Questions We’re Afraid To Ask

Bill and Dan

Two guys asking questions

  1. 16 FEB

    Ep 47 - The Modern Maze

    Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_askSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoaskJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPCJoin us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.comIn this conversation, Daniel and Bill discuss the recent election, the media's portrayal of events, and the public's response to political narratives. They explore the implications of drone sightings, geopolitical tensions, and the status of territories like Guam and Puerto Rico. The discussion also touches on cultural identity, regional distinctions, and the complexities of being indigenous in a modern context. In this conversation, Bill and Daniel explore various themes ranging from the vastness of Texas and its cultural diversity to generational differences in perspectives on politeness and modern values. They discuss the clash between traditional and contemporary views on relationships, the impact of technology on attention-seeking behavior, and the implications of anesthesia on consciousness. The dialogue reflects on how societal changes influence individual behavior and perceptions, emphasizing the performative nature of modern interactions.

    50 min

  2. 9 FEB

    Ep. 46 - The Peace Corp. W/ Malin Ouk

    Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_askSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoaskJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPCJoin us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.com

    55 min

  3. 18/10/2024

    Ep 44 - Plane Wellness

    Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_ask Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437 Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoask Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPC Join us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505 Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.com Plane Plane

    43 min

  4. 21/08/2024

    Ep 43 - Eyewitness testimony W/ Nancy Franklin

    Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_ask Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437 Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoask Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPC Join us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505 Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.com Nancy Franklin, from Stony Brook University, discusses eyewitness testimony and the errors that can occur. She explains how she became involved in the field and the importance of memory in her research. The conversation covers topics such as false confessions, perception, and the reliability of eyewitness identification. Nancy provides insights into the factors that can influence eyewitness memory, including suggestive questioning and the presence of police during identification procedures. She also discusses the risks faced by vulnerable individuals during interrogations and the need for proper legal representation. The conversation explores the topics of aphantasia, eyewitness identification, and false confessions. Aphantasia is a condition where individuals are unable to form mental images, which can affect their ability to recall faces accurately. Eyewitness identification is discussed in terms of the challenges faced by individuals with aphantasia and the importance of unbiased instructions and fair fillers in lineup procedures. The conversation also delves into the issue of false confessions, highlighting the role of interrogation techniques and the unreliability of behavioral cues in detecting deception. The conversation explores why outdated methods of lie detection and eyewitness identification are still used in the justice system. The inertia of tradition and the influence of a company that specializes in training officers are major factors. The goal of the justice system is often to close a case rather than find the right person, leading to coerced and false confessions. The conversation also highlights the importance of recording interrogations and eyewitness interviews in their entirety to provide context and prevent manipulation. It emphasizes the need for better education for jurors and the use of expert witnesses to help evaluate eyewitness evidence.

    1h 25m

  5. 15/08/2024

    Ep 42 Homeschooling w/ James Wright

    Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_ask Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437 Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoask Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPC Join us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505 Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.com James Wright, a YouTuber and woodworker, discusses his experience with homeschooling his children. He explains that they made the choice to homeschool because they wanted the flexibility to travel and go on vacations throughout the year. James shares that they use an online curriculum called Power Homeschool, which allows them to have a flexible schedule and complete their work at their own pace. He also mentions that homeschooling in Illinois has minimal requirements and that he writes diplomas for his children, which have been accepted by colleges. James emphasizes the importance of socialization and extracurricular activities for homeschooling children. The conversation explores the education system, including public schools, charter schools, and homeschooling. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with different types of schooling and the advantages and disadvantages they have observed. They also touch on topics such as class sizes, curriculum, bullying, and the lack of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in today's education system.

    1h 4m

  6. 31/07/2024

    Ep 41 W/ Ben Van Kerkwyk - Ancient Precision

    Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_ask Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437 Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoask Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPC Join us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505 Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.com Summary The conversation delves into the precision and technological sophistication of ancient artifacts, particularly focusing on the Vase Scan project and the evidence of advanced machining and tooling marks in ancient stone artifacts. The discussion also explores the implications of these findings on our understanding of ancient civilizations and their capabilities. The conversation delves into the challenges and skepticism faced by the Vase Scan Project, the influence of mainstream Egyptology, the potential for a paradigm shift in archaeology, and the complexity of understanding ancient technology. It also explores the precision of the Barabar caves in India and the limitations of applying modern technological concepts to ancient artifacts. The conversation delves into ancient mysteries, technological evolution, and potential cover-ups. It explores the circular reasoning in archeological explanations, the influence of geology on our understanding of the past, and the potential impact of suppressed technologies. The discussion also touches on the possibility of ancient human civilizations and the enigmatic nature of historical archives.

    1h 10m

  7. 18/07/2024

    Ep 40 - Our Thoughts on the assassination attempt

    Questions We’re Afraid To Ask

    50 min

  8. 26/04/2024

    Ep 39 - What is Climate Change Really?

    Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_ask Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437 Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoask Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPC Join us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505 Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.com The conversation explores various aspects of climate change, including the influence of humans on the environment, the role of the sun in climate change, and the accuracy of climate models. The urban heat island effect and the importance of clouds in climate are also discussed. The funding and consensus in climate science are examined, as well as the relationship between extreme weather and climate change. The conversation concludes with a call for better stewardship of the environment. The conversation explores the transformation of the natural environment and the role of big government in environmental issues. It delves into the philosophical differences on government intervention and the influence of money and power in shaping environmental policies. The complexity of renewable energy and the need for proper stewardship of the environment are discussed. The misrepresentation of information and the difficulty of challenging beliefs are highlighted. The dangers of questioning and the limitations of free speech are examined. The exploitation of Greta Thunberg and the climate movement as a doomsday cult are explored. The conversation also touches on the failure of the exclusive focus on CO2 and the loss of credibility and violent reactions in the climate change debate. The desire for community and spiritual focus, as well as the search for something to fill the gap, are considered. The conversation concludes with the danger of believing the world is ending. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Climate Change 01:08 Climate Change Happens 04:16 The Role of the Sun in Climate Change 07:05 Separating Stewardship of the Environment from Climate Change 08:06 Lack of Understanding of Carbon and Climate Models 10:19 Historical Climate Data and Inaccurate Models 12:18 The Urban Heat Island Effect 13:12 The Importance of Clouds in Climate 18:56 Funding and Consensus in Climate Science 21:20 Extreme Weather and Climate Change 23:02 The Melting Ice Caps and Ice Age 27:28 The Need for Better Stewardship of the Environment 33:00 The Transformation of the Natural Environment 34:08 The Role of Big Government 35:35 The Philosophical Difference on Government 36:09 The Influence of Money and Power 37:05 The Complexity of Renewable Energy 38:00 The Need for Proper Stewardship of the Environment 39:12 The Misrepresentation of Information 40:11 The Difficulty of Challenging Beliefs 42:23 The Dangers of Questioning 44:00 The Limitations of Free Speech 45:55 The Exploitation of Greta Thunberg 46:37 The Climate Movement as a Doomsday Cult 48:02 The Climate Change as a Replacement Threat 49:18 The Difficulty of Debating Climate Change 50:17 The Complexity of Climate Science 51:31 The Failure of the Exclusive Focus on CO2 53:00 The Loss of Credibility and Violent Reactions 55:10 The Desire for Community and Spiritual Focus 56:53 The Search for Something to Fill the Gap 58:25 The Danger of Believing the World is Ending

    59 min
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