The Armen Show: Recent Episodes
Armen Shirvanian
Sukun Chopra returns to The Armen Show for a conversation about identity, purpose, connection, and rebuilding momentum after major life transitions.
Since her first appearance on the show, Sukun has gotten married, moved from Delhi to London, stepped away from her podcast Epic Beings, and experienced the loss of her grandmother shortly before her wedding. We explore what happens when familiar routines disappear, how people rediscover meaning after disruption, and why self-awareness remains one of the most important qualities for personal growth and relationships.
The discussion covers resilience, grief, conscious relationships, loneliness, belonging, curiosity, AI as a tool for reflection, and the challenge of maintaining genuine human connection in an increasingly filtered and performative world.
Rather than a conversation about productivity, this is a conversation about understanding yourself, rebuilding from change, and creating a life aligned with your values.
Topics include:
- Marriage and major life transitions
- Moving from Delhi to London
- Losing and rebuilding momentum
- Self-awareness and conscious relationships
- Curiosity, empathy, and human connection
- Loneliness in the digital age
- AI for reflection and self-discovery
- Grief and the loss of a loved one
- Psychological safety and belonging
- Purpose, identity, and personal growth
In this episode, Armen speaks with legal scholar and free speech advocate Jacob Mchangama about the shifting global landscape of expression. Drawing on his new book The Future of Free Speech, Mchangama outlines a central claim: we are in the middle of a “free speech recession,” where both democratic and authoritarian systems are increasingly restricting speech—often for different reasons, but with converging effects.
The conversation traces how early optimism about the internet as a tool for openness has given way to a more controlled and centralized environment. Governments now exert pressure on digital platforms, while large tech companies function as de facto gatekeepers of public discourse. At the same time, authoritarian regimes have adapted technology to strengthen censorship and surveillance, creating a more coordinated global push against open expression.
Mchangama highlights the historical foundations of free speech, including post–World War II debates over misinformation and the evolution of U.S. First Amendment doctrine through controversial cases. These examples show how strong protections were often built by defending unpopular speech, with long-term implications for minority rights and democratic resilience.
The discussion also explores modern tensions: misinformation vs. overreach, public platforms vs. private control, and the psychological pull toward restricting speech during moments of crisis. Mchangama argues that top-down control—whether through governments or platforms—often produces second-order effects, including suppression of dissent and erosion of trust.
Possible paths forward include anti-SLAPP laws to protect critics, decentralized platform models, radical transparency, and emerging tools like crowdsourced fact-checking. Underlying all of these is a broader claim: legal protections depend on a culture that values open expression, even when it is uncomfortable.
The episode frames free speech not as an abstract ideal, but as an evolving system shaped by incentives, institutions, and human behavior—one that requires active maintenance to preserve its benefits.
Jacob Jomo Danstrøm Mchangama is a Danish lawyer, purported human-rights advocate, and public commentator. He is the founder and director of Justitia, a Copenhagen-based think tank focusing on human rights, freedom of speech, and the rule of law. For six years, he served as chief legal counsel at CEPOS.
A conversation with Professor Michael Gurven of UC Santa Barbara on the evolutionary structure of human lifespan and the misconceptions surrounding aging.
The central claim of Gurven’s work is that humans were not “designed” for short lives that modern medicine has recently extended. Rather, the capacity to live roughly seven decades has long been part of our species’ biological design, conditional on surviving early-life risks.
This reframing shifts the discussion from “why are we living so long now?” to “what has always been possible, and under what conditions?”
The discussion develops across three layers:
1. Lifespan vs. Life Expectancy
Average life expectancy in the past was low primarily due to early mortality. Once individuals reached adulthood, living into later decades was common, not exceptional.
2. Why Aging Exists
Aging is not an adaptive trait but a byproduct of evolutionary tradeoffs:
- Early-life advantages outweigh late-life costs
- Natural selection weakens with age
- Resources are allocated to reproduction over indefinite repair
This produces aging as a structural outcome rather than a correctable flaw.
3. Limits of Modern Longevity Thinking
Efforts to “cure aging” often focus on individual mechanisms (genes, cells, diseases), but aging operates across integrated biological systems. Eliminating specific diseases does not remove the underlying aging process—only shifts its expression.
4. Function vs. Chronological Age
Across cultures, aging is not primarily defined by number of years but by functional decline, based on what one can no longer do. This provides a more grounded model of aging than numerical age categories.
5. Cooperation and Longevity
Human lifespan is inseparable from social structure. Cooperation, food sharing, and interdependence are not peripheral, but they are foundational to reaching older ages in the first place.
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This episode integrates evolutionary theory, anthropology, and modern health discourse into a single model: aging is not a recent problem to solve, but a long-standing feature of human design with identifiable constraints and tradeoffs.
Professor Michael Gurven is an evolutionary anthropologist whose research connects human lifespan, health, and behavior to our species’ cooperative social structure. He has conducted over two decades of fieldwork with indigenous populations in South America and co-directs the Tsimane’ Health and Life History Project, which examines how environment and lifestyle shape health and aging in subsistence societies. His work applies an evolutionary perspective to modern diseases and focuses on how social and environmental factors, including acculturation and market integration, affect development, aging, and chronic disease risk across the lifespan.
Watch or listen to the full conversation below.
In this returning conversation, investigative journalist Carey Gillam examines how scientific evidence, corporate incentives, and regulatory systems interact in the modern agrochemical landscape. Drawing on more than three decades of reporting, she traces the evolution of glyphosate from a widely adopted agricultural tool to a focal point of global health debate.
The discussion centers on a recurring pattern: how safety narratives are constructed, contested, and institutionalized. Internal documents, litigation discovery, and independent research create parallel streams of evidence, often leading to different conclusions about risk. Gillam describes how companies respond when unfavorable findings emerge, including strategies such as shaping research pipelines, coordinating third-party validators, and managing public perception.
A key structural tension emerges between independence and funding. Much of the research required for regulatory approval is financed by the companies themselves, creating inherent incentives that complicate interpretation. Attempts to solve this through independent funding models remain limited, leaving regulators to adjudicate between conflicting bodies of evidence.
The conversation extends beyond glyphosate to newer cases such as paraquat and Parkinson’s disease, where similar dynamics appear: early internal awareness, external scientific signals, and legal processes that ultimately surface information not easily accessible through regulatory channels. Courts, rather than agencies, often become the primary mechanism through which internal company records enter public view.
More broadly, this episode examines:
- How a chemical moves from controversial to “officially safe”
- Why industry-linked studies and independent research diverge
- The role of regulatory capture and institutional constraints
- The emergence of a “playbook” for managing scientific doubt
- The declining capacity of media systems to cover complex scientific disputes
At a higher level, the discussion is about epistemic structure: how societies decide what counts as reliable knowledge when incentives are misaligned. The result is not a single conclusion, but a framework for evaluating claims, sources, and the systems that produce them.
Gillam closes with a practical emphasis: sustained attention, critical thinking, and engagement remain necessary conditions for navigating environments where information is abundant but not uniformly trustworthy.
Bronwyn Williams discusses the concept of the ‘AI apocalypse’ and the broader technological and geopolitical shifts impacting society. The conversation explores how globalization, automation, and the concentration of wealth influence individual value, job security, and societal structures, offering practical insights for survival and adaptation.
In this episode, Dr. Caleb Scharf returns to the show, where we discuss his book The Giant Leap: Why Space Is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life, exploring the intersection of biology, technology, and space exploration. He argues that space travel is not merely a technological endeavor but a biological phenomenon that reflects the evolution of life on Earth.
The conversation delves into thermodynamics, the role of abstract thought in enabling space exploration, and the ethical considerations of human expansion into space. Scharf emphasizes the importance of understanding our place in the cosmos and the potential for life to evolve beyond Earth.
Conversation MapIntroduction to space exploration and astrobiology
The discussion begins with how astrobiology reframes space exploration: not as engineering expansion, but as a biological question about where life can exist and how we would recognize it.
The biological perspective on space travel
Spaceflight is reconsidered from the standpoint of organisms rather than rockets – what environments bodies require, what constraints biology imposes, and why most of the difficulty of space travel is physiological rather than mechanical.
Thermodynamics and the nature of life
Living systems are examined as thermodynamic processes: organized structures sustained by continuous energy flow rather than static objects.
Entropy and life’s counterforces
Life does not violate entropy; it locally resists disorder by exporting it outward. This provides a framework for detecting life elsewhere by identifying energy gradients being actively exploited.
The evolution of technology and intelligence
Technology is treated as a continuation of evolution – an externalized adaptation system allowing intelligence to modify environments instead of adapting bodies.
The role of abstract thought in space exploration
Abstract reasoning enables long-horizon planning, making space exploration possible before it is practical. The idea precedes the capability.
The challenges of becoming a multi-planet species
Colonization is not mainly a transportation problem but a systems problem involving ecosystems, radiation exposure, reproduction, and long-term viability.
The future of robotic exploration
Robots may be the natural first explorers because machines tolerate environments that biological organisms cannot, changing what “exploration” means.
The possibility of machine life on Mars
A speculative scenario: self-replicating or adaptive machines could become a new evolutionary lineage, blurring the distinction between biological and technological life.
Changing perspectives on exploration
Space exploration shifts from heroic travel narratives to questions about information gathering, sensing, and remote presence.
Contamination and Earth’s microbial legacy
Sending probes risks exporting terrestrial microbes, complicating the search for indigenous life and potentially altering extraterrestrial ecosystems.
Ethics of colonization
Whether humans should settle other worlds depends on how we value non-Earth life and whether preservation or expansion takes priority.
Human society in space
Long-term habitation raises social and political questions: governance, isolation, cooperation, and cultural evolution in constrained environments.
Technological vs. Darwinian evolution
Biological evolution operates slowly through selection, while technological evolution changes environments rapidly; the interaction between the two shapes humanity’s future.
Effects of space exploration on Earth
Exploration feeds back into terrestrial life through technology, perspective shifts, and changes in how humanity understands its place in the universe.
Agriculture vs. rocketry
Historically, agriculture transformed civilization more than transportation technologies. The conversation closes by comparing foundational innovations to question whether spaceflight will be similarly transformative.
In this conversation, Armen Shirvanian and Dr. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein explore the concept of ‘mattering’, the intrinsic human desire to feel significant and valued, from her book The Mattering Instinct. They discuss the challenges of self-identity in a commodified world, the importance of social connections, and the various strategies individuals employ to find meaning in their lives.
Goldstein introduces her ‘mattering map,’ which categorizes different approaches to mattering, and emphasizes the need for genuine connections that foster creativity and personal growth. The conversation also touches on the philosophical implications of mattering, the role of entropy in our lives, and the moral responsibilities that come with our quest for significance.
In this episode, Armen Shirvanian explores the shifting landscape of trust as institutions face increasing scrutiny and failure. He discusses how trust is transitioning from traditional institutions to individuals and networks, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity, competence, and the role of data in shaping perceptions of trust.
The conversation delves into the implications of AI in trust dynamics, the erosion of faith in political systems, and the emergence of local legitimacy as a response to institutional failure. Shirvanian highlights the need for transparency, principles, and joint truth-seeking as essential components in building trust in the modern world.
This isn’t a recap of episodes or a list of guests.
It’s a look at what became clearer over the course of 2025.
Across conversations on The Armen Show this year – covering AI, psychology, culture, biology, health, systems, and creativity – the same underlying patterns kept appearing. This episode steps back to reflect on those patterns, rather than adding more information on top of them.
I talk through:
- How data turns into meaning, and where it often goes wrong
- The difference between conformity and real coordination
- Why intelligence is layered, not singular
- How AI amplifies human intent rather than replacing judgment
- Why limits, loss, and constraint tend to reveal what actually matters
The visuals in this episode are meant as anchors for thinking, not explanations or slides.
The goal here isn’t novelty or speed – it’s clarity.
Thanks to everyone who came on the show this year, and to everyone who spent time listening and thinking along the way.
– Armen
In this solo episode, I dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven content creation and the new possibilities it opens for creators. From image generation to quote cards, infographics, whiteboard breakdowns, and visual storytelling, the tools now available let anyone bring ideas to life in ways that were nearly impossible just a few years ago. I walk through examples from my own workflow, showing how I create visual pieces from past interviews, books, and concepts – and how these tools let us represent people, ideas, and conversations with more depth than ever before.
We explore how images can amplify the message of a podcast episode, how visual summaries help with understanding, and how tailoring a background or aesthetic can make a quote or concept feel more alive. Whether you’re a creator, a thinker, or someone curious about the future of technology and expression, this episode offers a look at where digital creativity is heading.
Episode 458 is about embracing the moment we’re in – the most advanced creative era yet – and using these tools to express more, share more, and build more momentum moving forward.
In this episode of The Armen Show, host Armen Shirvanian is joined by economist and author Dr. Robin Hanson for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on open discourse, prediction markets, futarchy, and the evolution of culture.
They begin by examining the value of figuring things out together – why true intellectual collaboration requires curiosity, humility, and non-attachment to one’s ideas. Robin explains how focusing on key questions, rather than defending positions, allows for genuine progress in understanding the world.
From there, the discussion moves into prediction markets and how conditional decision markets can help societies make better, evidence-based decisions. Robin elaborates on his governance model of futarchy, where nations “vote on values but bet on beliefs,” and explores how this framework could reshape politics, policy, and long-term coordination.
Later, they unpack cultural drift – the idea that our modern global monoculture is evolving maladaptively as selection pressures weaken. Robin connects this to shifts in human values, conformity, and our return to pre-agricultural instincts, and Armen links it to social dynamics, risk-taking, and the modern relationship landscape.
The episode closes with insights on adaptation vs. reinvention, institutional decay, and what it means to maintain agency and alignment with reality in a rapidly converging world.
If you’re interested in how humanity thinks, governs, and evolves – this episode offers an uncommon lens on the past, present, and future of human progress.
Check out Robin’s newsletter Overcoming Bias at https://www.overcomingbias.com/
In this episode of the Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian interviews Dr. Kaleda Denton, a post-doctoral fellow at the Santa Fe Institute. They discuss the interdisciplinary nature of the Institute, the concept of niche construction in biology, and the dynamics of decision-making, particularly the differences between following the mean versus the majority.
The conversation also explores the limitations of game theory, the role of cultural evolution in cooperation, and the impact of AI on accessibility and learning. They delve into the importance of reducing polarization while maintaining diversity in viewpoints, emphasizing the need for mixing and collaboration across different fields and perspectives.
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Kaleda Denton and Armen Shirvanian explore a variety of topics including the distinction between majority and mean opinions, the challenges of reading in the digital age, and the implications of large language models (LLMs) on culture. They discuss the importance of communication in society, the influence of close circles versus wider communities in learning, and the role of influential figures in personal development.
The conversation also delves into the concept of memes and cultural transmission, the impact of role models on cumulative culture, and the question of human uniqueness in the context of cultural evolution.
In this episode of The Armen Show Podcast, host Armen Shirvanian welcomes back Dr. Brennan Spiegel to discuss his new book, ‘Pull,’ which explores the profound impact of gravity on our health and well-being. The conversation delves into the intersection of gravity, consciousness, and health, emphasizing the importance of maintaining physical resilience against the force of gravity.
Dr. Spiegel shares insights on the role of AI in healthcare, the gut-brain connection, and the significance of posture and balance. The discussion also introduces the concept of ‘gravitypes,’ a framework for understanding individual relationships with gravity and how they affect mental and physical health. Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to engage with gravity positively to enhance their overall well-being.
Check out The Gravity Doctors Podcast – Dr. Brennan Spiegel and Dr Lachlan Kent introduce you to the world of Biogravitational Medicine and how gravity shapes our bodies and minds for better or worse – https://thegravitydoctors.com/
Take the Gravitype Quiz to find out your Gravitype:
https://www.brennanspiegelmd.com/pull#gravitypequiz
We hope you learn from this episode, and feel free to check out Dr. Spiegel’s past time on the show on episode 291.
In this episode, Dr. Nayan Patel discusses his journey from pharmacy to exploring the depths of health and wellness through glutathione. He emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine, the impact of aging on health, and the role of lifestyle choices in maintaining optimal health.
The conversation delves into the significance of glutathione in detoxification and healing, the relationship between stress and hormones, and the growing interest in longevity medicine. Dr. Patel advocates for listening to the body’s signals and empowering it to heal itself, while also addressing the challenges faced in the pharmaceutical landscape.
In this episode, Dr. Melissa A. Ilardo discusses her research on breath-hold diving populations and the genetic adaptations that allow them to thrive in extreme conditions. She emphasizes the importance of language in conducting research, the role of community engagement, and the potential therapeutic applications of her findings.
The conversation also touches on the significance of clear communication in science and the celebration of resilience in human populations.
In this episode of The Armen Show, host Armen Shirvanian discusses the evolving landscape of book writing in 2025. He emphasizes the abundance of resources and tools available to aspiring authors, including AI-assisted writing and editing, and the rise of self-publishing.
Armen explores the importance of maintaining a creative flow while utilizing digital tools, and highlights the significance of clarity in the writing process. He also provides insights into effective writing practices, research management, and the value of community support for writers.
In this episode, Armen Shirvanian explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity, discussing how to co-create with AI while maintaining the human touch. He delves into copyright issues surrounding AI-generated content, the implications of the EU AI Act, and the dual nature of AI as both a tool for enhancing creativity and a potential flattening force.
The conversation also touches on the rise of AI companions and virtual influencers, emphasizing the importance of human connection and the ethical considerations of emotional AI.
In this episode of The Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian explores the complex dynamics of status in modern life, focusing on the distinction between earned and perceived status. He discusses how social media influences our understanding of status, the costs associated with maintaining an image, and the importance of reclaiming real value in our lives. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in status signaling and emphasizes the need to build a strong foundation of earned status for long-term fulfillment.
In this episode, Armen Shirvanian explores the practical applications of artificial intelligence in daily life, discussing how AI can enhance productivity, organization, and decision-making. He shares personal experiences and insights on using AI for tasks such as organizing files, automating document submissions, and discovering local spots. The conversation emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with AI tools to maximize their benefits and reduce friction in everyday tasks.
In this episode of the Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian discusses the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society. He explores the dual perspectives on AI, highlighting both the concerns and the opportunities it presents
Armen shares practical applications of AI that can enhance productivity and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of engaging with AI to gain insights and clarity. He also reflects on the role of AI as a connection tool and offers closing thoughts on navigating life with AI in a rapidly changing world.
In this episode, Armen Shirvanian hosts Professors Jennifer Jacquet and Becca Franks to discuss the critical issues surrounding aquaculture, sustainability, and fish welfare. They explore the rapid expansion of aquaculture, its environmental impacts, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of the diverse species involved.
The conversation highlights the gaps in research and the importance of policy changes to address the welfare of aquatic animals and the sustainability of marine ecosystems. This conversation explores the intricate relationships between humans and aquatic life, emphasizing the need for a reimagined understanding of our connection with ocean animals. The discussion highlights the intelligence of octopuses, the impact of the Anthropocene on marine ecosystems, and the role of shame and social approval in influencing consumer behavior regarding seafood.
The speakers advocate for interdisciplinary approaches to ocean conservation and emphasize the importance of emerging research questions that can enhance our understanding and protection of marine life.
Jennifer Jacquet is an American researcher and a professor of environmental science and policy at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, at the University of Miami. She also works as an associate director of research at Brown University’s Climate Social Science Network.
Becca Franks is Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Columbia University and a B.A. in Anthropology from New York University. Franks’s research and teaching lie at the intersection of environmental and animal protection, specializing in animal behavior, aquatic animal welfare, quantitative methods, and human-animal relationships.
In this episode of the Armen Show Podcast, host Armen Shirvanian welcomes Derek Sivers, a renowned author and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of principles, the art of writing, and the significance of clarity in communication. Derek shares insights on how to prioritize opportunities, the role of luck in success, and the value of critical thinking. The conversation emphasizes the need to embrace fear and push boundaries to create unique experiences worth sharing.
In this conversation, Armen Shirvanian and Derek Sivers explore the importance of pioneers in various fields, the value of choosing uncomfortable paths, and the impact of strong opinions in decision-making. They discuss the concept of ‘Useful Not True’ as a personal philosophy, emphasizing the significance of feelings in shaping actions. The dialogue also touches on cultural perspectives on truth, the distinction between philosophy and science, and the importance of embracing individuality in thought.
Finally, they reflect on conversations and the dynamics of social interactions. In this engaging conversation, Armen Shirvanian and Derek Sivers explore the intricacies of human connection, the art of podcasting, and the importance of diverse perspectives in life. They discuss the challenges of friction in daily life, the search for belonging, and the evolution of content creation in the digital age. Derek shares insights from his book ‘How to Live’ and emphasizes the value of recognizing one’s achievements while encouraging a shift in perspective.
Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising quotable insights and pithy succinct writing style.Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.Sivers’ books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs
In this episode of the Armen Show, host Armen Shirvanian explores the various ways artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can enhance everyday life. He discusses practical applications for creators, problem-solving, data visualization, and personal planning, emphasizing the importance of dialogue with AI to gain insights and improve decision-making.
00:00 Harnessing AI for Everyday Life
07:30 Enhancing Creativity and Problem Solving with AI
12:32 AI as a Personal Assistant for Planning and Maintenance
In this conversation, Armen Shirvanian and Dr. Sophie Scott-Brown explore the concept of anarchy, its misconceptions, and its relevance in contemporary society. They discuss the difference between anarchy and chaos, the nature of human behavior in relation to law and order, and the importance of individuality within community dynamics.
Sophie emphasizes that anarchy is not merely a lack of governance but a potential for creative and collaborative engagement in society. The discussion also touches on the ethics of practice in anarchism, challenging the notion that it is unrealistic or utopian. In this conversation, Sophie and Armen delve into the complexities of anarchism, exploring its ethical implications, the importance of sociability, and the challenges posed by existing systems.
They discuss the role of education in fostering creativity, the impact of AI on the future of work, and critique the concept of meritocracy. The dialogue emphasizes the need for critical thinking and practical steps towards embracing anarchist principles in everyday life.
