#Capitalism
9 episodesEpisodes touching on Capitalism: From Tobacco to TikTok, The Future Human Industrial Complex and Our AI Future is Here.
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From Tobacco to TikTok
Hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass are joined by guests Noah and Kalib in this deep, unfiltered, and insightful conversation. Together, they explore the parallels between tobacco regulation and social media in today's society. They also discuss the importance of public health in a capitalist system and technologys ongoing effects. Sit back and relax as we question the role of power in our society, political influences, faith, and complex modern problems.
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The Future Human Industrial Complex
Join us for a deep, in-depth exploration of the many industrial complexes that shape our modern society, ranging from military and healthcare to prisons and beyond. Through thoughtful dialogue, Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass discuss how these complexes intertwine with capitalism, influence government, and impact human lives. They brainstorm solutions, proposing the idea of a "human industrial complex", and discuss steps to a more equitable, opportunity-driven future. Get ready for systems thinking, socioeconomics, and the intersection of technology and society.
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Our AI Future is Here
What happens when artificial intelligence surpasses human capabilities not just in work, but in creativity, empathy, and even love? Hosted by Kris Tyte with guest speaker Chris Hooper, we engage in a deep discussion on technology, Humanity, and Purpose. This powerful, compelling conversation explores the philosophical, ethical, and economic implications of AI’s growing dominance. We delve into topics like deepfakes, harmful misinformation, and the potential of AI-created religions. Dive into this thought-provoking journey as two minds unpack the accelerating future and humanity’s role within it.
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Cannibalism Capitalism, Control & Consciousness
In this reflective and deep episode of Positively Pedestrian, our hosts discuss the importance of purpose in community, the downfall of morality, and tools to identify misinformation. They question everything from transactional culture to information filtering, while dreaming of a new form of education and societal structure that fosters critical thinking skills. Join us on our journey to explore the ties between purpose and community, information diets, and finding the solution to misinformation.
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Cloud City - A Cultural Revolution
In this captivating episode the hosts begin with an intriguing question: Would you consider moving to a floating city in the clouds of Venus? They then explore a variety of fascinating topics, including energy production, the cult-like culture in America, and the spread of misinformation. The hosts discuss what it means to build a better society and the dangers of online radicalization. This episode is filled with metaphors, personal struggles, and a commitment to being unapologetically honest.
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Politics, Dog Bites & Human Corpses
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we get into some discussion on politics which quickly devolves back into a discussion about hypocrisy and the rule of the all-mighty dollar. Next, we talk about pets and the bizarre and seldomly talked about side of pet ownership. Then we get into what could be and should be done with people's bodies when they die and fantasize about what we would want to be done with our corpses. We finish up with the absurdity of producing mountains of garbage and the technology divide across generations.
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IT Moonlighting & Consumer Lives Matter
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss IT professionals and employees in other related career fields that can be done remotely, double or triple dipping working several jobs simultaneously, and tools that help people pull this off. We talk a bit about the right to death, then transition to the intricacies of capitalism and contemplate whether deceit is a required skillset within capitalism. Then we have a look at the major health and wellness factors plaguing many Americans, especially the more relatively poor. Finally, we discuss gamifying self-improvement, utilizing a grass roots movement and the natural propensity for groupism to build a counterculture against rampant consumerism.
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Human Industrial Complex
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss the idea of building a grassroots movement where people join forces and work toward collectively improving their health and wellness by supporting and caring for one another. The trend here in the United States is socialism for the wealthy and dog eat dog free-market capitalism for everyone else. The reason we don't have universal healthcare in America is if we were to flip the switch and suddenly tens of millions of poor and extremely unhealthy patients entered the system, the healthcare system would be overwhelmed, and the truth of the horrific general health of the American public would be revealed. We'd have to cut military spending and corporate welfare to afford it. We discuss how this type of change may come about.
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Creativity Ending Exploitative Capitalism
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss various ways capitalism and consumerism work together as an extraction model for wealth and human toll therein. Beyond outlying the problem, Sean and Kris go through various ways of reimagining this paradigm and using it as an agent for positive change for the health and wellness of the American People. They go through some moral and social issues, talk a bit about massive wealth, social responsibility, and then into education. The discussion finishes off with a big idea of floating power plants for ocean liners and the thought experiment of human activity massively augmenting the lithosphere and atmosphere.
