{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Pros \u0026 Concepts","home_page_url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/json","description":"Phil and Steve introduce and discuss ideas that are relevant to the modern world, focusing on topics that primarily deal with society, psychology, philosophy, and technology.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"The podcast that introduces and explains concepts that are relevant to our world","pubdate":"2024-08-22T18:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Phil Shea and Steve Rose","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/cover.jpg?v=3"},"items":[{"id":"d95d4117-46e1-4ac0-bc3a-3a4739e1e37b","title":"Episode 61: Awesomeness – A How-To Guide","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/61","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=386\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil introduces concepts from the book \"On Being Awesome\" by Nick Riggle, which goes in-depth on how to avoid being a sucky person and embrace one's own inner awesomeness.","date_published":"2024-08-22T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/d95d4117-46e1-4ac0-bc3a-3a4739e1e37b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57855083,"duration_in_seconds":3615}]},{"id":"dd335415-9d27-4a8e-967a-f042a8529737","title":"Episode 60: Adult Friendship (Pt.2) – Punching the Loneliness Epidemic in the Face","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/60","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca 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the charge in discussing tips and tricks for making friends as adults.","date_published":"2024-04-22T18:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/0fedbf0b-e0e8-4164-8f88-4b0d737e9d34.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70338478,"duration_in_seconds":2930}]},{"id":"b23e9211-26ab-42f8-9e30-855d8c44c147","title":"Episode 58: Limbic Capitalism - Make Everything Addictive!","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/58","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=370\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve and Phil discuss how corporations make us addicted so they can extract as much as profit possible.","date_published":"2024-03-07T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/b23e9211-26ab-42f8-9e30-855d8c44c147.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78006566,"duration_in_seconds":3250}]},{"id":"6516c36d-17f9-4e7c-af29-a7a880b05327","title":"Episode 57: Behavioral Addiction - When Behaviors Are Like 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explains the difference between Addiction and Dependency, and that it means to be addicted to something that isn't a psychoactive substance. We talk about the meteoric rise of online gambling, specifically sports gambling, in recent years.","date_published":"2024-02-20T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/6516c36d-17f9-4e7c-af29-a7a880b05327.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78660256,"duration_in_seconds":4916}]},{"id":"f4eb017d-92a6-421c-bdea-ce6281cc7adc","title":"Episode 56: Freedom - The Misled Right-Wing Rallying Cry w/That Dang Dad","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/56","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=357\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil and Steve welcome \"That Dang Dad\" (aka Phil) to join us in discussing Freedom. Phil is a former police officer who has since become a police abolitionist. We discuss the concepts of positive and negative freedom, among many other perspectives informed by his time as an office of the law.","date_published":"2023-12-06T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/f4eb017d-92a6-421c-bdea-ce6281cc7adc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98051053,"duration_in_seconds":4085}]},{"id":"6537e434-2b11-4b27-9180-be81bc9fc172","title":"Episode 55: The Big 5 - Use This Instead of Trash (AKA Myers-Briggs)","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/55","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=354\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve explain the most credible personality test that exists today, and give plenty of examples.","date_published":"2023-08-18T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/6537e434-2b11-4b27-9180-be81bc9fc172.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72050647,"duration_in_seconds":3001}]},{"id":"778ef1bb-f385-468a-bb0c-617e2178e27c","title":"Episode 54: Boots Theory – Being Poor Costs More","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/54","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=348\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"You're shivering, huddled under your thin, discount-store jacket as the winter wind slices through it. Meanwhile, a woman walks by, snug and warm in her expensive, high-quality coat that will last her for years. It dawns on you: she pays more upfront, yet less in the long run. Your bargain coat, replaced each year, costs you more over time. A vivid reminder of economic disparity, articulated through contrasting experiences of the same cold wind. This is the Boots Theory of