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• What are the 5 evergreen principles to keep our humanity in the age of AI?
• How can you prompt Chat-GPT to give better answers for your specific use?
• What are "AI Agents" and how will the average person use them?
• How do you avoid LLMs giving you politically biased answers?

All this gets answered and more in this TIMELY episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the "State of AI" in 2024. From the jaw-dropping demos from OpenAI, Google, and Sam Altman's presentation at Microsoft's event to Elon Musk's grave warnings, "Artificial Intelligence" is a mixed bag of uber-optimism and apocalyptic pessimism in the media.... Who do you tend to believe?The Pew Research Center found that 52% of Americans are "more concerned than excited" about AI, so it's clear that we need to think deeply about the emerging technology ... because there's no sign of progress slowing down. (The survey is linked below).Knowledge is power in this domain! "Willful ignorance" about the new AI tech only breeds fear and irrational pessimism.My goal in the episode is to: 1. Demystify Some Common AI Jargon2. Lay out a "Positive Vision" for the Best Uses of AI (as a Tech Newbie)3. Discuss My "7 Deadly Concerns" with LLMs 4. Explore "5 Evergreen Principles" for Maintaining Your HUMANITY (in the Age of AI)This is a must-listen. --🔴HAVE YOU BOUGHT MY NEWEST BOOK YET?🔴… Well, what are you waiting for?🌟If you found this video interesting, you will be STIMULATED & TRANSFORMED by my new book, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society." 🌟It's on sale on Amazon right now ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSCA BRIEF SUMMARY ..."In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, 'OFF WITH HIS HEAD' emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?"Here's the link to buy ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC--📚 BOOKS FOR SALE 📚👑 OFF WITH HIS HEAD 👑 (link below):(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC🎨 THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST 🎨 (link below): (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09FCKHZXW/ --SHOW NOTES:Americans Views on AI: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/21/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-artificial-intelligence/ Jeff Su’s Simple Prompt Engineering Guide: https://youtu.be/jC4v5AS4RIM?si=UaNBFvyiCuqZvmRh Research Looking at GPS Use & Hippocampus Size:GPS Users Study - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-62877-0 London Cab Drivers Study - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hipo.20233 A Great Keynote on RAG & Fine-Tuning:https://youtu.be/ahnGLM-RC1Y?si=-FJM5Rx7LyvlTC_U --VIDEOS USED:Chat-GPT Spring Update: https://www.youtube.com/live/DQacCB9tDaw?si=wN-V459cgH8M-zi8 Google’s CEO Interview: https://youtu.be/G4-WBq3vnds?si=wOc7SBkvDKCnlMyh --TIMESTAMPS:TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro

[0:48] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”

[2:20] - Why Make Another "AI" Episode?

[5:22] - The 4 Sections of the Episode

[8:16] - 5 Key Terms in AI (Explained for Tech Newbies)

[29:23] - 1 Bonus Key Term in AI

[31:19] - 5 Aspects of My Positive Vision for AI's Benefit to Humanity

[42:04] - 7 Deadly Concerns about AI & LLMs as of Now

[56:17] - 5 Evergreen Principles for Upholding Your Humanity (in the Age of AI)

[1:06:50] - A Final Word of Hope

[1:08:07] - Outro & CTA--(SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube)

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• What is the “Ladder of Abstraction” and who is it for?
• Why are most intelligent people weak and boring communicators?
• How can salespeople and business professionals apply the “Ladder of Abstraction”?
• What’s the difference between “distilling” and “developing” a story idea?

All this gets answered and more in this PRACTICAL episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the “Ladder of Abstraction:” It is THE greatest communication tool, in my opinion.

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🌟If you found this video interesting, you will LOVE my new book, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society." 🌟

It's on sale on Amazon right now ...

"In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?"

🛑BE WARNED🛑

This book is not for the faint of heart. It will offend you. It will challenge basic notions of reality. It will fundamentally alter how you see the world. Most importantly, it will awaken you to who or what lies behind the judgemental, insecure and fearful mental monologue in your mind. Not all readers will be prepared to “peak behind the curtain.”

Here's the link to buy ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC

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OTHER RESOURCES:

WRITING TOOLS by Roy Peter Clark ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316014990/

^This is NOT an affiliate link. I just love this book and highly recommend it to all writers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro

[0:46] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”

[1:43] - The Ladder of Abstraction: EXPLAINED

[5:24] - AVOID the Middle Rungs of the Ladder!

[6:47] - Claim #1: Smart People SUCK at Communication

[11:15] - Language Barriers Between English Speakers

[12:29] - The Ladder of Abstraction: Applied to Business Professionals

[13:42] - Use the Power of Metaphor (and Simile)

[17:39] - The Trampoline of Abstraction?

