”ฎ (31:00) - ๐ŸŒ The Interplay of Digital and Physical Experiences ๐Ÿ•ถ (26:26) - ๐Ÿ“š Understanding the complexity of McLuhan's work (31:15) - ๐Ÿ“ The medium is the message: Defining key terms (38:30) - ๐Ÿ‘“ A historical perspective on technology and the written word (47:03) - ๐Ÿง  Narcissus-narcosis: The unconscious effects of new media (51:14) - ๐Ÿ“ฑ The impact of technology on innate abilities and the environment (52:47) - ๐ŸŽถ Music lyrics vs. audience interpretation ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽค (1:00:05) - ๐Ÿค– AI's impact on creativity & cognitive load โš™๏ธ (1:05:20) - ๐Ÿ“Š Weapons of Math Destruction: Bias in AI data ๐Ÿ“‰ (1:11:18) - ๐Ÿ’ป Technology usage: Awareness & self-regulation ๐Ÿ”ง (1:15:25) - ๐Ÿ’ฐ Capitalism's role in social condition & consumption ๐Ÿ’ณ (1:16:59) - ๐Ÿ’ก The Global Status Quo & Environmental Destruction ๐ŸŒ (1:17:54) - ๐Ÿญ Capitalism, Globalization, and Exploitation ๐Ÿ“ˆ (1:23:01) - ๐Ÿ’Š Glyphosate & Corporate Convergence ๐ŸŒฝ (1:29:56) - ๐Ÿ“œ The Message, The Medium, and The Intended Audience ๐ŸŽค (1:35:21) - ๐Ÿค” The Medium's Influence & Our Curiosity ๐Ÿ”

Duration:01:39:20

057_ Essay: ๐Ÿฅซ Processed food, ๐Ÿ’พ processed data, ๐Ÿ’ก processed ideas

1/5/2024
๐Ÿ” In this episode, we dive into the importance of understanding the source of things. ๐˜ผ๐™ช๐™™๐™ž๐™ค๐™๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง Just like how whole, unprocessed foods are better for our health, understanding the chain that sprout an idea, or data directly from the source can lead to better decision-making. Remember, by going to the root of where something comes from and understanding its complexity, we can make progress as individuals and as a collective. (0:00) - Introduction and Analogy of Whole Foods (7:02) - Questioning Statistics and Data (14:01) - Collective Progress and Understanding Reality

Duration:00:15:06

056_ Conversation: ๐Ÿธ Re-wild the Midwest ๐ŸฆŠ| Regenerative ag, native plants and a way it could be

12/29/2023
Korean farming techniques, why can't we remake the Midwest more like the land it was before, the amazing organisms trees eat with their roots, what defines regenerative agriculture, and a whole lot more get covered in this fun, fast-paced conversation. Reid Swenson, owner and founder of Edaphon Farm , joins in this conversation to talk shop about the mushrooms he grows, multiple regenerative techniques, the amazing wonders that plants are, and the fascinating "food pantry to Chicago" that was the Grand Kankakee Marsh before it was drained. Reid has an amazing outlook on how we can revive the Midwest using native plants, from bamboo, to paw paws, through building parks full of lush food. If you're interested in plants, farming, or just looking for a fun listen, go no further. (0:00) - Introduction and the impact of agriculture on the environment (4:01) - Mushrooms, plants, and farming techniques (8:23) - The connection between physical body and mind (17:23) - The complexity of information and the limitations of scientific thinking (26:25) - The concept of change and the constant evolution of life (37:43) - Sketching out dry ice contraptions for creamer (38:07) - Paths to living harmoniously with nature (39:25) - The complexities of veganism and organic farming (41:33) - The benefits of pasture-raised beef and personal health (46:05) - The unsustainability of current systems and the need for local culture (1:12:36) - Mycelium vs Fruiting Body (1:13:44) - Fascination with Permaculture (1:14:47) - Growing Mushrooms and Other Crops (1:17:27) - Keeping Soil Healthy (1:39:08) - The Need for Patience and Stewardship (1:46:59) - Expanding possibilities and keeping an open mind (1:47:26) - Working fast with mushrooms and the potential for adaptation (1:48:05) - Challenging societal narratives and potential for change (1:48:42) - Creating new possibilities in agriculture (1:49:58) - Working towards a better future and the importance of parenting