Economics.","date_published":"2023-06-01T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/778ef1bb-f385-468a-bb0c-617e2178e27c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58319434,"duration_in_seconds":2429}]},{"id":"1e34819c-cc65-4130-907a-cd3ca3a8c5ef","title":"Episode 53: Third Places – Where Everybody Knows Your Name","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/53","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=345\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"You step out of the daily grind, leaving behind the familiar walls of home and office. Eager for connection and a breath of fresh air, you wander into a local \"third place\" – those magical spaces where community thrives. From cozy cafes to bustling parks, these vibrant havens offer a sanctuary for your soul, a chance to ignite your curiosity, and an opportunity to forge unforgettable connections.","date_published":"2023-05-08T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/1e34819c-cc65-4130-907a-cd3ca3a8c5ef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75938295,"duration_in_seconds":3163}]},{"id":"f18b183f-ccdc-460a-93b9-e95f336ca196","title":"Episode 52: Quiet Quitting – Corpo Propaganda in the Remote Age","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/52","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=340\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, we discuss Quiet Quitting, which can be defined as: \"a specific, often spontaneous or grassroots application of work-to-rule tactics. Despite the name, the philosophy of quiet quitting is not connected to quitting a job outright, but rather, employees avoid going above and beyond at work by doing the bare minimum required and engage in work-related activities solely within defined work hours.\"","date_published":"2023-04-16T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/f18b183f-ccdc-460a-93b9-e95f336ca196.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53112081,"duration_in_seconds":2212}]},{"id":"553b4e98-7a1d-401f-88f5-84f29e80ff84","title":"Episode 51: Sanctuary Trauma – When Support Isn't Supportive","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/51","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=334\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve leads the charge to discuss the concept of Sanctuary Trauma which “occurs when an individual who suffered a severe stressor next encounters what was expected to be a supportive and protective environment’ and discovers only more trauma.”","date_published":"2022-11-15T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/553b4e98-7a1d-401f-88f5-84f29e80ff84.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63847153,"duration_in_seconds":2660}]},{"id":"35c31f02-7c74-44b3-a1ee-4c5cc8a8cda3","title":"Episode 50: Pain w/Zoe Bee — How Do Politics Paint our Perspective on Pain?","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/50","content_text":"Please leave us a review on apple podcasts!\n\nFor this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease leave us a review on \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/concepts/id1555495791\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapple podcasts!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=328\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, we have the amazing Zoe Bee on to discuss the idea of Pain, focusing on how political stances view and address it. We concisely define pain as: Physical and mental suffering.","date_published":"2022-11-01T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/35c31f02-7c74-44b3-a1ee-4c5cc8a8cda3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88920316,"duration_in_seconds":3704}]},{"id":"9bc1dd10-edfc-48ec-bf40-42a2a239e64a","title":"Episode 49: Ghosting – Vanishing with a Digital Trace","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/49","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=320\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve leads the charge on the concept of Ghosting. Steve did the academic research, Phil did the field research, we could say. They talk about who is likely to ghost, who is likely to experience ghosting, and what the effects and strategies could be for avoiding them.","date_published":"2022-10-17T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/9bc1dd10-edfc-48ec-bf40-42a2a239e64a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71551604,"duration_in_seconds":2981}]},{"id":"e024248c-3d29-4825-a3b2-827ac6874c99","title":"Episode 48: Ressentiment – Is it Good to be Weak and Poor?","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/48","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=314\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Steve takes the charge on dipping into Nietzsche’s concept of Ressentiment, which we’ll define simply as “a sense of hostility directed toward an object that is identified as the source of one's frustration. The sense of weakness or inferiority complex (possible jealousy) in the face of this source generates a rejecting/justifying value system, which attacks the source. This value system is then used to justify one's own weaknesses.”","date_published":"2022-09-27T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/e024248c-3d29-4825-a3b2-827ac6874c99.