[20:09] - The Ladder of Abstraction: Applied to Storytellers

[22:16] - Scenario #1: How to Create Story Ideas from Scratch

[31:14] - Scenario #2: How to Expand Half-Baked Ideas into Rich Stories

[35:36] - 2 Critical Reminders: Know Your Audience & Know Your Character

[37:30] - Closing Remarks

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How do you find your personal life's purpose amidst global chaos?What connects the Hero's Journey with existentialist philosophy?Why should you reframe life's uncertainties as life's adventures?What are some practical steps to find fulfillment and purpose in life?All this gets answered and more in this essential episode of Purple Elephant Radio about Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey" mythos. --Full Clip of Joseph Campbell's Interview (link below):(YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byli-Y8KonY&ab_channel=JosephCampbellFoundation--NEW BOOK ALERT: If you found this video interesting, you will LOVE my new book, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society." It's on sale on Amazon right now ...In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?BE WARNED: This book is not for the faint of heart. It will offend you. It will challenge basic notions of reality. It will fundamentally alter how you see the world. Most importantly, it will awaken you to who or what lies behind the judgemental, insecure and fearful mental monologue in your mind. Not all readers will be prepared to “peak behind the curtain.”Buy it Now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC--My Current Books for Purchase:OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSCTHE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST (link below): (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FCKHZXW/ --TIMESTAMPS:[0:00] - Intro[0:46] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”[2:58] - Why the Hero's Journey Matters for Anyone[4:20] - The 12 Steps of the Hero's Journey Explained[10:50] - 2 Major Turning Points in the Hero's Journey[11:44] - How Emotions Relate to Your Life Purpose[16:06] - A Counterintuitive Way to Look at Life's Challenges[18:05] - What I've Learned From Joseph Campbell[20:02] - How the Hero's Journey Relates to Existentialist Philosophy[23:28] - Storytellers: Should You Reject the Hero's Journey Structure?[28:27] - Outro & Call to Action--(SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube)#nonfictionbook #philosophy #spirituality #podcast #spiritualawakening #herosjourney #josephcampbell #thewarofart #stevenpressfield

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• How does “political freedom” differ from “personal freedom”?
• What are the 3 virtues of personal freedom? Why are they so important?
• What is the danger of refusing to cultivate personal responsibility?
• If we are born with freedom, why does it matter what we do with it?

All this gets answered and more in this essential episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the intersection of personal freedom and personal responsibility.

(Seriously, if this message does not click, then you will remain an ignorant pawn for, and at the mercy of, self-directed individuals).

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OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):

(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC

THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST (link below):

(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FCKHZXW

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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro

[0:53] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”

[1:58] - Connecting Freedom & Responsibility

[3:00] - A Few Key Definitions

[6:41] - The 3 Tenets of Personal Freedom

[9:42] - A Thought Experiment About Freedom

[12:35] - REBUTTLE: What if I don’t want more responsibility?

[14:06] - The Danger of Refusing Personal Responsibility

[16:22] - Avoid the Self-help Black Hole

[18:50] - The Case for Personal Responsibility

[21:25] - A Powerful Metaphor to Cultivate Self-Direction

[25:58] - “THINK, CONSUME, CREATE, BECOME”

[28:21] - A Final Message

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• What makes social media metrics such an anti-creative force?
• What are 3 tips to transition from one big project to the next?
• Why is ending a project so hard when you near completion?
• How do you find your next long-term creative project?

All this gets answered and more in this meditative episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the "creative gray zone" (i.e., when one project ends and another has yet to begin).--OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC--TIMESTAMPS:[0:00] - Intro[0:35] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”[4:16] - A Quick Overview of the Book[5:25] - The End is Near ...[7:02] - Too Afraid to End Things?[9:27] - “Coping” with Short-Term Gratification [11:01] - The Anti-Creative Force Called “The Metrics”[12:46] - Without a Goal … People Turn to Metrics[13:25] - 3 Tips to Thrive in the “Creative Gray Zone”[13:45] - Tip #1[16:18] - Tip #2[17:40] - Tip #3[19:42] - Outro--(SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube) #podcast #creativeideas #selfimprovement #purpleelephant #creativetips

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• How will AI technology alter people’s sense of identity?
• What is “Resistance”? Is it just “Anxiety” or “Stress”?
• Why is the “ego” so important to understand? How does it operate in you?
• “What is the meaning of life,” What makes that such a silly question?

All this gets answered and more in this exclusive episode of Purple Elephant Radio about my newest book “Off With His Head: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society.” A special thank you to Zach Greene for doing the interview.--OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC--TIMESTAMPS:[0:00] - Intro[1:38] - The Unique Process of Writing "Off With His Head"[4:47] - Which Spiritual Teachers Inspired the Essays?[7:06] - Who Would Benefit Most From Reading This Book?[11:57] - Resistance Explained: It’s Not Just “Stress” or “Anxiety”[13:20] - The Major Theme of the Book[17:27] - A Cultural Shift in Consciousness: Urban Versus Rural[24:23] - “Feel” Vesus “Think”[25:45] - The Buddhist Flower Sermon Story[28:58] - AI and the Ego[35:21] - Cancel Culture and the Ego: Avoid the Mob Mentality[43:09] - The Influence of Philosophy and Psychology in the Book[48:45] - Karma Yoga Explained[51:15] - Essays & Poems: The Order of the Book Explained[55:49] - Counterintuitive Advice for Book Writing[59:41] - Acknowledgements for the Book[1:02:50] - When and Where to Buy the Book[1:03:54] - Outro--(SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube) #nonfictionbook #philosophy #spirituality #nondualism #eckharttolle

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• How Does Social Media Lead To More "Know-It-All" Attitudes In The Culture?
• Why Should I Debate Someone I Know Is Wrong? Is It Even Worth My Time?
• What Is A Content Bubble? How Do I Know What Mine "Objectively" Looks Like?
• Do I Really Need To Know Statistics For Day-To-Day Living? What's The Minimum I Need?

