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Just Two Dudes Talking

Just Two Dudes Talking

by Direction and Space

Society & Culture

Season 1

J2DT - Episode 20: Fear (Fight, Flight or Respond)

We live in one of the most peaceful periods in history; why then do we still experience fear? Join us as we explore what fear is, how it effects us, and how we can master it. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Saba - Fearmonger End Quote: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others - Marianne Williamson Links: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCYtKbt0mDyO4vntdh_Etw Odysee - https://odysee.com/@directionandspace Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6h3hAfYYdQOOAPgmMlwfiw?si=9c141941fa1240b5 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/directionandspace Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/directionandspace Minds - https://www.minds.com/directionandspace Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:26 - Defining Fear 00:01:41 - Origins of Fear (Nature) 00:06:20 - Origins of Fear (Nurture) 00:13:04 - Source of Fear 00:15:30 - Fear Takes Control 00:20:32 - All Revved Up With No Place to Go 00:23:33 - Conquering Fear Through Exposure 00:27:31 - Mastering Fear 00:32:06 - Fearmongering 00:40:51 - A Mechanism of Manipulation 00:45:50 - Talking Off Topic (Reflecting on Retail) 00:49:49 - Detecting Fear 00:56:38 - Tips for Managing Fear 01:03:37 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 19: Inheritance (The Role of Generations)

We tend to divide ourselves into generations, but do we ever consider what the role of each generation is? In this episode we share our thoughts on the role each generation should play in human evolution. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Macklemore - Growing Up (feat. Ed Sheeran) End Quote: If I have seen further than other men, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants - Sir Isaac Newton Links: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCYtKbt0mDyO4vntdh_Etw Odysee - https://odysee.com/@directionandspace Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6h3hAfYYdQOOAPgmMlwfiw?si=9c141941fa1240b5 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/directionandspace Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/directionandspace Minds - https://www.minds.com/directionandspace Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:22 - Catalyst for Conversation 00:02:25 - Parenting Purpose Process 00:06:46 - Living Forever 00:12:42 - Biological Drive and the Human Niche 00:18:19 - Passing Down Knowledge 00:26:28 - Levels of Awareness 00:32:19 - Knowledge and Evolving Environments 00:37:40 - Getting Up to Speed 00:41:41 - Lost Foundational Knowledge 00:47:52 - Abundance 00:51:27 - Waste (or Ineffective Use) 00:55:24 - Roles Through the Ages 01:00:16 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 18: Pain (What is it Good for?)

Throughout life we experience many forms of pain, but how much do we think about what that pain is doing for us? Join us as we reflect on the nature of pain and discuss how it benefits us. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Tonedeff - Control End Quote: All of our knowledge grows only through the correcting of our mistakes - Karl Popper Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:21 - Defining Pain 00:05:00 - Pleasure/Pain Scale 00:08:47 - Differences Between Discomfort and Pain 00:13:09 - Pain in Losing Loved Ones 00:17:24 - Mental Anguish Turning into Pain 00:22:44 - Refocusing Using Pain 00:29:24 - Blurring Discomfort and Pain 00:35:35 - Benefits of Pain (Part 1) 00:39:22 - Feel the Pain 00:47:50 - Benefits of Pain (Part 2) 00:53:47 - Pain Hurts and Heals 00:56:04 - Benefits of Pain (Part 3) 00:58:28 - Dealing with Discomfort 01:07:43 - A Bit of Unsolicited Advice 01:08:50 - Do Machines Feel Pain 01:12:15 - Outro Links: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCYtKbt0mDyO4vntdh_Etw Odysee - https://odysee.com/@directionandspace Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6h3hAfYYdQOOAPgmMlwfiw?si=9c141941fa1240b5 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/directionandspace Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/directionandspace Minds - https://www.minds.com/directionandspace

J2DT - Episode 17: Language (The Challenges of Communication)

Language is how we communicate; but do we actually understand each other? In this episode we look at many aspects of language and the dangers we may face in meddling with it. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad End Quote: You can't get wet from the word water - Alan Watts Links: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCYtKbt0mDyO4vntdh_Etw Odysee - https://odysee.com/@directionandspace Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6h3hAfYYdQOOAPgmMlwfiw?si=9c141941fa1240b5 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/directionandspace Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/directionandspace Minds - https://www.minds.com/directionandspace Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:21 - Purpose of Language 00:05:18 - Impact of Changing Definitions 00:12:22 - Human Language Consensus 00:15:03 - Impact of Rapid Changes 00:18:21 - Language and Law 00:23:18 - Energy Cost of Change 00:29:16 - An Approach to Updating Language 00:39:40 - Emotional Ties to Language 00:43:24 - Understanding Misunderstandings 00:47:20 - How We Learn Words 00:52:31 - Our Approach to Language 00:59:06 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 16: Governance (Where Does Control Lie)