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60367960,"duration_in_seconds":2515}]},{"id":"196498ac-2f3a-47ca-8be1-60a05bf8d9e8","title":"Episode 47: Need for Cognition - Is Thinking a Pleasure or a Pain?","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/47","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=302\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil explains what Need for Cognition is, most easily defined as a scale ranging from enjoying thinking and finding it as something internally motivated, down to something that is a reluctant chore that requires external motivation. Most notably, someone can be highly intelligent but low need for cognition.","date_published":"2022-09-12T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/196498ac-2f3a-47ca-8be1-60a05bf8d9e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65487852,"duration_in_seconds":2728}]},{"id":"443f617e-1a6a-4adc-932f-553f39b20c16","title":"Episode 46: Paradoxical Outcomes - Causing the Exact Thing You Didn't Want","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/46","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=302\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil introduces a homebrewed concept that he defines as \"Any action taken to stop a particular outcome results in causing that outcome.\"","date_published":"2022-08-30T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/443f617e-1a6a-4adc-932f-553f39b20c16.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73120832,"duration_in_seconds":3046}]},{"id":"2e223aff-510a-466c-912c-cff681285f49","title":"Episode 45: Codependence - Can You be Addicted to a Person?","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/45","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=299\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve leads the charge on discussing the ill-defined, commonly flung about term \"codependence\". What it is, what it means, and what to do about it.","date_published":"2022-08-15T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/2e223aff-510a-466c-912c-cff681285f49.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70374213,"duration_in_seconds":2932}]},{"id":"228a162f-2149-475f-ada4-2c4b882aec73","title":"Episode 44: Self-Handicapping - Limiting Ourselves to Protect Ourselves","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/44","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=293\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil takes the lead in explaining the two types of self-handicapping. He and Steve discuss why people do this, what they can do about it, and it's possible positive purpose.","date_published":"2022-08-03T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/228a162f-2149-475f-ada4-2c4b882aec73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66629508,"duration_in_seconds":2776}]},{"id":"80406543-660d-45b1-841c-1125116f0232","title":"Episode 43: Cognitive Defusion - The #1 Secret in Psychology that THEY Don't Want You to Know","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/43","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=286\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve talks about the idea of Cognitive Defusion. It is the process of distancing yourself from your thoughts, seeing them as suggestions or informants rather than inherent truths, and building greater psychological flexibility to improve overall mental health and adaptability.","date_published":"2022-07-18T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/80406543-660d-45b1-841c-1125116f0232.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70481420,"duration_in_seconds":2936}]},{"id":"60f7ef3c-f7a8-4920-ac20-2962d8f9f239","title":"Episode 42: Decadence - Societal Depression and its Symptoms","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/42","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=282\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil goes through an existential crisis spurred by the research for this episode, discussing what decadence is, what the symptoms are, and what can be done about it.","date_published":"2022-07-05T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/60f7ef3c-f7a8-4920-ac20-2962d8f9f239.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77186530,"duration_in_seconds":3215}]},{"id":"f7c993be-3cf7-4b45-914e-36d278b177dd","title":"Episode 41: Laziness - An Unmotivated Concept","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=277\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve leads the conversation to do with the idea of Laziness, whether it exists, what should be labeled as \"lazy\", and how to better approach these problems.","date_published":"2022-06-21T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/f7c993be-3cf7-4b45-914e-36d278b177dd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69981749,"duration_in_seconds":2915}]},{"id":"dccd9868-e86f-4796-9a01-dca637a6a850","title":"Episode 40: Propaganda Techniques: Manufacturing Consent","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=273\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil and Steve go down the list of Propaganda Techniques and discuss the ones they find most relevant. We define them as marketing for political ideas, seeking to change minds through as many paths as possible - aside from rational engagement with reason.","date_published":"2022-06-06T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/dccd9868-e86f-4796-9a01-dca637a6a850.