Hello Show Notes readers,

Since Dan and Sean went to college together, you could imagine they know how to have a few drinks and still have an intelligent converstaion. This week, that hypothesis gets tested with an Unqualified Happy Hour. Perhaps it should be and Overqualified Happy Hour, given the hosts' history. 

Listen in as Dan shares a news of a recent embarrasing event, Sean talks about the physchology at play during a market crash and rebound, and the two debate what book they should read next. 

Next time on Unqualified Advice, you can look forward to the hosts (sober this time) delving into their first ever listener question. If you have a question for Sean and Dan to discuss On Air, reach out to them on Twitter (#Bird4Eva) @SlowVSM or @DanielHatke. 

Chapters

00:00 Accidental Entry: From Duathlon to Half Ironman 03:28 Market Blip and Economic Psychology 06:26 Training Challenges and Preparation 12:14 The Role of Vibes in the Economy 24:50 Erroneous Execution of Cell Orders 25:36 The Ocean's Eleven Style Breakdown 26:34 The Challenges of Affording a Home in Southern California 31:02 The Evolution of Selling Out and the Tall Poppy Syndrome 33:28 Negative People Sound Smart 36:01 Strategies for Success and Preventing Resentment 39:13 Cynicism and Resentment in Society 40:12 The Role of Detractors and Negative Drivers 41:14 Exploring the Concept of a Hive Mind 42:37 The Impact of Collective Thinking 47:42 Generational Cycles and Society 53:46 What's in Our Queue?

 

Book Reccomendations

1. "Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman

   • Discusses the impact of television and media on public discourse, contrasting the dystopian visions of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley.

2. "The Age of Wonder" by Richard Holmes

   • Explores the history of science during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, focusing on the lives of pioneering scientists and explorers.

3. "Trust" by Hernan Diaz

   • A novel set in the 1920s and 1930s, exploring themes of wealth, power, and the construction of history through the lens of complex characters in New York and Switzerland.

4. "The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy" by William Strauss and Neil Howe

   • Examines generational cycles in American history, predicting societal trends and shifts based on recurring patterns.

5. "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach

   • A humorous and informative exploration of what happens to human bodies after death, delving into the science and history of cadavers.

6. "Bad Therapy" by Abigail Shrier

   • Focuses on the pitfalls of certain therapeutic practices, especially those affecting young people, with broader implications for management and human behavior.