The Zero Dot Podcast

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A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

  1. Polishing Things With Purpose [The Zero Dot Podcast #20]

    2D AGO

    Polishing Things With Purpose [The Zero Dot Podcast #20]

    SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia What happens when we remove every imperfection from a human-made thing? Is its polished veneer enough to grab our attention for more or does it bring a homogeneity that makes us tune out? Today's episode dives into the Effort Effect, a real phenomenon that explains humans' general attraction to other human-made things that have intentional effort behind them and how raw-ness outclasses perfect polish when it comes to engagement and enjoyment. Also, Giraffes and Phineas Gage come into the mix. Somehow. Someway. There's only one way to find out how - tune in for this week's episode! 00:00 We are talking about skull injuries. Don't ask me why, I have forgotten. 04:41 Warhammer 40k is awesome and definitely relevant to our show 07:44 Now we're onto D&D 16:36 We are trying to start the show proper, honestly 19:25 Wow, we actually did the real intro 25:31 Look at this giraffe in Ohio with silly hair 32:45 Looking at the linguistics of AI...unfortunately 48:32 MAIN TOPIC: Polish means nothing without intent 01:34:09 Bye bye, see you soon! Article referenced: https://www.iheartmedia.com/advertise/insights/articles/why-human-audio-moves-consumers The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #efforteffect #polished #raw #imperfect #podcast #mentalhealth

    1h 35m
  2. The Laziness Lie [The Zero Dot Podcast #19]

    MAR 4

    The Laziness Lie [The Zero Dot Podcast #19]

    SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia In today's episode, John and Sam discuss the misconception of human laziness, the future of dental technology, and the importance of systemic change. Sam delves into psychology, innovation, and societal progress, offering insights to empower and inspire. John shares profound insights on neurodiversity, autism, and the importance of understanding different processing systems. The pillars of curiosity and embracing diverse ways of thinking not only lead to our survival as a species, but help bring us together as TEAM HUMAN more than ever. TL:DR; - Conversion Therapy was evil and any notions to tribalize others and punish them for their humanity is NOT the Zero Dot way. 00:00 Wowee it's an intro! 04:15 A soap box made of barley 08:05 We now have infinite teeth, and that's kinda cool 16:07 Damn it, Jim...but maybe not? 18:39 Being queer is not a disease, you weirdos 22:12 What if we're all lazy? 36:23 MAIN TOPIC: We're all fired up and this has just become the main topic now 01:21:28 Buh bye now! (But not for our Patreon supporters, they get a whole hour's worth of extra content after this part! Come join us!) The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #laziness #history #tribalism #equality #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

    1h 22m
  3. You have a cognitive bias. Everyone does. [The Zero Dot Podcast #18]

    FEB 25

    You have a cognitive bias. Everyone does. [The Zero Dot Podcast #18]

    If you are reading this with two eyes or one eye or using an audio encoder to cite the words because you are an awesome person who doesn't let anything get in the way of reading, then chances are you are a human being. Congratulations! That is incredible. To be human, is truly wonderful. At least, that's what we think here at TZDP, so I supposed you could say we are biased. Actually, we are ALL biased on this planet Earth! Sam does a breezy walkthru of biases and all the layers of obfuscation we face in trying to reach some semblance of objectivity, while offering tools to check ourselves and a heartfelt story from Sam's past illustrating the power we have in checking our own biases, especially when they might very well be holding us back from greatness. All that and more here in todays' episode! 00:00 This is the intro, as always 03:50 Silly people trying to use AI for fraud 05:55 A good guy and his tow truck 10:33 Youtube, why you gotta do us like this? 20:38 The tiger and the knife 24:20 The scones and water segment 32:00 MAIN TOPIC: How our biases can help and harm us  01:10:10 Stories about progress and depression 01:30:42 Farewell! SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #biases #cognitive #friendship #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

    1h 31m
  4. The Empty Howl of a "Lone Wolf" [The Zero Dot Podcast #17]

    FEB 18

    The Empty Howl of a "Lone Wolf" [The Zero Dot Podcast #17]

    You know that cool book/movie/game/comic you like where the one guy/gal saves the day while everyone else watches? You know the movie Die Hard? John McClane sure is a cool dude (poor guy has broken glass all embedded in his feet, though... ). Well, the reason we love those stories is because it paints the fantasy of a lone wolf breaking away from the tribe and being 100% sustainable by themselves. We love that story because we know in our core that that isn't real. That's what makes those stories so fun and exciting. But a problem occurs when we confuse that fun fantasy for a roadmap to live life, especially among men. That and a bunch more in today's episode! 00:00 Introduction. 01:42 How do we feel about getting older? 10:35 Aliens or wind turbines? 19:30 Time's up for the Sands of Time. 29:36 MAIN TOPIC: Loneliness in men. 01:39:14 Mint ice cream is the best. 01:40:40 Farewell, zeedeez! SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #podcast #relationships #vulnerability #empathy #hero

