slashcast

David Florey, Eric Tachibana

slashcast looks at work/life/balance and finds meaning in the overlap. Eric Tachibana and David Florey explore topics and lend their mix of expertise and/or curiosity.

Episodes

  1. Aug 10

    Slashcast - episode 5 - Dadding (part 1)

    The conversation delves into the importance of parenting, the imparting of values to kids, parenting strategies and reflection, and parenting techniques and their impact. The hosts and guests share personal insights and experiences related to these themes, offering a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and rewards of parenting. Takeaways The impact of parenting on children's developmentThe importance of imparting values and strategies in parenting Teaching values is essential for guiding children through life.Establishing house rules helps in setting a foundation for ethical decision-making.Guiding children through failure involves providing a safety net and advisory support.Safety and risk management are adjusted based on the intensity of risk in different environments. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Parenting01:23 Imparting Values to Kids02:20 Parenting Strategies and Reflection03:01 Parenting Techniques and Impact18:13 Maintaining Relationships with Absent Parents29:51 Core Values and Parenting37:21 Teaching Values to Children45:45 Establishing House Rules50:32 Guiding Children Through Failure01:29:28 Safety and Risk Management

  2. Mar 3

    Slashcast - episode 4 - Working Backwards Toolkit

    The conversation covers the introduction and significance of the working backwards toolkit, its implementation in organizations, comparison with other methodologies, and challenges in product market fit and logical fallacies impacting future success. The concept of work-life balance is also discussed in the context of the Slashcast podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of maximizing success through process, the implementation of the Working Backwards Toolkit Program, and the post-implementation mechanisms and culture change. Key takeaways include the emphasis on maximizing the probability of success within a process and reducing the failure rate and cost of failures through experimentation and iteration. Takeaways Work/life/balance - the overlaps are where you find the Slashcast podcast.Tools are artifacts and processes that are goal-directed and used to create strategy.The working backwards toolkit is a fundamental concept at Amazon and is used to drive innovation and customer-centricity. Maximizing the probability of success within a processReducing the failure rate and cost of failures through experimentation and iteration Chapters 00:00 Challenges and Logical Fallacies34:14 Post-Implementation Mechanisms and Culture Change

  3. Jan 27

    Slashcast - episode 3 - Fascism in America

    In this conversation, the hosts delve into the concept of fascism in America, exploring its definitions, characteristics, and implications for society. They discuss the evidence of fascism's presence in the U.S., the role of immigration, and the importance of resistance movements. The conversation also touches on global perspectives of fascism, the impact of technology, and the future of democracy. The hosts emphasize the need for a clear definition of fascism and the significance of understanding its dimensions to combat its rise. takeaways Fascism is defined by a set of characteristics that need to occur simultaneously.The U.S. is currently in an early stage of fascism.Resistance movements are crucial in determining the duration of fascist regimes.A clear definition of fascism is necessary for effective discourse.The 12 dimensions of fascism provide a framework for analysis.National security strategies can reflect fascist tendencies.Immigration policies are often influenced by fascist ideologies.Global perspectives on fascism reveal similar patterns in different countries.Technology and corporatism play significant roles in modern fascism.Checks and balances on greed are essential for a healthy democracy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fascism in America 04:14 Defining Fascism: Dimensions and Framework 10:12 Assumptions and Framework of Governance 18:03 Analyzing National Security Strategy and Fascism 30:16 Latent vs. Full-Blown Fascism: A Historical Perspective 39:51 Immigration and National Identity in the Context of Fascism 40:43 The Complexity of National Values and Immigration 43:49 Borders: A Philosophical and Practical Debate 52:37 Root Causes of Migration and Immigration Policies 54:09 The Future of Elections and Political Power Dynamics 01:10:58 The Cult of the Leader and Succession Planning 01:12:31 Institutionalizing Power: The Role of a Figurehead 01:14:53 The Future of the MAGA Movement 01:18:49 Resistance Movements: The Path Forward 01:19:45 Global Perspectives on Fascism 01:21:50 The Intersection of Corporatism and Fascism 01:24:53 The Fragility of Authoritarian Regimes 01:27:11 The Role of Ideology in Governance 01:30:11 Pragmatism vs. Ideology in Governance 01:35:37 The Future of Democracy and Resistance

  4. 11/22/2025

    slashcast - American Fascism in 2025 explainer video

    slashcast american fascism in 2025 llm video A brief AI summary video of our book.

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slashcast looks at work/life/balance and finds meaning in the overlap. Eric Tachibana and David Florey explore topics and lend their mix of expertise and/or curiosity.

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  • Creator
    David Florey, Eric Tachibana
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 David Florey, Eric Tachibana
  • Show Website
    slashcast