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69518442,"duration_in_seconds":2896}]},{"id":"16a933d0-2795-43cc-bc7b-895313614156","title":"Episode 39: Motivational Interviewing - Getting People to Change","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/39","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=266\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Wish people would take your advice? Want more influence on those around you? Feel like your insight goes to waste? Then this episode is for you!\r\n\r\nSteve walks us through what Motivational Interviewing is, and how it’s basically real-life magic. The various techniques that enable you to actively engage with those around you while more tactfully getting them to consider your advice.","date_published":"2022-05-16T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/16a933d0-2795-43cc-bc7b-895313614156.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64239617,"duration_in_seconds":2676}]},{"id":"910e516a-4b08-4372-bd29-7d7bb6449c2b","title":"Episode 38: Passive Income - Joining the New Rich","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=260\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil spearheads the topic today, talking about his entrepreneurial journey as a means of demonstrating the winding path toward passive income. We focus primarily on Content Marketing because that's what we know best and have had the most success with.","date_published":"2022-05-03T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/910e516a-4b08-4372-bd29-7d7bb6449c2b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72764104,"duration_in_seconds":3031}]},{"id":"9cd59687-6aca-4b21-93fb-8d11504473ec","title":"Episode 37: Fun - Identifying Your Flavor of Motivation","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=256\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil leads this winding episode to talk about the concept of fun, pulling elements in from game design and \"psychographic profiles\". Also, there's a long bit of bickering between the hosts about whether Blueberry picking is wholesome fun or hard labor.","date_published":"2022-04-19T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/9cd59687-6aca-4b21-93fb-8d11504473ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59888662,"duration_in_seconds":2495}]},{"id":"06375c0a-557a-424e-a6b7-057c04cd6767","title":"Episode 36: Feedback Loops w/Macabre Storytelling - Engineering Behavior","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nYou can also find Macabre Storytelling here.\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=252\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also find \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMacabre Storytelling here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil, Steve, and Mac talk about Men's issues, addiction, video games, and veer off track as is typical of this show.","date_published":"2022-04-05T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/06375c0a-557a-424e-a6b7-057c04cd6767.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":100048479,"duration_in_seconds":4168}]},{"id":"15b1841b-6c89-4742-b5c6-c44a1916abf7","title":"Episode 35: Social Capital - More Valuable than Gold","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/35","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=242\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Steve leads the charge today in talking about Social Capital, which is \"the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.\"","date_published":"2022-03-28T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/15b1841b-6c89-4742-b5c6-c44a1916abf7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64346824,"duration_in_seconds":2680}]},{"id":"9c7ddadb-fd83-4009-9193-efd233e62fd9","title":"Episode 34: Fear of Hope w/Ross Ellenhorn PhD – Why People Don't Change","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/34","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=242\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dr. Ross Ellenhorn comes on to share his understanding and research on the fear of hope - a powerful psychological construct that can frustrate our every attempt to change.","date_published":"2022-03-08T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/9c7ddadb-fd83-4009-9193-efd233e62fd9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67449544,"duration_in_seconds":2810}]},{"id":"b76b4875-575d-4898-ae4b-775efb83d96d","title":"Episode 33: Memes – More Than Funny Images","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=224\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil introduces the academic concept of memes - technically living noncorporeal hive symbiotes/parasites that live in our heads. The definition of \"life\" that applies to genes can also be equally applied to memes, since they are \"replicators\" that manifest \"survival machines\" to help promote their adaptability and survival.","date_published":"2022-02-22T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/b76b4875-575d-4898-ae4b-775efb83d96d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70766677,"duration_in_seconds":2948}]},{"id":"67d2ee46-59ff-46f8-abc2-09f8dd68ac54","title":"Episode 32: Externalities - We're All In It Together","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=224\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil introduces the economic concept of “Externalities”, which is the effect economic producers or consumers have on bystanders.","date_published":"2022-02-10T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/67d2ee46-59ff-46f8-abc2-09f8dd68ac54.