Proceedings of the Sisyphian Society

The Sisyphian Society•www.sisyphiansociety.org

The Sisyphian Society for the Systematic Study of Useful Knowledge meets to discuss two kinds of topics, alternating between (1) those related to the optimization of everyday life and its tasks and, in order to entice the listening public, (2) those considered "fun" topics. For disclaimers, rules of discussion, and background information, please see the first issue, Vol. I, No. 1.

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Episodes

Vol. I, No. 4. Best Ways to Find the Best, Part 1.

A gavel is donated, the Society begins a new fundraising endeavor, listeners launch a “fan” group with transcription efforts. In the main discussion, this first of two parts lays the foundation for the Society’s main project of finding the best products, services, and methods—introducing and depicting the problem to be solved. N.B.: If you are using an inferior podcatcher, like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, the following “show notes” will be truncated, missing links, missing forma...

Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Vol. I, No. 3. Talk Radio and Podcasts.

First Official Loyal Fan David joins to discuss talk radio and podcasts. Kyle rants about inferior podcatchers, show notes, and Spotify’s attempt to destroy podcasting, and calls upon listeners to boycott Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and especially Spotify. N.B.: If you are using an inferior podcatcher, like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, the following “show notes” will be truncated, missing links, missing formatting, or otherwise mangled. Please switch to a decent podcatcher o...

Jul 06, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Vol. I, No. 2. Correspondence, Scooby-Doo, and Humor.

Matt and Kyle respond to correspondence, answer a listener question about Scooby-Doo , and address the place of humor in these meetings. N.B.: If you are using an inferior podcatcher, like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, the following “show notes” will be truncated, missing links, missing formatting, or otherwise mangled. Please switch to a decent podcatcher or see this issue’s notes at http://www.sisyphiansociety.org/proceedings/v01n002 . N.B.: For disclaimers, rules, and prefaces,...

Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Vol. I, No. 1. Introduction.

Matt and Kyle provide disclaimers, rules, prefaces, rationales, and background information concerning the Society and this podcast. N.B.: If you are using an inferior podcatcher, like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, the following “show notes” will be truncated, missing links, missing formatting, or otherwise mangled. Please switch to a decent podcatcher or see this issue’s notes at http://www.sisyphiansociety.org/proceedings/v01n001 . N.B.: The Society might earn a commission for pu...

Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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