Sinopsis
This Human Meme podcast is the inflection point for what it means to live a life of knowing. We are in the critical moment of human induction. David Boles is a writer, publisher, teacher, lyricist and author living and working in New York City. He has dedicated his life to founding the irrevocable aesthetic. Be a Human Meme!
Episodios
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Embracing the Tension: Navigating the Collision Course of Facts and Feelings in Our Fractured World
26/12/2023 Duración: 11minIn this episode, we're setting the table with a provocative spread of ideas, exploring the intricate and often turbulent intersection between the objective realm of facts and the subjective sea of emotions. As we embark on this journey, we aim to unravel how these two forces, seemingly in opposition, shape our perceptions, interactions, and the very fabric of our community. We'll examine the power and pitfalls of empathy, the art of dialogue in bridging divides, and the crucial role of understanding in a world that's increasingly polarized. By confronting these themes head-on, we hope to offer not just food for thought but a blueprint for navigating the complexities of our modern society.
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Cat Heads in Space! Episode 9
25/12/2023 Duración: 03min"Cat Heads in Space" - Episode 9: "A Christmas Tail of Tails" 'Twas a silent night in the vastness of space, where our Cat Heads floated in their existential grace. It's Christmas aboard their cosmic craft, where existential thoughts often interweaved with a laugh.
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Beyond Words: The Transformative Journey of Learning New Languages in Later Life
24/12/2023 Duración: 10minIn our increasingly interconnected globe, the mastery of a second or third language is not merely a skill, it's a portal to understanding, a bridge to diverse cultures, and a testament to the lifelong capacity for growth. This journey, though challenging, offers unparalleled cognitive benefits, cultural insights, and a unique perspective on life. It's about embracing new ways of thinking and opening ourselves to the myriad ways in which our world communicates. Join me as we explore the nuances, advantages, and transformative experiences of this linguistic adventure.
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The Unsettling Truth About Pit Bulls: Why Safety Must Prevail Over Sentiment
23/12/2023 Duración: 16minPit Bulls, a breed often defended by its advocates, have been at the center of a fierce debate over dog bite fatalities. In 2020, startling statistics emerged: Pit Bulls were responsible for 72% of fatal dog attacks in the United States, a rate over 16 times higher than any other dog breed. Despite making up only about 6.2% of the total U.S. dog population, Pit Bulls contributed to a disproportionate number of these deaths. During a 16-year span from 2005 to 2020, Pit Bulls were implicated in 67% of canine-caused fatalities in America. These figures gain a grimmer edge when considering multi-victim fatal dog attacks. In 2020, every incident of this nature involved Pit Bulls, often targeting household members, which speaks volumes about the breed's potential for unpredictability and aggression. The argument often presented by Pit Bull owners is that their dogs are no more dangerous than breeds like Golden Retrievers. However, the empirical evidence starkly contradicts this claim. The sheer number of fata
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Echoes of Valhalla: The Unyielding Voyage of Destiny
22/12/2023 Duración: 05minAh, my beloved citizens, gathered here today in this grand stadium, a testament to our collective strength and unity. Look around you, at the faces filled with hope, anticipation, and, dare I say, an unquenchable thirst for guidance. It is I, your humble servant, who stands before you, not as a leader, but as the embodiment of our collective will. Today, I bring you not just words, but a revelation, a new dawn that rises over the horizon of our great nation.
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Navigating the Waves of Emotion: Understanding and Managing Our Emotional Landscape
21/12/2023 Duración: 06minEmotions aren't mere fleeting feelings; they're the very essence that guides our decisions, shapes our relationships, and sometimes, even ensures our survival. Picture the brain, with its intricate networks and the amygdala standing as a lighthouse, illuminating our emotional responses. This journey delves into the fascinating world where our feelings act as both our compass and our anchor, helping us navigate through life's tumultuous but beautiful seas.
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Whispers to the Moon: The Tale of Elio and the Unseen World
21/12/2023 Duración: 04minIn a quaint village, shrouded in the mystery of twilight, there lived a young boy named Elio. Unlike other children, Elio was fashioned from delicate papier-mâché, a creation of an old, forgotten artist. Elio's life was a mix of shadows and moonlight; he dared not venture into the sun, for its rays would make him brittle, nor could he dance in the rain, lest he melt away.
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Redefining Humanity in the AI Era: Navigating the Workforce Revolution and the Quest for Purpose
19/12/2023 Duración: 13minAs AI reshapes the workforce, obliterating traditional roles and birthing unforeseen ones, we stand at the precipice of a new world - one where the notion of work, purpose, and human essence are being rewritten under the omnipresent gaze of artificial intelligence. This episode isn't just a discussion; it's a journey through the seismic shifts of our times. We dive deep into the empirical realities of AI's ascendancy - the jobs it creates and the ones it renders extinct, the economic systems it upends, and the societal norms it challenges. We examine the stark, dramatic truth of a world where AI is not a distant possibility, but an intimate, pervasive presence.