Duration:01:52:54

055_ Discussion: ๐Ÿง  Is A.I. Generating the Future? ๐Ÿง | opportunity, chaos, & the complexity within

11/28/2023
๐Ÿง  What push and pull is there between the way we view AI, and the impact we perceive it has? ๐Ÿง Surely at some point, if not now, "Artificial Intelligence" of some sort will bring about a massive change to the type of careers and the way we work every day. In the meantime though, what are the aspects of the tools AI provides that we should leverage, what are the parts to be cautious of, aware of and fight against? And how much of this current AI blowup is hype? All these parts and more get discussed on this episode featuring returning guests Dr. Yusef Smith, M.D., fitness coach and podcaster from Propane Fitness , along with Rowan Price, tech veteran and founder of Remap an A.I. enhancing unlimited copy, strategic messaging, and content editing company that's coming out soon. Check out both of their past episodes, along with another discussion Yusef was on over web3, cutting through that hype. ๐Ÿ˜ถโ€๐ŸŒซ๏ธ (0:00) - Introduction, Transported to a Different Age (8:02) - Discussion starts (18:26) - The Intersection of AI and Culture (24:57) - The Future of AI and its Impact on Work (28:00) - Automation and Job Opportunities (34:11) - The Role of Humans in a World of AI (38:06) - Defining AI (40:09) - The Hype and Impact of AI (46:07) - The Changing Paradigm of AI (52:22) - Trustworthiness of Online Information (59:23) - AI and the Abundance of Information (1:12:29) - Hallucinations and the Pleasing Nature of Language Models (1:16:22) - Efficiency vs. Creativity (1:21:17) - The Dangers of Reliance on Language Models (1:25:47) - The Role of Humans in Creativity (1:29:21) - The Need for a New Philosophy (1:38:08) - Safety Concerns with Personalized Language Models (1:47:38) - Potential of AI in the Economy (1:48:06) - Chapter 3: Quantum Computing and AI (1:48:44) - Concerns with Medical AI Models (1:49:40) - Anarchy and Choice in AI Models (1:50:36) - AI in Medicine beyond Diagnosis (1:56:29) - Transparency and Security in Open Source

Duration:01:58:33

054 _ Essay: This is water | David Foster Wallace Commencement Speech

11/17/2023
David Foster Wallace gave this commencement speech to the graduating class of 2005 at Kenyon College, which completely breaks the commencement speech genre, while hitting everything he's supposed to do. A moving, insightful and unblushingly spiritual in such a casual way as to not even realize until you're in the middle of it. Don't forget we're all just swimming out there ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒŠ (0:00) - Introduction: Sparking Curiosity (1:38) - David Foster Wallace: The Prolific Writer (4:16) - Appreciating the Obvious (9:03) - The Importance of Awareness (14:56) - Choosing What to Think About

Duration:00:31:52

053_ Interview: a creative act | path, process and creativity with musician Chalk Dinosaur