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63240904,"duration_in_seconds":2634}]},{"id":"43a00d3b-8319-445d-a485-975ee3ae48b5","title":"Episode 31: Willpower – How to Avoid Using It","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=219\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Steve leads this episode to talk about Willpower, how it works, and how to avoid using it. We take some tangents around science, the replication crisis, and addiction.","date_published":"2022-01-26T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/43a00d3b-8319-445d-a485-975ee3ae48b5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66379986,"duration_in_seconds":2765}]},{"id":"c251d49a-f2f0-414f-8ce4-d57918f33e15","title":"Episode 30: PsychoProctology w/Jeremy Sherman PhD – What is an Asshole?","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/30","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=213\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jeremy Sherman PhD comes on to discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of assholery. A bit theory heavy, so don't be afraid to check the show notes for explanations.","date_published":"2022-01-10T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/c251d49a-f2f0-414f-8ce4-d57918f33e15.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82892927,"duration_in_seconds":3453}]},{"id":"684cabaf-7a1c-492b-90c3-79e4d0bad336","title":"Episode 29: Just-World Hypothesis - Nice Guys Finish First","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/\n\nReach out to us at ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=207\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach out to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:ConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eConceptsWithPhilAndSteve@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil introduces some research into the Just-world Hypothesis, where we view the world as being fair and evenhanded; hard work is always rewarded and bad deeds don’t go unpunished.","date_published":"2021-12-21T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/684cabaf-7a1c-492b-90c3-79e4d0bad336.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76437338,"duration_in_seconds":3184}]},{"id":"0a83c047-7361-423a-8929-25b790a554d3","title":"Episode 28: Historiography ft. 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We discuss Historiography - the study of how we understand history and how it's an ever-evolving process.","date_published":"2021-12-08T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/0a83c047-7361-423a-8929-25b790a554d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77970830,"duration_in_seconds":3248}]},{"id":"1b14f883-2696-4d8f-b2a5-9c9e3e2e8bb3","title":"Episode 27: Naive Realism - I'm Right; You're Misinformed, Evil, and Stupid","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=190\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil introduces the idea of Naive Realism, and comes dangerously close to \"enlightened centrism\" at some points. Steve and Phil discuss how to have better conversations about politics, and how to possibly sway some people's way of thinking.","date_published":"2021-11-22T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/1b14f883-2696-4d8f-b2a5-9c9e3e2e8bb3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65559323,"duration_in_seconds":2731}]},{"id":"733420f6-d540-426a-ae6e-28d9edf6b4c0","title":"Episode 26: Self-Publishing ft. 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So different from the norm, eh?","date_published":"2021-11-07T15:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/733420f6-d540-426a-ae6e-28d9edf6b4c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72513955,"duration_in_seconds":3021}]},{"id":"bf1ff141-4201-4951-b78e-196568a04cb9","title":"Episode 25: Ikigai - Finding Your Reason to Be","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=180\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil and Steve spar off with research, trying to stump each other about the truth about Ikigai, the myths surrounding it, and how to best apply it to your life.","date_published":"2021-10-22T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/bf1ff141-4201-4951-b78e-196568a04cb9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75117632,"duration_in_seconds":3129}]},{"id":"19dd2247-cfdf-4863-ba63-ea0cfa8f1f7e","title":"Episode 24: Urban Revitalization - Resurrecting Wastelands","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/24","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=176\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Today is a special day, we have a guest! His name is Storm Cunningham; he is an author, speaker, activist, and more, and he’s from the reconomics institute. His newest book is “Reconomics: The Path to Resilient Prosperity” and we speak about environmental revitalization in urban environments.","date_published":"2021-10-05T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/19dd2247-cfdf-4863-ba63-ea0cfa8f1f7e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59888662,"duration_in_seconds":2495}]},{"id":"1933fd42-db80-41f4-9a51-740dd1255a24","title":"Episode 23: Ambient Knowledge - Personalized Culture","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/23","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ambient knowledge refers to the knowledge of geography, customs, regulations, and other often-unstated information that would be useful to know. The outcome of not knowing can result in social gaffs, but more often it will simply result in squandered money through overpaying, scams, or fines.","date_published":"2021-09-20T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/1933fd42-db80-41f4-9a51-740dd1255a24.