All this gets answered and more in this CRITICAL episode of Purple Elephant Radio about how to develop intellectual humility in this era of social media and division.

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BOOKS MENTIONED:

Intellectuals & Society by Thomas Sowell

(Amazon) https://a.co/d/4Ysro5k

The Cartoon Guide to Statistics by Larry Gonick and Woollcott Smith

*(Amazon) https://a.co/d/5QSe0eZ

^I recommend buying it used.—Gun Control in the UK vs. US (DETAILED):"New York City has had a murder rate some multiple of the murder rate in London for more than two centuries--and for most of those two centuries neither place had serious restrictions on acquiring firearms," Thomas Sowell, Intellectuals and Society. (Basic Books, A Member of the Perseus Books Group, 2012), p. 196.

"The United States experienced an extraordinary increase in violent crime in the 1960s and 1970s and a remarkable drop in violent crime in the 1990s. The number of firearms, especially handguns, in private hands increased by several million every year during this period. The relentless growth in the privately held stock of firearms cannot explain both the crime wave of the first period and the crime drop of the second period," James B. Jacobs, Can Gun Control Work? (New York: Oxford University Press, 2002), p. 13.

Both quotes, sourced from Intellectuals and Society, are NOT attempting to prove that guns are always safe and unlinked to crime. Rather, it points to the statistics credo "correlation does not equal causation," and, as it stands, the link between guns and violence is correlated but guns do not cause violence.—PURPLE ELEPHANT UPDATES:BUY THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST BOOK (I just knocked the price down to $19.99): (Amazon) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2vWFsivWatch Bugging Me (On YouTube for a Limited Time!) (YouTube) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Njz3rxIXLn8?si=tV9q1HRF8Ntg8p1n —TIMESTAMPS:[0:00] - Coming Up ...[0:21] - Intro[1:33] - What are the 2 Major Ways Social Media Use Has Changed?[4:40] - How Has Social Media's Shift Led to More Intellectual Arrogance (& Divisiveness)?[6:50] - Why MUST You Cultivate Intellectual Humility in 2023?[8:24] - ONE ... #ContentBubbleAwareness [13:40] - TWO ... #FromTheHorsesMouth [17:31] - THREE ... #ReasonTrumpsAssertion[21:57] - FOUR ... #Statistics101[28:50] - FIVE ... #PlayDevilsAdvocate[31:25] - BONUS ... #ABC [32:53] - Outro—(SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube)

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• Why is “stress” an overused word? How does it relate to anger and anxiety?
• How do physical injuries relate to negative emotional states?
• Do I need a mindful meditation practice to control my emotions?
• What do I do if I’m angry but can’t seem to let go of the thoughts?

All this gets answered and more in this special episode of Purple Elephant Radio about outgrowing knee-jerk emotional reactions—like anger, stress, and anxiety—when life gets tough. —Caffeine & Anxiety (Further Explanation):It’s quite a complex relationship. It seems difficult to link caffeine to specific emotions with scientific studies--especially when caffeine tolerance is considered (thereby making a generalized recommended daily limit impractical). Plenty of studies note subtle increases in mood, but as the study linked below notes, it might have more to do with withdrawal reversal than anything else. (You may know someone who is “cranky” until they get their morning cup of joe):https://gwern.net/doc/nootropic/caffeine/2005-james.pdf The main point I was making about the connection between caffeine and anxiety is expressed well in a quote from a paper link below. “The resemblance between the symptoms of excessive caffeine ingestion and those of anxiety is obvious and they may both have a basis in overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. It has been argued that the symptoms of caffeinism are indistinguishable from those of anxiety.““Caffeinism” does relate to doses higher than 1000mg (i.e., more than 10 cups of coffee), but I was attempting to point out their similarity as having “a basis in overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system.” https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/7C884B2106D772F02DA114C1B75D4EBF/S1355514600002637a.pdf/neuropsychiatric-effects-of-caffeine.pdf So, to reiterate, I was overly simplistic in the video, but I hope it’s clear that I am not trying to misportray or vilify caffeine (I am a heavy coffee drinker myself). —PURPLE ELEPHANT UPDATES:BUY THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST BOOK (I just knocked the price down to $19.99): (Amazon) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FCKHZXW?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Bugging Me (On YouTube for a limited time!) (YouTube) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Njz3rxIXLn8?si=tV9q1HRF8Ntg8p1n —TIMESTAMPS:[0:00] - Intro[2:35] - Explaining “(Negative) Emotional Reactivity”[4:45] - Anger & Anxiety: What are the physical sensations of the emotion?[7:39] - The Difference Between Physical Sensations and Thought Patterns of an Emotion[11:20] - Social Media and Emotional Reaction (“Outrage Culture”)[12:15] - How Do You Feel [Negative] Emotions Without Thinking About Them?[13:40] - A Personal Story of “Getting Stuck in an Angry Thought Pattern”[16:33] - The Two Ways Emotions Arise[21:01] - How to Outgrow Emotional Reactivity by “Letting Go”[23:02] - How the Ego Holds Negative Emotions Longer Than Needed[25:45] - Persevering a Sense of Self With Negative Emotions[27:05] - A Wise Quote from the Buddha (About Anger)[29:08] - A Quick Overview of “Letting Go” and Closing Words[33:18] - Outro—(SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube) #stressmanagement #meditation #ego #emotional #emotions #introspection

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• What does it mean to "paint legs on a snake" and why is it a waste of energy?
• How are self-love and self-hate connected? Is there a third alternative?
• Does our advice-based culture reward feeling discontent with one's self?
• What is the integrated self and why is it so important in modern culture?