In this episode of The Armen Show Podcast, Dr. Sandra Matz discusses her book ‘Mind Masters’ and the intersection of psychology and data. She explores how algorithms can predict personality traits, the importance of storytelling in psychology, and the implications of data privacy. Dr. Matz emphasizes the need for systemic changes to protect individuals’ data and how technology can enhance our understanding of ourselves and improve mental health.
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Sandra Matz takes a Big Data approach to studying human behavior in a variety of business-related domains. She combines methodologies from psychology and computer science – including machine learning, experimental designs, online surveys, and field studies – to explore the relationships between people’s psychological characteristics (e.g. their personality) and the digital footprints they leave with every step they take in the digital environment (e.g. their Facebook Likes or their credit card transactions). More specifically, her research focuses on the following three questions: (1) What can people’s digital footprints tell us about their socio-psychological characteristics? (2) What can people’s digital footprints tell us about the real-life consequences of their unique psychological characteristics? (3) How can insights extracted from people’s digital footprints help individuals and businesses make better decisions?
Sandra Matz works with business around the world and is a frequent keynote speaker for established businesses and institutions, including Microsoft, Trivago, or the European Commission. She was named one of the DataIQ’s 100 most influential people in data-driven marketing in 2015 and 2016, and was recognized as one of the 30 top thinkers under 30 by the Pacific Standard Magazine. Her work has been published top-tier journals such as Psychological Science and the American Psychologist, and has attracted worldwide media attention from outlets like the Independent, the BBC, CNBC, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and the World Economic Forum.
In this episode of The Armen Show Podcast, host Armen Shirvanian speaks with author Helen Chandler-Wilde about her book ‘Lost and Found,’ which explores the profound impact of losing possessions and the emotional journey that follows. Helen shares her personal experience of losing everything in a storage unit fire, discussing the significance of both practical and sentimental items.
The conversation delves into themes of attachment, community, nostalgia, and the psychological aspects of hoarding. Helen emphasizes the importance of self-expression through objects and how memories are tied to our identities. The episode concludes with reflections on what can be found after loss and the journey of rebuilding one’s life. In this conversation, Helen discusses her journey of redefining what is necessary in life after experiencing a significant loss. She emphasizes the importance of curating one’s living space to reflect personal identity and emotional well-being.
The discussion touches on the impact of clothing on self-identity, the significance of beauty in the home, and the power of writing as a form of self-expression. Helen encourages listeners to live authentically and to be mindful of the things they choose to keep in their lives, advocating for a minimalist approach that prioritizes personal joy and meaning.
Helen Chandler-Wilde is a news and features journalist at Bloomberg. Previously she worked at The Telegraph writing long-reads, analysis and covering the human tales behind the headlines. She went to UCL where she studied social sciences and Italian and also holds a MA in journalism from City University. Helen lives in south London, and in her free time she likes to read, cook and rummage through charity shops.
In this episode of The Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian interviews Dr. Brian Jabarian, a fellow at Chicago Booth, who discusses his interdisciplinary research in economics, particularly focusing on the societal impacts of emerging technologies like AI. The conversation explores the connections between economics and philosophy, the importance of critical thinking, and the cognitive processes involved in decision-making.
Dr. Jabarian emphasizes the need for bridging lab research with real-world applications and the significance of understanding the timing and accessibility of technology in society. In this conversation, Brian Jabarian discusses the critical role of data infrastructure in AI deployment, emphasizing the need for organizations to adapt their data culture.
He explores the risks associated with AI deployment, particularly in the context of job interviews, and highlights the importance of critical thinking and storytelling in understanding AI’s impact. Jabarian also addresses the democratization of AI awareness and its potential use cases in scientific research, advocating for an interdisciplinary approach to effectively navigate the complexities of AI and economics.
In this episode, Armen Shirvanian reflects on the highlights of The Armen Show podcast throughout the year of 2024, discussing various themes such as travel, personal growth, beliefs, and the importance of critical thinking. He revisits conversations with guests on topics ranging from art and visual literacy to health technology and neuroscience.
The episode emphasizes the significance of civic engagement, the analysis of the Constitution, and the geopolitics of resources, culminating in a discussion on cancer research and early detection. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive review of the year’s discussions and insights.
In this conversation, Dr. Azra Raza discusses the urgent need for revolutionizing cancer detection methods, emphasizing the importance of early detection in improving treatment outcomes. She highlights the challenges faced in cancer research, including the financial burdens on patients and the lack of public awareness regarding the realities of cancer treatment.
Dr. Raza also introduces innovative technologies being developed for early detection and stresses the need for a paradigm shift in how society approaches cancer research and prevention. In this conversation, Dr. Azra Raza discusses the importance of empathy in cancer care, the need to redefine success in healthcare, and the challenges of early detection in cancer.
She emphasizes the human aspect of suffering and the necessity of integrating emotional understanding into medical practice. Dr. Raza critiques the current state of cancer research, highlighting the focus on financial gain over patient care, and calls for a shift towards prioritizing the reduction of human suffering in healthcare.
Azra Raza is the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of the Myelodysplastic Syndrome Center at Columbia University. She has previously held positions at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Cincinnati, Rush University, and the University of Massachusetts.
In this episode, Armen Shirvanian interviews Vince Beiser, author of ‘Power Metal’, discussing the critical role of metals in the energy transition and the environmental and geopolitical implications of resource extraction. The conversation explores the increasing demand for metals like copper and lithium, the destructive practices of mining, and the dominance of China in the global supply chain.
In this conversation, Vince Beiser discusses the complexities of the supply chain, particularly in relation to metals used in electronics and electric vehicles. He highlights the impact of offshoring manufacturing to China, the challenges of recycling and the importance of reusing materials.
Beiser also addresses the issues surrounding artisanal mining, the availability of metals, and the need for accurate information on these topics. He concludes with actionable takeaways for individuals to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Vince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author. He has reported from over 100 countries, states, provinces, kingdoms, occupied territories, no man’s lands and disaster zones. Vince has exposed conditions in California’s harshest prisons, trained with US Army soldiers, ridden with the first responders to natural disasters, and hunted down other stories from around the world.
In this episode of The Armen Show, host Armen Shirvanian engages with Professor Aziz Rana, author of The Constitutional Bind. They discuss Rana’s academic journey, the importance of writing in shaping thoughts, and the evolution of his book over time.
The conversation delves into the historical context of the Constitution, particularly its reception and interpretation throughout the 20th century, highlighting the shifts in American political culture and the complexities surrounding constitutional law. In this conversation, Aziz and Armen explore the complexities of the U.S. Constitution, its democratic implications, and the challenges it presents in contemporary society.
They discuss the historical context of constitutional critiques, the rigidity of the amendment process, and the need for political reform to address social issues. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding the Constitution’s role in shaping political culture and the necessity for a more adaptable and responsive governance system.
Aziz Rana is the J. Donald Monan, S.J., University Professor of Law and Government at Boston College Law School. His research and teaching center on American constitutional law and political development. In particular, Rana’s work focuses on how shifting notions of race, citizenship, and empire have shaped legal and political identity since the founding of the country.
He received his A.B. from Harvard College summa cum laude and his J.D. from Yale Law School. He earned a Ph.D. in political science at Harvard University, where his dissertation was awarded the University’s Charles Sumner Prize.
In this episode, Armen Shirvanian engages with Professor Robert Talisse, author of Civic Solitude: Why Democracy Needs Distance. They explore the importance of reflective thinking in democracy, the role of passion in political discourse, and the dangers of social media in shaping political communication.
Talisse emphasizes the need for civic solitude to foster better democratic engagement and the importance of maintaining healthy political relationships across divides. The conversation highlights the challenges of conformity within political coalitions and the necessity of long-term thinking for future generations.
Professor Robert B. Talisse is W. Alton Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University. He specializes in contemporary political philosophy, with particular interest in democratic theory and political epistemology. In addition, he pursues topics in pragmatism, analytic philosophy, argumentation theory, and ancient philosophy.
Takeaways:
- Civic solitude is essential for democracy.
- Reflective thinking enhances our understanding of political issues.
- Passion in political discourse is important but must be balanced with civility.
- Social media often promotes anti-democratic communication styles.
- Political coalitions can become homogeneous and intolerant of dissent.
- Democracy requires both active participation and reflective solitude.
- Cognitive fitness is developed through engagement with differing viewpoints.
- Long-term thinking is crucial for the sustainability of democratic ideals.
- We need to forge new conceptual tools for understanding contemporary issues.
- Healthy political relationships across divides are vital for democracy.
In this episode of the Armen Show podcast, host Armen Shirvanian welcomes filmmaker and actress Kat Fairaway back for her third time on the program. They discuss the evolution of acting and filmmaking, personal stories of creative fulfillment, and the importance of collaboration in the industry.
The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of filmmaking and the stories that resonate with audiences today. In this engaging conversation, Armen Shirvanian and Kat Fairaway delve into the multifaceted world of acting, exploring themes of identity, creativity, and the importance of structure in film.
They discuss the joy of acting as a form of imaginative play, the role of intuition in decision-making, and the societal emphasis on mental health and wellness. The dialogue is punctuated with personal reflections, rapid-fire questions, and insights into the nature of happiness and the future of society.
Some key takeaways from the episode:
- The landscape of the film industry is changing rapidly.
- Embracing female stories is crucial in today’s filmmaking.
- Personal narratives can be gritty and powerful.
- Authentic connections enhance the filmmaking experience.
- Art prevails over financial motivations in creative expression.
- Supportive colleagues make a significant difference on set.
- Costume design plays a vital role in character development.
- Respect and collaboration foster creativity in film.
- Art provides meaning beyond everyday life.
- Exploring various roles enriches an actor’s journey. Creativity thrives within a structured environment.
- Hierarchy is essential in filmmaking for effective collaboration.
- Details in art can lead to deeper understanding and appreciation.
- Acting allows exploration of diverse life experiences.
- Gut feelings can guide decision-making, but may be overridden.
- Cultural connections can influence personal and societal dynamics.
- Being an only child can foster creativity and imagination.
- Societal stress can overshadow joy, highlighting the need for balance.
- Finding meaning in art is a continuous journey.
- Spontaneity in creativity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
In this episode of the Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian Dr. Michael Orkin, author of “The Story of Chance”, an expert in statistics and probability, discussing the nuances of luck versus skill in games, the importance of long-term probability, and the implications of statistics in various fields such as insurance and economics. They delve into the complexities of causation versus correlation and explore Bayes’ rule as a method for updating probabilities based on new information.
In this conversation, Mike Orkin discusses the intricacies of probability and statistics, drawing on examples from Daniel Kahneman’s work and the application of Monte Carlo simulations in various fields. He emphasizes the importance of understanding conditional probabilities, the shift towards data science, and the common misconceptions surrounding rare events. Orkin also reflects on influential figures in his career and shares insights on managing risks in gambling and decision-making processes.
Key Takeaways:
- Probability and statistics are essential in understanding games of chance and skill.
- Games of skill often have a more significant long-term appeal than games of chance.
- Quantifying skill in games involves statistical analysis of player performance.
- Understanding probability can lead to better decision-making in life.
- Insurance companies rely heavily on statistical analysis to assess risk.
- Causation cannot be assumed from correlation without further evidence.
- Bayes’ rule is a powerful tool for updating probabilities based on new data.
- The misuse of statistics can lead to misinformation in society.
- Long-term data is crucial for accurate probability assessments.
- Understanding the nuances of luck and skill can impact various industries. Kahneman’s experiments illustrate the pitfalls of resemblance stereotyping.
- Conditional probabilities can significantly impact decision-making in games.
- Monte Carlo simulations have diverse applications, including weather forecasting.
- The rise of data science reflects a growing interest in statistical analysis.
- Understanding rare events is crucial for making informed decisions.
- Influential mentors can shape one’s career path in unexpected ways.
- Managing money is essential, even in winning scenarios.
- Intuition often fails when it comes to understanding probabilities.
- Statistical work is often hidden from public view, yet impactful.
- It’s important to learn from mistakes without making catastrophic errors.
Dr. Orkin’s expertise and ability to connect complex statistical concepts with real-world applications have made him a sought-after speaker in the media. He has previously appeared on platforms such as NPR, CBS Radio, Google Tech Talks, and various academic forums, where his clear and engaging communication style has resonated with diverse audiences.
In this episode of The Armen Show, Professor Sophie Scott-Brown discusses her journey into anarchism, exploring its relevance in contemporary society. She emphasizes the importance of questioning authority, the role of individual agency, and the need for curiosity in human interactions.
The conversation delves into the qualities of non-conformists, the influence of hierarchy, and the significance of influential thinkers in anarchism. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the potential for anarchy to foster freedom and creativity in everyday life.
Sophie Scott-Brown is the former Director of Gresham College and fellow at the University of St Andrews. An inspiring intellectual historian with research interests in modern European political thought, Anarchism, and the history of education, Sophie is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and of the Royal History Society.
She is an author excited by historical biography as a means of understanding ideas. Her work includes The Histories of Raphael Samuel: A Portrait of a People’s Historian and Colin Ward and The Art of Everyday Anarchy.
Keywords: anarchy, anarchism, philosophy, authority, freedom, individualism, social organization, responsibility, curiosity, community
Takeaways:
- Anarchy is a way of thinking and acting, not just a political ideology.
- Real freedom involves not worrying about social interactions and being open to experiences.
- Curiosity about others can lead to meaningful connections and insights.
- Hierarchies often fail to address complex problems effectively.
- Anarchy encourages individual agency and responsibility in decision-making.
- The qualities of non-conformists can inspire others to embrace their individuality.
- Education systems often promote conformity over critical thinking and creativity.
- Anarchy is a constant presence in everyday life, often unnoticed.
- Influential thinkers like Colin Ward and David Graeber have shaped modern anarchist thought.
- Anarchy can be therapeutic, helping individuals unlearn fearfulness and anxiety.
How important is the link between the mind, gut, and our immunity? How does food impact the connection that these parts have? In this episode, endocrine and general surgeon Dr. Amanda Doubleday joins myself, host Armen Shirvanian, to discuss topics in relation to The Mind-Gut-Immune Connection: Understanding How Food Impacts Our Mind, Our Microbiome, and Our Immunity with gastroenterologist and author Dr. Emeran Mayer. We cover the importance of incorporating the immune system into the understanding of the microbiome. Dr. Doubleday joins me in exploring Dr. Mayer’s work and the potential for using probiotics to improve autoimmune thyroid disease. We also discuss the impact of diet on the immune system and the importance of a healthy gut microbiome.
Dr. Mayer highlights the need for a holistic approach to healthcare and the potential for microbiome testing to predict and prevent diseases in the future. The conversation explores the connection between the gut microbiome and mental health, specifically focusing on the relationship between gut health and psychological resilience, as well as the potential link between the gut and depression.
The discussion also delves into the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its connection to environmental stress. The importance of mind-targeted therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction, in treating IBS is highlighted. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges of changing dietary habits and the influence of marketing on food choices.
Dr. Emeran Mayer has studied mind-brain-body interactions for the last 40 years, with a particular emphasis on bidirectional communication between the brain, the gut and its microbiome. He is the executive director of the Oppenheimer Center for Stress and Resilience and the Co-director of the Digestive Diseases Research Center at UCLA. He is the author of more than 300 scientific publications and several books, including the bestselling original The Mind-Gut Connection from 2016. He is considered a pioneer and world leader in the areas of brain gut microbiome interactions, chronic visceral pain and functional gastrointestinal disorders. The Mind-Gut-Immune Connection is available online.
Dr. Amanda Doubleday is a general and endocrine surgeon of the ProHealth system of hospitals near Waukesha, Wisconsin. She received her D.O. from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her General Surgery residency was at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York, and her Endocrine Surgery residency was at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
In this episode, Armen interviews Philosophy Professor Gwendolyn Dolske of Cal Poly Pomona, co-host of The Good Is In The Details podcast with Rudy Salo. They discuss the importance of delving into the details and nuances of life, the joy of philosophical conversations, and the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual growth. They also explore the concept of absurdity in the world and the addictive nature of social media.
Gwendolyn emphasizes the need to prioritize self-care and self-reflection in order to find true happiness and fulfillment. In this conversation, Gwendolyn discusses the themes of philosophy, gender roles, and relationships. She highlights how philosophers and thinkers throughout history have approached similar topics from different angles.
Gwendolyn also explores the controversial takes on women and men’s roles in society and the changing dynamics of relationships. She emphasizes the importance of aligning values in relationships and the impact of past relationships on personal growth. Lastly, Gwendolyn delves into the significance of love and its connection to our well-being and existence.
Returning guest Bronwyn Williams joins host Armen Shirvanian to discuss her book ‘Rescuing Our Republic’ and the specific challenges faced by South Africa. She explains the collaborative effort behind the book and how it addresses relevant issues in politics, economics, and society.
One of the main themes discussed is the division and inequality in South Africa, particularly in Johannesburg, where high walls and gated communities separate the rich from the poor. Bronwyn also explores the tendency to blame the wrong people for inequality and the need to focus on the present rather than dwelling on the past.
The conversation explores the concept of property ownership and its impact on society, focusing on South Africa as an example. It discusses the issues of affordability and accessibility of property, the complexities of land redistribution, and the importance of ownership in creating a sense of belonging and investment in the community.
The conversation also delves into the idea of common goods and the need for more equitable distribution of resources, such as water and spectrum rights. It concludes with a discussion on optimism, agency, and the potential for change, particularly among the youth.
Bronwyn Williams is a polymath who challenges assumptions about the present and the future. She is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. She has over a decade’s worth of experience in strategic management, trend research and strategic foresight. She has consulted for clients in public and private sectors across the world. Part economist, part strategist, Bronwyn’s particular areas of expertise include fintech trends, alternative economic models, and sustainable futures design.
In this episode with host Armen Shirvanian, the show is joined by Professor Camilla Nord, who leads the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab at the University of Cambridge, and is the author of “The Balanced Brain”, published by Princeton University Press. They discuss various topics related to mental health, neuroscience, and the brain. Camilla shares her experience giving public talks and the discomfort that comes with speaking to non-experts.
They also explore the factors that contribute to depression and the need for a more nuanced understanding of mental health conditions. They discuss the importance of matching treatments to individuals and the challenges in differentiating between psychological and biological treatments. They also touch on the impact of screen time on the brain’s reward pathways and the role of predictive models in mental well-being.
In this conversation, neuroscientist Camilla Nord discusses various topics related to mental health and neuroscience. She talks about the importance of social experiments in understanding human behavior and growth. Nord also explores the concept of neuroplasticity and how the brain can change and adapt throughout adulthood. She shares personal experiences of how certain individuals and events have shaped her life.
The conversation touches on the topic of autism and the importance of embracing neurodiversity. Nord also discusses the use of antidepressants and the potential for combining biological and psychological treatments. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the elements of a mentally healthy lifestyle and the future of mental health research.
Camilla Nord leads the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab at the University of Cambridge. Her research has been featured in the New Statesman, the Daily Mail and the British Journal of Psychiatry, and on the BBC.
Amorina Kingdon, author of “Sing Like Fish”, joins us to discuss the impact of sound on underwater life, the differences in sound transmission in air and water, and the effects of man-made noise on marine organisms. She also explores the unique communication methods of dolphins and the challenges of studying the impact of noise on sea life.
The conversation delves into the impact of noise on marine life, the significance of sound in animal societies, and the efforts to mitigate noise pollution in the ocean. It also explores the interconnectedness of different species and the importance of understanding their relationships and ecosystems. The conversation highlights the need for detailed research on the effects of noise on non-mammal marine animals and the challenges of regulating shipping noise in ecologically sensitive areas.
Until 2021, Amorina was the staff writer for Hakai Magazine. Her work at Hakai has been anthologized in Best Canadian Essays 2020 (Biblioasis) and received honours including a Digital Publishing Award, a Jack Webster Award, and Best New Magazine Writer from the National Magazine Awards.
Previously, she was a science writer for the University of Victoria and the Science Media Center of Canada. You can read her fiction in PRISM Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and forthcoming in Speculative North. She has a diploma in journalism from Concordia University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Carleton University.
You can get “Sing Like Fish” here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704875/sing-like-fish-by-amorina-kingdon/
In this conversation, Kyla Scanlon, author of the book “In This Economy?”, is joined by host Armen Shirvanian, and discusses the direction of society, the importance of understanding the economy, the impact of different generations on change, the role of AI, wealth inequality, financial wherewithal, the vibe economy, and the vulnerability of supply chains. She emphasizes the need to understand the economy as it affects every aspect of our lives and the importance of financial education.
Kyla also encourages individuals to pursue their passions while recognizing the value of talent and taking risks on themselves. She highlights the impact of consumer sentiment on the economy and the vulnerability of supply chains. The conversation explores various themes related to the economy, housing, private equity, labor market, and personal growth.
It discusses the wage price spiral, the impact of housing affordability on other areas of life, the role of private equity in buying up homes and businesses, the importance of community and taking action, and the process of writing a book. The main takeaway is the need for individuals to have a basic understanding of the economy and how it affects their daily lives.
Kyla Scanlon is an economic commentator and Bloomberg contributor who specializes in human-centric analysis that demystifies the complex. She started her career as a car salesperson before becoming an associate at Capital Group, conducting macroeconomic analysis and modeling investment strategies.
Get “In This Economy?” on Amazon here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737854/in-this-economy-by-kyla-scanlon/
Returning guest Scott H. Young is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. In this episode, Scott discusses his new book, “Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery”, which focuses on the process of learning and getting better at various skills. He shares the story of Tetris as an example of how the environment can enable or inhibit learning and progress. Young also explores the connection between creativity and learning, emphasizing the importance of understanding and copying successful examples.
He challenges the notion that failure is the best teacher and highlights the significance of building a foundation of success. Young advises starting with what you’re most interested in learning and gradually expanding your interests as you gain confidence and skills. He discusses the balance between consumption and creation in learning and the importance of both. Young also touches on the difficulty of predicting learning outcomes and the need for focused and constrained learning projects.
