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Painfotainment, Thinking Deep, & The Biology of the Octopus | Feeding Frenzy 47

In this edition, worth listening to, we have an episode of Hardcore History, Painfotainment. Worth reading, we have an open letter from The Deep and an Inc. article on how to communicate better on Twitter. Worth watching; we have a video on the octopus, and as always, a few more ideas worth your time!

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The Price of Attention, Live Not By Lies, & The Dark Side of Smart | Feeding Frenzy 43

In this edition, we have Zahed Amanullah on Your Undivided Attention explaining counter-terrorism campaigns and hunter and conservationist Steven Rinella on the Tim Ferriss Show. Worth reading, we have an essay 'Live not by lies' by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and 'The Dark Side of Smart.' Rounding out the week, we have a quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald and, as always, more for you to explore.

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Childish Gambino, Buyer Bots, Being Relentless | Feeding Frenzy 38

This week's worth listening to, we have the music deep-dive podcast Dissect with Childish Gambino and Because of the Internet. Work reading, we have an analysis of the film Black Panther from Time and an analysis of how bots bought the stock of Nvidia 3080 Graphics Cards. Worth watching; we have principal Hamish Brewer changing education from the inside out and always more inside for you to explore!

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Mike Tyson, GPT3, Our Social Dilemma | Feeding Frenzy #37

This week we are packed with great content! This week on the podcast, we have Mike Tyson. Worth reading, we have an article written by an AI GPT3, and how different cultures view time. Worth watching, we have Our Social Dilemma on Netflix and a NOVA PBS special on the future of Genetic Science.

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Systems, Innovation and Envy | Feeding Frenzy #33

A sneak peek into this edition, we have a podcast with Brad Feld. An article from Time on Sleep and Alzheimer's, an article posing a question on the stagnation of innovation. Last but not least, we have a quote from Therapist Lori Gottlieb and more!

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Block Buster, Truth & Big Tech, Orthodox Privilege | Feeding Frenzy #30

In this edition, we have two podcasts worth your time. The first is Blockbuster, a biographical podcast inside the minds of blockbuster filmmakers. The second is with Tristan Harris shares insights on big tech and how they take more than they give. We have an article from Paul Graham, adding a new term called Orthodox Privilege and more!

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Listen, Learn, Humanize | Feeding Frenzy #23

As with last weeks' Feeding Frenzy being dedicated to understanding the murder of George Floyd. I continue to do what I always do. I read, I listen, and I research. I see the protests as a reaction to long-standing trauma left by the legacy slavery on the United States. I am not here to offer a solution, but instead, I hope to shed light on what has helped me understand the complex story. 

For me, I've always believed in nuance, that's why I enjoy long-form podcasts. You can learn more about someone's hopes, dreams, and struggles. In short, in nuanced conversation, you can humanize anyone. No matter how much I may never be able understand a different experience than mine, I can understand their story because deep down it's not much different than mine.

Black Lives Matter.

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Kevin Hart, #namehere, I Fit The Description | Feeding Frenzy #22

This Feeding Frenzy is more topical than others I’ve posted. I’ve spent much of the week trying to understand this situation develops after the murder of George Floyd.

We, as humans, have perspectives, and the most difficult ones are the ones that are hidden from your view. There are many reasons why they can come hidden from you. I have chosen to absorb and listen to any voices as I can. I seek to understand the lived experience of those who are not like me. I hope by compiling this list of content, you may also come to a new understanding of yourself and your fellow humans.

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