All this gets answered and more in this episode of Purple Elephant Radio about how to improve yourself without willpower or self-guilt (by shifting to "the integrated view of self").--PURPLE ELEPHANT UPDATES:BUY THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST BOOK (I just knocked the price down to $19.99): (Amazon) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FCKHZXW?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Fontanini, Fontanini (*FOR FREE, only on YouTube for a limited time!) (YouTube) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/WolL0xIVv_I⁠⁠⁠⁠ --TIMESTAMPS:[0:00] - Intro[1:27] - "Don't Paint Legs on a Snake" Explained[2:30] - The Divided Self: What is it? [6:30] - Self-love & Self-hate: What connects them?[10:47] - Why is Advice-based Content so Popular These Days? [13:45] - What Makes it Difficult to Shift to the Integrated Self?[14:45] - The Integrated Self: What is it? [17:05] - The Rebuttal Against "The Integrated Self" View[19:30] - Healthy Eating: From the Divided Self to the Integrated Self[25:17] - Freewill Vs. Predetermism: How does it relate to this?[26:32] - Why the One's View of Self Matters in Daily Life[29:07] - Can You Still Set Goals with the Integrated View of Self?[30:18] - How Does the Integrated Self Relate to Being Present?[31:35] - A Metaphor About Gardening[33:44] - Outro--(SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube)

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• How does the media sensationalize scientific research? What do they often misinterpret?
• What's the difference between "causation" and "correlation"? Why is cause-and-effect so hard to prove?
• What is falsifiability and why it is so important in science?
• What does it mean to "lecture the bird to fly" and what does it say about education in colleges and universities?
• What makes critical thinking different than consensus-driven thinking? Why does one make sense for politics but not science?

All this gets answered and more in this episode of Purple Elephant Radio about politics, science, and statistics (oh my!).

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LINKS:

*Antifradgile by Nassim Taleb (Amazon)

https://rb.gy/e9to1

*Economic Facts and Fallacies by Thomas Sowell (Amazon)

https://rb.gy/xrzd2

^This book posed the rational argument against rent control in NYC.

*Heart Disease & Vegetable Oils Correlation (Further Research)

https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/2/e000898

^This paper actually argues that there is a cause-and-effect relationship.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro[1:18] - The Death of Socrates[4:38] - Would Socrates be "canceled" today?[7:58] - Falsifiability in Science[11:00] - Subtractive Advice vs. Additive Advice[13:30] - Confirmation Fallacy (in Science and Politics)[15:40] - How Legacy Media Sensationalizes Data[20:40] - Is "proving something false" pessimistic?[23:50] - Statistics over Time (Understanding Trend Lines)[26:15] - The Overuse and Weaponization of "Misinformation"[32:42] - Lecturing the Bird to Fly (in Higher Education)[33:30] - Mundane vs. Intellectual Knowledge[39:20] - Consensus-driven Thought vs. Critical Thought (in Politics and Science)[41:30] - An Optionality vs. Narrative-based Lifestyle[43:30] - The Case for an Optionality-based Lifestyle[47:20] - The Case for a Narrative-based Lifestyle[49:45] - A Final Message

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• What is AI's role in propaganda? Can it protect against it?
• How should creatives prepare for the coming Creativity Renaissance as it's sparked by AI?
• What is Chat-GPT's Vanilla Vocabulary Problem? Can it be avoided?
• Will AI replace your job? What can history teach us about tech disruptions to the job market?

All this gets answered and more in this episode of Purple Elephant Radio about Chat-GPT and other generative AI.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Purple Elephant Radio - AI episodes

The Creativity Code (Part 1) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/71vaUF3PyK6de6nHDopBjo?si=d9e5d757e1424351

The Creativity Code (Part 2) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oHLP3zMmENTXlAb88w354?si=e2f50921b95a44d8

Eckart Tolle's Podcast

Personal Episode Recommendation - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jMViF34b4QbE831TgnZ3h?si=ec1cf9bf9a884318

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TIMESTAMPS:

• [0:00] - Intro
• [1:14] - Modern AI and How It's Viewed in Media
• [4:03] - Will AI Replace Jobs?
• [7:01] - Chat-GPT's Vanilla Vocabulary Problem
• [12:24] - What is AI's Role in Propaganda? Can it Protect Against it?
• [16:36] - What is AI's Role in Digital Communication?
• [19:34] - How can Chat-GPT be Used as a Bias Detector?
• [24:55] - How Will AI Spark a Creativity Renaissance? How Should Creators Prepare?
• [30:19] - A Riff on Peace of Mind in the Face of AI
• [38:31] - Conclusion

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• Can creativity thrive without the pressure of metrics and followers?
• How does the pursuit of monetization alter one's creative journey?
• What must creators remember when playing the game of seeking Internet fame?
• How can a content creator stop seeking the fruits of their creative action?

All this gets answered and more in the first-ever video episode of Purple Elephant Radio.