In this conversation, Scott H. Young discusses the importance of breaking down big goals into smaller, more manageable tasks. He emphasizes that big projects are just a collection of smaller goals stacked together. Young also explores the concept of quantity leading to great things, highlighting that the more work you produce, the more likely you are to have successful outcomes.
He references the work of psychologist Dean Simonton, who found that once individuals reach a certain level of proficiency, their trajectory of success becomes relatively flat. Young also delves into the role of fear in learning and how exposure can help reduce fear responses over time. He concludes by discussing the connection between imagination and learning, emphasizing the importance of mental models in acquiring knowledge.
You can find Get Better at Anything on Amazon here.
In this conversation, I speak with Indre Viskontas, a professor of psychology and a bridge between the worlds of art and neuroscience. We discuss the importance of creativity, the role of improvisation in opera, the impact of generative AI on creativity, and the connection between music and emotions. We also touch on the challenges of podcasting and the need for society to address climate change and prioritize mental health.
Indre is an opera singer-turned-director who came of age during the decade of the brain. She’s always been pulled both by art and by science and has found ways to integrate the two in my work. She finished a Masters of Music degree in Voice Performance and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience and currently is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of San Francisco, with a cross-appointment at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Indre is passionate about communicating ideas to the public, by directing operas that illustrate the richness of the human experience, creating compelling lectures and podcasts about the brain, and conducting research on the neuroscience of creativity.
Shan Rizvi and Dr. Maryam Baqir discuss their new venture, Thumos Care, an AI-powered health optimization platform. They aim to bridge the gap between the healthcare industry and the wellness industry by providing individuals with a clear understanding of their current health status and future trajectory. The platform offers personalized health analysis and recommendations based on medical expertise and scientific evidence. The goal is to democratize good health and help individuals maximize their potential in all aspects of life.
The conversation explores the potential of using AI and personalized health data to improve longevity and overall well-being. Shan and Maryam discuss the concept of ‘aging well’ and the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life. They highlight the role of technology, such as smart contact lenses and Neuralink, in enhancing human capabilities and optimizing health. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in developing the Thumos Care platform and the need for creativity, determination, and self-confidence. The speakers outline their plans for marketing and improving the product in the coming months.
Keywords: Thumos Care, AI-powered health optimization platform, healthcare industry, wellness industry, health analysis, personalized recommendations, preventive medicine, aging, comorbidities, scaling the unscalable, maximizing potential, AI, personalized health data, longevity, aging well, purpose, meaning, technology, smart contact lenses, Neuralink, challenges, creativity, determination, self-confidence, marketing, improvement
- Thumos Care is an AI-powered health optimization platform that provides individuals with a clear understanding of their current health status and future trajectory.
- The platform offers personalized health analysis and recommendations based on medical expertise and scientific evidence.
- The goal of Thumos Care is to democratize good health and help individuals maximize their potential in all aspects of life.
- By addressing root causes and focusing on preventive measures, individuals can improve their overall health and reduce the risk of comorbidities. AI and personalized health data have the potential to improve longevity and overall well-being.
- Finding purpose and meaning in life is crucial for aging well.
- Technology, such as smart contact lenses and Neuralink, can enhance human capabilities and optimize health.
- Developing the most care platform requires creativity, determination, and self-confidence.
- Marketing and continuous improvement are key to the success of the product.
On this episode of the show, I go over 8 takeaways from my completion of the 2024 LA Marathon.
In this episode, author Bianca Bosker discusses her book ‘Get the Picture’ and her journey into the art world. She shares her frustration with art and her rediscovery of its importance in her life. Bosker explores the evolution and universality of art, highlighting its essential role in human experience. She also discusses the unique perspective of artists and their ability to see and experience the world differently. Bosker emphasizes the practicality and essentiality of art, challenging the notion that it is a luxury. She also explores the key players in the art world and the individual expression found in artworks.
In this conversation, Bianca Bosker discusses the importance of engaging with work as if it were another living being. She encourages people to slow down and not feel the need to see and like everything. Bianca also emphasizes the value of noticing and appreciating the beauty in everyday life. She explores the concept of glitches and how they can lead to new forms of art and beauty. Bianca concludes by highlighting the transformative power of art and how it can help us live a more rich and meaningful life.
Takeaways
- Art is an essential part of human experience, dating back to ancient times and serving as a universal form of communication.
- Artists have a unique perspective and ability to see and experience the world differently, allowing them to challenge our expectations and expand our understanding.
- Engaging with art can help us develop our visual literacy and see beyond our preconceived notions, leading to a more nuanced and enriched experience of the world.
- The art world is composed of various key players, including artists, gallerists, curators, and collectors, who shape our understanding and appreciation of art.
- Each artist brings their own individual expression and style to their work, creating a diverse and vibrant art landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Alliterative Names
01:13 The Frustration with Art and Rediscovery
07:12 Artists’ Ability to See and Experience
09:57 Artists’ Unique Perspective and Linking Ideas
13:07 Art as a Glitch in Perception
20:04 Key Players in the Art World
25:29 Individual Expression in Art
29:28 Developing Relationships with Artworks
30:26 Engaging with Work as Another Living Being
33:06 The Importance of Slowing Down and Noticing
37:00 The Joy of Discovering New Perspectives
37:49 Expanding Our Perception of the World
43:56 The Celebration of Glitches and Unexpected Beauty
45:45 The Value and Misunderstanding of Beauty
53:13 Living Life Differently Through Art
Professor Cailin O’Connor is philosopher of biology and behavioral sciences, philosopher of science, and evolutionary game theorist. She is a Professor in the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and recently finished co-administering the NSF grant “Consensus, Democracy, and the Public Understanding of Science” with philosopher of physics James Owen Weatherall (previous NSF grant Social Dynamics and Diversity in Epistemic Communities).
Their co-authored trade book The Misinformation Age was published with Yale University Press. Her monograph The Origins of Unfairness was published in July 2019 by Oxford University Press, and her books Games in the Philosophy of Biology and Modeling Scientific Communities were published in the CUP elements series. She also writes public philosophy.
Bo Winegard obtained a PhD in social psychology from Florida State University, under the tutelage of Roy Baumeister. He was a professor at a small college in the midwest. Now, he am an independent scholar.
He is interested in human evolution, human variation, the rise of political order, and political conservatism. He also loves literature, film, sports, and mediocre detective fiction.
He hasve many peer-reviewed publications on motley topics and often writes for Quillette. He is currently working on the first of several books on human nature and political ideology.
“In this raw coming-of-age memoir, in the vein of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, The Other Wes Moore, and Someone Has Led This Child to Believe, Rob Henderson vividly recounts growing up in foster care, enlisting in the US Air Force, attending elite universities, and pioneering the concept of “luxury beliefs”—ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while inflicting costs on the less fortunate.
Rob Henderson was born to a drug-addicted mother and a father he never met, ultimately shuttling between ten different foster homes in California. When he was adopted into a loving family, he hoped that life would finally be stable and safe. Divorce, tragedy, poverty, and violence marked his adolescent and teen years, propelling Henderson to join the military upon completing high school.
An unflinching portrait of shattered families, desperation, and determination, Troubled recounts Henderson’s expectation-defying young life and juxtaposes his story with those of his friends who wound up incarcerated or killed. He retreads the steps and missteps he took to escape the drama and disorder of his youth. As he navigates the peaks and valleys of social class, Henderson finds that he remains on the outside looking in. His greatest achievements—a military career, an undergraduate education from Yale, a PhD from Cambridge—feel like hollow measures of success. He argues that stability at home is more important than external accomplishments, and he illustrates the ways the most privileged among us benefit from a set of social standards that actively harm the most vulnerable.”
Cecilie Traberg is a Psychology PhD Candidate at University of Cambridge in the Social Decision-Making Lab and a Storytelling Fellow at University Arts London studying how social influence, identity and interaction impacts our judgements, beliefs and behaviors. She currently focuses on how these social processes influence misinformation susceptibility and how we can increase resistance to persuasion.
Her research is supported by the Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarship and the Economic and Social Research Council. She uses a combination of methods (experimental, RCTs, behavioral games and interventions) and is particularly interested in methods that allow for measuring real social interaction between people in real time.
She is currently a Visiting Scholar at Princeton University in the Collectives in Cognition Lab and will subsequently be a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School with Prof. Amit Goldenberg. She is also a mum of two boys, Theodore and Atlas, who were born during her PhD and a violinist in a symphony orchestra.
Welcome attorney Karin Lang back to the show on episode 417, bringing back the in-person discussion after a year of her travels from 2022 to 2023. On this talk, we spoke about the countries that she explored in South America, some elements of dating and relationships that are impactful, her legal work defending victims of childhood sexual assault, and current and past happenings in the Middle East of worldwide importance.
In her travels in South America, Karin experienced a variety of life, as she went through 11 countries in the recent trip. Going through these lands involved meeting a variety of people, having plans go out of order or change very rapidly, reaching difficulty to make things work or get places smoothly, and learning more of the local language along the way. We talk about some of the growth qualities that come from such a travel, and how she is different before and after the fact.
We also spoke on some important elements of how a relationship can flourish, including a description of Karin’s parents’ story, which gives a good example of growing together from early on in life. This was followed up with discussion on her legal work, and then a discussion on recent happenings in the Middle East.
Imagination is commonly thought to be the special province of youth—the natural companion of free play and the unrestrained vistas of childhood. Then come the deadening routines and stifling regimentation of the adult world, dulling our imaginative powers. In fact, Andrew Shtulman argues, the opposite is true. Imagination is not something we inherit at birth, nor does it diminish with age. Instead, imagination grows as we do, through education and reflection.
The science of cognitive development shows that young children are wired to be imitators. When confronted with novel challenges, they struggle to think outside the box, and their creativity is rigidly constrained by what they deem probable, typical, or normal. Of course, children love to “play pretend,” but they are far more likely to simulate real life than to invent fantasy worlds of their own. And they generally prefer the mundane and the tried-and-true to the fanciful or the whimsical.
Children’s imaginations are not yet fully formed because they necessarily lack knowledge, and it is precisely knowledge of what is real that provides a foundation for contemplating what might be possible. The more we know, the farther our imaginations can roam. As Learning to Imagine demonstrates, the key to expanding the imagination is not forgetting what you know but learning something new. By building upon the examples of creative minds across diverse fields, from mathematics to religion, we can consciously develop our capacities for innovation and imagination at any age.
Andrew Shtulman is an associate professor of psychology and cognitive science at Occidental, where he directs the Thinking Lab. His work has been featured in Scientific American, CBS News, and the New Yorker. He lives in Pasadena, California.
What are internal family systems in terms of therapy? How are shame and guilt different and meant to be worked on? What does it take to bring about tangible change in a person’s well-being? Guest therapist Dr. Martha Sweezy joins myself and co-host Rebecca Faith Lawson on episode 415 to discuss these topics and her breadth of experience in the therapy field.
Having worked in community mental health at the outpatient department of the Cambridge Health Alliance for 18 years as a therapist, supervisor and the associate director of the DBT program, Dr. Martha Sweezy has experience with a wide variety of mental health challenges, many related to the sequelae of trauma.
She is currently an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a clinical and program development consultant at Cambridge Health Alliance.
Until January, 2015, she was the Associate Director and Director of Training of DBT at Cambridge Health Alliance.
In addition to being the author of several articles, she is a co-editor or co-author of eight books related to IFS.
On episode 414, my guest University of Delaware Professor Dannagal Young, author of “Wrong”, joins myself and co-host Rebecca Faith Lawson. “In Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation, expert in media and politics Dannagal Goldthwaite Young offers a comprehensive model that illustrates how political leaders and media organizations capitalize on our social and cultural identities to separate, enrage, and—ultimately—mobilize us. Through a process of identity distillation encouraged by public officials, journalists, political and social media, Americans’ political identities—how we think of ourselves as members of our political team—drive our belief in and demand for misinformation. It turns out that if being wrong allows us to comprehend the world, have control over it, or connect with our community, all in ways that serve our political team, then we don’t want to be right.
Over the past 40 years, lawmakers in America’s two major political parties have become more extreme in their positions on ideological issues. Voters from the two parties have become increasingly distinct and hostile to one another along the lines of race, religion, geography, and culture. In the process, these political identities have transformed into a useful but reductive label tied to what we look like, who we worship, where we live, and what we believe.
Young offers a road map out of this chaotic morass, including demand-side solutions that reduce the bifurcation of American society and increase our information ecosystem’s accountability to empirical facts. By understanding the dynamics that encourage identity distillation, Wrong explains how to reverse this dangerous trend and strengthen American democracy in the process.”
Dannagal G. Young (Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication, 2007) is a Professor of Communication and Political Science at the University of Delaware where she studies the content, audience, and effects of nontraditional political information. She has published over sixty academic articles and book chapters on the content, psychology, and effects of political information, satire, and misinformation.
Optimization is the driving principle of our modern world. We now can manufacture, transport, and organize things more cheaply and faster than ever. Optimized models underlie everything from airline schedules to dating site matches. We strive for efficiency in our daily lives, obsessed with productivity and optimal performance. How did a mathematical concept take on such outsize cultural shape? And what is lost when efficiency is gained?
Optimal Illusions traces the fascinating history of optimization from its roots in America’s founding principles to its modern manifestations, found in colorful stories of oil tycoons, wildlife ecologists, Silicon Valley technologists, lifestyle gurus, sugar beet farmers, and poker players. Optimization is now deeply embedded in the technologies and assumptions that have come to comprise not only our material reality but what we make of it.
Coco Krumme’s work in mathematical modeling has made her acutely aware of optimization’s overreach. Streamlined systems are less resilient and more at risk of failure. They limit our options and narrow our perspectives. The malaise of living in an optimized society can feel profoundly inhumane. Optimal Illusions exposes the sizable bargains we have made in the name of optimization and asks us to consider what comes next.
Coco Krumme is an applied mathematician and writer. After completing a doctorate at MIT and working in academia and tech, Krumme founded Leeward Co, a consultancy that helps research teams with computational science and strategy (aka data science) in agriculture, climate science, logistics, materials and biosciences.
Here are the 8 things I cover in this episode, from my experience through running the show:
- You can build momentum that can then propel you
- You’re not going to mesh with everyone, but you can share and learn with everyone
- You get smoother at something you do a lot
- Speaking with people and having a record of it is a special thing
- Depth develops through the timespan of a discussion
- People want to also know you as you come to know them
- Consistency keeps all the steps of a process fresh in your mind
- You can reach more people than you can imagine with the right mindset
The long history of China’s relationship between stability, diversity, and prosperity, and how its current leadership threatens this delicate balance
Chinese society has been shaped by the interplay of the EAST—exams, autocracy, stability, and technology—from ancient times through the present. Beginning with the Sui dynasty’s introduction of the civil service exam, known as Keju, in 587 CE—and continuing through the personnel management system used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—Chinese autocracies have developed exceptional tools for homogenizing ideas, norms, and practices. But this uniformity came with a huge downside: stifled creativity.
Yasheng Huang shows how China transitioned from dynamism to extreme stagnation after the Keju was instituted. China’s most prosperous periods, such as during the Tang dynasty (618–907) and under the reformist CCP, occurred when its emphasis on scale (the size of bureaucracy) was balanced with scope (diversity of ideas).
Considering China’s remarkable success over the past half-century, Huang sees signs of danger in the political and economic reversals under Xi Jinping. The CCP has again vaulted conformity above new ideas, reverting to the Keju model that eventually led to technological decline. It is a lesson from China’s own history, Huang argues, that Chinese leaders would be wise to take seriously.
Jessica Carew Kraft, journalist and author of “Why We Need To Be Wild: One Woman’s Quest For Ancient Human Answers To 21st Century Problems”, joins myself, Armen Shirvanian, and co-host Rebecca Faith Lawson on episode 410 of the show, where we discuss her book, rewilding, reconnecting with nature, how we survived in the past, and […]
“The effort to destroy facts and make America ungovernable didn’t come out of nowhere. It is the culmination of seventy years of strategic denialism. In On Disinformation, Lee McIntyre shows how the war on facts began, and how ordinary citizens can fight back against the scourge of disinformation that is now threatening the very fabric of […]
A “problem of twelve” arises when a small number of institutions acquire the means to exert outsized influence over the politics and economy of a nation. The Big Four index funds of Vanguard, State Street, Fidelity, and BlackRock control more than twenty percent of the votes of S&P 500 companies—a concentration of power that’s unprecedented […]
When it comes to the dating landscape, you want to know what is happening and why it is happening. What causes attraction, and what makes for great relationships? What do internet shows on these topics say, and what messages are worth listening to? We cover this on episode 407 with returning guest Macken Murphy and […]
“In the scientific literature, I found confirmation of what I was hearing. In recent years, about one-in-two adults in America reported experiencing loneliness. And that was before the national lockdown cut off so many of us from friends, loved ones, and support systems, exacerbating loneliness and isolation Loneliness is far more than just a bad […]
The social internet landscape continues to change rapidly, and a lot of people’s time is involved in the various applications in use. Recently, Threads came out from Meta, while TikTok continues to grab lots of attention and Instagram is one of the most default applications for people meeting each other. Within these applications, there are […]
There’s an unspoken assumption when you go to see a doctor: the doctor knows your medical story and is making decisions based on that story. But the reality frequently falls short. Medical records vanish when we switch doctors. Critical details of life-saving treatment plans get lost in muddled electronic charts. The doctors we see change […]
In this episode, we cover the topic of the big change in social media of the past decade, from a socially-based graph of our connections that is about familiarity, to an interest-based graph of our connections that is meant for discovery of novel creators and individuals. With guest cohost Rebecca Faith Lawson, we go into […]
Hello and welcome to episode 401 with Jeff Lawson, theologian and elder at Faith Sarasota. This talk covered a range of life messages, and was an in-person one that went into a few topics of understanding and growth. Jeff’s passion is to utilize his gifts that facilitate an atmosphere that seeks to promote the goal […]
We have made it into the 400s here on the show. On this one here, I do a brief recap of the past 100 episodes, picking out a few that were notable along the way, and give a little preview of things I would like to include in the 400s. This episode has a new […]
What does it take to do creative experimentation, and what can you get out of it? How does one build and work on their focus and motivation? What is required to build a newsletter, and what is in the Stretch Letter newsletter. Charlotte Grysolle joins on the show from Belgium in episode 399 to cover these topics and more.
Charlotte has 10 years of advertising/production agency experience in Brussels, New York, Singapore, and London. She started writing online and re-discovered a long-lost curiosity and drive for learning and self-development. It was about 18 months between sharing her first words online and quitting her job.
She made the jump to a fully remote, async role as Student Success Lead at Write of Passage – an online writing school with huge ambitions to change how people write online in the 21st century.
As creator of the Stretch Letter newsletter, Charlotte shares tools and resources to experiment with your mental and physical performance. The content comes out weekly, is highly practical, and is guaranteed to teach you something new about your mind and body.
Embrace the future of creativity with “The Artificially Intelligent Creative,” a groundbreaking guide that will redefine the way you approach your creative projects. This comprehensive book will introduce you to the incredible potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and reveal how you can harness its power to revolutionize your artistic endeavors. It was written by Srinivas Rao, who joins us on episode 398 of the show.
Discover how AI can elevate your creative process by:
- Automating tedious tasks, freeing up more time for imagination and exploration
- Enhancing your writing, art, music, and entrepreneurial projects with AI-driven tools and techniques
- Building an AI-powered “second brain” to help you synthesize knowledge and create at the speed of thought
- Developing an AI-assisted team to streamline your workflow and increase productivity
- Learning from real-world case studies that showcase the astonishing possibilities of AI in creative projects
“The Artificially Intelligent Creative” is your essential guide to navigating the world of AI-driven creativity. Whether you’re an artist, writer, musician, or entrepreneur, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI and take your creative pursuits to new heights.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution in creativity. Embark on an extraordinary journey that will forever change the way you create.
Welcome to episode 397 of the show with Faith LeMasters, representing for sustainable fashion, and who has recently released a first issue of L’Avenir De La Mode Magazine.
From the magazine description:
“After interviewing with multiple designers and creatives, I realized there was a great need for designers, artists, and industry professionals to have a platform where they could truly (and openly) share their perspectives, ideas, experiences, and hopes for the future. This is that platform.
Focusing on emerging talents in the fashion, visual art, and interior design industries (with an emphasis on that which is luxurious), LADLM spotlights these talents and gives them a platform where they can work with the media to generate content that is meaningful (for them and us). We work with established creatives as well who have a strong vision and strive to be innovative in all that they do.
“L’Avenir de la Mode” directly translates to “The Future of Fashion,” and while we are expanding our reach beyond the fashion industry, it will always be at the heart of our publication and is the foundation for the content we create. The name is taken from a past interview I conducted where the designer noted that, at Los Angeles Fashion Week, everyone in the room was the future of fashion. While this content will differ from other projects and publications I collaborate with and work on, at LADLM, we will still be choosing to work with those who maintain a strong code of ethics and values (sweatshop labor is deplorable and we refuse to showcase brands that exploit people for monetary gain or any other reason).
It is my greatest hope that this publication will add value to your life, inspire you along your own journey (whatever that may look like), and give you the encouragement you need to embrace all the beautiful things that make you, you. Because after all, it is this uniqueness that creates a kaleidoscope of incredible culture, community, and individuality (however juxtaposed that may seem).”
You can find the magazine featured here.
Welcome to episode number 396 of the show, with the return of guest John De Froscia, originally of episode 6 early on in the program. In the past, we had spoken of history and travel, and while that comes into this episode, we discuss more about relationships, how society is at this time, and a variety of controversial topics make their way into the discussion.
It is only through looking at relationship structures in the United States and other regions that we can better understand the social world we are in today. There is a lot of online discussion about relationships people are having, because as people, we are very much about our groups and connections.
A world-renowned scientist and recipient of the National Medal of Science in 2011, Dr. Leroy Hood co-founded the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in 2000, served as its first President from 2000-2017 and is a Professor and Chief Strategy Officer. In 2016, ISB affiliated with Providence where Dr. Hood now serves as Emeritus Science Advisor.
