Shane Mac Experiments

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AUG 23

What You Don't See: Listening to the Political Fears That Divide Us [AI]

6 years ago I moved to Nashville from San Francisco. I met great friends in SF, I met great friends in Nashville. What struck me is how such great people could be so divided, especially when it came to politics. So for 6 years, I just listened and took notes. I listened to my good friends in SF and my good friends in Nashville. What struck me is that when I really listened, they all kinda sounded the same, wanted the same thing, and for being so divided I think I discovered that if we really listen, we can understand we are more alike than we believe, and we can understand better what drives what we believe. I've been writing my thoughts in a single Apple Note for 6 years and I used that note to create this podcast summary. Let me know what you think. This podcast uncovers the unseen fears that truly drive our political divides. Beyond surface arguments, we reveal that "voting is just based on our greatest fears". In a world of digital silos where "we hate what the other side ignores [or doesn’t even see]", discover why people aren't evil, but often "just really scared". Join us to "listen a layer deeper" and understand the profound human motivations – ultimately, our shared desire to "protect our families" – that shape our political landscape.

13 min
10/12/2024

When Nothing Else Works, Try This [AI]

This AI podcast is a summary of the work of Dr. Ted Klontz and a collection of his work which was arranged by Shane Mac. The book that this summarizes is titled "When Nothing Else Works, Try This" and Ted's work emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and befriending all parts of ourselves, even the ones we deem negative or undesirable. They argue that peace comes from making peace with our inner selves, rather than trying to repress or deny certain aspects. Listening is presented as a crucial tool for self-discovery and growth. The book provides practical exercises to help readers listen to their inner voices and understand the messages their emotions and behaviors are trying to convey. The book posits that all human behavior is driven by six core needs: Belonging, Autonomy, Safety/Security, Self-Expression, Purpose, and Connection (BASSPC). Understanding these needs and how they manifest in our actions can lead to greater self-awareness and more fulfilling relationships. Most Important Ideas and Facts: The Tree Metaphor: The book uses the metaphor of a tree to represent the three aspects of being human: Roots: Our authentic self, often hidden and unacknowledged. Trunk: Our external identity, the image we project to the world. Canopy: The fruits of our labor and our outward achievements. Internal Warfare: The authors suggest that many of us are at war with ourselves, constantly trying to suppress or control parts of our authentic selves. This inner conflict can manifest as anxiety, depression, and destructive behaviors. Befriending Our Visitors: The book offers a simple yet powerful process for engaging with different parts of ourselves: Visualize or externalize the part. Welcome it into your presence. Engage in a curious and non-judgmental conversation. Listen to its message and seek understanding. Neurographics: This technique encourages the use of drawing and coloring to access the subconscious and explore hidden emotions and thoughts. Overall Impression: "When Nothing Else Works, Try This" offers a compelling approach to personal growth by focusing on self-acceptance, listening, and befriending all parts of ourselves. The book combines practical exercises with insightful anecdotes and scientific explanations to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and navigating the human experience. Read the manuscript of the book here: https://whennothingelseworkstrythis.com/

16 min
09/13/2024

Why Decentralized Messaging Is Needed and How It Works [AI]

This was a fully AI conversation about the XMTP Protocol. I used the new Google NotebookLM to analyze key documents about it. I did nothing else. It created this entire conversation in less than 2 min fully with AI. The future is going to be wild.

11 min
06/29/2022

Haley "Zap" Zapolski Interviews Shane Mac About Nashville, Startups, Investing and How To Build Global Companies From Nashville, TN

This was a private conversation hosted by NashTech with founders, journalists, and investors in Nashville, TN. The conversation is about how Nashville can keep growing its technology ecosystem, better support founders locally, and be connected to a global startup community and network. NashTech is a grassroots community of founders and investors on a mission to build the startup ecosystem in Nashville. Haley "Zap" Zapolski is an active startup community organizer and the Manager of Employer Engagement at Nashville Software School. Follow Haley on Twitter https://twitter.com/haleyzap or join the NashTech newsletter here: https://share.hsforms.com/14Th9lnAhR-WMW7-iTWsVxgcpei4 Follow Shane Mac on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/shanemac

17 min
04/15/2022

A Live Conversation about Nashville Tech & Venture w/ Logan Mulvey & Shane Mac

This was a conversation hosted at Richland Country Club in Nashville, TN. A group of entrepreneurs, real estate developers, investors, and others got together to discuss what's changing in the Nashville tech ecosystem and how does Nashville ask the right questions to be a switchboard city that is connected to all the other great startup cities and hubs. Shane Mac is interviewed by Logan Mulvey and they discuss questions & topics like: What can Nashville do to compete with other cities? The Capital Isn't What It Is on Coasts What Do you think of the VCs here? A controversial tweet about Nashville VC What should we do or be thinking about in Nashville? ----------------- Links to people and other things mentioned: Shane Mac https://shanemac.com/ AJ Capital https://ajcpt.com/ Nashville Warehouse https://www.nashvillewarehouseco.com/ Logan Mulvey https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganmulvey Here's the host Logan's bio: Logan Mulvey is a serial entrepreneur and proven operator. His ability to identify and create categories has led to healthy revenue growth and multiple nine figure enterprise valuations. His knack for developing talent and building relationships has led to him becoming a sought-after trusted advisor and mentor. As a founding leader at Strivr, Logan established the company vision for content creation and customer success. He built scalable processes and teams to sustain rapid growth across Strivr’s customer base while maintaining best in class experiences. Today he oversees Strivr’s Customer Organization which encompass Customer Solutions, Customer Success, Pre-Sales, Professional Services, and Customer Support. Logan co-founded his first company, GoDigital Media Group (GDMG), in college out of a deep curiosity for media and visual technologies. GDMG is a media and technology company focused on intellectual property rights management and distribution though its multiple operating subsidiaries. Logan ran and successfully sold one of GDMG’s subsidiary companies Amplify Releasing to Millennium Entertainment in 2014. After the sale, he served as the company’s SVP of Digital Distribution, where he led growth strategies for sales, marketing and acquisitions. Logan thrives in ambiguity while always driving for clarity.

18 min
05/06/2020

A Conversation at Alfred Williams & Company's annual sales meeting

This is a conversation from an annual sales meeting with a dealer for one of the leading furniture companies in the world. We discuss everything from work-life balance and how it is just "life," hiring all-star teams, changing how you think about company culture, to changing our language to make a better workplace and world. This was one of my favorite and most vulnerable talks that I've ever given, I hope you enjoy.

1h 20m
02/04/2020

David Marquet with Shane Mac (Part Two)

🎖️ Special Guest: Former US Navy Captain @ldavidmarquet (Part Two) 🗣️ Talking Points: - David’s new book “Leadership is Language” (out TODAY) - Why leaders never say THEY and the WE/THEY boundary - Why THINKING is >>> than doing things FAST Follow David: @ldavidmarquet

27 min
01/30/2020

David Marquet with Shane Mac (Part One)

🎖️ Special Guest: Former US Navy Captain David Marquet (Part One) 🗣️ Talking Points: - David’s path to the Navy - Internal versus external mindsets - Why REAL leadership means giving others control Follow David: @ldavidmarquet

34 min

Experiments with technology.

Creator

Shane Mac
Years Active

2020 - 2025
Episodes

18
Rating

Explicit
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