We've witnessed and sometimes been part of the divisive culture of the past few years. While it's still alive and well, some people seem to be reaching for a polar opposite approach to life. Positivity, shutting out conflict, and turning a blind eye to the offensive. Is this much better? • Plus a few insightful calls broadening the conversation from Gerad of Slangsmith Radio.
We've witnessed and sometimes been part of the divisive culture of the past few years. While it's still alive and well, some people seem to be reaching for a polar opposite approach to life. Positivity, shutting out conflict, and turning a blind eye to the offensive. Is this much better?
In the next 5–10 years, cars could be reading our minds to steer the wheel, or step on the brakes or gas pedal. After learning a bit more about how the brain work’s a few weeks ago, I’ve got questions!
A sentence by Marcus Aurelius spurred a series of questions. Is humility a bad thing? Maybe it's not a negative, it's just how we embody it? Is there such a thing as too much humility? Plus a few more questions rattling around.
For something completely different... Here's just a portion of the fun had on Anchor.fm, today. Geeky nerd talk, a couple of parodies about yours truly, and a dollop of laughter! Hope you enjoy!
Piggybacking off of a few segments by Patrick of The Great Everything, I look at a few obstacles to eliminating or decreasing tribalism, as well as, a theory to add to Patrick's "solution."
Pursuing an easier life results in hardship, per Yuval Noah Harari in the book, Sapiens. From long ago through today. And not just in the ways you may guess. It's more than 'hard work will lead to success.' Each decision to make life easier now, affects our route and time table for reaching our goal(s). So, what do you value?
I do enjoy the SciFi & Fantasy genres, but I like the stories I consume to at least make some sort of sense. This is true of any fictional genre, really. So, when script writers get lazy, it's particularly annoying. 😂 I dissect a recent scene from Blindspot that was all kinds of ridiculous.
In Yuval Noah Harari's book, Sapiens, he talks about the start and power of stories. Not just the expected ones of myths, legends, and gods, but the stories created to unite societies. We believe in so many fictions without much thought. Why do we buy into and accept them, and what does it take to create such a powerful story?
"If you're not a plumber, what does SeekingPlumb mean?" It's been an evolving definition, but here's what it means to me, today.
Our names are all over the web, these days, & anyone can learn just about anything about you. What happens when they do? • Many of you have wondered and even asked. Today, I unwrap this carefully guarded piece of me, & gift it to you. My name is...
Why do you use the tips, tricks, & tools that you do, to seek or increase engagement, particularly on Anchor? Are they effective? These are really for you to decide, but here's what turns me off & what attracts me to stations and their content. How do you respond to these or to similar tactics on other platforms?
As the day unfolded, I received some calls in response to the Quantum Entanglement episode. Allen of Sentient Future & MoMac of MoMacAttack offer insights, information, & valid points worth highlighting. I reply with a few reflections that have surfaced over the course of the day.
My head is spinning with questions and questions that lead to more questions. Scientists have found a way to reverse the (thermodynamic) arrow of time? What?! This was the jumping off point into learning more about quantum entanglement and wondering about the implications & possibilities. Deep into various rabbit holes with so many questions; I barely scratched the surface!
I take you with me through my Christmas morning, scolded by and chatting with strangers and receiving a gift from yet another. Some local sounds, crunching of snow, and more! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!! 🎄🎁
I overestimated my experiences with the cold after living in upstate New York, but they did not prepare me for Canadian winters. From the low temperatures to a few differences in snow management. Plus a Christmas message from me and mine to you and yours.
This episode takes some twists & turns. Looking back, we see the journeys humanity has taken with fire & electricity. What will the next major knowledge point or re-creation be? What path will that journey take? • The conversation advances through anti-gravity, exponential understanding, the future of humanity, fractals, transhumanism, multiverses, teleportation, wonder & curiosity, and whether we are ready for the "next thing." • Want to be part of the next discussion? Download the ...
Another book, another adventure! This time, it's Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. How I settled on it, & why I'm already skeptical & asking questions on page ONE!
In attempting to deviate in how I see and think, I've been making a concerted effort to identify and evaluate my assumptions. It's a work in progress to complexify them, and likely one I will continue to rinse/repeat throughout my life. Or at least, that's my plan. Hear a little on my thought process & a call from #PositiveVibes regarding his latest experience in this area.
A bit of daydreaming, plus preparing to hit the road combined with the sounds of my surroundings.
Allen of Sentient Future chats with me about empathy, intentional living, values and beliefs, consistency and hypocrisy, and so much more!
Allen of Sentient Future chats with me about empathy, intentional living, values and beliefs, consistency and hypocrisy, and so much more!
Allen of Sentient Future chats with me about empathy, intentional living, values and beliefs, consistency and hypocrisy, and so much more!
In real life, we have some amount of room for exploration and self-discovery. We can physically move in and out of social groups, situations, etc., and broaden our horizons as we learn and course correct. Is the same entirely true of our online experience? Does it matter?
Is there a good or not so great way of asking "why?" Or put another way, should we consider formulating better questions? If so, why? If we determine there is value in this, where and how do we begin? Via healthy doubt and challenging our assumptions.
The calls and conversation continued to flow, and I wasn't about to stifle it. We skim across the surface of metaphysics when discussing not being able to act in the moment. Then, touch on neuroscience and consciousness as an either/or? Or both?
Trying to tell friends or strangers about Anchor.fm and why they might be interested in getting involved can be challenging. So, I attempted to cover and express the highlights in familiar ways. If you find it helpful, feel free to share it far and wide. (Found on iTunes, Google Play, or in this YouTube video for sharing: youtu.be/a1tgCgeYF9c)
The idea of free will or fate/predestination/determinism is something we sometimes consider, but ideas like fate are concepts/forces that we presume exist outside us. If we don't have free will, what if what IS responsible for our decisions and actions is still out of our control but is WITHIN us? • Including a few calls from MoMacAttack & Dewuan And Only.
A bit of a wrap up, goodbye, and maybe even a tribute to the sassy, little polydactyl named Chloe. I share some recent sound bites, a little about the end of our shared journey, and bid her farewell.
The favoured or privileged are often blind to their status and advantages, and how their life experience is different and affects those around them. I dip into a few hot button topics with a less than clear head. I touch on power dynamics between genders and races, too. How we, as a culture and individuals, perpetuate these flawed dynamics and beliefs - overtly and more subtly.