He received his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and his PhD in biochemistry from Caltech. Dr. Hood was a faculty member at Caltech from 1967-1992, serving for 10 years as the Chair of Biology. During this period, he and his colleagues developed four sequencer and synthesizer instruments that paved the way for the Human Genome Project’s successful mapping and understanding of the human genome. He and his students also deciphered many of the complex mechanisms of antibody diversification. In 1992, Dr. Hood founded and chaired the Department of Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Washington, the first academic department devoted to cross-disciplinary biology.
Dr. Hood is currently carrying out studies in Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer, and wellness. He is pioneering a 1 million patient genome/phenome project, and is bringing scientific (quantitative) wellness to the contemporary U.S. health care system.
Dr. Hood has played a role in founding 15 biotechnology companies including Amgen, Applied Biosystems, Arivale, and Nanostring. He has co-authored textbooks in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, and systems biology.
Dr. Nathan Price is CEO of Onegevity, a division of Thorne HealthTech. He is also a (on leave) Professor at the Institute for Systems Biology, where he and Lee Hood co-direct the Hood-Price Lab for Systems Biomedicine. Additionally, Dr. Price is an affiliate faculty at the University of Washington in the Departments of Bioengineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Molecular & Cellular Biology. In 2019, he was selected by the National Academy of Medicine as one of their 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine.
Dr. Price co-founded Arivale, a scientific wellness company, that was named as Geekwire’s 2016 startup of the year. Dr. Price is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) and is on the Board of Advisors for the American Cancer Society (WA). He was also the chair of the NIH study section on Modeling and Analysis of Biological Systems (MABS).
Dr. Price has also served on numerous scientific advisory boards, including for Roche (personalized healthcare division), Providence St. Joseph Health, Sera Prognostics, Trelys, Basepaws, the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Thought Leaders Council, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability. Dr. Price served on the National Academy of Medicine committee to set best practice guidelines for developing omics-based tests in clinical trials from 2010-2012. He has served on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, including Cell Systems,Science Translational Medicine,BMC Systems Biology, Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology Journal, and was previously a Deputy Editor of PLOS Computational Biology. He is also a fellow of the European Society of Preventive Medicine. He has published over 180 scientific papers (H-index > 62) and given over 200 invited talks.
How is speech and ability to perform action affected by aging? On episode 394, Dr. Helen Nuttall of Lancaster University joins us to discuss effects of aging on speech, how our minds work in different capacities, and some of her research in the field.
Dr. Nuttall is a Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience and a BBSRC New Investigator in the Department of Psychology at Lancaster University UK, where she leads the Neuroscience of Speech and Action (NoSA) Laboratory. The NoSA Lab investigates research questions surrounding how speech, action, and cognitive function are represented in the brain; how these functions work in health and disease; and how they are affected by the ageing process.
To answer these questions, they use a variety of methods, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), electroencephalography (EEG), Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI), electromyography (EMG), and behavioural techniques.
You can check out her research here, see her faculty page here, and follow her on Twitter @hel_nuttall.
On this episode of the show, we bring back past guest Gary Kazazian for an update on happenings in his content-creation world, as well as in the fishing community that he participates in with California Surf Fishing and twin Kaspar, who has also been on the show. We go over his efforts, mindset in the field, the value of connection in community, and more.
Gary has written the book California Surf Fishing, and also takes people out on guided trips to hone their skills. Some good perspective is brought here on taking deliberate action in an area of your interest, such that what you build will be in the category that matters to you, so there is a sense of pride there.
Hello and welcome to episode 392 of the show. In this one, I cover a variety of topics similar to what I covered on a livestream attempt a couple of days prior.
More livestreaming coming in the future.
Nita A. Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society, the Faculty Chair of the Duke MA in Bioethics & Science Policy, and principal investigator of SLAP Lab.
On “The Battle for Your Brain”:
“A new dawn of brain tracking and hacking is coming. Will you be prepared for what comes next?
Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against you. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memories or cure addictions.
Neuroscience has already made all of this possible today, and neurotechnology will soon become the “universal controller” for all of our interactions with technology. This can benefit humanity immensely, but without safeguards, it can seriously threaten our fundamental human rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination.
From one of the world’s foremost experts on the ethics of neuroscience, The Battle for Your Brain offers a path forward to navigate the complex legal and ethical dilemmas that will fundamentally impact our freedom to understand, shape, and define ourselves.”
Farahany received her AB in Genetics, Cell, and Developmental Biology from Dartmouth College, an ALM in biology from Harvard University, and a JD and MA from Duke University, as well as a Ph.D. in philosophy. In 2004-2005, Farahany clerked for Judge Judith W. Rogers of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, after which she joined the law faculty at Vanderbilt University. In 2011, Farahany was the Leah Kaplan Visiting Professor of Human Rights at Stanford Law School.
Welcome to a great multi-person discussion on episode 390 of the show, with two past guests returning to the program. In person with me during this recording in Florida is returning guest Rebecca Faith Lawson, while we have Bronwyn Williams of South Africa returning to the show remotely.
We go over a few discussion topics that originated from current thoughts and happenings, as well as from Bronwyn’s recent short clips on her Substack. These include:
- those who take advantage of others and those who are taken advantage of
- the return on investment in a life
- physical books versus Ebooks and how the tangible connects to reality
- optimism rubbing some people the wrong way
- who in society controls the narrative, and how it is felt
It was great to take part in this discussion, and to have Rebecca and Bronwyn on the program. You can check out my past episode with Rebecca here and here, and my past episode with Bronwyn here.
Sukun Chopra joins us on episode 389 of The Armen Show Podcast. Sukun helps to create emotional awareness in the world, and is podcast host of Becoming an Epic Being. We spoke about a variety of topics in relation to self-awareness, well-being, conflict resolution, and more.
From her description, “We’ve all grown up with ideas and beliefs that become our model for living life. What if these beliefs weren’t serving our best interests and were holding us back from living an empowered, authentic and connected life? Our mission is to arouse your curiosity, encourage you to question conventional ideas and give you tools to navigate through stuff we all struggle with.”
Brian S. Lowery is an American social psychologist. Lowery obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 1996, and subsequently began graduate study at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a master’s degree in 1998 and a doctorate in 2002.
Social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery presents a provocative, powerful theory of identity, arguing that there is no essential “self”—our selves are social creations of those with whom we interact —exploring what that means for who we can be and who we allow others to be.
There’s nothing we spend more time with, but understand less, than ourselves. You’ve been with yourself every waking moment of your life. But who—or, rather, what—are you? In Selfless, Brian Lowery argues for the radical idea that the “self” as we know it—that “voice in your head”—is a social construct, created in our relationships and social interactions. We are unique because our individual pattern of relationships is unique. We change because our relationships change. Your self isn’t just you, it’s all around you.
Lowery uses this research-driven perspective of selfhood to explore questions of inequity, race, gender, politics, and power structures, transforming our perceptions of how the world is and how it could be. His theory offers insight into how powerful people manage their environment in sophisticated, often unconscious, ways to maintain the status quo; explains our competing drives for deep social connection and personal freedom; and answers profound, personal questions such as: Why has my sense of self evolved over time? Why do I sometimes stop short of changes that I want to make in life?
In Selfless, Lowery persuasively breaks down common assumptions and beliefs; his insights are humbling. Despite what many may think, we aren’t islands unto ourselves; we are the creation of the many hands that touch us. We don’t just exist in communities, we are created and shaped by them. Our highs and lows are not only our own but belong to others as well. By recognizing that we are products of relationships—from fleeting transactions to deep associations—we shatter the myth of individualism and free ourselves to make our lives and the world accordingly.
On this Food For Thought Friday with Rebecca, we go into a few topics of importance in society, with Rebecca Faith Lawson coming to us from the University of South Florida for an impromptu discussion on many fronts. We discuss some statistics on the nuclear family, polarization of views, those who do expressing versus those who could bring a lot to expression, and more.
What is the value of the nuclear family, and why has it become less common in recent decades?
How has polarization affected the communication landscape, and is everyone being averaged into a person that doesn’t showcase any extremes?
Do the people who have a voice belong having a voice, and do others who don’t bring out their voice have lots to contribute?
I was glad to have Rebecca join on this Food For Thought Friday, and you can check out her past discussions on the show here (authenticity, belief, time horizons) and here (self-awareness, discernment, content creation).
Sheena Iyengar is the S. T. Lee Professor of Business in the Management Department at Columbia Business School and the best-selling author of The Art of Choosing (2010). She is a leading expert on the study of innovation, choice, leadership, and creativity and regularly consults with a range of organizations on methods for innovation. She joins on episode 386, where we discuss her upcoming book Think Bigger, which comes out April 11.
“In Think Bigger, Sheena Iyengar—an acclaimed author and expert in the science of choice—answers a timeless question with enormous implications for problems of all kinds across the world: “How can I get my best ideas?”
Iyengar provides essential tools to spark creative thinking and help us make our most meaningful choices. She draws from recent advances in neuro- and cognitive sciences to give readers a set of practical steps for coming up with powerful new ideas. Think Bigger offers an innovative evidence-backed method for generating big ideas that Iyengar and her team of researchers developed and refined over the last decade.
For anyone looking to innovate, the black box of creativity is a mystery no longer. Think Bigger upends the myth that big ideas are reserved for a select few. By using this method as a guide to creative thinking, anybody can produce revolutionary ideas.”
Dr. Susan Finkbeiner is a lecturer of Biology at California State University of Long Beach, as well as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Chicago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Entomology from Cornell University, and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of California, and joins me on episode 385 of the show, where we discuss much about butterflies, including types of mimicry, mating, dimorphism, scent, her Costa Rica study abroad efforts, convergent evolution, as well as some life messages, modeling, and Midwest qualities.
Her research involves a comprehensive analysis of the evolutionary mechanisms underlying adaptive phenotypic variation across a rapidly diversifying lineage of butterflies, with the central goal of understanding the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape temporal and spatial patterns of biodiversity.
Her previous research at UC-Irvine focused on how natural and sexual selection work together to favor the evolution of specific animal phenotypes, how aposematic signaling may drive the evolution of social behavior in the context of visual ecology, and how specialized visual systems coevolve with specialized visual cues.
Susan has worked with tropical Adelpha butterflies and temperate Limenitis butterflies. As well, her previous research has used neotropical Heliconius butterflies (known as the passion-vine butterflies) to examine how natural and sexual selection work together to favor the evolution of specific animal phenotypes, how warning signaling may drive the evolution of social behavior in the context of visual ecology, and how specialized visual systems co-evolve with specialized visual cues.
Her research and work is viewable at:
http://www.heliconius.org/author/susan-finkbeiner/ https://www.kronforstlab.org/index.html http://people.bu.edu/smullen/Mullen_Lab_at_Boston_University/Home.html http://visiongene.bio.uci.edu/Adriana_Briscoe/Briscoe_Lab.html
http://reedlab.org/
Professor Gloria Mark of UC Irvine joins on episode 384 of the show, where we go into detail on her latest book Attention Span.
From Gloria’s bio, “My research area is human-computer interaction (HCI) studying the interplay of technology with individuals, groups, and society. I study how people interact with information technology in their everyday life: how it affects multitasking, attention, mood, and above all, stress. Rather than bring people into a laboratory to study them, I go to where people are–the real world becomes a living laboratory. Using precise objective measures, I found that people’s attention spans have been shrinking over the last 15 years. I combine these measures with others to create a very detailed, comprehensive, and in-depth understanding of what people experience when they use computer technology.
“We spend an average of just 47 seconds on any screen before shifting our attention. It takes 25 minutes to bring our attention back to a task after an interruption. And we interrupt ourselves more than we’re interrupted by others.
In Attention Span, psychologist Gloria Mark reveals these and more surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention. She shows how much of what we think we know is wrong, including insights such as:
- Why multitasking hurts rather than helps productivity
- How social media and modern entertainment amplify our short attention spans
- What drains our mental resources and how to refuel them
- The four types of attention that we experience every day and how to recognize them
While the concept of “flow” has previously been considered the ideal state of focus, Dr. Mark offers a new framework to help explain how our brains function in the digital world: kinetic attention. This book reveals how we can take control, not only to find more success in our careers, but also to find health and wellness in our everyday lives.”
Mikko Hermanni Hyppönen is a Finnish computer security expert, speaker and author. He is known for the Hyppönen Law about IoT security, which states that whenever an appliance is described as being “smart”, it is vulnerable. He joins us on episode 383, where we discuss malware, viruses, cyber warfare, and more from If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable. It was great speaking with Mikko on these topics.
“All our devices and gadgets―from our refrigerators to our home security systems, vacuum cleaners, and stereos―are going online, just like our computers did. But once we’ve successfully connected our devices to the internet, do we have any hope of keeping them, and ourselves, safe from the dangers that lurk beneath the digital waters?
In If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable, veteran cybersecurity professional Mikko Hypponen delivers an eye-opening exploration of the best―and worst―things the internet has given us. From instant connectivity between any two points on the globe to organized ransomware gangs, the net truly has been a mixed blessing. In this book, the author explores the transformative potential of the future of the internet, as well as those things that threaten its continued existence: government surveillance, censorship, organized crime, and more.
Readers will also find:
- Insightful discussions of how law enforcement and intelligence agencies operate on the internet
- Fulsome treatments of how money became data and the impact of the widespread use of mobile supercomputing technology
- Explorations of how the internet has changed the world, for better and for worse
- Engaging stories from Mikko’s 30-year career in infosec
Perfect for anyone seeking a thought-provoking presentation of some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity and technology, If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in the future of the internet.”
Our guest on episode 382 of the show is Professor Erik Angner of Stockholm University, who joins me to discuss his book How Economics Can Save The World. “Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you how Our world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help! From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today.
Far from being a means to predict the stock market, enrich the elite or track money around the globe, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish. With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakening the possibility of a happier, more just and more sustainable world.”
“Erik Angner is Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University, where he directs the PPE Program. As a result of serious mission creep, he holds two PhDs – one in Economics and one in History and Philosophy of Science – both from the University of Pittsburgh.
He is the author of two other books, Hayek and Natural Law (2007) and A Course in Behavioral Economics (3rd Ed., 2020), as well as multiple journal articles and book chapters on behavioral and experimental economics; the science and philosophy of happiness; and the history, philosophy, and methodology of contemporary economics.”
Welcome to episode 381 of the show, with my guest and host of Social Animal, Ruben. Ruben helps people connect with the people around them, and, as we get into in the episode, helps individuals not censor themselves and the things that speak to them.
On Social Animal, Ruben goes out with individuals for a day (or more) to guide them and give feedback on what they are doing, such that they can express themselves to others when they feel up to it. I like the detail he gives to people, and how he motivates or supports them to try again or figure something out.
You can check out his material at Social Animal on YouTube.
Professor Chiara Russo Krauss is a researcher at University of Naples Federico II, Department of Humanities, who serves as Associate Professor in History of Philosophy, and who is interested in introspection and introspectionism, history of psychology, 19th and 20th century philosophy. She joins on episode 380, where we discuss and preview some material from upcoming book The Philosophy of Joseph Petzoldt, out February 9th.
“This volume is the first English resource to shed light on the philosophy of Joseph Petzoldt (1862-1929), the main pupil of Ernst Mach and founder of the Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Philosophie, later the association of Berlin logical positivists. A central figure in the early debate on the theory of relativity, his work was praised by Einstein himself.
Tracing the development of Petzoldt’s ideas, starting from his early acceptance of materialism and Kantian agnosticism, Chiara Russo Krauss presents a comprehensive reconstruction of his philosophy in the context of the German milieu. She examines his attempt to develop a new philosophy following Gustav Fechner and the empiriocriticism of Richard Avenarius and Ernst Mach. In the final chapter, she sets out how Petzoldt proposed relativistic positivism as the official interpretation of Einstein’s relativity.
By illuminating key elements of Petzoldt’s work, this is a valuable case study for students and scholars of philosophy of science and late 19th-century and early 20th-century philosophy. It reveals the complex interplay of two different tendencies of the time: neo-Kantianism and its struggle to overcome the notion of thing-in-itself, as well as the need for an epistemological foundation for the new advances of science.”
You can find Professor Krauss on Twitter at @russokrauss, with her publications shown on ResearchGate, and The Philosophy of Joseph Petzoldt will be available by Bloomsbury publishing at https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/philosophy-of-joseph-petzoldt-9781350321458/
In this wide-ranging, deeply researched account, Murray Pittock examines the place of Scotland in the world. Pittock explores Scotland and Empire, the rise of nationalism, and the pressures on the country from an increasingly monolithic understanding of “Britishness.” From the Thirty Years’ War to Jacobite risings and today’s ongoing independence debates, Scotland and its diaspora have undergone profound changes. This ground-breaking account reveals the diversity of Scotland’s history and shows how, after the country disappeared from the map as an independent state, it continued to build a global brand.
Professor Murray Pittock (MA D.Litt. Glasgow; D.Phil Oxford) is Bradley Professor and Pro Vice-Principal. He has worked at the universities of Manchester (where he was the first professor of Scottish literature at an English university), Edinburgh, Oxford, Aberdeen and Strathclyde, and has held visiting appointments at the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies (2002), New York University (Visiting Professor of English, 2015); Charles University, Prague (Ministry of Education Visiting Professor in Languages, 2010), Trinity College, Dublin (Visiting Professor in English and History, 2008), Auburn (History and Equality and Diversity, 2006), Notre Dame (NEH seminar visiting scholar in Irish Studies, 2014), USC (Roy Lecturer in Scottish Studies, 2015) and Yale (Senior Warnock Fellow, 1998 and 2000-1).
Murray is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the English Association, the Royal Historical Society, the Royal Society of Arts and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland among other bodies, and an honorary Fellow of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies. Murray’s books are set on courses in English, History, Irish Studies, theology and politics in around twenty-five countries, and he has been awarded or shortlisted/nominated for a number of literary and historical prizes and prize lectureships. He is one of the few UK academics to be a prize lecturer of both the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the British Academy, and has acted as an external assessor for chairs and grants from the Ivy League to the Middle East.
Murray is Scottish History Adviser to the National Trust for Scotland, has acted as adviser to the National Galleries and has held grants in English, History, Museology, Tourism and the creative economy. In 2014, he became the founding convenor of the International Association for the Study of Scottish Literatures, and remains chair of its Trustees.
Murray has appeared in the UK and overseas media in over 50 countries on some 1500 occasions to comment on history, literature and current affairs, including scripting and presenting radio series ( The Roots of Scottish Nationalism -Radio 4, 6.25M aggregate audience, 81% UK wide approval rating) and has co-curated a number of exhibitions. He regularly acts as a consultant to national institutions. Murray supervises PhDs in the areas of Burns, Cultural History, Irish Studies, Jacobitism, Romanticism, Scott, Scottish Studies and other fields.
Joining us on episode 378 is Dr. Temple Grandin, author of Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions. Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. In North America, almost half of the cattle are handled in a center track restrainer system that she designed for meat plants. Curved chute and race systems she has designed for cattle are used worldwide and her writings on the flight zone and other principles of grazing animal behavior have helped many people to reduce stress on their animals during handling.
She has also developed an objective scoring system for assessing handling of cattle and pigs at meat plants. This scoring system is being used by many large corporations to improve animal welfare. Other areas of research are: cattle temperament, environmental enrichment for pigs, reducing dark cutters and bruises, bull fertility, training procedures, horse perception of novel objects, and effective stunning methods for cattle and pigs at meat plants.
She obtained her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College and her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University. Dr. Grandin received her Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989. Today she teaches courses on livestock behaviour and facility design at Colorado State University and consults with the livestock industry on facility design, livestock handling, and animal welfare. She has appeared on television shows such as 20/20, 48 Hours, CNN Larry King Live, PrimeTime Live, 60 Minutes, the Today Show, and many shows in other countries.
In 2010, Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people. Interviews with Dr. Grandin have been broadcast on National Public Radio and she has a 2010 TED Lecture titled “The World Needs ALL Kinds of Minds.” She has also authored over 400 articles in both scientific journals and livestock periodicals on animal handling, welfare, and facility design. She is the author of “Thinking in Pictures”, “Livestock Handling and Transport,” “Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals,” “Guide to Working with Farm Animals,” and “Humane Livestock Handling.” Her books “Animals in Translation” and “Animals Make Us Human” were both on the New York Times best seller list. “Animals Make Us Human” was also on the Canadian best seller list. Her latest book, Calling All Minds, was a New York Times best seller for middle school students.
Her life story has also been made into an HBO movie titled “Temple Grandin, staring Claire Danes,” which won seven Emmy awards and a Golden Globe. The movie shows her life as a teenager and how she started her career. In 2017, she was inducted into The Women’s Hall of Fame and in 2018 made a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She was named as one of the top 10 Best College Professors in 202 by CEO Magazine.
Our guest on episode 377 of the show is John Coogan, technologist, YouTuber, and co-founder of Soylent and Lucy. He has been an entrepreneur for a decade across multiple companies, and has brought forward marketing, ecommerce strategy, engineering, and finance to where he worked.
Aside from his company work, he has become a great storyteller on his YouTube channel of over 240000 subscribers, where he showcases stories or happenings in the technology space, discussing companies or leading figures at those companies, as well as the direction of upcoming technologies like artificial intelligence.
On this episode, we discussing his founding efforts, what makes for value in companies, and how to bring a compelling story through content creation that informs and entertains.
Advances in medicine have made possible better treatments for widespread, familiar human illnesses like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Yet there are thousands of much less common diseases, most of genetic origin, each classed as “rare” because it afflicts only a small number of people. These patient groups were long ignored by a pharmaceutical industry that judged them too small to provide a return on the investment needed to develop an effective remedy. Yet these “orphaned” diseases collectively caused misery and expense, often far greater than did more common ailments, for tens of millions of individuals and their families.
Forty years ago, a revolution that transformed the prospects of patients with rare diseases was lit by three sparks. The passage of the 1983 U.S. Orphan Drug Act resulted from public pressure brought by rare disease patients, their families, and advocates. The AIDS epidemic triggered additional activism, compounded when patients with the rare disease hemophilia became HIV-positive after infusion of tainted blood products. And the third spark was the emergence in the early 1980s of biotechnology companies like Genentech, Amgen, and Biogen employing then-new genetic engineering instead of conventional approaches to pharmaceutical development. Soon after, Genzyme became the first company to develop a treatment for a rare genetic disorder, Gaucher disease, which would come to transform the industry.
