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JAN 28

058_ Conversation: 🧑‍💻 the medium is the message, right? | 😴 a sleepy dance with technology

Deep dive discussing Marshall McLuhan's idea of, "The medium is the message" with Dr. Aiden Hirshfield, Media Psychologist, Researcher, Tech Consultant and host of Media Psyched. 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙏𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙧 Timestamps (0:00) - 🎬 (5:00) - 💡 Technology: The Essential Yet Unseen Force in Our Lives 🌊 (10:00) - 🔥 Fire: The Genesis of Modern Technology 🔬 (18:40) - 📝 Writing: A Technology That Shapes Our Culture 🏛 (24:30) - 📚 The Medium is the Message: Marshall McLuhan's Predictions 🔮 (31:00) - 🌐 The Interplay of Digital and Physical Experiences 🕶 (26:26) - 📚 Understanding the complexity of McLuhan's work (31:15) - 📝 The medium is the message: Defining key terms (38:30) - 👓 A historical perspective on technology and the written word (47:03) - 🧠 Narcissus-narcosis: The unconscious effects of new media (51:14) - 📱 The impact of technology on innate abilities and the environment (52:47) - 🎶 Music lyrics vs. audience interpretation 🧑‍🎤 (1:00:05) - 🤖 AI's impact on creativity & cognitive load ⚙️ (1:05:20) - 📊 Weapons of Math Destruction: Bias in AI data 📉 (1:11:18) - 💻 Technology usage: Awareness & self-regulation 🔧 (1:15:25) - 💰 Capitalism's role in social condition & consumption 💳 (1:16:59) - 💡 The Global Status Quo & Environmental Destruction 🌍 (1:17:54) - 🏭 Capitalism, Globalization, and Exploitation 📈 (1:23:01) - 💊 Glyphosate & Corporate Convergence 🌽 (1:29:56) - 📜 The Message, The Medium, and The Intended Audience 🎤 (1:35:21) - 🤔 The Medium's Influence & Our Curiosity 🔍

1h 39m
JAN 5

057_ Essay: 🥫 Processed food, 💾 processed data, 💡 processed ideas

🍔 In this episode, we dive into the importance of understanding the source of things. 📊🔎🧠🌱 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 & 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙏𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙧 Just like how whole, unprocessed foods are better for our health, understanding the chain that sprout an idea, or data directly from the source can lead to better decision-making. With the rise of processed foods and data, it's easy to get caught up in the convenience and manipulation, but it's crucial to make an active effort to question and understand what's going into our bodies and minds. Remember, by going to the root of where something comes from and understanding its complexity, we can make progress as individuals and as a collective. Bon appétit and happy data hunting! 📊🔎🧠🌱 (0:00) - Introduction and Analogy of Whole Foods (7:02) - Questioning Statistics and Data (14:01) - Collective Progress and Understanding Reality

15 min
12/29/2023

056_ Conversation: 🐸 Re-wild the Midwest 🦊| Regenerative ag, native plants and a way it could be

Korean farming techniques, why can't we remake the Midwest more like the land it was before, the amazing organisms trees eat with their roots, what defines regenerative agriculture, and a whole lot more get covered in this fun, fast-paced conversation. Reid Swenson, owner and founder of Edaphon Farm , joins in this conversation to talk shop about the mushrooms he grows, multiple regenerative techniques, the amazing wonders that plants are, and the fascinating "food pantry to Chicago" that was the Grand Kankakee Marsh before it was drained. Reid has an amazing outlook on how we can revive the Midwest using native plants, from bamboo, to paw paws, through building parks full of lush food. If you're interested in plants, farming, or just looking for a fun listen, go no further. (0:00) - Introduction and the impact of agriculture on the environment (4:01) - Mushrooms, plants, and farming techniques (8:23) - The connection between physical body and mind (17:23) - The complexity of information and the limitations of scientific thinking (26:25) - The concept of change and the constant evolution of life (37:43) - Sketching out dry ice contraptions for creamer (38:07) - Paths to living harmoniously with nature (39:25) - The complexities of veganism and organic farming (41:33) - The benefits of pasture-raised beef and personal health (46:05) - The unsustainability of current systems and the need for local culture (1:12:36) - Mycelium vs Fruiting Body (1:13:44) - Fascination with Permaculture (1:14:47) - Growing Mushrooms and Other Crops (1:17:27) - Keeping Soil Healthy (1:39:08) - The Need for Patience and Stewardship (1:46:59) - Expanding possibilities and keeping an open mind (1:47:26) - Working fast with mushrooms and the potential for adaptation (1:48:05) - Challenging societal narratives and potential for change (1:48:42) - Creating new possibilities in agriculture (1:49:58) - Working towards a better future and the importance of parenting

1h 53m
11/28/2023

055_ Discussion: 🧠 Is A.I. Generating the Future? 🧐 | opportunity, chaos, & the complexity within