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TIMESTAMPS:

• [0:00] - Intro
• [0:46] - The Reason for the Long Break
• [2:18] - The Arc of the Purple Elephant Brand
• [7:30] - The Shift Away from Long-term Content Planning
• [9:30] - The Core Message for Content Creators
• [13:15] - Trend-based Vs. Evergreen Creativity
• [16:00] - The Case for Making Evergreen Work
• [18:12] - Let Go of Trying to Monetize
• [19:40] - A Quote from the Bhagavad Gita

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• How did I overcome my resistance to making the Purple Elephant Radio podcast again? (This applies to ANY CREATIVE PURSUIT)
• What does Steven Pressfield explain in his book The War of Art that changed my thinking about creative projects?
• Why was my last short film, Fontanini, Fontanini, actually a form of creative resistance (even though I finished the thing)?
• What are the nuances of "perfectionism" and how can you accidentally avoid getting sucked into the mindset?

All this gets answered and more in this solo episode about Resistance with a capital "R".

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TIMESTAMPS:

• Part 1 (Creative Progress Trap) - 6:33*
• Part 2 (Perfectionism) - 13:55*
• Part 3 (Run Toward the Fear) - 19:14*

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• How can we model other people's content strategies without copying them?
• How important is frequent posting to growing a brand? What are some ways to grow your audience besides "making more content"?
• What is the mistake people make when aiming to "grow their followers" on any platform?
• Why is personal identity so integral to your brand identity? How can you make the two compatible?

All this gets answered and more in this solo episode about strategic principles for growing a brand and creating successful content.

TIMESTAMPS:

• Part 1 (Goals) - 2:22*
• Part 2 (Plans) - 8:26*
• Part 3 (Identity) - 24:27*

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What are the downsides of over-automating your life?  Why is "everything always now" a thinking trap you need to avoid when working on multiple projects?  How can you master the art of prioritization for yourself using questions?  What do sailboats and motorboats have to do with our creative practice? 

All this gets answered and more in this solo episode about discovering your priorities in life. 

Articles/Studies/Videos Mentioned: (Jim Rohn Speech) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPJ-3WFC_vQ  (GPS's Effect on the Hippocampus) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30009166/  (Differences Between Oral & Written Language) https://open.lib.umn.edu/publicspeaking/chapter/13-1-oral-versus-written-language/ 

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• Why does the tortoise truly win the race against the hare? What can it teach us?
• What makes a purpose or "why" effective in motivating us to work on our big projects?
• Where does creative burnout stem from?
• How can we balance our inner-tortoise and our inner-hare? Why is it important?

All this gets answered and more in this solo episode about completing your marathon-length creative projects.

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• Why is it so important to know the value of your work BEFORE you begin your next project?
• What is the glass half full way to view failure? Is there a way to use it rather than become discouraged by it?
• What does our common school curriculum get so wrong when compared to the way things work in the "real world"?
• How can we be both the "active student" and the "curious teacher" in the content we make?

All this gets answered and more in this solo episode about weathering the storm of creative flops.

Resources Mentioned:

The Long Tail by Chris Anderson - https://www.amazon.com/Long-Tail-Future-Business-Selling/dp/1401309666/

(Ira Glass Video) - https://youtu.be/91FQKciKfHI

(More On Social Proof) - https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/social-proof

(More on the Power Law) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_law

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• What can Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor, teach a content creator about envy?
• What is the artisan approach to making content and why does it matter?
• How can you turn envy toward someone into admiration for them?
• What is "generalized envy" and how does social media heighten it?

All this gets answered and more in this practical solo episode about that gross emotion called ENVY.

Books Mentioned:

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255/

Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb - https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Game-Hidden-Asymmetries-Daily/dp/0141982659/

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• What have I learned about creativity since starting my 9 to 5 job?
• Why should you justify your creativity while you are still in college? What are the two ways to do it?
• What are 3 things I would do differently if I started as a freshman at Mizzou tomorrow?
• What is the future of all Purple Elephant-related media?

All this gets answered and more in the first episode of the NEW ERA of Purple Elephant Radio.

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The show where we discuss the mindsets, philosophies, and strategies needed to make art and tell stories that make a dent in this era of abundance. This is a show for The Unbound Creative--the undefinable artists & the unidentified philosophers. Welcome to Purple Elephant Radio. Thanks for tuning in.

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Why is it so important to sell something other than ad space? What separates the content creator from the artist? Can we be both? How does someone know when it's worth making an online course for something? Why is structure just as important as content when it comes to creating a personal brand?

All this gets answered and more in this special episode about BECOMING the content creator (featuring Sveta Wunnenberg).

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• How are exponential technologies going to affect artists and creatives?
• What is missing in the education industry today?
• What can people do as more and more jobs become replaced by machines?
• Why is it important to distinguish wealth from money? Can there really be "unlimited wealth"?

All this gets discussed and more with entrepreneur - Zach Greene.

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• What is the transition from amateur to professional like for an artist?
• How can someone make art if they don't have an interesting life story?
• What is the infinite hotel paradox and why should it empower the artist?
• When is it important to use automation in art and when is it important to make art from scratch?

All this gets answered and more in this special episode about BECOMING the artist (featuring Sveta Wunnenberg).

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• What's Felix's process to discovering and developing a new hobby?
• What are the pros and cons of AI (from Felix's perspective)?
• What will monetization look like for digital creators in the future?
• Are NFTs a fad or here to stay?
• How has Felix developed his niche in the world of critiquing art and literature?

All this gets answered and more with the blogger, podcaster and comedian - Felix Wang.