Jim Geraghty is an industry leader with over 30 years of strategic experience, including more than 25 years as a senior executive at biotechnology companies developing and commercializing innovative therapies. Mr. Geraghty is chairman of the boards of Idera and Pieris Pharmaceuticals and of Orchard Therapeutics, and a member of the board of Voyager and Fulcrum Therapeutics.
He was from 2013-16 an entrepreneur in residence at Third Rock Ventures, and before that served as senior vice president, North America strategy and business development at Sanofi. He spent over 20 years at Genzyme, one of the world’s leading biotech companies, as senior vice president of international development, president of Genzyme Europe, and founding president and CEO of Genzyme Transgenics. He started his career in healthcare strategy consulting at Bain.
A graduate of the Yale Law School, Mr. Geraghty also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown.
Rama Chellappa, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in electrical and computer engineering and biomedical engineering and chief scientist at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy, is a pioneer in the area of artificial intelligence. His work in computer vision, pattern recognition, and machine learning have had a profound impact on areas including biometrics, smart cars, […]
Dr. Barbaro holds a Ph.D. in psychology with a specialization in evolution and human development from Oakland University. She is currently an Educational Research Scientist for WGU Labs, an Adjunct Professor at Utah Valley University, and the Communications Officer for the Human Behavior and Evolution Society. Outside of her formal work, she spends the majority of her time reading non-fiction […]
Jana Gallus is an assistant professor in the strategy group at UCLA Anderson. Her research interests lie in behavioral economics, strategy, and innovation, with a focus on recognition incentives and their effects on decision-making. She investigates how incentive schemes can be designed to enhance employee motivation and organizational performance in the private, public, and nonprofit […]
Joining us on episode 372 is Dr. Marion Labouré, author of Democratizing Finance: The Radical Promise of Fintech. She is Senior Economist at Deutsche Bank in London and an associate of the department of economics at Harvard University. Regarding what “Democratizing Finance” covers, “We are only in the early stages of a broader revolution that will impact […]
Professor Andrew Shtulman is a cognitive developmental psychologist who studies conceptual development and conceptual change, particularly as they relate to science education. He is a Professor of Cognitive Science and Psychology at Occidental College, and chair of its Psychology department. His research explores both the acquisition of domain-specific concepts and the development of domain-general inference […]
Welcome to episode 370 with Dr. Michael Shermer, author of “Conspiracy”, historian of science, executive director of The Skeptics Society, and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine. “This book is a must read for understanding conspiracy theories, who believes them and why, and how to counter them. When author Michael Shermer saw the video of a […]
Jacob Soll is professor of history and accounting at the University of Southern California. He received a B.A. from the University of Iowa, a D.E.A. from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, France, and a Ph.D. from Magdalene College, Cambridge University. He has been awarded numerous prestigious prizes including two NEH […]
Bronwyn Williams is a futurist, economist, and business trends analyst. “Bronwyn, from Johannesburg, South Africa has a background which includes experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg), Economics (University […]
How does one use victimhood for resources, and what qualities does such a person possess? What can we get when scientists of differing viewpoints work together? Can one be motivated to look at free will in others differently based on a view of their moral nature? I discuss these topics and more with returning guest […]
What can we learn about different species that exist on the planet, and the world that they live in? What kinds of senses do they make use of, and what do we share with our fellow species? I discuss some of what is covered on the Species podcast, along with the topics of female infidelity […]
How can we best navigate our social world to make a good impression and not err in showcasing our good qualities? What does it take to identify what the mistakes are in this category, and what kind of analysis should we do of the feedback that people give us? Professor Övül Sezer joins on episode […]
Can the history of a country be looked at differently through analysis of what was left behind and how things actually may have occurred? Are we able to see events more clearly with some space of time and a calmer moment in place. On episode 364, I speak with UC Irvine’s Professor Nicole Iturriaga on […]
What can we learn about free will? What layers are there to understand regarding the discussion between determinism and free will? I speak on these topics with Professor Alfred Mele of Philosophy at Florida State University on episode 363 of the show. He is the author of Free Will: An Opinionated Guide. Alfred Remen Mele […]
How are teens navigating a networked world? What are they doing on their smartphones, and what does their response say about the current moment? Is there something more than addiction to screens and connectivity going on? On episode 362, I discuss these topics with Dr. Emily Weinstein and Dr. Carrie James, co-authors of Behind Their […]
How are hierarchies formed, maintained and challenged? My guest on the topic of hierarchies, as well as the categories of dominance and prestige, is Dr. Kaylene McClanahan, postdoctoral fellow at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. She joins on episode 361 of The Armen Show. Kaylene McClanahan is a social scientist who researches social hierarchies. […]
Jennifer Jacquet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Director of XE: Experimental Humanities and Social Engagement at NYU. She is also deputy director of NYU’s Center for Environmental and Animal Protection. Her research focuses on animals and the environment, Agnotology, and attribution and responsibility in the Anthropocene. She is author of The Playbook: How to Deny Science, Sell […]
Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, […]
What kind of bigger-picture understanding can come with traveling to parts of the world and immersing yourself in the culture or activities, and connecting in-depth with locals? How can one’s internal confidence affect connection and physical linkage with others along the way? We cover these topics and more with attorney and world traveler Karin Lang […]
How do we think about minds that are not human? How do we look at recent efforts in technology that have come out with platforms able to compete with humans on certain tasks? Science writer Philip C. Ball joins us on episode 357 of The Armen Show to discuss these topics from his book The […]
You may have thought of the bond market as a relatively calm and uncompetitive location where the idea of getting big profits is not as common, but Bill Gross did not see it that way. In The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All, author Mary Childs […]
Welcome back guest Rebecca Faith Lawson to the show on episode 355, as we have a discussion live with the backdrop of the beach sands in place. We spoke here on Playa Del Rey Beach about the topics of authenticity, following your beliefs, not getting thrown off by others, perfectionist views, and more. The topic […]
Welcome to episode 354 of the show, live in person at Los Angeles Swim Week, which was having its first run-through in the LA area. Not only did we get to speak with art director and creative consultant Robby Devine on the show, but we had surprise guests Sydney Marcus and Amanda Clair join us […]
Attorney Jamie Susskind joins on episode 353 of the show, where we discuss his latest book The Digital Republic: On Freedom and Democracy in the Twenty-First Century. Jamie Susskind is also author of the award-winning bestseller Future Politics: Living Together in a World Transformed by Tech (Oxford University Press, 2018), an Evening Standard and Prospect […]
Joining us on episode 352 of the show is Dr. Mike Liu, founder of FreeFuse. Dr. Liu has a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has done research on Additive Manufacturing of CoCrMo using Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) to print compositional gradients and metal single structures. He […]
Professor Donald Hoffman, author of The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes, joins on episode 351 of the show. Donald David Hoffman is an American cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in the Department […]
Juliana Schroeder is an award-winning professor in the Management of Organizations group at the Haas School of Business. She is a faculty affiliate in the Social Psychology Department, the Cognition Department, and the Center for Human-Compatible AI at UC Berkeley. She teaches the Negotiations and Conflict Resolution course at Haas. She joins me on episode […]
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“Our brains are the most complex machines known to humankind, but they have an Achilles heel: the very molecules that allow us to exist can also sabotage our minds. Here are gripping accounts of unruly molecules and the diseases that form in their wake.” On episode 349 of The Armen Show, we have guest Dr. […]
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What is the difference between a citizen and a consumer? How can we become more involved in our society than we currently are? On episode 348, Jon Alexander and Ariane Conrad of the book Citizens join to discuss this concept, as well as steps in the writing process, and being a support for a creative. […]
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Is there an intimacy famine in place at this time? Are people short of touch and connection that is vital for a healthy life? Indeed, “millions of people around the world are not getting the physical, emotional, and intellectual intimacy they crave.” Behavior scientist Dr. Michelle Drouin joins on episode 347 of the show to […]
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Singer, songwriter, and voiceover artist Christina Aguinaga joins on episode 346, recorded with a great backdrop of the greenery and mountains. From her bio, “I’ve been using my voice for as long as I can remember. I grew up reading stories to my brother and sister, especially since we joined the reading program at the […]
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N. J. Enfield is a professor and the chair of linguistics at the University of Sydney, and a research associate in the Language and Cognition Group at the Max Planck Institute. He joins on episode 345, where we discuss his latest book Language Vs. Reality: Why Language Is Good for Lawyers and Bad for Scientists. […]
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Welcome to episode 344 of the show with Professor Justin E. H. Smith, author of The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is, joining us on the program to discuss topics from his book. “An original deep history of the internet that tells the story of the centuries-old utopian dreams behind it—and explains why […]
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Cities represent a place where wildlife once chose to be, and where we have come together with wildlife in the current moment. With wildlife thriving in cities, we have the opportunity to create vibrant urban ecosystems that serve both people and animals. The Accidental Ecosystem tells the story of how cities across the United States […]
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Are you able to do one thing at a time with full presence or concentration? What are categories of life that we can look at to bring this full presence to? Self-improvement author and bibliophile Thatcher Wine joins us on episode 342 of the show to detail twelve such examples from his book The Twelve […]
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When it comes to what we can learn about our senses from animals of the world, a lot is illuminated by Jackie Higgins, author of Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses. She joins on episode 341, with an array of organisms to present, along with the senses that those organisms inform […]
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Following the great success of her first novel Le Tiers Temps, French novelist and producer Maylis Besserie has continued forward with her latest novel Les amours dispersées. She joins us from France on episode 340 of the show to discuss her novels, writing, themes from the content, and shares with us some of the elements […]
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Ethical questions can come up in many facets of our life. What we do in a scenario says a lot about what we value, how we think about others, and I would add that it relates to our long-term well-being. On episode 339, returning guest Dr. Susan Liautaud brings her years of experience in the […]
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Improvisation has taken language a far distance from its origination, with what we make up as we go adjusting the language over time. A delightful discussion on this topic ensues here with both past guest Professor Nick Chater and new guest Professor Morten H. Christiansen, co-authors of The Language Game: How Improvisation Created Language and […]
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How important is language to the modernization of a nation? What did the modernization of Chinese have to do with making the country more modern? Professor Jing Tsu of Yale explores this topic in her latest book Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution That Made China Modern, and she joins on episode 337 of The […]
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Can you rewire your soul and the parts of your mind that you want to work on? Fellow podcaster and content-creator Chris Boutte of The Rewired Soul Podcast joins us on episode 336 of the show to discuss the content he has made in recent years, along with his process. We have spoken with some […]
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What can we know about smartphones being in the hands of everyone, and always remaining on? Are there hopeful elements that relate with this, as well as elements to be worried about? After his 40 years as technology correspondent for the BBC, author Rory Cellan-Jones wrote about this topic in his latest book Always On: […]
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How does uncertainty apply in our emotional and political lives? On episode 334, Professor Sheila Jasanoff of Harvard opens a forum on uncertainty and democracy in her volume titled Uncertainty. The debate that follows explores the ideas about uncertainty and experts in a democracy, as well its scientific, philosophic, and emotional aspects. Sheila Jasanoff is […]
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Here on 2/22/2022, episode 333 of the show makes its way with Professor Todd Kashdan of George Mason University, author of The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively. If one wants to make a case for themselves that counters a view of superiors or others they are involved with, they have to […]
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We want to up the electricity, and keep the voltage of our activity on a high note. What does it mean to have momentum in scaling, and then losing it after a period of time? What does it take to get to that high level of voltage in the first place? On episode 332, I […]
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Welcome to episode 331 of the show, where we have journalist Florence Williams taking us through the personal and scientific story of a heartbreak in her book Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. She showcases not only the personal element of the happening, but some of the scientific effects that come with the process. Florence […]
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How far can influence take you? How can you be influential, while being ethical in the process? Yale Professor of Marketing Zoe Chance shares information on this topic, and is author of the book Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen. Professor Chance studies and teaches […]
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As we make our way to episode 329 of the show, we switch things up with the creators of California Surf Fishing, a duo who fishes on the coast of California. Both Gary and Kaspar Kazazian have joined on previous episodes, but never both together and on video, and they join on this one to […]
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How can the law make us better, and how does it connect with human behavior? In exploring the topic, authors Benjamin van Rooij and Adam Fine present many examples of how the law has been intended and applied. Professor van Rooij joins us on episode 328 to discuss this and more from his co-authored book […]
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“Entities should not be multiplied without necessity” is the message behind Occam’s Razor, and seeking the simplest explanation for a conundrum is a strong force in science. On episode 327, Professor Johnjoe McFadden of the University of Surrey takes us through history, science, and philosophy, as connected with Occam’s Razor, in his latest book Life […]
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The case Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., 569 U.S. 576, was a case challenging the validity of gene patents in the United States, and few have explored the details of this case more thoroughly than attorney, professor, and author Jorge L. Contreras. His latest book The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal […]
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Hello and welcome to episode 325 of the show, with guest Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More. This book covers the relation between food and response in many categories of mental difficulty. Michelin-starred chef […]
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Welcome to episode 324 of the show, with my guest Professor Stefanie K. Johnson of the University of Colorado-Boulder. Leadership and bringing uniqueness to teams are two topics of importance. On this episode, we discuss topics from her latest book Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams, a Wall Street Journal […]
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Welcome to a special episode of The Armen Show, where we continue with our second panel of guests (link to the past panel), on the topic of economic thought, history, and ethics. Joining in on this special episode is Dr. Susan Liautaud, author of The Power of Ethics, Professor Emily Erikson, author of Trade and […]
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What can we think about with regards to the upper end of the economic spectrum in the United States, other than the top 0.1%? The next 9.9 percent fit into a specific category of relevance in this country, competing in a different form than the other brackets, and their scenario comes with its own qualms. […]
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Hello and welcome to episode 321 of the show, and we are glad to bring one full of messages about joy, being, and philosophy. Understanding the life we live is key. This one is an episode in person, and brings together discussion about creation in music, comedy, and social interaction. There is something good about […]
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Here we are at episode 320 of the show, where I discuss various concepts from messages I had written down in snippets. From taking advantage of the specificity of the moment, responding effectively to the shock of life entropy, and keeping messages simple for prolific network spread, this episode covers a variety of material. The […]
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Does our influence go further than we think of? Are people taking cues and guidance from us, when we are not even aware of it? Professor Vanessa Bohns of Cornell University is a social psychologist who has explored this topic in her latest book You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our […]
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Actress and filmmaker Kat Fairaway returns on episode 318 of The Armen Show, and we discuss havaya, mindfulness, updates, and 9 quotes from the stoic philosophers Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Kat is an actress living in Los Angeles, who recently starred in three feature films released on Amazon and Lifetime, including: Kidnapped by a […]
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Welcome to episode 317 of the show with Dr. Brandy Schillace, where we go into the story of surgeon Dr. Robert White and his transplant efforts. We discuss the story represented in her book Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher: A Monkey’s Head, the Pope’s Neuroscientist, and the Quest to Transplant the Soul. Dr. Brandy Schillace […]
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What can the lessons of the stoics do for us in 2021? What did these philosophers and thinkers know that could guide us in managing our emotions for a better outcome? Has stoicism become popularized in recent years, and what can we take from this change of pace? Professor Nancy Sherman of Georgetown University joins […]
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What causes cooperation when there is potential to exploit? Why is cooperation commonplace in nature, when there is clear benefit from selfish behavior. Examining humans and non-human animals, Professor Nichola Raihani of University College London explores this topic in The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World, and joins us on episode 315 of the […]
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What can we learn from 17th century economic discourse? A crucial transformation in economic thinking happened at the time, and analysis of the discussion of the time period is informative regarding a shift from a more moral view to one of company growth. Professor Emily Erikson of Yale University discusses these concepts from her latest […]
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What is meritocracy, and how are the dynamics associated with its proliferation affecting equality and culture? Professor Daniel Markovits of Yale Law School joins on episode 313 of the show, and we discuss these concepts from his book The Meritocracy Trap: How America’s Foundational Myth Feeds Inequality, Dismantles the Middle Class, and Devours the Elite. […]
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Fossils take us through a history of evolution with the pieces that are found. Dr. Paige Madison of the University of Copenhagen studies fossils, human evolution through findings, and joins us on episode 312 of the show, coming from the Natural History Museum in Denmark. From her bio: “Paige is a postdoctoral researcher at the […]
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Professor Damon Centola of the University of Pennsylvania joins on episode 311 to discuss topics from his book Change: How To Make Big Things Happen. We look to spread ideas and behaviors that resonate, and knowing how to do so is a key piece of the process. The more we know about information and behavioral […]
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On episode 310, we switch things up and head to the world of poetry and writing on the switch to living in America by author Roya Hakakian. Her book A Beginner’s Guide to America: For the Immigrant and the Curious takes us through what one can expect being in the United States, from the perspective […]
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Welcome to episode 309 of the show, with our guest being Professor Lee Cronin of The University of Glasgow. This was a special episode returning to in-person material, and we discussed a variety of topics including philosophy, physics, reduction, emergence, chemistry, and time. It was very enjoyable and informative to take part in this discussion. […]
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Investigative journalist Carey Gillam joins the show on episode #308, and we discuss her recent book The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice. From her bio: “Carey Gillam is an American investigative journalist and author with more than 30 years of experience covering food and agricultural policies and practices, including […]
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Are there detailed maps of representations of sights, sounds, and action held in our brain? Postdoctoral scholar Rebecca Schwarlose joins us to discuss this topic and more from her latest book Brainscapes: The Warped, Wondrous Maps Written in Your Brain―And How They Guide You. Rebecca Schwarzlose is a neuroscientist at Washington University in Saint Louis. […]
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Data and information hits at the heart of what is growing over time in the public domain. Dr. Caleb Scharf, Director of Astrobiology at Columbia University , covers this topic from books to bits in his latest book The Ascent Of Information: Books, Bits, Genes, Machines, and Life’s Unending Algorithm. He joins on episode 306 […]
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Author and science writer Annie Murphy Paul joins on episode 305 of the show to discuss her latest book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain. Her book is about tapping into the intelligence that exists outside of the brain, and using the environment and world around us to propel our thinking. […]
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What impact are the top companies having on the market and workers around the world? Does grabbing control of the market limit the ability of others to rise up just as smoothly? Economics Professor Jan Eeckhout of Pompeu Fabra University in Spain joins us on episode 304 of the show to discuss these topics and […]
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Welcome to a special edition of the show – Episode #303 featuring a panel of three past guests returning on the topic of Chance Meetings. My three guests here are Professor Bill Sullivan of the Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Azra Raza of Columbia University, and Professor Dan Cable of London Business School. The […]
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Welcome to episode 302 of the show, with guest Adam Rogers, author of the book Full Spectrum: How The Science Of Color Made Us Modern. The world of color, as applied to usage and products for people, has developed over centuries of time. Adam takes us through the history, stories of where resource mining created […]
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Immunology and epidemiology have served as two very important fields this past year, as the world has responded to a virus. UK-based international expert in immunology John Rhodes joins us on episode 301 to discuss his recent book How To Make A Vaccine: An Essential Guide For COVID-19 & Beyond. We cover the research behind […]
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Welcome to episode 300 of the show~. We have come far, and learned a lot along the way. This one includes discussion about the value of declarative energy, as well as how we are not starting from scratch whenever we do something. Enjoy, and onward we go.
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Professor Elizabeth S. Anderson joins us on episode 299 of the show, as we make our way to the 300s. She is an American philosopher, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and John Dewey Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy and Women’s Studies at the University of Michigan and specializes in topics including political philosophy and ethics. Anderson […]
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We have guest Carl Zimmer returning to the show, with his new book Life’s Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive. He first joined on episode 207 of the show to discuss his previous book She Has Her Mother’s Laugh, and has written numerous books in the science category. Carl is “a […]
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What kind of power does ethics hold, and does the law lag behind where ethics can be in the current moment? What kind of ethical questions should we ask ourselves before making important decisions? Dr. Susan Liautaud covers these topics in her latest book The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a […]
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Can we as people come together to think beyond the short term? Do we have the capacity to make a decade or two from now as important as next week? It is up to us to go “Beyond a Near-term Orientation”, and that is what Bentoism is about. It was created by Yancey Strickler, co-founder […]
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Welcome to episode 295 of the show, the first of 2021, with Professor Mauro F. Guillén. As a future-oriented person, discussing the upcoming trends leading us toward 10 years from now is something I am interested in. These trends are covered in 2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything. […]
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We start from one place and end up at another. In this episode, we close out 2020 with a last episode of the year, bringing us to 52 episodes for the 52-week year~. Here, I discuss the guests we’ve had on in 2020, concepts they brought up, and some takeaways for all of you.