🧠 What push and pull is there between the way we view AI, and the impact we perceive it has? 🧐 Surely at some point, if not now, "Artificial Intelligence" of some sort will bring about a massive change to the type of careers and the way we work every day. In the meantime though, what are the aspects of the tools AI provides that we should leverage, what are the parts to be cautious of, aware of and fight against? And how much of this current AI blowup is hype? All these parts and more get discussed on this episode featuring returning guests Dr. Yusef Smith, M.D., fitness coach and podcaster from Propane Fitness , along with Rowan Price, tech veteran and founder of Remap an A.I. enhancing unlimited copy, strategic messaging, and content editing company that's coming out soon. Check out both of their past episodes, along with another discussion Yusef was on over web3, cutting through that hype. 😶‍🌫️ (0:00) - Introduction, Transported to a Different Age (8:02) - Discussion starts (18:26) - The Intersection of AI and Culture (24:57) - The Future of AI and its Impact on Work (28:00) - Automation and Job Opportunities (34:11) - The Role of Humans in a World of AI (38:06) - Defining AI (40:09) - The Hype and Impact of AI (46:07) - The Changing Paradigm of AI (52:22) - Trustworthiness of Online Information (59:23) - AI and the Abundance of Information (1:12:29) - Hallucinations and the Pleasing Nature of Language Models (1:16:22) - Efficiency vs. Creativity (1:21:17) - The Dangers of Reliance on Language Models (1:25:47) - The Role of Humans in Creativity (1:29:21) - The Need for a New Philosophy (1:38:08) - Safety Concerns with Personalized Language Models (1:47:38) - Potential of AI in the Economy (1:48:06) - Chapter 3: Quantum Computing and AI (1:48:44) - Concerns with Medical AI Models (1:49:40) - Anarchy and Choice in AI Models (1:50:36) - AI in Medicine beyond Diagnosis (1:56:29) - Transparency and Security in Open Source

1h 59m
11/17/2023

054 _ Essay: This is water | David Foster Wallace Commencement Speech

David Foster Wallace gave this commencement speech to the graduating class of 2005 at Kenyon College, which completely breaks the commencement speech genre, while hitting everything he's supposed to do. A moving, insightful and unblushingly spiritual in such a casual way as to not even realize until you're in the middle of it. Don't forget we're all just swimming out there 🌊🐠🌊 (0:00) - Introduction: Sparking Curiosity (1:38) - David Foster Wallace: The Prolific Writer (4:16) - Appreciating the Obvious (9:03) - The Importance of Awareness (14:56) - Choosing What to Think About

32 min
11/11/2023

053_ Interview: a creative act | path, process and creativity with musician Chalk Dinosaur

Prepare to jam out to a new favorite. Musician Chalk Dinosaur joins this podcast to talk inspiration, creative process, and much more. John O'Hallaran hails from Pittsburgh and is the main person behind Chalk Dinosaur, that interestingly enough will be played just as John in a solo act, with his brother Nick, or with a full piece band. John talks about what it's like playing between all those different permutations, how he can put out so much music across such a wide set of genres, and how exactly he does it. Check out this playlist I made with some of my favorite Chalk Dinosaur tracks. 🤘🦖🎸🎹💃 (0:00) - Introduction (8:46) - Finding Inspiration (13:39) - Creating the 'Fire on the Beach' Album (20:29) - Setting Goals and Knowing When You're Done (28:28) - Getting Started in Music (33:07) - Playing Live and the Chalk Dinosaur Name (37:04) - Difference Between Solo and Band Performances (1:07:41) - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health (1:09:02) - The Influence of Different Guitars on Playing Style (1:14:06) - Guitar and Music Setup (1:24:44) - Practice Regimen and Musical Influences (1:30:30) - Influences and Inspirations in Music (1:37:51) - The Art of Creating Groove and Pocket in Music (1:40:52) - Recording and Editing Process (1:48:21) - Living in Pittsburgh and making music (1:53:25) - Motivation in the music-making process (2:03:46) - Upcoming shows and future plans (2:15:31) - Overcoming self-doubt and shipping creative work (2:16:13) - Rehashing and improving writing (2:18:10) - Teaching people how to talk to each other (2:20:58) - Marketing and selling an ebook Image generated by MidJourney

2h 28m
11/03/2023

052_ Interview: the way of jazz | a Lego brick standard

Curious about jazz? Ever wonder how musicians can learn so many songs by heart? Or are you one looking to expand your skill set? John Elliot has some ideas you might find interesting. He's the author of Insights in Jazz , which lays out a roadmap to learn over 200 jazz standard songs, along with a podcast of the same name. In this episode I interview John about his Lego bricks methodology for breaking down jazz songs into their atomic parts. An idea he developed himself when trying to play more with other musicians. We also touch upon what is jazz, and the differences in the genre. (0:00) - Introduction (4:08) - Learning for a Lifetime (21:36) - The Book and Method (28:12) - Defining Jazz (33:47) - The Divide Between Popular Music and Academia (40:04) - Breaking Down a Song into Chunks and Bricks (48:28) - The Form and Structure of Jazz Songs (52:54) - Transcribing and Learning Jazz Songs (57:11) - The Importance of Boredom and Inspiration (1:02:47) - The Positive Side of Technology (1:06:14) - The Method of Learning Jazz (1:11:35) - The Importance of Finding Your Passion (1:18:02) - The Lingua Franca of Jazz: B-Bop (1:24:09) - The Fundamentals of Expression Image generated by MidJourney

1h 27m
10/27/2023

051_ Essay: 600 seconds | a daily battle

We don't have enough time in a day, always putting our personal desires, goals, hobbies-- the places we get most fulfillment from, last. What if you could flip that though? What if you could find just 10 minutes a day to spark yourself down a whole new track. Learning that thing you've been meaning to for years, getting back in shape, finishing that painting, or just starting to read again. In this essay, I lend the idea that I've deployed to great success over the past several years, and invite you to find your own way. Image generated by MidJourney (0:00) - Build a better habit (4:19) - Setting Up the Space (6:19) - Being Disciplined (10:05) - The Power of 10 Minutes (14:14) - Making the Effort

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