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This Human Meme podcast is the inflection point for what it means to live a life of knowing. We are in the critical moment of human induction. David Boles is a writer, publisher, teacher, lyricist and author living and working in New York City. He has dedicated his life to founding the irrevocable aesthetic. Be a Human Meme!

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This Human Meme podcast is the inflection point for what it means to live a life of knowing. We are in the critical moment of human induction. David Boles is a writer, publisher, teacher, lyricist and author living and working in New York City. He has dedicated his life to founding the irrevocable aesthetic. Be a Human Meme!

    Eternal Journey of a Seed Through Time and Space

    Eternal Journey of a Seed Through Time and Space

    In the ancient world, where myths were born from the murmurs of nature and the whispers of the gods, there existed a singular seed. This was not just any seed, but one imbued with the essence of eternity, a gift from Gaia herself, the mother of all life. Planted in the fertile earth of a forgotten land, it began its first life under the watchful gaze of celestial beings.

    • 20 min
    Debunking the Myth of High Vibration Foods

    Debunking the Myth of High Vibration Foods

    The concept of "high vibration foods" has emerged as a tantalizing notion, promising a pathway to enhanced physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This idea posits that certain foods, by virtue of their intrinsic energy or "vibrational" qualities, can elevate our own personal energy levels, thus improving our health and happiness. As we set forth, our mission is to unravel the threads of this modern myth, placing the truth above the comforting lullabies of falsehood.

    • 16 min
    NovaTerra Chronicles: From Earth's Ashes to Interstellar Renewal

    NovaTerra Chronicles: From Earth's Ashes to Interstellar Renewal

    Our story begins with Dr. Samantha Myles, a visionary astrobiologist, who discovered a distant planet, christened "NovaTerra." This world, lush and teeming with potential, orbited a young star in the constellation of Lyra. Unlike the exhausted Earth, NovaTerra promised a fresh start, a canvas of boundless possibilities. With the Earth's clock winding down, humanity pooled its remaining resources, ingenuity, and spirit into one final venture—the Exodus Project.

    • 22 min
    Redefining Fair Play: The Impact of NIL Rights and Employment Status on Collegiate Athletes

    Redefining Fair Play: The Impact of NIL Rights and Employment Status on Collegiate Athletes

    Let’s start with the basics. NIL rights allow collegiate athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. This could be through endorsements, social media promotions, personal appearances, and more. Before recent changes, such policies were forbidden, and athletes were strictly amateurs, at least in the eyes of the NCAA, which meant they couldn’t earn from their soaring popularity, unlike their institutions which profited immensely from their performances. 

    • 20 min
    Rise of Male Isolation: Combatting Loneliness in Modern Society

    Rise of Male Isolation: Combatting Loneliness in Modern Society

    According to a May 2021 poll from the Survey Center on American Life, the number of American men who view themselves as having "no close friends" has increased from 3% in 1990 to 15% in 2021. This significant shift invites us to look deeper into the nuances of human relationships and the evolving dynamics of solitude and social connectivity.

    • 19 min
    Pro Rasslin': Blending Sport, Performance, and Social Justice

    Pro Rasslin': Blending Sport, Performance, and Social Justice

    Professional wrestling, as we know it today, began in the late 19th century. It evolved from genuine competitive wrestling into a more entertainment-focused spectacle. The early days were marked by carnival and vaudeville acts where wrestlers, often referred to as "hookers" due to their ability to "hook" their opponents into submission holds, would challenge locals to prove their strength. These exhibitions were as much about showmanship as they were about strength, setting the stage for what was to become professional wrestling.

    • 20 min

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Does Human Meme mean AI?

I only listened to the Rashoman/Kagemusha episode and the narration is so perfect and consistent that my brain is convinced that the voice actor is actually AI software. The actual text of the episode was a little unusual in places and Rashoman is only briefly discussed, Kagemusha not at all, and it would not surprise me if the text was also the product of artifical intellegence software. Listen for yourself and see if I'm just a crazy person.

NYCbae ,

How to be a Human Being

David Boles is pretty swell when it comes to discussing what makes us work as people. Memes are for sharing information, and he certainly helps us through understanding why we need to keep teaching and talking to each other as humans. "Be a Human Meme!" is his outcry, and I join him in that shout from the mountaintop!

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