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Welcome to episode 293 of the show, with Professor Richard Coss of the University of California, Davis. From his educational transitions to life transitions, he has covered a variety of disciplines, and looks at key elements of animal behavior and predator activity. Of his biography, “Dr. Coss is an emeritus professor of psychology at the […]
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Hello to all of you, and welcome to episode 292 of the show, with Professor John Harte of The Harte Lab at UC Berkeley. Focusing on biodiversity, climate change, complex systems, ecology, and policy analysis, Professor Harte and his lab members tackle a range of issues. Professor Harte is an ecologist and Professor of the […]
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Where will virtual therapeutics take healthcare in upcoming years? Dr. Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, gastroenterologist at Cedars-Sinai, writes about this in his book VRx: How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine. Directing the Center for Outcomes Research and Education at Cedars, he guides investigation of the application of digital health technologies, which include wearable biosensors, smartphone […]
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Welcome to episode 290 of The Armen Show Podcast. This one is about the value of branching out in daily times, and different ways you can branch out in your own life. Adding a little variation to your day can be all you need to keep it interesting. This can be in the form of […]
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Fear is a driving force for much of the population, and Dr. Daniel T. Blumstein speaks about fear in his book The Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons from the Wild, released by Harvard University Press. Looking at marmots, snakes, and a variety of animals, in regards to their fear responses and biochemical adjustments, allows us […]
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Welcome to episode 288, which might be my first one on this show that is both solo and still in video form. On this one, as the show continues its growth, I describe thoughts in relation to a quote I read that said “Continuation is power”. When I saw that, I recognized the value in […]
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Hello and welcome to episode 287 of the show. On this one, I look to recap a few past episodes, what I learned from them, and what you might be able to take away. The episodes are #274 with Dr. Geoffrey West, #268 with Dr. Maryam Baqir, and #267 with James Nestor. Dr. West gave […]
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We are joined on episode 286 of the show by guest Robert Bilott. He is an environmental attorney at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. He is the author of Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer’s Twenty-Year Battle against DuPont, which was then turned into the 2019 film Dark Waters. From his bio, Robert […]
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Glad to have you all on here for episode 285 – this one is a treat because it includes visuals of the paintings, sculptures, clothing, and crystals created and procured by Dr. Robby Gordon, who has created the Hollywood Gallery and Sculpture Garden. These entities are packed with artistic works of his own, along with […]
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Welcome to episode 284 of the show, with Dr. Jeffrey Rediger, MD, MDiv, faculty member at Harvard Medical School, Medical Director of McLean SE Adult Psychiatry Community Affairs at McLean Hospital, and Chief of Behavioral Medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. Rediger is author of Cured: The Life-Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing, and covers […]
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In episode 15, which was 268 episodes ago, I mentioned my two past Ebooks, along with a couple of quotes from the one called “Quote Analysis: Volume 1”, but I did not go into detail about each quote. In this audio, I cover all 11 quotes, and my current take on what they mean. Listing […]
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We switch it up on The Armen Show every so often. On this episode #282, I will be answering 28.2 questions about myself and the show, as far as my perspective and responses as though I am being interviewed. I find it to be fairly informative. The first 9 questions, and one later one, are […]
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Welcome to episode 281 of the show, where I cover a few messages and topics in a monologue type of form. The main theme on this one is that there is value outside yourself to absorb from, and you can tag on to the stories of others to enhance the story of your own. Show […]
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Welcome London Business School Professor Dan Cable to episode 280 of the show. He has come out with a new book titled Exceptional: Build Your Personal Highlight Reel and Unlock Your Potential. Building your highlights into a listing of strengths can give you motivation to use moving forward. He is Professor of Organizational Behavior and […]
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Welcome actress and producer Kat Fairaway to episode 279 of the show. Depth is something that Kat represents, and depth is something that I find to be valuable. We can see moments as fleeting elements, or explore them further, such that time allows us to understand more. Kat is known for her work in productions […]
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To look at something holistically is to look at it with a broad view, as compared with narrowing our perspective and leaving out the bigger picture when making decisions. Dr. Joseph Sarkissian handles the world of dentistry in such a way, treating patients with detail that takes their total health into account, and he joins […]
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When it comes to interviewers, few are as currently prolific as Ricardo Lopes, host of “The Dissenter”. He is known for his social commentary, provoking thought, having strong opinions, and still being open-minded to new concepts. He hails from Portugal, and has been doing interviews for a few years now. On his show, Ricardo has […]
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Welcome to another edition of The Armen Show. On #276, it is a stream of consciousness, as I take you through thoughts. Show notes: how feeling is to be let through why feeling is a representation of truth that thoughts are not able to be, in the same way how a post about leaked e-mails […]
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What does a little risk taken or effort made today do for you a week from now? How about 10 years from now? We look at life in an extended framework if we want to see it more clearly. Episode 275 is about this concept, how something can build only once it is started, and […]
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What is the damage we’re not attending to, with regards to the pandemic? How does biological and social contagion spread based on population and contact networks? How do scaling laws inform us about efficiency and person/city/network growth and change over time? Last month, researcher and professor Dr. Geoffrey West, author of Scale: The Universal Laws […]
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Our time is our own to get things done, for our own form. On episode 273, it is about building your own thing, and not letting your important time slip, though the time not connected to your main projects is not as important. Show notes: your self-oriented time noting the value of moments versus the […]
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Writing in a journal can be the way to some forms of understanding or expression. My recent writings in one contribute to the thoughts in this episode, which is #272 of the show. Show notes: How to propel work forward The way that collaboration can bring out elements that were dormant Using the “why” behind […]
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Welcome moral and political psychologist Dr. Cory J. Clark to episode 271 of the show~. She has done research in the categories of moral judgment, punishment, free will, political bias, and motivated cognition. Looking at how bias applies in daily discourse or decision-making helps to clear out poor decisions that would have to be corrected […]
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Welcome guest Dr. Darya Pino Rose to episode 270 of the show~. She has a neuroscience Ph. D. from UC San Francisco, wrote the book Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting, and has posted much content in relation to food and health on her website Summer Tomato. In 2019, […]
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When you think of a corporation, you think of its products and services, but in the case of Samsung, its history is connected to families, dynasties, and its tie to the economic prosperity of South Korea. In Samsung Rising: The Inside Story of the South Korean Giant That Set Out to Beat Apple and Conquer […]
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There are a select few individuals who have gone through such a recent moment of intensity and pressure as Dr. Maryam Baqir, M.B.B.S., of Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. As Covid-19 cases quickly ramped up in the epicenter of the virus, doctors like her began to respond to an onslaught of cases that […]
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We breathe our way through the day, with 25000 breaths taking place each time. How you breathe, and the ripple effects of that habit, effects much of your waking day. Author and journalist James Nestor takes us through this information in his book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. James has written for […]
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Physical therapist and content creator Brian Dy joins us again on episode 266 of the show. He previously took part on episode 223, and returns now with a collection of content on his YouTube channel. Being a content creator involves a lot of editing, researching, and more. Show notes: finding your voice, and what that […]
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We live through chapters, as though we are a book. In episode 265, I talk about this concept, how we must take advantage of the key moments when we sense them, and what kind of predictive nature we live through Our book is being written, and we write it with key parts that matter to […]
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Welcome to episode 264, with a return to our roots of the host discussing a topic or two, along with a stream of consciousness. This one involves breaking things down into parts, or phases, and what it takes to make your world bigger. Your world is the stuff right around you, whether it be your […]
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There are few things more valuable than regular walking and activity in this pandemical time of 2020, and neuroscientist Professor Shane O’Mara brings us the value and basis of walking in episode 263. We discuss his latest book In Praise Of Walking: The New Science of how We Walk, and why Its Good for Us. […]
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Welcome Professor Matthew Cobb of the University of Manchester, author of The Idea of the Brain: The Past and Future of Neuroscience, to episode 262 of the show. His latest book is about the history of neuroscience, and its recent roots, and how that develops the idea of the brain, while our current understanding of […]
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Welcome Emma Rose Bienvenu, attorney, L.L.M., and Master of Finance and Economics, to episode 261 of the show. I came upon Emma through her article on Medium’s Marker business subsection, entitled “7 Predictions for a Post-Coronavirus World“. The article details the path that our world can take in upcoming months and years, based on the […]
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Handling the stages of grief after a loss is challenging, but grief therapist and author Claire Bidwell Smith brings her knowledge and experience to the table in this category with her latest book Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief. In it, Claire details how one can handle the anxiety that is associated with a loss. […]
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Welcome guest Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief of Reason Magazine, to episode 259 of the show. I found Katherine from her article contribution about coronavirus impacts, where she discussed the changes barriers to moving our lives online. Reason is a libertarian magazine running for nearly half a century, with over 50000 monthly readers, with the theme of […]
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From founding Just Ads to Pencil News, technology startup founder Shan Rizvi has made his way through the entrepreneurial landscape. Like myself, he is inclined toward a variety of topics and fields, like philosophy, neuroscience, art, music, and technology. He joins on episode 258 of the show to discuss the current moment, and joins me […]
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Social psychologist and Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University Dr. Peter T. Coleman joins on episode 257 of the show, bringing forth his expertise on conflicts and their peaceful and productive resolution. He has been the director of Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution for over 20 years, and is author […]
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Welcome to April of 2020 and episode 256 of the show, with the guest duo of Daniel James Smith and Krystall Schott, who make up the band “Untitled Social Experiment”, also known as “USE”. With songs like “Sugar Rush” and “Psycho“, this pairing has brought solid production quality into the content they put out, with […]
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When it comes to applied mathematics, guest Michael Wilt is both a teacher and interested in its usage. He professes math to the youth, and joins us on episode 255 of the show, discussing his career, people-based elements of society, and more. Michael got his Masters in Applied Math at California State University of Los […]
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Welcome Dr. John Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Sciences at the College of the Environment at the University of Washington in Seattle, to episode 254 of The Armen Show. Dr. Marzluff “studies how humans affect birds through habitat fragmentation and increased urbanization, as well as the challenges of conserving birds on islands. Most of his focus […]
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With the world in a state of rapid adaptation due to health concerns, I discuss some of the elements connected to the scenario in episode 253. There are the straightforward health concerns, along with financial impacts, social impacts, relationship-based impacts, and impacts between countries. Though it has been a bit disturbing to see the current […]
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As Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Allan Ropper is able to relayed his decades of neurology experience to students, and as deputy editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, he is able to help edit, guide, and shape the selection of articles that meet the criteria for one of the top […]
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From his start as a pediatrician, to serving as Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand for nearly a decade, Sir Peter Gluckman has represented category of science and society. He joins on this episode to discuss his career, along with his recently released book Ingenious: The Unintended Consequences of Human Innovation. […]
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Welcome to episode 250 of the show~. This returns to the style of me speaking by myself, doing some impressions, telling some story, and updating on recent content. There is great material to cover in March, and we look towards continued growth and improvement. Show notes: the interconnection between guests and episodes using Zoom for […]
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When it comes to cancer treatment, Dr. Azra Raza of the MDS Center at Columbia University has been working with patients for decades. She is an expert on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), which are disorders caused by poorly formed or otherwise nonfunctional blood cells, and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which affects 1/3 of MDS patients. This […]
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In the Department of Biology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Dr. Nicholas P. Money brings his expertise to teaching about the world of fungi/mushrooms, as well as related organisms like yeast and microbes. In his book, The Selfish Ape: Human Nature and Our Path to Extinction, Dr. Money leads us through some of what […]
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Episode 247 is on the scene with science journal Lydia Denworth, author of Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond. It covers the basis behind why we as people become friends, and how it can be so powerful. Some of the greatest things done by people came from strong friendships. Lydia […]
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When it comes to sustainable energy solutions, Larry Rogero has been implementing them for corporations for decades. I first met Larry through his wife Christel, who is my friend and mother of episode 208 guest nutritionist Erika Stowe-Madison. Larry brings a focus and deliberation to what he does that is necessary for long-lasting results. Larry […]
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We dive into the collective consciousness of humans on episode 245 with Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh, author of “Hivemind”. The book takes us through how group elements and stories spread among people, the ways that people can build each other up or tear each other down via the internet, vulnerabilities of certain groups of people, […]
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Our first guest of 2020 is Dr. Scott Grafton, Bedrosian Coyne Presidential Chair in Neuroscience at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of the book Physical Intelligence: The Science of How the Body and the Mind Guide Each Other Through Life. It was great to talk with Dr. Grafton because his book […]
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Hello my fellow podcast listeners, associates, colleagues, individuals, audience members, and personnel. We here at The Armen Show Podcast (known for its consistency, variety, depth, and goal-oriented nature) are glad to walk right into the new year of 2020. The show starts on a noticeably different footing as compared with its presence at the same […]
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Long live the year, the decade, and the dynamics that have progressed over time. This episode is me closing out the decade with some descriptions of my content creation over time, what I have noticed of the internet as it shifted over the years, and what changes I have seen in the planet in the […]
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The year of 2019 is shortly coming to a close, and we start to bring it home with episode 241, featuring guest Dr. Brian Sweis of the University of Minnesota. He was listed as one of the recipients of the Forbes 30-under-30 description in the category of Science for 2019, and his focus is neuroscience. […]
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2019 has been a fabulous year for the podcast. There will be a couple episodes after this one, but this episode serves to describe and summarize the episodes that were covered this year, along with how they link to one another progressing through them. This year took the show into a different bracket, as far […]
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How does our focused attention relate to what we call “consciousness”? What types of attention are out there, and what are the functions of each type? Professor Michael Graziano explores this and more in his book Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory of Subjective Experience. Author Michael Graziano is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Princeton […]
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I like people who put their thoughts out there, and furthermore, when they have a “Principles” page on their website that describes the thoughts that guide them. Cameron Porter joins on episode 238 of the show, not only as a former Major League Soccer striker on various teams, but as a current founder and funder […]
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Here we are on episode 237 with music producer Bob Varo. He originates out of the European nation of Belgium, and makes music of the rock or metal variation, or it may be alternative. We talked about a lot of his musical experiences, what he aims to do in music production in the future, and […]
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Does the mind have less depth to it than is readily assumed? Are we able to multitask at all? Professor Nick Chater joins on episode 236 to discuss the qualities of the brain that give it depth or the illusion of mental depth. Professor Chater is Professor of Behavioral Science at Warwick Business School, has […]
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Episode 235 comes into the forefront with master trainer and fitness coach Kai Boyer. Her coaching style comes with a great sense of the physiology behind movements. She has solutions for how workouts should be adjusted, in order to make up for gaps in muscular fitness building. Kai provides a lot of services through her […]
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Episode 234 gets into the swing of things with guest Dean Hallett, Founder & CEO of Hallett Leadership. During his 17-year tenure at Fox Studios, where he served as CFO, Dean developed a unique and highly effective 9-month leadership training program for early and mid-career managers. The program’s success at breaking down silos across Fox, and […]
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Humans have evolved to become more domesticated, and there are multiple variables at work causing this shift. It wasn’t always this way, and human species have had a two-sided relationship with virtue and violence a long period of time. Dr. Richard Wrangham, author of The Goodness Paradox, joins on episode 233 to discuss this shift […]
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As a sociologist and physician, Dr. Nicholas A. Christakis has done research on social networks and the socioeconomic, biosocial, and evolutionary determinants of behavior, health, and longevity. His most recent book Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society shows how evolution has united humanity and put us on a fitting path of progression. Dr. […]
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When it comes to anti-aging research, Dr. David A. Sinclair of Harvard Medical School is on the forefront of research and innovation. He joins on episode 231 to discuss his new book Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To. Dr. Sinclair, Ph.D., A.O. is a Professor in the Department of Genetics and […]
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Professor Steven C. Hayes of the University of Nevada is prolific in the category of psychological research. He has put out over 600 scientific articles and 44 books. Most of his research has been in the categories of human language and cognition as they relate to reducing human suffering. He has built a form called […]
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We bring it live on episode 229 of the show with a fellow podcaster – Mark Metry of the Humans 2.0 Podcast. He has had wonderful guests like Robert Greene, Mark Manson, Safi Bahcall(previously on my podcast as well), and more. Mark brings a lot of momentum to the table, across his episodes, speaking engagements, […]
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Professor Bill Sullivan of Indiana University School of Medicine joins on episode 228 of the show, and we discuss his book Pleased To Meet Me: Genes, Germs, And The Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are, along with related topics. He is a Professor with a Ph.D. in Molecular & Cell Biology from the […]
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Do you heal someone by handling their frantic responses to life, or do you look to respond to their inner child who isn’t fulfilled? Therapist and healer Jordan Satya joins on episode 227 to discuss healing and the inner person that we can respond to. Satya brings both a healing practice and a matching style […]
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We bring the stream of consciousness on episode 226. This one covered a variety of topics I had not planned for before the episode started. I handled a few things during the episode, which was nice to add variety, and I mentioned them during. Part of this episode was about how I’m prepping differently for […]
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The show continues forward with Scott H. Young on episode 225, coming out on the launch day of his book Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career. The book is a guide to master hard skills quickly in any category, including languages, science, programming, and more. Knowing of Scott for many […]
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We all process things a bit differently, and I like to look at what I missed and what I can work on. I like to keep my ego from building, by sharing and talking and thinking through times. I like to come out a more understanding person who is more connected. This episode is one […]
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Physical therapy and home health is one thing, but empowering others mentally by countering their loneliness is another thing. My friend since high school Brian joins on episode 223 of the show to discuss his interest in putting out content, speaking, empowering people, and battling widespread loneliness. Brian Dy (PT, DPT, CKTP, CSCS) is a […]
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The Bay area is a region of technology, higher-level education, and much creativity. There is soul and flair and venture capital. A lot is going on in a small and dense space, and this ignites stories of results, challenges, and struggles. Author Cary McClelland interviewed and collected stories from numerous individuals across the region, and […]
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People pushing a risky or new message are in a difficult spot, because the support for their moment is not high. They have to work well with others who do things in a more steady form. In the book “Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries”, Safi […]
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Understanding risk is an economic way to understand the decisions and systems in our communities and finances. Economist Allison Schrager looks at risk in fields at the more extreme ends of the spectrum, to understand it with less noise in place. Professor Allison Schrager teaches at NYU, and has a PhD in Economics from Columbia […]
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Your social position determines your power, beliefs, behaviors, and the way that you interact with the world. Are you a central figure in groups that you participate in? Are you able to get information or leverage transferred smoothly? Did the financial institutions of yesterday have all the information that they needed? Economics Professor Matthew O. […]
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The way that organisms move is a precursor to how robots will map their movements out. Animals can do things like walk on water and climb up vertical surfaces, and knowing how this works is useful. Professor David Hu of Georgia Tech explores these topics in his book How to Walk on Water and Climb […]
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Sand is one of the overlooked natural resources of the world, and is a huge part of the cities that we live and transport around in. In his book The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How it Transformed Civilization, journalist Vince Beiser speaks to the importance of this resource, as well […]
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Calculus is a branch of mathematics that speaks to the flow of our society. You might think of derivatives and integrals, but you can also think of it as deconstruction and reconstruction. Professor Steven Strogatz of Cornell University wrote Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe to detail how calculus links with […]
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You have a set of strengths and built up investments that is your source of highest energy. It is worth working from that, instead of starting items from scratch. One is way more motivating than the other. On episode 215 of the show, I discuss this concept. As well, I want to include material on […]
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Caring is something we look to see more of. In episode 214, transformational life coach and creator of Self Love Mafia Paty Ramirez joins to discuss what got her into coaching, how she has applied her abilities, the importance of meditation, and more. Having some of these life skills is the differentiating point between a […]
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Scientific thinkers get along. Guest Nick Tovar on episode 213 is my friend of a long time, and both of us think about and keep up with recent science and technology. Nick does IT for a company that makes imaging products that doctors use for surgeries and related applications. Show notes: how we met and […]
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You might know of Doruk Gundogan from his lawyering (word I just made up) after studying law at Cambridge, or you may know of him currently as an actor in the United States. Doruk joins us on episode 212 of the show to let us know about his story and perspective, and how an observational […]