CHECK OUT FELIX'S WORK:

(Website) https://felixwang.net/blog/

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• Why is "identity" the key to overcoming stage fright?
• What are zombie ideas and how do they cripple your confidence?
• Writer's block is a myth, but why does it feel so real?
• Why is acting on your bad and mediocre ideas important to your creative process?

All this gets answered and more in this special solo episode about CREATING.

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• How did Maria transition from an amateur artist to a professional?
• What's Maria's biggest piece of advice for young artists?
• What makes illustration different than graphic design?
• How has Maria's involvement in digital communities lead to her favorite art projects?

All this gets answered and more with the illustrator and graphic designer - Maria Ku.

CHECK OUT MARIA'S WORK:

(Website) https://www.grrrenadine.com/

(Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/grrrenadine/

(Tumbler) https://grrrenadine.tumblr.com/

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• How can you practically consume entertainment to be more creative?
• Should you pay for content or find what's free?
• Why are books better than blogs?
• How do we find random art in a world where everything is curated to our likes?

All this gets answered and more in this special solo episode about CONSUMING.

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• How did a quartine side project become a viral Instagram collage account?
• What are the upsides and downsides of collaborating with other artists on projects?
• Should an artist consciously develop their visual style?
• Is life predetermined or do we have free will? Does it matter?

All this gets answered and more with the collage artist behind @mostlyyellow - Tommy Jaruga.

CHECK OUT TOMMY'S WORK:

(Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/mostlyyellow/

(The Viral Post) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNGsGSfB8VE/

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• How do you develop a curiosity?
• Should people be afraid of "middles"?
• Is it worth asking the question, "who are you?"
• What do you associate with the words "art" and "content creator"? Why should you scrutinize these?

All this gets answered and more in this special solo episode about THINKING.

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• Where did the name Purple Elephant come from?
• Can too much curated content be a bad thing?
• Why is writing so important for any creative medium?
• What are the 4 major themes of The Purple Elephant Artist book and why are they important?

All this gets answered and more with the creator of PEC - Sean Greene.

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Thanks again to Cara Lawlor for hosting this wonderful episode.

Episode #031 Show notes: www.purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-31

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The Paper Season...first episode releases next week featuring...myself?

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• What would a conscious AI being look like to us? • Can a machine improvise jazz today? • Are writers and musicians going to be replaced by AI? How can we prepare? • How can curation algorithms be used for our health and well-being?

All this gets answered and more in part 2 of this SPECIAL SOLO EPISODE about how to mentally prepare and understand the coming future of AI.

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• What does someone really mean when they say "Artificial Intelligence?" What are the subcategories?
• What's the Lovelace Test and what does it have to do with creativity?
• How are curation algorithms like the game of Uno?
• If a machine beats a human in a game like chess, what does that mean for humanity?

All this gets answered and more in part 1of this SPECIAL SOLO EPISODE about how to mentally prepare and understand the coming future of AI. 

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• How did Jada overcome the mental roadblocks of procrastination when making her first full-length comic book?
• What do people misinterpret about 'the starving artist'? Is it true or a myth?
• What's Jada advice for people who don't think they're creative but want to make art?
• How has Jada dealt with feelings of envy when it comes to other creators and artists?

All this gets answered and more with illustrator, writer, and soft sculptor - Jada Bennett.

CHECK OUT JADA'S WORK:

(Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/jadajeni2/

(Blog/Online Shop) https://www.jadajeni.com/

(Sugarloaf Vol. 1) https://www.jadajeni.com/shop/sugarloaf-vol-1-1

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What are the 4 ways to make a culturally-unappealing food more mainstream (i.e. what's worked for lobster & sushi)? How should an entrepreneur prioritize their effort if they're only working on their business part-time? What makes crickets such a sustainable source of protein? What has Sarah learned from her past entrepreneurial successes and failures?

All this gets answered and more with the founder of Mighty Cricket - Sarah Shlafly.

CHECK OUT the Mighty Cricket brand:  (Online Shop) https://www.mightycricket.co/ (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/mightycricketco/

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Episode #027 Show notes: www.purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-27

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How do you take full advantage of your resources while still in college? What are Cara's biggest pieces of advice for undergrads about to leap into the professional world? What do people misinterpret about networking? What does Cara look for when hiring new employees?

All this gets answered and more with the Director of Health Communication Research Center - Cara Lawlor. 

CHECK OUT HCRC's Website:  http://hcrc.missouri.edu/

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Should I wait for my first full-time job before I start investing? What stocks do I pick & where do I go to invest? All my friends are talking about Bitcoin, should I buy some? What the hell is an NFT and, if I'm a digital artist, should I consider selling one? All this gets answered and more in this SPECIAL SOLO EPISODE about how to actually become wealthy in the long-term, and become financially free, no matter which career path you choose. 

*If you consider yourself knowledgeable enough on long-term investing strategies (and you're not just day-trading on Robinhood), then you can skip to 00:43:00 to hear my thoughts about cryptocurrency, NFTs & a little rant about the psychology of wealth. 

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Episode #025 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-25 

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*I am not a financial advisor: please refer to multiple sources from qualified professionals before making investing decisions! This episode is about piquing your interest about personal finances, not specific financial advice.

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How do you balance doing what you're passionate about and getting paid? What's an "evolutionary advantage" and how do you find yours? Do entrepreneurs, artists & freelancers need to be specialists or generalists? What will live events look like in a post-COVID world?

All this gets answered and more with the president of Utopia Entertainment - Joey Goone.