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72513955,"duration_in_seconds":3021}]},{"id":"480451db-799c-4bc4-bc65-f136b62ceb72","title":"Episode 22: Chiplessness - Making New Emotions","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=162\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Steve leads the charge on this episode which discusses the idea of \"chiplessness\", offered to us through the book How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett. We meander around the topic of emotions as per usual, and eventually declare that dictionaries are descriptive, not prescriptive.","date_published":"2021-09-04T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/480451db-799c-4bc4-bc65-f136b62ceb72.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68662043,"duration_in_seconds":2860}]},{"id":"b81bbc7b-edd2-45a9-9dac-29aee70f3804","title":"Episode 21: Loss Leaders - Losing to Win","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=129\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil talks about loss leaders from both the consumer and business side in this episode. See one of the tricky ways that businesses try to get you in the door and separate you from your money with designed trails of temptation.","date_published":"2021-08-17T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/b81bbc7b-edd2-45a9-9dac-29aee70f3804.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67663957,"duration_in_seconds":2819}]},{"id":"940696cd-14b9-4afd-a814-991f071d7e41","title":"Episode 20: Self-Determination Theory - How to Find Motivation","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=124\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Steve introduces his favorite theory of everything: self-determination theory. The three secrets to motivation are: autonomy, mastery, and connection.","date_published":"2021-08-09T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/940696cd-14b9-4afd-a814-991f071d7e41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75332045,"duration_in_seconds":3138}]},{"id":"49e82c0b-ddc1-4ea7-bd13-0b90250ad2db","title":"Episode 19: The Hedonic Treadmill - Pleasure Disappears Over Time","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=113\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil talks about the Hedonic Treadmill, what it means, and how to get off of it to enjoy life more. As usual, they meander around the point and tie in several disparate ideas.","date_published":"2021-07-23T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/49e82c0b-ddc1-4ea7-bd13-0b90250ad2db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80039728,"duration_in_seconds":3334}]},{"id":"f9462510-b986-45fa-b1c3-94fc98a2fc57","title":"Episode 18: Intuitive Eating - Listen to Your Gut","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=107\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Steve introduces the idea of Intuitive Eating and how it differs from \"other diets\" as described in the book, Intuitive Eating. Phil and Steve discuss the societal and social influences surrounding diet and fitness culture, including some of their own experiences.","date_published":"2021-07-08T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/f9462510-b986-45fa-b1c3-94fc98a2fc57.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71836861,"duration_in_seconds":2993}]},{"id":"d842d679-f510-4e3c-a9eb-b6d454596b54","title":"Episode 17: Force Multiplier - Getting More From Less","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=102\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve talks about getting lost in grocery stores and Phil talks about Force Multipliers, which can be defined as:\r\n\r\n“In military science, force multiplication or a force multiplier refers to a factor or a combination of factors that gives personnel or weapons (or other hardware) the ability to accomplish greater feats than without it.”","date_published":"2021-06-25T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/d842d679-f510-4e3c-a9eb-b6d454596b54.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":90168551,"duration_in_seconds":3756}]},{"id":"33399680-ae3b-47c9-9c0e-f0f62c40c508","title":"Episode 16: Emotional Maturity - Healing and Dealing with Immaturity","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=98\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Steve leads the discussion on emotional maturity and, in particular, how it relates between parents and their now-adult children. It is largely a discussion of the book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents”.","date_published":"2021-06-11T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/33399680-ae3b-47c9-9c0e-f0f62c40c508.