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We bring a variety of perspectives to The Armen Show podcast, and this episode is no exception. Guest Mimmy Loftin is author of an upcoming book about sexuality, love, and relationships. I always like to support creators doing their thing, because they are able to reach out to someone who meshes well with them. In […]
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The stream of consciousness is back in place for episode 210, which reminds us of the 210 freeway in Los Angeles. Show notes: why the steps along the way are not so relevant to me, but the stepping beyond past elements is why you should support the things that you have made or done, regardless […]
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The Armen Show comes forward with variety on this one where it returns to me bringing you the updates and stream of consciousness. On this one, I bring up: recent postings that have been on the show some of the statistics associated with the show, and how they have improved over time other podcasts and […]
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Nutrition and health are two cornerstones of a good existence. Episode 208 of the show comes with guest Erika Stowe-Madison, who I have known for many years. Erika is a grad student in a Nutrition Masters program in Seattle, Washington. We discussed many topics, including: nutrition and the items that Erika is working on, including […]
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Prolific science writing in the topics of evolution, parasites, and the brain is the domain of author and New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer, who joins us on episode 207 of the show. Carl Zimmer reports from the frontiers of biology, where scientists are expanding our understanding of life. Since 2004 he has written about […]
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The connection between the brain, body, and mind is the connection between the subunits of our living world. Professor Alan Jasanoff, director of the Center for Neurobiological Engineering at MIT, explored this topic in his book The Biological Mind. Professor Jasanoff obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemical Sciences at Harvard College. After completing his Masters in Chemistry […]
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Biology will reach out to the endless openness, but it will be limited and managed by physics and the equations that govern our universe. In this episode, we discuss with Professor Charles S. Cockell of the University of Edinburgh about topics in his book The Equations of Life. Before Professor Cockell taught in the School of Physics and […]
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Farming and ecology is the cornerstone of what we eat and how we live. Welcome to episode 204 with UC Santa Cruz student and educator Simone Albuquerque~. Simone is a thoughtful individual who looks at and feels the interplay between the way that farming is done, from pesticides used to workers involved, and the end […]
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Welcome to episode 203 of the show, where we have radio DJ, host, and personality Romeo from 93.5 KDAY, and previously Power 106 with Dejai of the Goodfellas, joining as a guest~. From his public bio, “Growing up in the music business, Romeo always wanted to be a singer and a writer, but he never […]
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Welcome to episode number 202, with Dr. Robin Hanson, co-author of The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life. Robin Hanson is associate professor of economics at George Mason University, and research associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. He has a doctorate in social science from California Institute of Technology, master’s degrees in […]
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Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, co-author of The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity–And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race, joins on episode 201 of the show~. He divides his time between teaching, writing, and patient care. He is a clinical psychiatrist who received his medical degree from […]
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welcome Professor Scott. E Page, Ph. D., of the University of Michigan, to episode 200 of the show he currently teaches complex systems, computer science, and economics also has taught an online course to initially 60000 people, and then a million people in its second iteration on this episode, we discussed his career, many of […]
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welcome Yossef to episode 199 of the show(last of the 100s) this episode was recorded in Culver City and and set in place by Melanie Yossef is a professional trainer coach from a spiritual framework we discussed many elements of internal being a story related to his kindergarten teacher and our impact on others by […]
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welcome to episode 198 of the show with only Armen on this one I give some updates and bring up a couple of key points talked about adapting to change with example of how publishers used to send me books to review or read you have to work with conditions as they are and adjust […]
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welcome Titan back on the show for episode 197~ went over end of year material including holiday time and events remembered on New Year’s talked about 2018 reflection and fitness changes fitness goals for the next year sports played including volleyball and basketball games being played and content being consumed, including Fortnite and comedians on […]
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Welcome actor and entertainer Chris A. Grounds to the show~ recorded in Koreatown on two mics we discussed how we met, where we met playing basketball and what it is like to be an actlete growing up in the Northwest and its impact on life content creation and plans in songwriting and screenwriting for the […]
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Welcome psychologist Dr. Gail Brenner to episode 195 of the show~. She is a licensed Ph.D. psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy. She received her B.A. from Carnegie-Mellon University, Ph.D. from Temple University, post-doc from the University of Florida, and took part in a clinical internship at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, […]
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Nelson on the show, family member to past guests Alex and Christi Nelson was on the previous podcast I ran called That Guy Named Armen we talked about truthfulness and strategy lying as it relates to social manipulation and what it means why you would want to check the rules of society what value there […]
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welcome first-time guest dancer and choreographer Eve Mutso to the show~ return guest Mary Mullen is on this show with Eve as well Eve from Estonia does great forms of dancing and choreography with various productions she has worked with people of different physical abilities, complementing their styles with her own she is friends with […]
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welcome Alan to the show on episode 191 Alan brings a creative flair and a groundedness we recorded the episode in his recently set up studio talked about inner fears and how they link to youth a story from long-lost parables, with Alan presenting it as the author would hope to have it performed various […]
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welcome Angelix to episode 190 of the show the numbers 1 and 9 are big in her being, and they are in 190 as well we talked about a variety of topics in the more abstract category these are ones about your internal state, and how you express yourself we went over some details about […]
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welcome Ren Barlow from Australia to episode 189 of the show this one was recorded on my phone outside a restaurant in Beverly Hills, so the quality is a bit more phone quality with some background sounds from people the associated video for this episode will be at this link she has done work for […]
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welcome guest Farnoosh to episode 188 of the show~ I met Farnoosh early on in the blogging days, with her site Prolific Living From her bio, “Farnoosh Brock went from electrical engineer and rising leader at a Fortune 100 to business coach, entrepreneur and CEO of her company, which she runs today with her husband. […]
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welcome celebrity stylist Melissa Souza to the show on episode 187 from her bio, she “is an established celebrity, editorial, and commercial stylist, and is the owner/founder of Haven Street Style Studio” we talked about a variety of topics including her abilities and skills discussed fashion and our time at Los Angeles fashion week, including some […]
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welcome to the episode known as #186 the topic of putting effort to open jackfruit it’s not easy to eat like a banana, but worth it, like life you get value out of trying things yourself there are those moments of high effort where time stops the more of these you work with, the better […]
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Zvirby up in the building for episode 185 we went over the topic of mental health and concern for others La talked about her helping of homeless people She had made a care package for an individual she will find~ La has done improv and performs regularly we tried doing an improv bit together but […]
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Los Angeles Fashion Week is upon the Majestic Downtown in LA The event continues its tradition of bringing together fashion, styles, models, designers, art, and people I have seen some key individuals at the event including painter Crystal from episode 135 of the show As well, Robby of future episode number ? had set up […]
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hello and welcome to episode to episode 183 of the show it has been one year since I started the podcast on October 6, 2018 it is good to signify changing moments in time we have had many guests and topics and series of discussions on the way is continued science, guests, and happenings there […]
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welcome Donald on episode 182 of the show discussed his entry into the video game design world you can find this individual at Insomniac Games we talked about adversity and what it can lead to the challenges from before lead to the strength of now included some content on relationships and/or relating with others socializing […]
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181 in the building character building with small efforts you have to live up to your own mini-goals also talked about food places that I have gone to some of the popular places to eat simulation theory concepts if in a simulation, we are not able to even go out of bounds make your own […]
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welcome to episode 180 on the show~ this one inspired by idea from Mary M the conversational backpack is your way to connect with others you have your toolkit to work with you can bring variety, change in tone, and spontaneity you don’t want to be limited to one or two things when talking sticking […]
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welcome guests Kim and Catie on episode 179 of the show we recorded this one on a sidewalk of a street in Los Angeles first recording on a public sidewalk with people walking by discussed relationships gone awry also discussed parenting that wasn’t as desired some elements of OCD were talked about as often, we […]
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welcome to episode 178 this one is a stream of consciousness type episode we want all to flourish like a bird flying mentioned some elements to complete in upcoming time 2 author interviews in September and Robert Greene book in October will check out an audiobook to see if that is a better way having […]
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episode 177 in the internets this one inspired somewhat by Isaiah you want to move the needle on your projects, and not just maintain we want to have done more today than we could have done yesterday voicing your path gets you toward there your voice and thoughts are your direction maker, or rudder we […]
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the things we avoid are the things we get weaker in bringing attention to a topic is the way to handle it brushing it to the side gives it more weight than it deserves we want to keep things light things that are avoided grow bigger it represents a fear within you don’t want to […]
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welcome Jenny and Lucy on episode 175 of the show~ this is the second double-guest episode of all we discussed potential podcast topics that they might include in a show what the podcast would be called, and how it would be presented little houses and their appeal or interest factors gym story and why it […]
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on this one I went over a few topics better to make errors along the way than not do anything we have times where the thing we did was the last time we would do that view things as though that time is the only time that matters including things as part of a group […]
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welcome to episode 173 of the show on this one I am talking about some of the people departed Chester Bennington who left his singing career Kate Spade who left her jewelry career and brand name Anthony Bourdain and his chef and cooking career xxxtentacion and his rapping popularity with the youth I go over […]
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things switch around here on episode 172 of the show Gary(one of the two triple guests) interviews me on this one he brought forward a variety of questions questions went over some of the authors I liked, the people I am trying to reach, and the intent behind the content I put out you can […]
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welcome online to episode 171 palindrome fest the story of Kelp Man and how he became know the value of kelp for the ocean and what it brings the greatness of text as a medium for communication Twitter and Medium for their textiness my story of someone asking me for my Twitter to use it […]
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we are in the 170s as episodes go this one is about the first chapter and a half of Carl Zimmer’s most recent book it is called She Has Her Mother’s Laugh, and it is about heredity/genes this section included discussion of many scientists work early on in the 1400s and 1500s and 1600s, people tried […]
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welcome back to the show on episode 169 this show has some updates on August plans and output a few rap songs will be coming out with choruses (Credit to R) book author interviews and content summaries coming for The Human Instinct by Kenneth R. Miller and She Has Her Mother’s Laugh by Carl Zimmer our brain […]
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welcome back Mary to the show possibly the first triple guest nope I checked and Gary was the first triple guest, but close we discussed the upcoming youth generation of 15-25 year olds as well included topics on music shows and venues in the area museums were mentioned a bit as Mary is on holiday […]
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Ira back on the show from episode 16 to episode 167~ including discussion of real estate and development plans we talked about the Bird and Lime scooters all over LA there was a GaryVee event we didn’t go to in DTLA the value of scheduling, even if you adjust your schedule having a focus is […]
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welcome to episode 166 of The Armen Show this one is about the numerous niches that all have deviated into the world is more spread out long tail than it was 20 years ago the social media landscape dictates levels of divergence at any time there is still a larger scale convergence or point of […]
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do we have a message to put out there? it has to battle against the attention-grabbing of everyone else fear has no place in your output the battle is already tough enough with the competition out there let others try and limit you, but don’t help by limiting yourself the value of timeless information you […]
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visited Amazon Books in the mall where there was once a Border’s one bookstore replaced by another with a different ethos competition doesn’t work with you but seeks to replace you this is only if you don’t match what the world is seeking always look to the audience for extra information on what is needed […]
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hey to all the listeners this one includes some updates from the E3 gaming convention I went to also I discuss the framework of making things that fits you you don’t want to try to fit into how someone else does things the need for attention before a message can be gotten across why I […]
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welcome to June and episode 162 in the place to be what makes you relevant in 2018, as far as content creation, putting out a message, or advertising your business? friction needs to be reduced if you want to get anything substantial out into the social marketplace include people in your thing, and that can […]
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welcome all to episode 161 of the show with Armen in the place gave some shout outs to Julia, Rebecca, and Christi, with some reasoning for each individual discussed how the people who fit you always want more of you Julia’s quotes Instagram is at instagram.com/eretzyad updates on current events including the volcano in Hawaii […]
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glad to have model and writer Rebecca Faith Lawson on the program we brought up issues about self-awareness and matching what you put out our time on this planet is not to do things we don’t resonate with she has done modeling, but not always in forms that brought her joy might she start a […]
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fear is connected to how much you know in this world understanding this lets you know how much you know make the link between your own fear and your perceptions updates on some Youtube clips and others we move forward here on The Armen Show, on episode 159
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updates across the way on episode 158 April 24th was the Armenian Genocide remembrance last week was the Coachella performance with many singers an episode here with just me like back in the day we have moments in time to do things if we don’t reach for them, they float away
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welcome guest attorney Christina Renee Moore to episode 157 of the show~ the concepts of lightness and darkness, and their associations many a people will associate dark with bad and light with good included material on critical thinking, and how depth is worthwhile many societal issues stem from topics that are not fleshed out by […]
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ray of sunshine yellow individual Ella London joins on episode 156~ she comes from the land of England, and always wears yellow we discussed a variety of topics, including how the coloring started linguistics and voice and beatboxing was brought up it was a bit like an episode of the Craig Ferguson show(conversation) my longest […]
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Armen T. informed me I should discuss the Easter game Armenians play there is one involving hitting another’s egg with your egg to win theirs it can be fun and involves colored eggs during the holiday separately, I discuss here the goal Ronaldo made as a bicycle kick doing more when you are already revered […]
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we have ratios of creation and consumption in our regular habits both are fine, based on how they fit you my message here is about how I prefer making at any level, versus seeing something that is amazingly produced seeing an amazing production could be done by someone other than me making an audio or […]
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we build things brick by brick, and keep a focus on steps being small large steps ahead of us look too heavy to get moving on when movement is in place, chips in your glass are not to be looked at keep the bigger context in mind, and let the flow remain in place your […]
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guest Titan joins as guest on episode 152 of the show we talked about the activity currently happening in Fortnite gaming Titan has a history of gaming, and I spoke about my past gaming history most of his is on consoles, while most of mine has been on computers discussed Twitch streaming and the popularity […]
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I was getting on an onramp and saw a car starting to stall his vehicle blocked one of the lanes of traffic going on the freeway I parked in the side spot and got out to join and help him he was happy someone was there to keep him from being stuck you have opportunities […]
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the currently popular game called Fortnite was created by Epic Games they were started by Tim Sweeney in 1991/1992 he created ZZT, one of the earliest games I remember playing on computer you could create your own worlds on it, just like some games today people like the ability to modify other ones I enjoyed […]
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb has a new book called Skin In The Game it highlights the importance of being invested in what you talk about you should be feeling the bad or good consequences of your actions long ago we had more emotional connection to our life decisions separately, listening is a key aspect to connecting with […]
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lately I have been making pictures with words or screen names on them it combines the real with the verbal or internet-type material everyone has things they can make or choose to post used to play Starcraft with a crew, and it was a great cooperative game we would battle against enemies, but worked together […]
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guest Klaudia joins on episode 147 of The Armen Show, with two books one of her books catalogs her happenings on a 40-day excursion called the Camino de Santiago, across hundreds of miles it expresses how she discovered herself through the process her other book is a children’s book with illustrations of her own traveling […]
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this life allows us to organize things we do as we choose to doing less can be much more than trying to do all especially in Los Angeles or other big cities, organization is key you can only manage your framework if you manage your use of time expand what you do for a period, […]
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the Vegan Street Fair happened today in North Hollywood it is an event of people who don’t eat meat or anything not from plants saw some people I recognized, which is a nice part of building connection there were a bit too many lines next to each other, which doesn’t make for connecting with people […]
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bringing it live on episode 144, 12 squared, about social media trust users have lately mentioned their concern, and are deleting profiles there is a challenge regarding what will be used in the next decade apps and services use the user as a product, but it isn’t transparent people exiting the social media platforms can […]
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brought back my theme from Snapchat of Q/A through LA one person asks a question and the next person answers it meet some great people through the process, and connect others it’s great to reach out to see who is out there and more your people are somewhere, and likely will gravitate to you the […]
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I made a lot of Snapchat/Instagram/Youtube clips with various people around the county of Los Angeles some of them involved themes or messages that came to be videos looking to not only get the vlog going in place, but also add new clips snippets with various people would be included, with tags of all look […]
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Gary of episode #3 fame returns to the show, having performed at venues he continues to sing and song-write, and has added performing to the mix we discuss his experiences playing music at places like The Mint and Trip audience understanding and feel is reviewed similar to the last episode with Rayna, we included a […]
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welcome dancer/model Rayna Rebrovic as guest on episode 140 of the show~ we discussed how she has done dancing for many years involved information about certain quotes of note, and never forget that “not all peas are the same size” the idea that seeing how notable people interact with others, and who they have on their […]
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there is no room for waiting in this fast-moving life when you are waiting for something, you could be doing more preparation is something that can be done at all times, with repetition in place we have moments to make special presentations, and those moments pass quickly
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I usually communicate in a meta manner that leaves out details those details can be of interest to most listeners it’s worth adjusting mode of communication for those around you looking at the audience is a worthwhile effort lastly, do things your way and the world can come to you
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you have to keep your energy flowing regardless of outside circumstances the rain has been rolling solid in Los Angeles on and off for the past month storytelling is done well by Jamie Foxx when he builds up a notable name Los Angeles Fashion Week went well and was a smooth creation variety is necessary […]
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fruits and plants have evolved over thousands of years to keep going lemons/apples have seeds that are their continuity, but zero value to others they provide value in terms of the sugary and fibrous parts of their fruit the value proposition of sellers should include value for both sides podcasts may have 80% informative/entertaining content, […]
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welcome Crystal to episode 135 of the show on painting and her works Crystal has done over 70 separate pieces, with style thick squiggly clouds many colors are used, but it is always on a white background we discussed painting and arts like poetry and movies Crystal brought up some great info about introversion and […]
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welcome back guest Mary on episode 134 of the show representing for Scottish Ballet and the country of Scotland we discussed podcast names and what they might be about also looked at what they were about and if they seemed interesting some mentioned were Invisibilia, Tangentially Speaking, and The Daily mentioned the news about school […]
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joined in on the first day of the fashion event happening at the MacArthur saw and ran into some cool singers and dancers I have gotten to know and made videos with before saw the runway walking happen, and had not been there live before met painter Crystal who may be on a later episode […]
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Daniel Kahneman wrote the book Thinking, Fast and Slow when I reached out for an interview, he wasn’t inclined to take part today’s episode of Hidden Brain podcast included him in on their 100th people are too busy to work with you mainly if you don’t bring enough value find out how you can bring more, […]
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Steven Pinker has a recent book called Enlightenment Now about progress it includes descriptions of humanity’s growth in wealth/health/life quality here I discussed some of the charts in it and what they represent includes content on global GDP changes and child mortality rates message of the book is that the baseline of the world population has risen […]
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welcome speech pathologist Rachel Hart to episode 130 she received her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology at Cal State East Bay we discussed speech therapy and the importance of the field the presence of Xanga and temporally specific sites/services of past usage went over some books of note because you know we always include books […]
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when I was little I was in spelling bee competition at a county spelling bee I got nervous and spelled slingshot wrong those times when you focus on something are remembered later did you take part in some cool periods of focus or competitions? be the sharpened pencil and not the one that is not […]
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doubling of numbers on the scale of 2s potentially will create a video or content that catalogs all my making having a record of things you have done is key for new people to see the things we say today look old in a few years stick with your viewpoint in the face of adversity
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did a vlog with Gia who came from a physics conference in LA she is into physics, and many scientists I interviewed were there the vlogs go up on The Armen Show channel on Youtube you can run into people who share some interests Gia did a comedy show touring across the country about science
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society is becoming more exclusive over time in this current cycle this is visible through interacting with Los Angeles County it is worth looking at past trends and how they relate to the moment access to the individuals of high control reduces by percents yearly getting into places labeled as nice is less doable for […]
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we look at the display around us: is it made for us? or is it for us to make? do you act for or to that which is around? the choosing is of your own is it a decision, or was it to be already?