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• How do you get people to take you seriously when you're a young freelancer?
• Do videographers have to be extroverted to succeed?
• Where's the unlikely place Aaron did most of his networking for clients?
• What life lessons can be found in tennis?

All this gets answered and more with the videographer and creator of Precise Films LLC - Aaron De Marco.

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(YouTube) https://redirect.is/ahxp4hm

(High School Senior Video) youtu.be/EfRrNhN3i84

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• What is the most important thing Corey's learned in his entrepreneur journey?
• Why is quantity more important than quality when starting out as a brand?
• How early should you monetize a creative media brand?
• What are the first steps for building a team as a creator or entrepreneur?

All this gets answered and more with entrepreneur and co-founder of the cannabis dispensary brand, Feel State.

CHECK OUT Feel State Social Media Platforms:

(Website) https://myfeelstate.com/

(Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/myfeelstate/

(Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/MyFeelState

(YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt44f_W1KbO_pq-IIUWxgUQ

(LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/company/feel-state/

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• What are the 5 big myths about being "a creative"?
• What does Pictionary have to do with branding yourself?
• What's an "otaku" and why are they vital to branding?
• What are the 4 kinds of luck as it relates to wealth creation?

All this gets answered and more in this SPECIAL SOLO EPISODE about personal branding.

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Episode #021 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-21

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• What's Kamau's advice for film students about to graduate college?
• How does discovery lead to transcendence in filmmaking?
• Do you need to be able to articulate your art to make good art?
• Is there an emerging route for filmmakers besides Hollywood and the Indie festival circuit?

All this gets answered and more with award-winning filmmaker & Mizzou Professor- Kamau Bilal.

CHECK OUT Kamau's Work:

(Vimeo) https://vimeo.com/kamaubilal

(Crown Candy - Short Film) https://vimeo.com/187426758

(Filmmaker Magazine Article) https://tinyurl.com/feysfspy

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• What's Nick's best piece of advice for young creators?
• How might curation inhibit innovative ideas?
• What are the types of risk an artist faces when creating?
• How do narrative and storytelling factor into non-creative industries?

All this gets answered and more with writer, cartoonist, and Mizzou professor- Nick Potter, PhD.

CHECK OUT Nick's Work:

(Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/potterpress/

(Short Story) https://untowardmag.com/evil-doctor-zjock-zjockenstein-50ad8f5e525d

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• How does a musician deal with a lack of inspiration?
• What's the process for writing songs for Goodfight?
• How did Andrew go from jazz school to creating an indie rock band?
• What's music therapy and why does it matter?

All this gets answered and more with musican from the band Goodfight - Andrew Forman.

CHECK OUT Goodfight's Music:

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(Bandcamp) https://goodfightgoodfight.bandcamp.com/

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• How do you build a film festival from scratch in the Midwest?
• How do you make a short film that stands out?
• What's the hard truth about networking in the film industry?
• What should an aspiring filmmaker prioritize while they're still in school?

All this gets answered and more with filmmaker and Mizzou film teacher - Melissa Lewis.

CHECK OUT the VidWest Filmmakers Project:

(Website) www.vidwest.org

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Episode #017 Show notes: www.purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-17

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• How do you make the mindset shift from "student" to "artist?"
• What is digital storytelling & why do we need more of it?
• How do you get better feedback on your art?
• What's the one thing that can't be taught in a creative discipline?

All this gets answered and more with one of Mizzou's Digital Storytelling Professors - Desiree Moore.

CHECK OUT Desireé's Work:

(Website) https://www.desireenicholemoore.com/

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Episode #016 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-16

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• Why does the media rip on improv comedy?
• How does improv help in the “real world”?
• What gets in the way of being a great improviser?

All this gets answered and more with a former and a current MU Improv President - Connor Hills & Johnno Cary.

WE DO 2 AUDIO-ONLY IMPROV SCENES AT THE END!

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Episode #015 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-15

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What do our brain waves reveal about creative insights? What can Leonardo DaVinci teach us about creativity? How does technology affect our creativity? Why would knowing more science help an artist?

All this gets answered and more in this SPECIAL SOLO EPISODE about, well. . . the art & science of creativity.

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Episode #014 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-14

Cover art by Sveta Wunnenburg https://www.instagram.com/lalaart14/

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• How can suburban boredom become creative fuel?
• Why are your internet tabs so important for brainstorming new story ideas?
• What's the major difference between writing a feature and writing a short film?
• How has new media like YouTube changed the way people create content?

All this gets answered and more with filmmaker, screenwriter, and teacher - Michael Coleman.

CHECK OUT MICHAEL'S SITE:

https://www.noparkingpictures.com/

FOLLOW HIM:

https://www.instagram.com/mikeoleman/

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Episode #013 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-13

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• What should students prioritize in school to prepare them for the real world?
• How did a bunch of high school students market a cricket protein brand?
• How will the pandemic affect local businesses in the long-term?
• How are sports, music & entrepreneurship similar?

All this gets answered and more with the advanced marketing teacher at Kirkwood High School - Bryce Bunton.

CHECK OUT KIRKWOOD's Marketing & Business Profiles:

Wood Pep Nation (Sports Marketing)

• https://www.instagram.com/woodpepnation/
• https://twitter.com/WoodPepNation

Kirkwood DECA

• https://www.instagram.com/kirkwood.deca/
• https://twitter.com/kirkwooddeca
• https://www.facebook.com/KirkwoodDECA

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Episode #012 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-12

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• What are the top 3 myths of teaching?
• How do you teach someone to read (and teach them how to love it)?
• Can creativity be taught (from a teacher's perspective)?
• What's it like teaching a class of kindergarteners on Zoom?