11/11/2023
Prepare to jam out to a new favorite. Musician Chalk Dinosaur joins this podcast to talk inspiration, creative process, and much more. John O'Hallaran hails from Pittsburgh and is the main person behind Chalk Dinosaur, that interestingly enough will be played just as John in a solo act, with his brother Nick, or with a full piece band. John talks about what it's like playing between all those different permutations, how he can put out so much music across such a wide set of genres, and how exactly he does it. Check out this playlist I made with some of my favorite Chalk Dinosaur tracks. ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฆ–๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽน๐Ÿ’ƒ (0:00) - Introduction (8:46) - Finding Inspiration (13:39) - Creating the 'Fire on the Beach' Album (20:29) - Setting Goals and Knowing When You're Done (28:28) - Getting Started in Music (33:07) - Playing Live and the Chalk Dinosaur Name (37:04) - Difference Between Solo and Band Performances (1:07:41) - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health (1:09:02) - The Influence of Different Guitars on Playing Style (1:14:06) - Guitar and Music Setup (1:24:44) - Practice Regimen and Musical Influences (1:30:30) - Influences and Inspirations in Music (1:37:51) - The Art of Creating Groove and Pocket in Music (1:40:52) - Recording and Editing Process (1:48:21) - Living in Pittsburgh and making music (1:53:25) - Motivation in the music-making process (2:03:46) - Upcoming shows and future plans (2:15:31) - Overcoming self-doubt and shipping creative work (2:16:13) - Rehashing and improving writing (2:18:10) - Teaching people how to talk to each other (2:20:58) - Marketing and selling an ebook Image generated by MidJourney

Duration:02:27:50

052_ Interview: the way of jazz | a Lego brick standard

11/2/2023
Curious about jazz? Ever wonder how musicians can learn so many songs by heart? Or are you one looking to expand your skill set? John Elliot has some ideas you might find interesting. He's the author of Insights in Jazz , which lays out a roadmap to learn over 200 jazz standard songs, along with a podcast of the same name. In this episode I interview John about his Lego bricks methodology for breaking down jazz songs into their atomic parts. An idea he developed himself when trying to play more with other musicians. We also touch upon what is jazz, and the differences in the genre. (0:00) - Introduction (4:08) - Learning for a Lifetime (21:36) - The Book and Method (28:12) - Defining Jazz (33:47) - The Divide Between Popular Music and Academia (40:04) - Breaking Down a Song into Chunks and Bricks (48:28) - The Form and Structure of Jazz Songs (52:54) - Transcribing and Learning Jazz Songs (57:11) - The Importance of Boredom and Inspiration (1:02:47) - The Positive Side of Technology (1:06:14) - The Method of Learning Jazz (1:11:35) - The Importance of Finding Your Passion (1:18:02) - The Lingua Franca of Jazz: B-Bop (1:24:09) - The Fundamentals of Expression Image generated by MidJourney

Duration:01:27:17

051_ Essay: 600 seconds | a daily battle

10/27/2023
We don't have enough time in a day, always putting our personal desires, goals, hobbies-- the places we get most fulfillment from, last. What if you could flip that though? What if you could find just 10 minutes a day to spark yourself down a whole new track. Learning that thing you've been meaning to for years, getting back in shape, finishing that painting, or just starting to read again. In this essay, I lend the idea that I've deployed to great success over the past several years, and invite you to find your own way. Image generated by MidJourney (0:00) - Build a better habit (4:19) - Setting Up the Space (6:19) - Being Disciplined (10:05) - The Power of 10 Minutes (14:14) - Making the Effort

Duration:00:16:23

050_ Interview: America's rusting waterways | a wasted resource

10/20/2023
We have a completely untapped resource in the U.S. that would help reduce emissions, decrease supply chain strain, not to mention reduce energy costs for many regions of the country. Why the U.S. can't tap into that, is the subject of the Jones Act. A century plus old piece of legislation that bans any ships operating within the U.S.' waterways that's not American built and crewed. In this episode, Cato Research Fellow Colin Grabow, joins me to give a refresher on the state of the law along with some very interesting case studies showing what life could be like without it. Spoiler alert, it'd be a lot better without it. If you'd like to check out the other episodes with Colin, one that explains the Jones Act in more detail as well as the starting of it, and another that dives deep into the U.S.' very own sugar cartel, which fixes and orchestrates the production of sugar in the states. Image generated by MidJourney (0:00) - Introduction (8:03) - The Jones Act and its Impact (10:40) - The Great Lakes and Canadian Fleet (14:39) - Missed Opportunities and Environmental Implications (25:18) - Impact on Energy Supply & the Environment (30:56) - The Impact on Puerto Rico (34:03) - The Damaging Aspect of the US Built Requirement (38:48) - The Cost of Building New Ships in the United States (1:02:30) - The impact of the Jones Act on the shipbuilding industry (1:05:46) - Creative Ways to Improve the Jones Act (1:09:29) - State of Play with the Jones Act