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gave out awards near Runyon Canyon you can make your own thing and have people be part of it don’t always get caught up in others stuff the rain is done and gone away
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I saw someone have a seizure after falling from a chair no one responded until I got up and made a point of the moment the fire department came and took the person away look at the responses of the people around you and what they do we have chances in life to show how […]
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look back at old things you have made or took pictures of some of my yearbooks were made by me and looked different one included spaces for each person I knew at the time the way you were when you were little is very close to how you are now examine any changes that took […]
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clubs are where people go to socialize, network, and enjoy time with others the Bungalow is a trendy spot in Santa Monica that has a fraternity theme the Edison in downtown Los Angeles is classy and good for suits/dresses Bar Lubitsch in West Hollywood is nice due to its multi-purpose backroom Skybar at the Mondrian […]
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episodes every day since November 21, 2017, to today, = 100 in 100 reduction of entropy mentioned in Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker Bill Gates views Enlightenment Now as one of top two books of 2018 not getting thrown off by having a base that you focus on a comedy bit about grass on the […]
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Mary hails from the land known as Scotland, in the city of Glasgow abilities in fashion and costume related to performing/ballet mentioned scenic places to visit around Glasgow, and the local lakes the folk music and festivities that happen in that region books in the fiction category and their use as an escape glad to […]
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video posted from Hannah Stocking about introverts and extroverts this episode talks about the message from there extroverts seek dopamine and introverts seek acetylcholine/serotonin the internet is more packed with introverts in total other connections between people mentioned and known about
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reaching out to new people is an option we all have are there really strangers? or are they people for you to know there is an opportunity loss when you don’t reach out this is one of my more functional episodes, like a how-to the next person you see could be your future business partner
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being on your own terms means that things will be less able to throw you off examine how affected you are by outside variables freedom is a big part of a healthy mindset, and a main focus of wealthy folks looking to reach out to other podcasters for guest appearances your own framework is the […]
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you build up expertise in any area that you have talent in Gary sang and played guitar to an audience of people the flow was smooth, and the singing is of a warm nature performing for an audience is a key step in getting content out when you do things, you clear up any issues […]
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got two new books including When by Daniel H. Pink on timing also got The Influential Mind by Tari Sharot on influence will be reading Daniel H. Pink’s book and taking notes timing is key, and we have different energy levels throughout the day take advantage of the natural opportunity timings that show up
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I used to write articles in 2009 with some people who are still posting today Srinivas Rao puts out a podcast and content called Unmistakable Creative Gretchen Rubin continued her Happiness Project articles and book Celestine Chua visited me from Singapore, and continues her personal development and excellence content take note of who remains and […]
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you want to be where people are investing in you instead of the inverse some feedback on other podcasts I have checked out why your story is only yours to tell a small story of a city in Los Angeles and how it was developed expressing thoughts in a way where it would be clear […]
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Kevin Simler and his nice message, and why I match with some people the people who support you first in a new project are your main people the people who come in later are also supporters, but not your core base I was going to do interviews around the All-Star game, but didn’t feel it […]
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Jay-Z worked with Chester Bennington and crew before Chester passed you have opportunities you won’t be able to work on later seeing things and feeling them in person is better than secondhand if you are going to comment on something, check your own actions first recap of Sunday and basketball time
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I had nicknames like Spermin and Stupid Armen in the past nicknames can be used to represent something good about a person examples of nicknames I have used and given to others take the failings that you had in the past and showcase them self-esteem means that people knowing your mistakes is fine
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this is NBA All-Star Weekend and there are a lot of festivities don’t be too serious in life, as heaviness is usually compensation there are light forms of signaling that work on many people if your perspective is shared by many, voicing it helps them if your perspective is shared by few, voicing it represents […]
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went over a list of the most visited cities around the world included my thoughts on each region, including ones in the US Europe and Asia are high on the list of visited continents most popular areas are areas near a river by a big central hub some of the most visited cities were news […]
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feedback on research into other podcasts that exist many are about an hour long and posted once a week Tuesday is a popular day that people post telling your story is the only way to have your story known holidays are socially engineered, but can be worked with
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Kaylia from YouTube channel Vase Face on the show have been on her channel a couple times discussed books, as well as the book club she is currently running personality features like introverted feeling, and developing it plans for 2018 on the YouTube, and in graduate school glad to have her on the show
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authors of The Elephant in the Brain questions and concepts from their book and my interview with them hidden motives and manipulation that happens everywhere looking at alternatives to what we have in the world keeping a rational view of discourse and criticism glad to have had these two authors take part in the text interview~
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blockchain’s ledger matching the universal forward progression how we are not able to cancel what has already been done other podcasts I have examined and learned from Oprah’s SuperSoul, or the Joe Rogan Experience what my podcast represents, and how I am implementing that
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interesting information notebook and its value books notebook that has my notes for the books I’ve read previous iterations of content I have made in different notebooks my comedy notebook where I wrote material for sets I did using Evernote to organize the parts of your life that matter to you
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“Be polite, on time, and work really hard until you are talented enough to be blunt, a little late, and take vacations and even then… be polite” “Celebrate the childlike mind” “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing” “Think for yourself. Everyone has a unique picture of how things work […]
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we have made it to episode 100 checking out how I can improve and streamline the posts noting the great guests along the way looking at other podcasts to see what is different or notable working toward great results, glad to have y’all on board~
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looking at other podcasts like This American Life and Serial examining what they have that I can learn from or do how longevity can lead the way to nice results Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss and my short look at it thus far something cool about the authors of the last book I read
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lady winning the lottery and wanting to remain anonymous how relevant anonymity is when having large funds how closing your eyes gives you perspective on your world some book updates and a little bit on the rocks
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Glad to have you back on episode 97. Some of us like collecting things, and I recently collected a bunch of rocks when at Malibu Beach, and many of them are nice. In this episode, I discuss: the colors and shapes of the rocks I collected people around the beach who saw the collecting and […]
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Sometimes you want to update about what is occurring, and shout out the people who make things or do things you know about. This is a nice thing you can do regularly. The people around us are the people we can connect with. In this episode, I discuss: Toby Emerson and his cool music I […]
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We are in the February. This one, episode 95, is on socially-known events like the Super Bowl, and making use of them for social happenings. There are not that many things that a lot of people know about, especially as the amount of niches grows in size. In this episode, I discuss: the way that […]
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We are in the 90s like it is like 1994. This is episode 94, and the intro music is “Gone Home” by Gary Kazazian, and possibly Kaspar Kazazian as well. It is also in the outro. Music is always good for variety purposes. The Elephant In The Brain is now a book we have gone through […]
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This one is the closer as far as the chapters of the latest book I have been reading, which is The Elephant In The Brain. It was a cool book, and informed a lot about why people do much of what they do, and how we can learn about ourselves through that. In this episode, on […]
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Knowledge is the way, and we keep it moving on The Elephant In The Brain. This one gets into some more of the chapters on sections of society and the hidden motives that go with them. I discuss: how laughter represents more than something being “funny” the way that conversation is used to showcase one’s […]
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People like looking back at the past and seeing it as a good time. This is also a practical business opportunity of our day. Whether it was Mario or some band, there is an emotional connection to a time we lived in many years ago. In this episode, I discuss: how nostalgia has been becoming […]
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Self-deception is the name of the game. I am continuing to read through The Elephant In The Brain, and it has great insight into the hidden content in our society. Not everything is always revealed, and a lot is kept underneath for multiple reasons. Episode 90 is about: self-deception, both as a defense and a […]
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I have not watched many shows on television or the internet in my lifetime, but I have watched a few. This episode is meant to go over some of them. It’s episode 89, and we are here in the land of internet. shows like The Office and Entourage that I watched many episodes of the […]
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Double 8’s in the building. I mentioned staying humble in this episode, as it was mentioned that bragging is not a thing to do often in The Elephant In The Brain. This one was mostly about podcasts that are out there, and in this episode, I discuss: some of the top and popular personal podcasts […]
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You know books will be read, and I will happen to be one of the people who reads them. The Elephant In The Brain is the current one, and it is by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson. It is mostly about hidden motives people have and act on. This episode is a summary of chapters […]
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I got some new books in and some new content to share as always. This one includes some about those books, tangents like Kaylia’s book club episode, and other variety with people. new books I got from the library after I returned Homo Deus The Elephant In The Brain, the next book I will read […]
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This is another one of those episode where I talk fast. Time goes quickly in it, and a lot is mentioned. These episodes have a fun flair to them, but I don’t know if I will do them often. I might. In it, I discuss: being assertive with orders of food like with the haircut […]
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One past listener mentioned that you never know what you will get when you listen to The Armen Show, and he was right, for the most part. There is variety in what I put out, but there are continuous themes I am about. In this episode, I discuss: how I view much other publicly available […]
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Hey all in the world. It’s episode 83 in the building, and this is based on the hair cutting I had, as well as some music and happenings in the book world. In this episode, I discuss: my hair cut experience, and how responsiveness is good plans with upcoming books and what I am looking […]
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What are the stories that we write? What happened with the Laguna Beach show, or the other reality shows with characters from these smaller beach towns? How did they expand the view of who they were in the public eye? In this episode, I discuss: the reality shows and how they built up a story […]
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9×9 is 81 and we are here. The weather is colder and we have some wind today. This episode brought out the usual networking of concepts. In it, I discussed: putting fear to the side when making moves editor John Brockman and his book I’ll be looking at soon how books come out after the […]
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We got to another decade in the set of episodes. This one connects off of running into an old acquaintance. What an interesting world we live in. We can connect with many. In this one, I go over: connecting with people around the world as much as applicable how my acquaintance gave me some good […]
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Why do we keep up a rhythm? What does it say about who we are, our consistency levels, or our ability to respond to the world at large? It is a message of sorts. In this episode, I discuss: why the show goes up every day how I have switch to 128 kbps instead of […]
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Music is a big part of the world. Alex from episode 48 and Gary from episode 3 are two individuals who are into making music. They both get into the technicals, and enjoy the creativity. I like some music too, and in this episode, I discuss: types of music I have liked over time trance […]
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77 in the place to be. I have started reading Homo Deus by Yuval Harari. It’s the sequel to Sapiens, which was one of the top books of the past few years in the category of humankind’s progress over time. This one includes material from that book, and has updated content, and also discusses the […]
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Insight and examples are what I bring to the table here. Most of how I communicate is through concepts. This episode includes Alex’s jingle as the intro and outro again. I might make that the regular thing. In episode 76 of the show, I discuss: aligning with individual who have a similar energy to you, […]
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How did we get to 75? Probably 25 * 3. We are here at the 75th episode, and over half of this episode is about my mind map that I made in 2009. In it, I discuss: the content in the mind map that I made on MindMeister how you can brainstorm using one of […]
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Hey all and welcome to episode 74. This one is on my text interview with Dr. Sapolsky on his book Behave that I’ve been talking about. It is 8 questions instead of my usual 5, and that’s because I got so into the material through reading and notes. In this episode, I discuss: marketing and how […]
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Do I get books on hold from the local library? You know it. I continue to lean in the science/nonfiction section, and got some books lately for potential reading or analyzing. In this episode, I discuss: Harari and his books Sapiens and Homo Deus things about the books that make me more likely to read […]
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We are back in the place with episode 72 of the show, and on this one we also have a guest. Our guest is Jane, and there is a lot of material described on this episode, mostly about the proposed expansion of the Grayson power plant in Glendale. Included is discussion about: why the Grayson […]
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We roll back in here with guest Felipe. He is the 14th guest on the show, and makes his way to episode 71. We talked about many topics on this episode, and it was a cool time in Koreatown. Discussed included: the elements that bring value of production to an economy how those elements can […]
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This episode was an extended one. Who knows if the new form of the show will be extended. It’s always different on here. Topics were: Har Ghobind Khorana being the Google Doodle for his biochemical research why I like scientists and people who focus on a niche future field continuing momentum before it disappears, with […]
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Yesterday was the Golden Globes, and so I created my own thing there. In this episode, I discuss: the energy on the street around the Golden Globes making something from nothing doing what fits you in public environments the rain happening in Los Angeles Long live the rain, and may we continue to flourish.
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We are back at episode 68 in the building, and this one involves a trip to the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes. In the episode, I discuss: some of the details about the gardens flowers in there, and their smell and colors why you should explore your local region as applicable moving around […]
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Long ago, I would play video and computer games, and so I tossed in this story from the past with my friend Ze. Included in this episode are: the story about time with Ze and playing video games the ability to walk places discussion about cities and their walkability a message about fearlessness in relation […]
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Hey all. I threw in some stories in this episode, because I don’t include enough of them. On episode 66, I discuss: a Long Beach house party that I went to a coffee shop named Intelligentsia where I go regularly how I met Willow there and saw her a few times my attitude of recording […]
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This episode includes some good energy, which is great for material being put out there. It’s like sharing metabolism. Topics in this episode are: putting out content that speaks to people in the long term some entertainment brought up by me taking action instead of waiting for change you deserve what you get, instead of […]
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What books are some people talking about for early in 2018? There are some that I have read, and some new ones in the science and related categories. In this episode, I include: talk about books like Homo Deus by Harari, and A Crack In Creation by Jennifer Doudna discussion of Robert Greene tweets in […]
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On episode 63, 2 days into 2018, we have a guest~. Also, there is some light background static throughout the episode due to possibly a phone or electric interference so I thought I would mention that. Aside from that, the guest is Ramy, and the episode included: socialization plans for 2018 involving strangers surprise guests […]
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It is the new year folks~. Happy new year to all the listeners of the show, and welcome to 2018. I like the switch in year and the energy that comes with it. In this episode, I go over: the new year coming in goals that I have with relation to this show and reading […]
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We have come to the end of 2017, and we do it in style. This episode includes guest Harout, and we go into some deep stuff. Included in the episode are: happenings in 2017 related to family and personal understanding about who cares about you and who doesn’t some goals for us in 2018 a […]
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Hello from near the end of December. I met a person and went to visit their rehabilitation place for a short bit. I mention the story about that here, along with: the facilities for rehabilitation we have in Los Angeles what purpose they serve taking rejection and acceptance with grains of salt a hello from […]
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This one is the closer on Behave by Robert Sapolsky, which is a great book on human behavior and neuroscience. I go through content in the last chapters of it, including: morality and doing the right thing elements of human behavior in competition/cooperation details of empathy regarding Us/Them thinking metaphors and symbols that we as […]
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We had him on before(episode 8, he’s part of the single-digit club), and we’re having him on again. It’s Kaspar, and he’s on episode 58 discussing: how he feels about gift giving and the holiday season his input on the TV sitcom Veep with actor Julia-Louis Dreyfus upcoming project Live Room LA for musical output […]
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In life, you can choose to diversify like most investors would tell you do (like Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank), or you can put all your eggs in one basket. Here is a story about the latter option. my applying to UCSB only putting one school on the list retrying after getting turned down the […]
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What up people it’s Armen back at it in episode 56 of the show. This one is about looking at some category of yours for the year. These could include: the risks you took in 2017 the amount or quality of events you went to people you connected with in some memorable way places you […]
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Sometimes on The Armen Show, we have guests, and that is the case here~ On this one, we have our first time having two guests, who are Mariam and David of my extended family. In this episode, we discuss: schooling in the grade system interests as far as social media things that are fun to […]
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It is that time of the year that is the holiday. Here I discuss: Christmas and the holiday season looking at things that are presented to you as illusions snowboarding story of the past updates as I tend to do It’s the Eve of the day that is the holiday.
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Nutrition and fitness have to remain in concert for you to roll strong. In episode 53, leading to the holidays, we discuss: keeping your homeostasis rolling how I finished the book and that is a good deal update on the fire record some side info on my day Keep it moving~
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How fast does life go? Do we do so many things more quickly than we did before? In episode 52, I discuss: how life is getting faster how we fit more into each day as time goes on the way to adapt to the speed up in the future potential names for the listeners of […]
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When you are working through your life, there is no need to ever be waiting for something. You can be patient for things, but you have to make moves. In this episode, I discuss: not needing to wait for anything making moves and then adjusting after the fact the focus being on your actions causing […]
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It’s the big 50, and you know we do it big here on The Armen Show. Little known fact is that I used to do freestyle raps that I would record every few days for years. I have raps from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and some from 2017 (over 300 in […]
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In life, you need to have range throughout all that you do. These types of range include: physical range of motion through activity and stretch range of emotion in expression with others range of ability to handle wins and losses of risk range of understanding of different kinds of information that is available These different […]
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Welcome to episode 48 of The Armen Show, and on this one we have guest Alex who makes music and is in the music/event scene. In fact, Alex made the jingle that starts and ends this episode! We discuss: types of music that Alex likes the hardware and software that Alex uses(and will be using) […]
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Hey all. The Armen Show is in the building with talk of dancing and its funness, and what it represents. structured forms of dancing like salsa what dancing represents and means what people consider to be “good” dancing kinds of dancing I have done They want more so we put out more here at the […]
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Who is the person you are? The identity we have is important. In this episode I ask and discuss: what is your identity? what are the things in your life you see as part of you? how do you want others to see you? do you reflect on yourself? This episode is for you to […]
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How is the show already at 45 episodes? It’s hard to say. This one is about: the market never stopping for anyone touching the market and its importance not being clouded by all potential opportunities that show up empathy and its relation to audience I have been checking out some other podcasts, and noticed features […]
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I had brought it up in episode 22, but here in episode 44, I discuss the fact that net neutrality just got voted against by the FCC. FCC vote against net neutrality appeal happening next in the courts importance of the internet to what we see today mentioning my past rap about the internet Will […]
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I have read lots of books and so I continue describing some of the ones read in past years. Included here are: The Brain: The Story of You by David Eagleman on the brain The Planet Remade by Oliver Morton on how the planet can be upgraded The Idealist by Justin Peters on the life […]
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We keep it moving here at The Podcast known as The Armen Show. In this episode I go over some contents from past books I’ve read that are in one of my Evernote notebooks on books. They include: Mastery by Robert Greene and mention of his other books Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahnemann […]
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Hey all I have some content back from the book “Behave”. I have mapped out the rest of the book and will be reading through it. In this I discuss: How individualistic cultures and collectivist cultures regulate people Difference in guilt and shaming External versus internal effects on people Getting people in line as per […]
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Here I went with discussing some of the top news stories of the day, and bringing up a comment or two on each thing as applicable. Items in world news and country happenings What occurs in the local US region Entertainment and sports that takes place daily Lastly, science and health news and updates I’m […]
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On episode 39, on December 9th, I bring some life discussion about things like: The fires that are happening in Los Angeles Keeping consistent on your efforts My plan on how I will be reading the last chapters of Behave How you should reflect on your mistakes We are looking great in December. To more […]
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Hey all we keep it moving here. The fires continue in Los Angeles, but the city is solid. In this episode, I go over: The end of year video I am likely making for Youtube A shortened version will be for Instagram Updates on book reading and an upcoming chapter Drinking water We all have […]
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In a recent conference where Gary Vaynerchuk was answering questions, he said “People love to be romantic about their judgment in character; thus it deems them non-actionable when it most matters”. This episode is about: Not being attached to your past decisions or maneuvers Make it more about firing, or cancelling, and not about hiring Being […]
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How do he do it? 16 episodes in 16 days with episode 36 on December 6. In this one, I talk about: the power of story to connect with people how you can set focus on what you can do instead of missed opportunities commentary on potential future podcast discussion We are on the podcast […]
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Fires happen in Southern California, or near Los Angeles, and a few are currently burning away. This prompted me to do this episode on how to manage during such instances, and those of earthquakes and other disasters, and to think about them in advance. Couple of fires going on right now (Thomas Fire and Creek […]
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We are back at it with some Sapolsky for you. This is a summary of chapters 9 through 12 in his book “Behave”, and I took in-depth notes on these chapters regarding human behavior. Some of the topics in this episode are: collectivist versus individualist cultures and their different thinking how culture impacts action how […]
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33 in the building~. In this episode, I wanted to discuss two places I went to, and an update to an online profile of mine. the plants at The Arboretum in Arcadia, Los Angeles flower and plants and what is cool the Festival of Lights in Riverside, and all its various features how I switched […]
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World Cup 2018 is coming next year, and the draw for the team groups happened. They are 8 groups of 4 countries each. In this episode, I discussed: the countries involved in the groups stories I knew of that related to the countries things about soccer as a sport my guesses on who would win […]
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This episode is discussion about life concepts presented by Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) in his discussion with Dean Baquet of The New York Times, as seen/heard in this Youtube video. This video/audio had concepts about people, vulnerability, truth, fear, pain, compassion, helping, challenging, having a dialogue, and more. All the times links are to that time in […]
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What do we have in store in this last episode of November, episode 30 on November 30, with 10 days in a row of podcasts? discussion about not taking things too seriously giving weight only where it is fitting talk on Christmas tree lightings and their representation some description of my December goals as posted […]
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Threw in some variety in this here episode #29 on November 29th. In this episode that I recorded in a car, we have: focusing in the face of variety and distraction keeping to a plan you have set discussion about cars and people walking by while I recorded this some talk about colors and non-conceptual […]
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This here is episode 28, on the 28th, with topics of discussion including: high and low energy times in society being efficient with when things are best for doing using the products you have while you have them matching what people want The Armen Show is rolling out of the year in a booming style, […]
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The world hands you chances to say yes, but it doesn’t always fit how you do things. Here I talk about an example of how you can. saying yes and suiting it to yourself how chef Morimoto did it with a ketchup example adjusting to life like evolution already exemplifies side discussion of my book […]
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Episode 26 is up on November 26th, and this one is about two main topics, and some side commentary: consistent effort and its associated habits the things that come on the side of regular activity not giving in to fearful decision stoppage why acting in fear is a great universal test some discussion about episodes […]
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Episode 25 of The Armen Show, being posted on November 25th(continuing the matching day trend of the past few days) includes a guest who is actor Josh Sussman. Josh is full of life and a warm nature. We went over many things, including: acting he has done over many years since he was 9 how […]
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Here comes episode 24 on November 24th, and it is about some of the people I follow on Twitter. I wanted to go over who they are and why I check their stuff. Richard Dawkins – views on biology and evolution Scott H. Young – writing articles since 2006 on personal development and learning Demetri Martin […]
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Happy Thanksgiving folks. Here I do a little talk about the day, and holidays in general. Thanksgiving and the time off using it for something like reflection the habits you can build over time little mentions about my hike Thanks for listening and look out for more~
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On this 22nd day of November, I bring up the concept of net neutrality, and its maintenance at the current time. for an internet that remains open so that certain sites don’t cost more than others so a form of a censorship doesn’t happen because the internet is the basis of so much that we […]
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In this episode, I chose to respond to a few choice posts on the ENTP subreddit on Reddit. ENTP is a grouping of a certain personality type that I am most similar to of that personality type system. (Extroverted Intuitive Thinking Perceiving) Here I discussed: whether my type does breathing thoughts on ego and its […]
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We have come to episode 20 on The Armen Show podcast. On this episode, we welcome guest Alicia. The topics we discuss are: making of jewelry that Alicia does her interest in that activity, and inclusion of gems ability to make jewelry that matches pieces what draws her to salsa dancing places to go salsa […]
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Having continued reading from this great book, I have learned a lot about human behavior. It was recently voted one of the top 10 books of 2017 by The Washington Post. I have been taking notes on it as usual. Covered in this episode: some aspects of how learning occurs adolescence and the lack of […]
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Shout outs to Dilan’s recent birthday. He joins me on episode 18, where we discuss various items, including: his interest in cars his online group for Hot Wheels sales talk on film and his background in film product sales and what he has done business-wise pointers about risk-taking and losses a car show or event […]
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Discussed various Instagrammers I know of Cristel(criztle) of Frog Creek Farms Vince(vince_jacobs) with music and theater Dilan(dilancer) with car knowledge and film interests Natalie(nataliebiehl_) who does artwork and models Kenny(kennysandersbmx) who was on previous episode Ed(edhumek) who represents for Britain Yelena(yelena715) who is a chef I met after the Grammy’s The interview with Andrew(LAHWF) I […]
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Guest Ira Silver is on this episode of The Armen Show, and what a fun episode it was to record. Ira has a warm energy. We discussed: Ira on his real estate happenings how he got into the business his interest in fantasy sports discussion of a possible sports podcast a surprise closer
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Quote Analysis: Volume 1 and some quotes in it Timeless Information: Volume 1 and an overview of its articles banter about the podcast and people’s feedback informing about my latest Youtube video editing preview of upcoming book content Timeless Information: Volume 1 Ebook Quote Analysis: Volume 1 Ebook Author Interview with Dr. Arlindo Oliveira, author […]
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West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2017 Meeting people across the event Events and matching the people in them Books fiction and nonfiction 48 Laws of Power
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Hey all. In this episode, I discuss the reasoning behind making content that suits you. You get to connect with people who understand you Your material will show you what you are able to put out Inclinations will surface more over time People can reach out to you based on your material Thanks for checking […]
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Robert Sapolsky, Stanford professor of biology and neurology, has written the great book “Behave” about what causes human behavior, from the most recent moments, to far back in time. I am enjoying this book thus far In this episode is information from chapters 1 through 4 of the book, including: regions of the brain and […]
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Hey all – I’m back with more from the book I have been reading and am almost done with. In this discussion of content from chapters 5 through 8, I discuss: scaling of organisms in relation to cities how cities provide economy of scale how the sun relates to energy requirements how a larger city […]
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On this 10th episode, our 5th guest Kenny Sanders discusses a variety of things including: his band Sonder Saloon that he is in with our previous guests what kind of music he is into music making and how he fits into it entrepreneurship and why he does it Great to have Kenny on TAS~
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In episode 9 of The Armen Show, I discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Scale by Geoffrey West. Included in this discussion are: discussion about the power scaling laws metabolic rate as related to mass AC and DC current and how they are similar to the cardiovascular system elements about growth, aging, and mortality This […]
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Episode 8 of The Armen Show includes guest Kaspar discussing Spine and guitar playing~ why he uses Spine for animation what drew him to animation learning through tutorials Kaspar’s music-making ability with guitar previous band experience his mutual interest in art with his companion Shout outs to Kaspar being the 4th guest on the show, […]
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Episode 7 is pretty exciting because I have a fellow Shirvanian on the scene. David the 13 year old joins me on this one. We discuss: basketball and sports activity as a youth what it is like to be in a connected social world 13 year old life currently Shout outs to David for taking […]
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Episode 6 brings in my second guest of this show, which is Johnny. I checked with Johnny about his interests in travel and history. Discussed: travel and countries Johnny has been to countries Johnny would want to go to, and why he likes traveling what draws Johnny to history historical events that Johnny recalled some […]
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Hey all episode 5 in the building. I re-did this episode when the audio wasn’t so good, so it is better for you. If you have any specific interests in mind to discuss let me know. Chester Bennington’s Carpool Karaoke and his musical inspiration The Armen Show Youtube channel vlog post Social media makers and […]
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Hey folks. In episode 4 of The Armen Show, I go over: The US Soccer team not going to The World Cup Soccer as a sport and my past playing Updates about the podcast and what I use to record it Comments on documentation of your life as it goes along The show is an […]
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In this episode of The Armen Show, I discuss with Gary Kazazian about his music making, as he has been up to a lot of content creation with his upcoming album called “On a Bed at 4 AM”. I ask him questions about the music making process instrumentation including guitars and piano how many songs […]
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In this second episode of The Armen Show, I discuss some tangential points, as usual, and then discuss concepts from the first two chapters of Geoffrey West’s book Scale. linear scaling as compared with superlinear and sublinear heartbeats in a lifetime for animals how cities are similar to organisms in their growth With this being episode […]
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Episode 1 of The Armen Show podcast in the building I had “That Guy Named Armen” as my previous podcast, but this is a new iteration I didn’t backup the files for the last one so I think they’re gone This show is separate from The Armen Show vlog on Youtube of the same name, […]
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