All this gets answered and more with an elementary school teacher from Rockwood School District - Allie Greene.

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Episode #011 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-11

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• Why don't we see more illustrated chapter books?
• What are the steps to creating a raving fan culture?
• How can Instagram be used as an accountability tool for creators?
• What do Pixar Movies have in common with a guy who illustrates Harry Potter books?

All this gets answered and more with illustrator (and artist behind Purple Elephant Radio's thumbnails) - Sveta Wunnenberg.

CHECK OUT SVETA'S social media:

Sveta's Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalaart14/

Sveta's Great Gatsby Illustrations: https://www.instagram.com/svitzgerald/

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Episode #010 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-10

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• What's the downside of the CBD craze?
• Will cannabis ever be compared to a fine wine experience?
• How can sustainability be incentivized for the end consumer?
• Are you stuck as the average of the 5 closest people to you?

All this gets answered and more with co-founder of Quarter Coast Consulting - Zach Greene. 

CHECK OUT ZACH'S website & the mentioned non-profits: 

QUARTER COAST CONSULTING: http://www.quartercoast.com/ 

PIANOS FOR PEOPLE: https://pianosforpeople.org/ 

US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (MO): https://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/ 

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Episode #009 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-9

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• What's the link between wonder, curiosity & creativity?
• What are the problems with modern mindful meditation?
• Why should you contemplate death?

All this gets answered and more in this SPECIAL SOLO EPISODE about Alan Watts & curiosity (with lessons that apply to all creative types).

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Episode #008 Show notes:

https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-8

Cover art by Sveta Wunnenburg

https://www.instagram.com/lalaart14/

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• What's a graphic designer's strategy for building a clothing brand?
• How do you use Reddit to build brand awareness?
• Is there still a place for print magazines?
• What is user-experience design and why is it important for every business?

All this gets answered and more with graphic designer & creator of Seance Clothing - Craig Miller. 

CHECK OUT CRAIG'S WORK: 

(Craig) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigmillerdesign/ 

(Craig) Website - https://craigmillerdesign.com/ 

(Seance) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seance_clothing/ 

(Seance) Website - https://www.seanceclothing.com/ 

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Episode #007 Show notes: https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-7

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• How complex is ceramics really?
• How can you use nature to get into a flow state?
• How does Plato's allegory of the cave relate to education?
• What might the future of in-person education look like?

All this gets answered and more with ceramist - Ryan Greene.

FOLLOW RYAN on all his pottery Instagram:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liveslow_pottery/

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Episode #006 Show notes:

https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-6

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• What does TikTok fame feel like?
• Will Hollywood be overtaken by user-generated content?
• What is TikTok doing to our attention spans?
• Where does inspiration come from?

All this gets answered and more with comedian, actor, musician & TikTokker - Ben Prentiss.

FOLLOW BEN on all his social media:

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@ben_prentiss

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benprentiss/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/BenPrentiss

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Episode #005 Show notes:

https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-5

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• What's the free economy (freeconomics) and why does it matter to you?
• What information are people willing to pay for these days?
• How can you be creative with your "merch?"

All this gets answered and more in this SPECIAL SOLO EPISODE about monetization as it relates to content creators.

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Episode #004 Show notes:

https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-4

Cover art by Sveta Wunnenburg

https://www.instagram.com/lalaart14/

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• Is nostalgia a useful emotion?
• Why start a podcast?
• What's lost or gained when games move to the virtual world?
• Can childhood influence your life's purpose?

All this gets answered and more with the hosts of the Buddies Podcast - Jack Reilly and Griffin Young.

LISTEN to their podcast:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/22KwP3ELoBvajBuLrvcuz0?si=A0r2XIaRTr-ZUeZCBF38kw

Jack's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pro_jackr/

Griffin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/griffin_young56/ 

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Episode #003 Show notes:

https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-3

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• How do you lead a class of class clowns (or a club of them)?
• Journalism vs. Theatre: when is one better as a storyteller?
• What's the future of live performances?
• Does D&D make you more creative?
• What makes great art?

All this gets answered and more with the president of Battlewhale Sketch Comedy and Fishbowl Stand-Up Club at Mizzou - Maddie Bunton.

FOLLOW Maddie & the comedy organizations on all their social accounts:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/maddie_318

MU Battlewhale - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaZvtUVS2RY3MQyKZSLMJoQ

Fishbowl Stand-up - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGYEL29o3QtU-HmywQwA_tA

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Episode #002 Show notes:

https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-2

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Can creativity be taught?  

What's the best way to use Patreon? 

What's the ideal length for sketch comedy?

All this gets answered and more with the creator of @likeafoxstudios - Michael Berry. 

FOLLOW MICHAEL on all his social accounts:  

youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/LikeAFoxStudios

twitter - https://twitter.com/LikeAFoxTweets

facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Like-A-Fox-Studios-111623972245040/

instagram - https://www.instagram.com/likeafoxstudios/

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Episode #001 Show notes:

https://purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-1

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A podcast about storytelling, originality & creativity in a hyper-digital age. Learn how creators are making an impact, making money or both.

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