Duration:01:19:55

049_ Discussion: is web3 advancing tech and challenging ethics? | how technology and society dance

4/9/2023
A hot discussion on web3, what it is, how it can be implemented, and all the conundrums between. This is a first for the series, as we have a discussion with previous guests, Josh founder of web3 travel platform stay365 & Dr. Yusef Smith, M.D. and founder of Propane Fitness. Dive in to hear us talk about... what is web1, 2, and 3... let's not repeat the sins of previous waves on the web with this one... complexity v technology and how nature fights back... how centralized systems are more fragile, but more efficient, vs decentralized which is linear in growth but modular and more nimble... what would health insurance look like on chain, how would we be able to incentive health behaviors... token based voting, DAOs, electoral systems and hacking them... difficulties with putting everything on chain... how web3 is a Trojan Horse in more ways than one... lastly, giving some tips to live more decentralized. Image generated with Stable Diffusion, prompt: futuristic city skyline over water made of a blockchain ultra realistic digital art in the style of van gogh (0:00) - Introduction (13:23) - Learning something new (17:06) - Exploring the Definition of Web 3 (20:20) - Defining Web 3 + Ownership and Security Implications (30:38) - Hardware & The Future of data on the blockchain (34:21) - The impact of social media algorithms (39:33) - The Bifurcation of Humanity in the Age of Technology (46:27) - The Potential Risks and Complications of Neural Interfaces (51:30) - The early signs of Web 3 adoption (56:03) - Decentralizing and incentivizing renewable energy (58:19) - Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) (1:00:09) - Applying web3 technology to improve governance (1:11:09) - Incentivizing healthier choices using blockchain (1:24:38) - Paying for Vices, Decentralized Healthcare & Complexity of Tracking Health (1:50:02) - The Importance of Conversations on Technology Ethics

Duration:01:54:05

048_ Interview: a rule of life | intention, government, and Christianity's coming of age

3/14/2023
This episode is an abridged version of the rise and embrace of Christianity into western society, and government with returning guest Associate Professor of History at The Kingโ€™s College in New York City Steele Brand Starting near Christianity's inception, Steele walks us right into the middle ages, where he lays out what religion and government was like in the ancient world... how Christianity got started as a movement.. the virtues and ways of life and thinking it added to our collective sense of morality... how the followers of it evolved their own community into a religion and ultimately, into the government... or outside of it... while this may seem abstract at first glance, i think you'll hear many quakes of the history and ideas through into today. episode artwork generated from Dall-E with prompt: a sunny lush thriving with people futuristic city with ancient roman styling and a christian church ultra realistic digital art (0:00) - Introduction - The Ancient World vs. the Present (9:10) - Happiness (11:48) - Understanding Christian Statecraft (19:00) - Tension of Serving God or Government (28:59) - Christianity at the start (38:44) - Emergence of Christianity from Judaism (45:51) - Roman View of Christians as a Mixed Cultural Entity (50:19) - Intentionality in Roman Life (58:45) - The Persecution of Christians in the Second Century (1:15:02) - Constantine and the Acceptance of Christianity (1:24:46) - Christianity's Influence on the Concept of the State (1:30:10) - Separation of Church and State (1:34:13) - The Importance of History

Duration:01:38:26

047_ Interview: psychedelic integration of reality | psychedelics, a new medium for medicine