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92558442,"duration_in_seconds":3856}]},{"id":"8a5a74e0-c515-4661-a452-e4a56f69d76e","title":"Episode 15: Time Arbitrage - Money is Time","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=93\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil starts talking about Arbitrage and the time form of that, but because he had no notes, he ended up meandering from topic to topic to do with entrepreneurship, business, and some common pitfalls he’s seen.","date_published":"2021-06-03T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/8a5a74e0-c515-4661-a452-e4a56f69d76e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72942154,"duration_in_seconds":3039}]},{"id":"27e3d4e4-8dbe-4244-931a-1f8c38912081","title":"Episode 14: Meta - Of or Beyond the Self","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/14","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=85\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil leads the discussion on all things meta, or at least all that he could find. Ranging from metacognition to meta-ignorance to meta-emotion, this one is more of a grab bag than most.","date_published":"2021-05-25T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/27e3d4e4-8dbe-4244-931a-1f8c38912081.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":99513074,"duration_in_seconds":4146}]},{"id":"6ccfce76-2e0f-4299-ac72-fd450d89c801","title":"Episode 13: Transitional Stress - Change is Challenging","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=64\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Steve introduces the idea of Transitional Stress, which can come from major shifts in life, including changing jobs, moving to a new location, or otherwise altering your life in a significant way. The episode focuses a lot on travel and culture shock, as well.","date_published":"2021-05-19T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/6ccfce76-2e0f-4299-ac72-fd450d89c801.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86628228,"duration_in_seconds":3609}]},{"id":"462a76b0-6437-4d4e-a311-baf54c982d12","title":"Episode 12: Idea Excavation - Finding Treasure in a Dump","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=60\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil introduces the concept of Idea Excavation, which can be shortly summarized as “take what’s valuable, leave what’s not”. Through Steve’s clarification, they also talk about “Learning from the Negative”, examining the traits something or someone lacks, and learning to better foster that missing trait in one’s self, such as patience, gratitude, compassion.","date_published":"2021-05-12T18:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/462a76b0-6437-4d4e-a311-baf54c982d12.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85924803,"duration_in_seconds":3580}]},{"id":"90488fed-3254-43c8-952e-757e72e8b0e0","title":"Episode 11: Internalized Capitalism - Throwing Ourselves Thanklessly into the Machine","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=57\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve talk about Internal Capitalism, a new idea that has sprung up lately and which they tie to the religion of economy worship.","date_published":"2021-05-07T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/90488fed-3254-43c8-952e-757e72e8b0e0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":90596750,"duration_in_seconds":3774}]},{"id":"987579f7-812e-4d34-b53b-265611733227","title":"Episode 10: Actor-Observer Bias - It's Not Me; But It's You","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=54\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve talk about the Fundamental Attribution Error / Actor Observer Bias and how to use it to maintain empathy for others. They also touched on free will, internalized capitalism, compassion, and meritocracy.\r\n\r\nMore from Phil can be found at HittingEject.com and MakeASkillCheck.com\r\nMore from Steve can be found at SteveRosePhD.com","date_published":"2021-04-30T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/987579f7-812e-4d34-b53b-265611733227.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66486566,"duration_in_seconds":2770}]},{"id":"75c858e7-1e67-443a-afba-7c111e8192a1","title":"Episode 9: Design Thinking - Making Things That Work","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=52\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this Episode, Phil explains his rudimentary understanding of “Design Thinking”. The episodes were almost entirely pulled from the books The Design of Everyday Things, and The Design of Future Things, both written by the Design God, Don Norman.","date_published":"2021-04-22T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/75c858e7-1e67-443a-afba-7c111e8192a1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75653038,"duration_in_seconds":3152}]},{"id":"8d7f309a-abd9-4abc-a416-e5a1a770e36c","title":"Episode 8: Straw and Steel Men - Strength through Strong Opponents","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=49\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve discuss a common bad-faith argumentation feature, the “straw man” argument. They talk about identifying it, provide examples, and discuss how to deal with it. They also go further and talk about doing the opposite; evoking the “steel man” approach to argument.