    1h 41m
  5. Beautiful Music On Broken Instruments 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #16 】

    FEB 11

    Beautiful Music On Broken Instruments 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #16 】

    In this week's episode, we discuss the power of EQ (that's just a fancy acronym for Emotional Intelligence) and how working on the craft of EQ elevates ourselves and our communities, while also promoting our innate human strengths. Take that AI Overlords! Also, an update on Pandas and Nvidia / OpenAI investment status. ALSO some ways to get around good old Windows 11 being just the absolute worst OS ever made (That's operating system, not Option Select). 00:00 Introduction and a lil' chat. 02:46 John, cult-man extraordinaire. 04:59 Be vulnerable, like a panda. 08:00 Not my tempo. 08:43 Didn't go as planned, huh, Nvidia? 14:20 MAIN TOPIC: The control center in your head. 01:17:32 Farewell, goodbye, tata. SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #emotionalintelligence #EQ #artificialintelligence #human

    1h 19m
  6. Acting According To Your Values 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #15 】

    FEB 4

    Acting According To Your Values 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #15 】

    In this week's episode, we discuss cures for cancer (they have happened! Really!), resources to support those in Minnesota in an effort to melt the ICE (not the frosty kind), and a deep dive on value accordant actions. Plus, some plane traveling complications and... foot stuff? No, not that kind of foot stuff - how to touch the ground a bit better with your whole foot and not a 2 inch pad between your feet. Only if you want to, though. No one is forcing you.  Only at Team Human - Zero Dot. 00:00 Welcome to the show. 01:54 Cancer sucks. Punch cancer. 04:11 Welcome to the Amazing Benches Podcast. 05:56 Okay, back to punching cancer. 12:27 Don't punch science, though. 14:47 Daniel is part chicken, confirmed. 15:48 Stuff is real bad, but you can do something! 32:25 Click here for feet pics. 40:46 MAIN TOPIC: Value accordant action 01:23:47 That's all, folks. SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@zerodotmedia You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #values #ICE #Minnesota #MentalHealth #Podcast #Life

    1h 25m
  7. The Honeymoon Phase Is Over...What Now? 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #14 】

    JAN 28

    The Honeymoon Phase Is Over...What Now? 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #14 】

    Honeymoons are great... but like all things, they must end. What to do when they reach their inevitable conclusion, how to manage it as a outsider looking-in, and knowing all this has to be a lived-in experience before any meaningful change occurs... what's the point of it all? John and Sam dissect this topic while highlighting the trauma many are facing globally. 00:00 An introductory intro 00:35 Having a little chin wag 05:31 Recognise non-binary people, it's the rules 06:31 Ocean clean up efforts are going well 07:09 Maybe you should drink seawater, actually 07:45 Vary your exercises 08:19 A Barbie with autism is pretty great 10:04 Keep your ear to the ground 12:26 Shave your head. Or don't. 17:21 When the voice doesn't match the face 18:39 We're talking about pee now 21:40 Time for a serious message 24:10 You don't actually want to go back to the 'good old days' 27:12 MAIN TOPIC: The honeymoon phase 01:12:32 Thanks and goodbye SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@zerodotmedia You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #ghosting #Minnesota #ICE #honeymoon #limerence #affair #beginnings #endings

    1h 16m
  8. The Effects of Ghosting Someone | The Zero Dot Podcast #13

    JAN 21

    The Effects of Ghosting Someone | The Zero Dot Podcast #13

    In this episode, John and Sam discuss the spookiness of getting ghosted - from colleagues, family members, friends, and so on. What does it mean? What can you do about it? What if you are the one that NEEDS to ghost someone to exit a painful or risky relationship? You get to write the ending on your own terms. :) 00:00 A lil' chat 02:36 A hail of stuffies 05:49 The graverobbing segment 07:59 Trouble for MSF 13:44 MAIN TOPIC: The effects of ghosting 01:06:09 Another lil' chat SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@zerodotmedia You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #ghosting #abandonment #lonliness #mentalhealth #growth #podcasting

    1h 10m
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A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

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  • Creator
    ZeroDotMedia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 ZeroDotMedia