3/5/2023
๐Ÿ„ Unlocking the Healing Power of Psychedelics with Dr. Ryan Westrum Psychedelics have been making a comeback in recent years, with studies showing their potential to treat conditions like depression and anxiety. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ryan Westrom, a psychedelic integration therapist, about the benefits and challenges of using psychedelics for healing. We discuss the John Hopkins study on psilocybin and its effects on cancer patients, as well as the potential for psychedelics to help us understand the complexity of reality and our place within it. Dr. Westrom shares his insights on the importance of set and setting, the role of mystical experiences in therapeutic outcomes, and the need for empathy and compassion in addressing substance use issues. Here's my interview with Dr. Ryan Westrum, therapist and on the front-line of integrating psychedelic experiences with individual's realities. We talk about individuals he's helped and what they've integrated from their psychedelic experiences... The dangers of psychedelics as well as the benefits... What an individual's responsibility is when diving into these drugs for healing or recreation... Along with a lot of deep concepts as to reality itself, our place within it, and much, more. Enjoy! ๐Ÿง  Dr. Ryan Westrum's podcast ~ The Psychedelic Psychologist Image generated from Dall-E, Prompt: mandala brain made of mushrooms digital art poster hanging in a psychologist's office (0:00) - Introduction (8:02) - Introducing Dr. Ryan Westrum (11:22) - Understanding Psychedelics (17:33) - Psychedelics as an Opportunity for Healing (22:01) - The Psychedelic Experience (29:38) - Terminal Illness, Embracing Mortality and the Mystery (36:11) - Reaching a Nonordinary State (41:37) - Psychedelics as a Healing Modality (1:03:12) - Discrepancy between media and pragmatic approaches

Duration:01:04:57

046_ Essay: Self-Reliance for an automatic time | Adam Bomb Podcast cross-post

3/3/2023
In this essay I'm trying something new, since this is neither my essay, nor my reading of it. I was inspired to post this after recording episode 44 with Tom Bennet and after hearing his story, it reminded me of the ideas within Self-Reliance. So I went looking for an audiobook of it, inspired to search Spotify, when I found what you're about to hear. I reached out to Adam and asked if I could post it on my pod, which he graciously said yes. Adam also has two more episodes in his feed on this essay, one which is his modern translation of it that I also suggest. With that I'll let Adam take over from here, thank you for listening, hope you enjoy this reading and that it sparks some inspiration. Adam Bomb ~ Self-Reliance Translated Image generated from Dall-E, Prompt: portrait of ralph waldo Emerson in the style of cyberpunk (0:00) - Introduction & Inspiration to Reread the Essay (4:27) - Reading of the Essay Begins & The Power of Self-Reliance (7:31) - The Effect of Envying Others (9:02) - The Independence of Youth (10:14) - The Independent and Fearless Mind of Children (12:32) - Society's Expectations and Conformity (14:35) - True Intelligence (18:36) - Non-Conformity and Self-Reliance (21:20) - The Perils of Conformity (25:34) - Consistency vs. Greatness (33:29) - Honor, Virtue & Rejecting Conformity (37:37) - The Importance of Knowing One's Worth (38:27) - Readings Are Begging and Flattery (38:30) - The Mendicant and Sycophantic Reading of History (41:57) - The Nature and Power of Instinct (45:08) - The Magician Within (57:51) - The Need for a Revolution in Ethics (1:11:30) - The Power of Thought and Classification (1:12:48) - The Walls of the System (1:14:20) - The Soul is No Traveler (1:14:20) - The Wise Man Stays at Home (1:18:46) - Insist on Yourself and Never Imitate (1:20:42) - Society Never Advances (1:22:22) - Loss of Self-Reliance

Duration:01:31:17

045_ Interview: cultural chasms | looking into the past while gazing into the future

2/26/2023
my interview with Felipe Fernรกndez-Armesto where we talk about... the role food has on our culture... a view on how to better understand the past... the reality of Magellan you've probably never heard, including his criminality and altering of his legacy, partially from the way he died... how to wrestle with false stories playing with true bits to suit someone's agenda... a paradox of our time, is how technology gives us a faster ability to connect, but furthers us from understanding one another... before ending on some ideas from the most distant past to view out to the coming future... this one is as chalk full of hits. Image generated with Dall-e, prompt: an astronaut reading a book in a fancy spanish library behind them digital art in the style of van gogh (0:00) - The Influence of Technology and Information on Human Nature (10:00) - Looking Back to Look Forward (10:00) - Favorite Food and The Role of Food in Culture (18:13) - The Impact of Agriculture and the Age of Discovery on Cuisine (19:14) - Characteristics of Empires (29:18) - Virtue and Power in Empires & Politics (37:12) - Relationship Between Religion and Politics (42:10) - The Real Legacy of Magellan (48:25) - Gavin Menzies and Misinterpretations (59:40) - Understanding the Truth in Historical Texts (1:09:55) - The Legacy of the Age of Exploration (1:18:21) - The Complex Role of Empires (1:21:59) - Respecting the Truth & Understanding History (1:28:03) - The Challenges of Communication (1:46:52) - The Foundation of Ideas & The Challenge of Change (1:56:43) - Working Within the World