\r\nInformal Definition of Strawmanning: “Putting words into someone’s mouth, then making fun of them for saying them - even though they didn’t.”","date_published":"2021-04-15T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/8d7f309a-abd9-4abc-a416-e5a1a770e36c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70908992,"duration_in_seconds":2954}]},{"id":"f236c442-1674-4397-9758-6d1dadc09221","title":"Episode 7: Survivorship Bias - Forgetting the Lost","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=46\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil and Steve discuss Survivorship Bias and the ways that it can affect our perception of the world. They go through many, many examples from various fields, and touch on the Replication Crisis, \u0026ldquo;Back-in-my-Day-ism\u0026quot;, the Toyota way, and much more.","date_published":"2021-04-09T17:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/f236c442-1674-4397-9758-6d1dadc09221.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80681714,"duration_in_seconds":3361}]},{"id":"47afbbea-93c6-4203-beb6-f1633fcee6c9","title":"Episode 6: Cognitive Distortions - Learning to Think Clearly","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=40\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve discuss common cognitive distortions, how to identify them, and how to deal with them effectively. They also discuss mindfulness, the ineffable processes of memory, and more.","date_published":"2021-03-31T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/47afbbea-93c6-4203-beb6-f1633fcee6c9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68341051,"duration_in_seconds":2847}]},{"id":"9e12aeb0-663e-4fd5-81a8-08700323be86","title":"Episode 5: Emergence - Complexity from Simplicity","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=35\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve discuss emergence, the various areas where it applies, and how it could affect the future. Topics range from society, law of unintended consequences, asteroid mining, the future of tech and design, and much more.","date_published":"2021-03-25T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/9e12aeb0-663e-4fd5-81a8-08700323be86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58105021,"duration_in_seconds":2420}]},{"id":"891205e9-400f-4fb3-acf3-cd940c13836f","title":"Episode 4: Memento Mori - What Will You Do with the Time Left?","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=34\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve talk about Memento Mori, a piece of stoic philosophy that encourages you to keep your death in mind. As such, the discussion revolves around death, the purpose of life, suicide, and death as a framing device.","date_published":"2021-03-19T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/891205e9-400f-4fb3-acf3-cd940c13836f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62563183,"duration_in_seconds":2606}]},{"id":"a66159cd-055c-4816-a98d-6f4e07e445c3","title":"Episode 3: Fixed vs Growth Mindsets - Reaching Your Potential","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=31\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Phil and Steve discuss the fixed and growth mindsets, a touch of positive psychology, the myth of talent, and what it means to be a loser.","date_published":"2021-03-12T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/a66159cd-055c-4816-a98d-6f4e07e445c3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70980463,"duration_in_seconds":2957}]},{"id":"920a35cd-ef14-4528-ab67-743795d7a8f6","title":"Episode 2: Poe's Law - Making Sense of the Internet","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=28\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve discuss the various \"bad faith\" ways that conversations can go in both politics and on the internet. They touch on various issues that were happening at the time of recording, such as the Capitol Riots and Trump.","date_published":"2021-03-05T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/920a35cd-ef14-4528-ab67-743795d7a8f6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76723849,"duration_in_seconds":3196}]},{"id":"3d57d74f-c945-485c-a348-049e8c83b78b","title":"Episode 1: The Fox and The Hedgehog - To Generalize or Focus","url":"https://conceptspod.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"For this episode's show notes, click here or go to https://conceptspodcast.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor this episode\u0026#39;s show notes, \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/?p=23\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c/a\u003e or go to \u003ca href=\"https://conceptspodcast.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://conceptspodcast.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phil and Steve explore these two approaches to the world first introduced by Isaiah Berlin","date_published":"2021-02-24T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/c91a57ab-d932-4a8f-9b50-53edbac05e13/3d57d74f-c945-485c-a348-049e8c83b78b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83855905,"duration_in_seconds":3493}]}]}