#Psychology
6 episodes-
Gaming V - The Game Never Ends
In Part V of our Gaming Series, we examine with our guest, Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, how algorithms, AI, and modern digital systems shape what we see and believe without disclosure or consent. From recommendation loops and misinformation rabbit holes to AI systems mirroring and amplifying belief, the conversation surveys how readily human cognition can be guided, narrowed, or exploited by deceptive design. Join us on today’s episode as we discuss how to recognize these “games” and define our own.
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Gaming IV - Players or Pawns
In this, the fourth episode of our gaming saga featuring gaming enthusiast Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, we explore why play isn't just something that children do; it's a fundamental mechanism of human life. From kids who invent games to cope with the world, to adults navigating layered systems of rules, incentives, and power, gaming reveals to us how society actually functions.
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Gaming II - Breaking the Game
From CIA-designed board games used in military training to the surprising emotional depth of working together as a team, this episode resumes Gaming l: Rolling into Reality’s discussion with game enthusiast: Shaday Agosto-Vázquez. Together we dive deep into several topics: sexism, the “gaming-ego” iceberg, and how gaming reveals your personality. Whether you’re a competitive gamer or not, just don't go asking ChatGPT for medical advice.
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Gaming I - Rolling into Reality
What do ancient dice, anti-tobacco board games, and the U.S. financial system all have in common? They're all systems: rule frameworks that quietly shape how we think, act, and move through the world. In this premiere episode, hosts Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass sit down with the brilliant and endlessly entertaining Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, a mind-bending board game collector with a library of over 500 games. Together, they explore the hidden “game” built into our society: the mechanics, the incentives, the ways we learn to lie, follow rules or break them, and navigate the systems we never agreed to play. Join us for playful and insightful banter on how games mirror reality, and how understanding them can help you win the biggest game of all: life itself.
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The Internet is Serious Business
In this insightful and candid episode of Positive Pedestrian, the hosts welcome Corey Meyer, who shares his experiences on platforms such as Bluesky, Reddit, and X. He discusses his journey through an internet suspension and explores topics ranging from social media stories and the psychology of trolling to the "dead internet" theory. This episode is filled with humor, valuable insights, and philosophical significance, making it a must-listen for anyone questioning the purpose of our online activities.
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Judgment-Free Living, Gene Editing & Catfishing
In this engaging and thought-provoking episode, Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass embark on a journey through cutting-edge topics like CRISPR gene editing, reverse aging, and future DNA-based medicine. From deep dives into calorie science and food addictions to humorous reflections on politics, radio personalities, catfishing, and societal shortcuts. No topic is too big (or too random) for this free-flowing and insightful discussion. This conversation also touches on human sexuality, complexities revolving around judgment and identity, and the psychological impact certain words can have.