Duration:01:58:11

044_ Essay: Note to the States on fentanyl | an individual antidote to the crisis

2/16/2023
Want to know the current state of the fentanyl crisis in the US and how we got here?... there's been a rapid rise in overdoses, what's causing it?... what is fentanyl and how is it getting into illegal drugs?... along with a thought on how we can cut down our overdoses to a third of what they are now, through a strong dose of American pragmatism. Episode artwork, Dall-E, prompt: DALLยทE 2023-02-15 21.32.59 - a map of the united states made out of pills with the eagle seal of the united states in the style of a still life painting (0:00) - Introduction: The Need for Meaningful Discussions (3:20) - The Rise of Fentanyl and Its Impact (15:40) - The Business of Fentanyl (20:09) - China's Involvement (23:23) - Addressing Overdoses and Building a Healthier Society (27:58) - Educating and Equipping Individuals to Combat Overdoses (29:48) - Bigger Solutions (30:12) - Conclusion: Taking Individual Action to Solve the Crisis

Duration:00:31:56

043_ Interview: self-reliant farming | regenerate agriculture, hard work and hogs

2/12/2023
my interview with Tom Bennett, owner of Bennett's Farms, where he explains what regenerative agriculture is... his journey to starting it... how regenerative ag needs less input compared to factory farming, less overhead and thus, less barrier to entry... leasing farm land vs buying it... how fast the land will quickly re-wild if we allow it to, and a whole lot of inspiring anecdotes between. If you want to purchase from him, or check out his happy hogs, visit his site here ~ https://www.bennettfarmsmichigan.com/products Image generated from Dall-e, prompt: a happy chicken on top of a happy pig in Michigan with a prairie digital art hyper realistic (0:00) - Introduction: Defying the Odds (8:08) - Tom's Journey to Farming (13:05) - Differences Between Regenerative and Conventional Farming (22:52) - Tom's Journey to Starting the Farm (29:31) - Growing Organically & Self-discipline (46:46) - Challenges of sourcing non-GMO feed (54:08) - The role of regenerative agriculture and long-term thinking (59:17) - Renting Land and Scaling Up

Duration:01:13:48

042_ Conversation: peer reviewed meaning of life | modernity complexity and turning inward together

2/5/2023
In this conversation I'm joined by a friend of mine Richard Crazythunder to talk all things Christianity, Jesus, religion, philosophy and what utilities all of those ancient ideas have for living in a modern society of silicone. We touch upon the complexity of our time, and the false security that we crafted in which we say we're a higher order species, yet are unable to handle nuclear weapons, let alone the issues we're ignoring that plastics or pesticides are doing to the earth. While touching upon Shakespeare, Epicureanism and the misunderstanding of what it really prescribes, the teachings of Jesus and how to escape our suffering by way of reaching up for something larger than ourselves. This episode pairs quite nicely with an episode later in this season with returning guest Professor Steel Brand, in which he explains the connection between Christianity and state government. Image ~ Stable Diffusion 2 Prompt: futuristic Christianity in modern rome ultra realistic digital art (0:00) - Living in the Best of Times? (6:23) - Diving Deep into Theology (6:23) - Diving into Theology & Exploring Neo-Platonism (12:29) - The Nature of Consciousness (26:06) - The Search for Meaning (31:09) - Reexamining Religion (46:48) - The Paradox of Being Human (54:21) - The Illusion of Entitlement (58:04) - Materialism, capitalism, and the suppression of natural life (1:13:43) - Universal Onenes (1:21:03) - Turning Inward Together (1:30:11) - Thinking in Thousand-Year Cycles