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Cat Heads in Space! Episode 8
18/12/2023 Duración: 02minWelcome back, dear listeners, to another thrilling episode of "Cat Heads in Space." Our intrepid space feline adventurers, Captain Whiskerfluff and Lieutenant Mittens, heads floating in space, kept alive by their remarkable Life Helmets, continue their quest to reunite with their bodies. Today's episode: "The Case of the Missing Treats."
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Shadows of Knowledge: How Our Deepest Understandings Shape the Landscape of Fear
17/12/2023 Duración: 07minToday, we embark on a spine-chilling journey through the annals of history, where we'll uncover how the light of knowledge casts dark shadows of terror. As we dig under the strata of civilization, we'll explore the paradoxical truth that often, it's not the unknown that we fear the most, but the known. Brace yourselves, as we dive into the depths of human understanding, where each revelation brings us face to face with our deepest fears, and where the knowledge we possess turns into the nightmares that haunt our collective consciousness.
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Audience of One: The Double-Edged Sword of Performative Emotion in the Social Media Era
16/12/2023 Duración: 05minThe use of performative emotion to control or influence others is a multifaceted issue. Public outbursts, whether of joy, sadness, or anger, can be powerful tools for garnering attention, sympathy, or support. Social media platforms, with their broad reach and instant feedback mechanisms, provide a perfect stage for these performances. When someone shares a highly emotive post or video, they often receive immediate reactions—likes, shares, comments—which can be gratifying and addictive. This instant feedback loop can encourage further emotional performances.
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AI Me Mine
15/12/2023 Duración: 10minIn this Boles.tv live stream highlight, David Boles confesses his human misanthropy in finding the perfect creative collaborator: His AI Bots! Oh, it's a sacred story too scared to be told in isolated company!
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Unmasking Narcissism: Navigating Self-Love, Myth, and Psychological Impact in the Digital Age
14/12/2023 Duración: 07minLet's begin with the term itself. Narcissism. A word that echoes through the corridors of history and mythology, finding its roots in the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus. Who was Narcissus, you ask? He was a young man of extraordinary beauty, so enamored with his own reflection in a pool of water that he lost the will to live for anything else. This tragic tale serves as a cautionary metaphor for excessive self-love and the dangers of being consumed by one's own image.
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Today in Bigotry
13/12/2023 Duración: 09minIn this Boles.tv live stream highlight, David Boles examines "Today in Bigotry" where the wild dealings of the Right Wing undergo a prideful transformation into the unclean and the uncertain!
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Breaking Free from the Hover: Overcoming the Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Child Development
12/12/2023 Duración: 07minLet's start by understanding why some parents become helicopter moms. Often, it's driven by anxiety and fear about the child's future, a desire to protect them from failure and harm, and societal pressures that equate constant supervision with good parenting. The intentions, albeit rooted in love, can lead to unintended consequences.
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Cat Heads in Space! Episode 7
11/12/2023 Duración: 02min"Cat Heads in Space" - Episode 7: "The Catnip Conundrum"
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Unraveling Fate: How 'Deus Ex Machina' Shapes Our Lives and Challenges Personal Responsibility
10/12/2023 Duración: 05minDeux Ex Machina: Originating in ancient Greek theater as a literal "God from the machine" - where gods were brought onto the stage by a machine to resolve complex plots - this concept illuminates a critical junction in our understanding of fate versus free will. It referred to the sudden appearance of a god, typically hoisted onto the stage using a machine, to resolve a seemingly unsolvable problem in the plot.
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The Odyssey of Arion
09/12/2023 Duración: 03minIn the ancient kingdom of Thalassa, known for its vast oceans, lived Arion, a young and ambitious sailor. He was betrothed to Althea, a maiden whose voice was said to calm even the fiercest storms. On the eve of their wedding, a prophecy was uttered by the Oracle: "To save Thalassa from a great calamity, Arion must venture into the heart of the Oceanus, the uncharted waters no sailor has ever returned from."
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Elevating Theo: The Unseen Summits of a Dreamer's Life
08/12/2023 Duración: 03minOnce in a quaint village, there lived a young boy named Theo. Theo had an unusual desire – he always yearned to be higher than anyone else in the room. Not taller, mind you, but physically higher. This peculiar wish led him to climb tables, beds, and eventually the towering trees in the village.
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Embracing the Shadow: The Misanthrope's Mirror in Society
07/12/2023 Duración: 06minOn a personal note, I have often displayed sometimes unwillingly, but more often willfully the traits of a common Misanthrope, and I have uncommonly realized that -- working with my crack Bot AI research team -- that I have finally found my calling in life. As I told the Authors Guild in a recent survey about their perceived dangers of AI, and how I gleefully use AI in my writing, I said to the Authors Guild: "The Misanthrope finally found the perfect collaborator."