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Challenge the Narrative

11/09/2022

9/11 and the Value of Story

We all value different things, right? Some people say they value money and success, others love and connection, while others still might claim to value causes such as social justice or climate action. But are the things we say we value born out by our actions? What about story -- is that something we value as a society? As we mark the 21st anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, we can still feel the repercussions of that event rippling through the very fabric of our consciousness. With the benefit of hindsight, we can clearly see how the 9/11 story was used to usher in societal change, so why shouldn't we value story as much as those willing to use it as a weapon against us? Can we take control of the narrative? ### Episode Links ### What is Self Actualization (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfHw60YGS_E Interesting article of highest value around the world: https://www.movehub.com/blog/what-matters-most-map/ What do Employees Value Most? https://www.mimeo.com/blog/what-do-employees-value-the-most/ What do Young People Value (World Economic Forum)? https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/what-do-young-people-value/ Zeitgeist: The Movie: https://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/watch-now

28 min
10/08/2022

Interview: Andrew Roberts

A companion for podcast episode "NSP042 – COVID-19 was just a story", I spoke to Andrew Roberts, a veteran Melbourne comedian of 15 years who found new purpose when the tyranny of Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns struck back in 2020. Andrew was amongst the first to hit the streets in protest, and was harassed, assaulted and detained by police. He was ostracized by family, friends and much of the comedy community for his views, and banned on social media. Despite this, Andrew continued to find humor in the situation, and believes the actions of the protesters were instrumental in winning the war against Dan Andrews and tyrannical regime. Believe what you will about the extreme restrictions inflicted on Melbourne during the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew's story is one of principled persistence and courage. Let's hear him challenge the narrative.

43 min
09/07/2022

COVID-19 was just a story

The COVID-19 pandemic majorly affected the entire world. But now that the data is in, and the pandemic is seemingly in it's final phase; with the benefit of hindsight, does our global response seem proportionate? Have those of us who had doubts and questions in the midst of an purported global apocalypse been vindicated in the long term? And do we even care anymore? Pandemic fatigue is real! But I guess we care just enough to have one last look at it! ### Episode Links ### Kary Mullis on the PCR test: https://www.brandnewtube.com/watch/pcr-test-inventor-kary-mullis-explains-why-it-is-not-a-diagnostic-tool_7jIyJEuwubWwYHr.html CDC changes the definition of "Vaccine" mid-pandemic: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article254111268.html How Covid Happened (mass formation psychosis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPisp_VgEO8 Comparing COVID-19 with previous pandemics: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/comparing-covid-19-with-previous-pandemics A timeline of the great reset agenda: https://sociable.co/government-and-policy/timeline-great-reset-agenda-event-201-pandemic-2020/ 8 predictions for the world in 2030 - the Great Reset video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx3DhoLFO4s Bret Weinstein: I will be vindicated over Covid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLp9YMM7CI4 Oops, I said Moderna -- it was AstraZenica: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/11/12/astrazeneca-will-now-profit-from-covid-vaccine-after-pledge-to-sell-at-cost-during-pandemic/

30 min
28/09/2020

Stories we tell to control one another

Quarantine shaming and mask shaming are new concepts that have risen out of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, but cancel culture in general was shaming people before it was cool. These social pressures have rapidly become issues we have to deal with every day, especially those of us who entertain alternative views. But it wasn't always this way. Harv sits down (virtually) with film-maker, musician and podcaster Keith "Legion" Snyder to talk about his take on this new cultural phenomenon as a self-proclaimed but non-conforming millennial. Check out Keith's film production company Iron Ark films: https://www.youtube.com/user/ironarkfilms/videos And if you enjoy their stuff, go like their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ironarkfilms ### Episode Links ### Intro clip from Prison Break Season 4 Episode 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmgEBR7n6Jk