Duration:01:39:33

041_ Essay: thinking now and long | how to thrive as an individual & species

2/2/2023
the following essay is nothing original, but everything we need that's essential to thrive now, and long into the future. both as individuals, and a species. because to think, plan and create a thriving existence a thousands years from now, it doesn't start with government programs, rapid industrialization or elon musk. but with each of us individually, in our own heads and right now, continuously, forever. artwork from Dall-E prompt: a mountain village thriving inside a silhouette of a brain digital art in the style of art deco psychedelic (0:00) - Expectation of Speed (3:12) - Aligning Actions with Goals (5:04) - Finding Flow State (6:08) - Thinking Long-Term (9:35) - Creating a Thriving Future

Duration:00:11:31

040_ Conversation: keep it simple | short term solutions to long term problems

1/30/2023
This episode is a conversation with repeat guest Dr Yusef Smith M.D. on how to maintain peak health with a simple program anyone can do... how difficult it is to be a doctor these days with social media and an information war on what is healthy... musings on how gatekeepers are losing their grip on authority to an algorithm, and people are leveraging that to get in the game... how everyone is a body builder we just don't know it.. how incredibly difficult it is to hide from sugar in the states, with many, many other things between. Dr Yusef Smith ~ @PropaneFitness ~ https://propanefitness.com/ Image generated with Stable Diffusion 2 ~ Prompt: ultra realistic digital art futuristic Hercules on a mountain fighting a hydra algorithm (0:00) - The Virtue of Keeping Things Simple (6:38) - Embracing the Joys of Being Self-Employed (9:48) - The Collective Unconscious and Manipulation (18:00) - The Importance of Identity (24:24) - Being Unsexy and Boring for Success (31:58) - Improve your prospects in life, improve how people perceive you. (38:14) - Sugar is in everything and affects your body differently. (57:21) - Simple Workout Program & Avoiding injuries (1:03:40) - The Power of Consistency (1:15:39) - Reducing Friction for Success (1:24:02) - Functional Strength vs. Bravado (1:30:43) - Coaching Other Coaches (1:48:23) - Structured Water, Crypto and Blockchain

Duration:01:57:13

039_ Interview: assassinated by the status quo | Fred Hampton, the FBI and COINTELPRO

9/7/2022
On December 4th 1969, a 21 year old man was assassinated by the status quo, because the powers that be wanted him gone in order to, 'prevent the rise of a messiah who could unify, and electrify, the black nationalist movement.' That man was Fred Hampton, and the status quo, was the Chicago Police Department working on behalf of a covert program called COINTELPRO. That program is an abbreviation for counter-intelligence-program, was conducted by the FBI to initially monitor and pressure leaders of American political organizations to coerce compliance, then later assassinate those they deemed threats. Most notably assassinating who they labeled Black Nationalists. That's the factual history, and this this interview serves as an abridged version of the definitive book cataloging the history of one individual murdered during this program, titled, "The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther" ( link below ). This interview is with the author Jeffrey Haas, an attorney and activist, who defended Fred Hampton and sought to get him justice, while along the way, uncovering COINTELPRO's involvement in the raid that murdered Fred Hampton. https://www.amazon.com/Assassination-Fred-Hampton-Chicago-Murdered/dp/1569767092 (0:00) - Introduction: The Status Quo (8:06) - Background of Fred Hampton (19:15) - The Panther Movement (33:29) - The Assassination of Fred Hampton (38:16) - The Police Raid on the Panther Office (43:40) - Ambition Driving Action (48:05) - Evidence of Police Lies and COINTELPRO (56:15) - Filing the Civil Suit and COINTELPRO continued (1:37:36) - They got away with murder. (1:46:31) - Fred Hampton's template for community building (1:47:41) - Fighting the current political climate

Duration:01:55:38