In any system decision making can occur either locally or globally, where do we prefer it for us? Join us as we share our thoughts about where decision making currently occurs and where we think it should. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Ces Cru - Slave End Quote: Sovereign is he who decides on the exception - Carl Schmitt Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:22 - Defining Governance 00:07:23 - Defining Local and Global 00:13:36 - Focusing on Humans 00:19:44 - Steps of Governance (Objective and Approach) 00:26:24 - Tangent (Ecological Sustainability) 00:34:10 - Appreciate Everything by Needing Nothing 00:38:26 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 00:41:05 - State of Governance 00:52:51 - Approach to Global Governance 01:03:49 - A System for Global Control 01:08:21 - Where Global Bests Local 01:16:40 - Final Thoughts 01:19:10 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 15: School (Training for Life)

The majority of us go through the school system, but do we know what it is actually doing for us? In this episode we reflect on the current school system and discuss how we think it could be improved. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Tech N9ne - Public School feat. Krizz Kaliko End Quote: Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand - Albert Einstein Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:21 - Scope 00:02:12 - Current Objective of School 00:08:23 - Assessments 00:14:47 - School Over Time 00:23:24 - Thought Process for School's Objective 00:31:46 - New Objective of School 00:37:44 - Why Self Mastery 00:42:13 - Structure of a School Day 00:46:46 - Communication is Everything 00:50:48 - Holistic Learning 00:56:49 - Approach to Teaching 01:03:45 - Self Mastery (Emotional Regulation) 01:13:11 - Self Mastery (Perspective Switching) 01:17:27 - Final Thoughts 01:19:31 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 14: Mindset (Open and Closed Mind)

We benefit from being both open and closed minded at times, but do we know when each is most useful? In this discussion we explore the differences between being open and closed minded and when it is most appropriate to be one over the other. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Witt Lowry - Dreaming With Our Eyes Open End Quote: Strong opinions, weakly held - Paul Saffro Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:02 - Exploring an Open Mind 00:13:28 - Value of Closed Mind 00:19:32 - Addiction and Habits 00:23:55 - Faith 00:33:13 - Balance 00:43:11 - Mindset in Research 00:53:24 - Utilising Open and Closed Mind 01:01:48 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 13: Algorithms (A Series of Steps)

Algorithms are widely used throughout the analogue and digital world, but how well do we understand them? Join us as we explore what algorithms are and how we use them. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Childish Gambino - Algorhythm End Quote: Get the structure right, and the function will follow - Linus Pauling Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:25 - What is an Algorithm 00:11:21 - Algorithms in Code 00:16:08 - Mutable Algorithms 00:19:03 - Search Algorithms 00:31:03 - Outcome of Algorithms 00:39:26 - Scale and Consensus 00:48:10 - Determinism 00:58:01 - Summing Up 01:00:00 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 12: Dating Apps (Part 2 - Changing the Game)

After getting familiar with the landscape of dating apps we thought it would be fun to brainstorm an effective relationship app; how viable could our idea be? Join us as we discuss how we would approach developing a relationship app. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Meat Loaf - Dead Ringer for Love (feat. Cher) End Quote: The brain thinks, but the heart knows - Joe Dispenza Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:19 - Objective 00:11:11 - Design Principles 00:19:34 - Business Model 00:27:13 - Value Beyond Money 00:31:39 - Design Approach 00:47:33 - Catering for All Types 01:00:12 - Summarising 01:07:00 - Outro

J2DT - Episode 11: Technology (Benefits and Detriments)

Technology is all around us, but how often to we stop and think about the impact of living in a technological world? In this episode we take a look at the role technology does and should play in our lives. Stephen's Supplemental Song Suggestion: Watsky - Tiny Glowing Screens, Pt. 1 End Quote: It's tragic that we yawn, we got every gadget but don't care theres magic in our palm - Watsky (from the song "Watsky - Tiny Glowing Screens, Pt. 1") Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - Defining Technology 00:09:12 - What Tech Should Do For Us 00:19:02 - Surviving in the Past 00:26:00 - Effects of Controlling Temperature 00:30:30 - What Tech Should Do For Us (Revisited) 00:35:19 - What Tech is Actually Doing to Us 00:38:04 - A "Brief" Tangent on Multitasking 00:46:27 - Lost Skills 01:00:50 - The Tech World 01:07:26 - Outro

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