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Keith and Kyle sit down discuss Keith’s recent trip to Texas, the practice of applying selfishness as a path to happiness as discussed in Ayn Rand’s book “The Virtue of Selfishness”, The mind-opening and fascinating insight of Carl Jung as discussed in his autobiography “Memories, Dreams & Reflections”, and their top 3 topics for a public speaking event for teenagers. Books discussed in this episode:The Virture of Selfishness - Ayn RandMemories, Dreams & Reflections - Carl JungFollow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapportTwitter: @observeandrapportTikTok: @observeandrapportSubscribe to the Observe and Rapport NewsletterProduced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Adam Grant's book Think Again, which talks about the importance of keeping an open mind with regard to solidified opinions, ancient Sumerian tablets unveiling the existence of an Alien species that some believe may have birthed the Human Race, actor Terrence Howard's recent controversial podcast appearances, and their favorite cities that they've visited. Books Mentioned in this episode: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam GrantSlave Species of the Gods by Michael TellingerFollow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok: @observeandrapport Subscribe to the Observe and Rapport Newsletter Produced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the lack of public unrest during the election year, the accuracy of Aldous Huxley on predictions about cultural details in the future, why its important to look at societal dilemmas through an inverted perspective, and the current music, podcasts and books that they recommend. Books mentioned in this episode:Amusing Ourselves to Death - Neil Postman180 Degrees - Feargus OConnor GreenwoodFollow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok: @observeandrapport Subscribe to the Observe and Rapport Newsletter Produced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss how awesome summer is on Long Island, wether or not schools should ban smart phones, the dangers of allowing the federal government to regulate speech online, and what their last meals would be. Follow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok: @observeandrapport Subscribe to the Observe and Rapport Newsletter Produced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the knowledge gained from 20 episodes of podcasting, Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s incredible journey discussed in her memoir “Infidel”, Michael Singers experience in being completely open to opportunities in his book “The Surrender Experiment”, The profundity hidden beneath the surface of Disney/Pixar movies, and how annoying it is when people are late. Books discussed in this episode:Infidel - Ayaan Hirsi AliThe Surrender Experiment - Michael Singer Follow us:https://observeandrapport.com/ (https://observeandrapport.com/) Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok: @observeandrapport Subscribe to the Observe and Rapport Newsletter Produced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Ray Dalio's principles for dealing with the changing World Order, the psychology of political worship, the importance of appreciating the moment over romanticizing the past and future, and how children bring magic to the holidays. You can also listen and watch this episode on Spotify.Books mentioned in this episode: The Changing World Order - Ray DalioFour Thousand Weeks - Oliver BurkemanSiddhartha - Herman HesseOutlive - Peter AttiaFollow Us:Blog: https://observeandrapport.com/Instagram: @observeandrapportTwitter: @observeandrapportTikTok: @observeandrapportSubscribe to the Observe and Rapport NewsletterProduced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss social psychological concepts such as Collective Fallacy and Preference Falsification, Different approaches to building meaningful relationships with others, How to be financially responsible while also maximizing joy and fulfillment in life experiences, and the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. Books mentioned in this episode: Die With Zero - Bill PerkinsHow to Know a Person - David BrooksLink to essay on Collective Fallacy: https://etherplan.com/2020/07/04/the-individual-vs-the-collective-fallacy/11957/Follow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok: @observeandrapport Subscribe to the Observe and Rapport Newsletter Produced by @keithsullivan_91
In their first episode featuring a guest, Keith and Kyle sit down with professional songwriter Remy. The three discuss Remy’s experience working with the chainsmokers and other artists, the structure and operation of the music business, social medias role in modern day music creation and discovery, and the recent TikTok-UMG controversy.
Remy’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DsVKs4W72RTKOfD3CtTaw?si=5djeCn2YQAS4cHv9MMg1NQ
You can also find Remy on Instagram and TikTok @isthatremy
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss how stupid Dry January is, various examples and statistics that provide a reason to be generally optimistic about the future, the wisdom of Charlie Munger, and to wrap up the episode, Keith tells a hilarious joke. Books/Essays mentioned in this episode:The Rational Optimist - Matt RidleyDopamine Nation - Dr. Anna LembkeI, Pencil - Leonard ReadLiving Biblically - A.J. JacobsThanks A Thousand - A.J. JacbobsFollow us: https://observeandrapport.com/ Instagram: @observeandrapport Twitter: @observeandrapport TikTok: @observeandrapport Subscribe to the Observe and Rapport Newsletter Produced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the recent senate chamber scandal, the societal influence of various political philosophers, "Time Confetti", and answer a reflective end of the year question.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
The Social Contract - Jean-Jacque Rousseau
Of Liberty - John Stuart Mill
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the modernization of Disney World, Keith's experience running a Half Marathon, the Bush Administrations strategy, or lack thereof, during the War in Iraq, and Kyle's personal experience and opinions on the Ice Bath fad.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Fiasco - Thomas E. Ricks
Built to Serve - Evan Carmichael
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss The Manson Murders, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the current cultural relevance of Dostoevsky's classic novel "The Idiot", and Kyle's new tattoo.