1h 13m
19/04/2020

A Few Final Stories from the Apocalypse

Harv talks about a few positive stories from the COVID-19 lock-down in the final episode of Narratively Speaking, at least for a little while. ### Episode Links ### Naomi Klein - Coronavirus Capitalism https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-capitalism/ Jeff Bezos - Selling Stock Before the COVID-19 Collapse https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/27/jeff-bezos-sold-34bn-of-amazon-stock-just-before-covid-19-collapse Glamour - All the Celebrities that have Tested Positive https://www.glamour.com/story/all-the-celebrities-who-have-tested-positive-for-coronavirus Nature - Engineered Bar Virus Stirs Debate (2015) https://www.nature.com/news/engineered-bat-virus-stirs-debate-over-risky-research-1.18787 Celebrities Sing "Imagine" (Original) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lgNPGH1rXI Celebrities Sing "Imagine" (Popcorn Lobotomy parody) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLe0r9VRDpc EW: The Weirdest Celebrity Quarantine Videos https://ew.com/celebrity/famous-people-coronavirus-quarantine-videos/ Fanatics: Celebrity All-In Challenge https://www.fanatics.com/all-in-challenge/x-12589906+z-9713580-3838082054 Bill Gates TED Interview: Official TED video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe8fIjxicoo Bill Gates TED Interview: Deleted clip on Digital Vaccine Certificates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACVmzCqKNo Oprah Magazine: Kitty O'Meara Interview "And the People Stayed Home" https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a31747557/and-the-people-stayed-home-poem-kitty-omeara-interview/

28 min
15/03/2020

Stories That Create Panic

There has been a string of news stories lately that may give one the impression the world is falling apart. But is it the world, or just the narratives unravelling? Harv examines some of the strangeness going on in the world recently and tries to make sense of it all. Shall we get confused together? ### Episode Links ### Event 201 - A Coronavirus Simulation Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx8xKcQMTRs Bill Gates TED Talk - Innovating to Zero (COPSEC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaF-fq2Zn7I How the deadly epidemic sparked a global emergency - Four Corners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycrqXJYf1SU A link to the Wuhan Institute of Virology on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Huanan+Seafood+Market,+Fazhan+Avenue,+Jianghan+District,+Wuhan,+Hubei,+China/China,+CN+%E6%B9%96%E5%8C%97%E7%9C%81+%E6%AD%A6%E6%B1%89%E5%B8%82+%E6%AD%A6%E6%98%8C%E5%8C%BA+%E5%B0%8F%E6%B4%AA%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%AD%E5%8C%BA44%E5%8F%B7+Wuhan+Institute+of+Virology,+CAS The Kissinger Report: https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pcaab500.pdf Commentary on The Kissinger Report: https://www.hli.org/resources/exposing-the-global-population-control/ Maltheus Debunked: http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2009/08/malthus-population-theory-debunked/ Microsoft Teams the answer to Coronavirus: https://www.thurrott.com/microsoft/231376/microsoft-teams-giving-away-paid-features-for-six-months-due-to-coronavirus The 5G / Coronavirus conspiracy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oLllJ5sSZw

31 min
19/01/2020

Alter Egos as a Tool for Success

Can you use alter-egos to achieve states of high performance? Todd Herman thinks you can, and his ideas seem to cross over with a lot of topics that have come up on Narratively Speaking as we follow this train of thought about story. Adem Koci from Podcasta Non Grata, once again joins Harv to talk about his use of alter egos in his podcasting, what it means to be creative, and of course a little touch of MK-Ultra mind control conspiracy theory! Join us - in Adam's own words it's a "good'un!" ### Episode Links ### Podcasta Non Grata #88 - Podcasta Perfecta: https://www.spreaker.com/user/ademk/podcasta-non-grata-88-podcasta-perfecta Todd Herman on London Real - The Alter Ego Effect (Short Clip): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqbkqXzZF0 Todd Herman on London Real - The Alter Ego Effect (Full Interview Part 1/2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V802DwBAMbk Beyoncé on Her Alter Ego, Sasha Fierce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AA5G8vCl9w

1h 18m
01/12/2019

Story Reveals Truth

Despite most people thinking they have a pretty good one, science tells us that people are pretty bad at detecting lies. But the very fact that we care so much says something about the value of truth to your average human. Why do we get angry when we're lied to? Does it have utility to survival, or is there something deeper going on? Could it be that information is the fundamental building block of the universe itself? Let's get speculative! ## Episode Links ## Anchorman - Saint Diego https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpVTP41Tpqc How good are people at detecting lies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HzWwUCA498 Why Black Holes Could Delete The Universe – The Information Paradox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWO-cvGETRQ Is Information Fundamental? https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/is-information-fundamental/ Vlatko Vedral: Everything is information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfQ2r0zvyoA How Facebook Tracks Your Data | NYT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAO_3EvD3DY

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