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the spirit of the collective American voice, Plato, their current top 3 books they'd recommend, and how running too much can make you shit your pants.
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss the possibility of psychedelic inspiration for religious traditions, techniques for becoming a better communicator, and the paradox of the human mind.
Books discussed in this episode:
The Immortality Key - Brian Muraresku
How to Talk to Anyone - Leil Lowndes
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss modern day book banning, the current state of political discourse, the significance of adequate sleep, and how recent findings in genetics may provide evidence of an intelligent creator of life itself.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Darwin's Doubt - Stephen C. Meyer
Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss how bad The Grateful Dead is, the benefits of therapy even if you think you don't need it, how impactful Arnold Schwarzenegger is on American culture, and how napoleon, all things considered, was kind of an asshole.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Total Recall - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Song of Solomon - Toni Morrison
Napoleon: A Life - Aaron Roberts
For All Humankind - Danny Bednar and Tanya Harrison
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss what they’ve learned from starting a podcast, feeding one’s passion in life, the creative enthusiasm of record executive Rick Rubin, and the consequences of a flawed educational approach to literacy in NYC schools.
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Books discussed in this episode:
The Creative Act - Rick Rubin
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Long Island's roster of celebrities, the potential consequences of Artificial Intelligence, Cormac McCarthy, and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.Listen on Spotify and Apple PodcastsBooks discussed in this episode:The Road - Cormac McCarthySnow Crash - Neal StephensonThe Thomas Sowell Reader - Thomas Sowell Midnight in Chernobyl - Adam HigginbothamFollow Us:Blog: https://observeandrapport.com/Instagram: @observeandrapportTwitter: @observeandrapportTikTok: @observeandrapportSubscribe to the Observe and Rapport NewsletterProduced by @keithsullivan_91
Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss A Little Life, LIV Golf, Kyle’s experience joining the local Fire Department, and how Genghis Kahn shaped the world we live in today.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara
A Gentleman in Moscow - Amor Towles
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World - Jack Weatherford
Attached - Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A.
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss The Osage Reign of Terror, the birth of the FBI, book recommendations for beginners, and how obsessive behavior can be beneficial.
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Books discussed in this episode:
Killer of the Flower Moon - David Grann
The Go-Giver - Bob Burg & John David Mann
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
The Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday
The Mountain Is You - Brianna Wiest
Atomic Habits - James Clear
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind - Joseph Murphy
How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Christmas in the 90's, the complexity of Nietzsche, the adventures of Teddy Roosevelt, and do a year end review.
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Books discussed in this episode:
Thus Spoke Zarathustra - Friedrich Nietzsche
River of Doubt - Candice Millard
The Invention of Sound - Chuck Palahniuk
The Untethered Soul - Michael Alan Singer
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Mass Hysteria, Flying Spiders, Kyle’s affinity for the Self-Help genre, Reincarnation, and the necessity of a Higher Power.
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Books discussed in this episode:
The Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov
The Ghost in the Machine - Arthur Koestler
The Secret - Rhonda Byrne
Tim Urban’s blog “Wait But Why”
Many Lives, Many Masters - Brian L. Weiss, M.D.
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Keith and Kyle sit down to discuss Kyle’s recent trips to India and Hawaii, the future of Architecture, and the particular brilliance of Russian authors.
Books discussed in this episode:
The Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov
Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Oliver Burkeman
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Keith and Kyle sit down for the first time to discuss books, the origins of Observe and Rapport, why social media doesn't need to be villainized, and the benefits of walking.
Books discussed in this episode
- The Abs Diet - David Zinczenko
- Better Angels of our Nature - Steven Pinker
- Enlightenment Now - Steven Pinker
- Factfulness - Hans Rosling
- The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer
- The Stand - Stephen King
- Harry Potter - JK Rowling
- Adjustment Day - Chuck Palhaniuk
- Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
- Hyperion - Dan Simmons
- Dean Koontz
- Shoe Dog - Phil Knight
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