🖊️  What do you want written on your gravestone?  👌 

In this engaging conversation, MJ Dorian (@mjdorian) reveals his epitaph, “Dig Deep”, and what that means for his work.  MJ Dorian is the dynamo behind the Creative Codex podcast (@creativecodex), researching creative geniuses and presenting them within the audioscape of his original music. 

Join us in this episode as we explore how to write one’s own personal story.   

We delve into the art of storytelling, highlighting the importance of immersion and theme identification in crafting narratives. We explore the idea of telos, or purpose, and how it shapes individual narratives. 

The discussion touches upon the concept of creative genius, hinting at the spiritual and ephemeral aspects of creativity, culminating in a discussion on Jung's concept of individuation and self-discovery.   

✨  Don’t sit on the sidelines… free yourself by writing your own narrative!  ✨

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Creative Codex podcast: 

https://open.spotify.com/show/7IIv6uXWqQM3qyhzyKBluT 

This episode is part of our ‘Fear & Freedom’ series.  Stay tuned for our upcoming books!  

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Aristotle’s teleology: 

https://iep.utm.edu/aristotle-politics/#H5   

Music: bon3xprod 🎸 

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, epitaph, creativity, storytelling, personal narrative, telos, individuation, Jung, fear and freedom, self-discovery, emotional intelligence, personal growth, Jungian analysis, self-reflection, creative genius

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What is your epitaph?

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☪ Can Shia Islam survive against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the West? 👌

This conversation delves into the complexities of Shia Islam, exploring its beliefs, the challenges faced by Shia Muslims - particularly in relation to Sunni discrimination - and the geopolitical implications of Iran's role in the Middle East. The discussion also highlights the historical conflicts between Shia and Sunni Muslims, the impact of war on Shia communities, and the economic aspects of Shia Islam, including funding mechanisms and the influence of oil wealth. This conversation delves into the complexities of Shia and Sunni Islam, exploring the reverence for Ali, the mystical beliefs of Shia Muslims, and the challenges faced between the two sects. It also discusses the role of Western influence in Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly regarding Iran, and examines the economic sanctions imposed on Iran and the disparities in U.S. foreign aid to various countries in the region.

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Follow these people…

Mohammad Tawhidi, moderate Islamic perspective: @Imamofpeace

Sheikh Yasser al-Habib, pro-Shia expansionist: @alhabib_en

Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, Shia Special Representative to the United Nations: https://www.sayedammar.com/

Amir Abbas, lawyer in Kurram, Pakistan: @AmirAbbasTuri

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Links to Kalshi bets … 💸

Which countries will Trump impose a travel ban on in the first 100 days?: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxtravelbans/wh-travel-bans

Music: bon3xprod 🎸

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oy9BoPCm5y9l1ybgo8OQH?si=ZPLg-ZyOSh6PxyC9IxLdZw

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, Islam, Shia, Sunni, Iran, religion, war, Yemen, Hezbollah, Houthis, beliefs, funding, Middle East, sectarian conflict, Ali, mysticism, economic sanctions, U.S. foreign aid, religious tolerance, fear and freedom

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #Islam #Shia #Sunni #Iran #religion #war #Yemen #Hezbollah #Houthis #beliefs #funding #MiddleEast #sectarianconflict #Ali #mysticism #economicsanctions #USforeignaid #religioustolerance #fearandfreedom

Was the building Israel bombed in Damascus a consulate/embassy?

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📈 What does the future hold beyond 2025? 👌

In this conversation, Hunter and Al explore long-term predictions across various themes, including alternative voting systems, education reforms, political extremism, Middle East relations, internet access, work-life balance, and societal trends in birth and divorce rates. They emphasize the importance of making informed predictions and the potential impact of these trends on the future.

They are confident enough about their predictions that they are placing bets.

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'Take Action! How to Improve American Politics'

⁠https://www.amazon.com/Take-Action-Improve-American-Politics/dp/B0DH4HJMXM⁠

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EntitledOpinionHunter: https://kalshi.com/ideas/profiles/entitledopinionhunter

EntitledOpinionAL: https://kalshi.com/ideas/profiles/entitledopinionAL

Links to Kalshi bets … 💸

Department of Education eliminated: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxdoed/doe-eliminated

Israel and Saudi Arabia relations: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxabrahamsa/abraham-accord-saudi-arabia#kxabrahamsa-29

Music: bon3xprod 🎸

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oy9BoPCm5y9l1ybgo8OQH?si=ZPLg-ZyOSh6PxyC9IxLdZw

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, predictions, alternative voting, education, Trump, extremism, Middle East, Abraham Accords, internet access, work, birth rates, divorce rates, truth, peace, value, fear and freedom

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #predictions #alternativevoting #education #Trump #extremism #MiddleEast #AbrahamAccords #internetaccess #work #birthrates #divorcerates #truth #peace #value #fearandfreedom

Will Trump eliminate the Department of Education?

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📈 We’re so confident, we’re putting our money where our mouths are. 👌

In this episode, Hunter and Al discuss their predictions for the U.S. in 2025, focusing on inflation, immigration, and healthcare. They utilize their 'Fear and Freedom' framework to analyze these topics, placing bets on various outcomes for 2025. The conversation delves into the implications of money supply on inflation rates, the current state of immigration policies, and the trends in medical debt and insurance profits. Additionally, they explore the shift from traditional to digital media advertising, highlighting the changing landscape of information consumption.

In this conversation, Al and Hunter explore the significant shifts in media consumption from traditional to digital platforms, the implications of social media regulations, and the rise of scientism as a new belief system. They discuss global research trends, particularly the impact of AI on scientific publications, and delve into Trump's foreign policy and economic strategies. The conversation also covers Taiwan's struggle for independence, the U.S. debt crisis, and the potential rivals to the U.S. dollar, including cryptocurrency and the BRICS nations.

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EntitledOpinionHunter: https://kalshi.com/ideas/profiles/entitledopinionhunter

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Links to Kalshi bets …

Inflation in 2025: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcpicorea/core-cpi-annually

Trump deportations in 2025: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxdeportcount/deportcount

Trump birthright citizenship: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxbirthright/trump-birthright-citizenship

How to Write Your Own Story:

https://www.entitledopinion.com/narrative

Buy our book! 📚

'Take Action! How to Improve American Politics'

⁠https://www.amazon.com/Take-Action-Improve-American-Politics/dp/B0DH4HJMXM⁠

Music: bon3xprod 🎸

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, 2025, money, inflation, predictions, economy, immigration, healthcare, digital media, Trump, money supply, medical debt, advertising, digital media, TikTok, social media, scientism, scientific funding, Trump, Taiwan, US debt, cryptocurrency, global economy, religion, war, fearandfreedom

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #2025 #money #inflation #predictions #economy #immigration #healthcare #digitalmedia #Trump #moneysupply #medicaldebt #advertising #digitalmedia #TikTok #socialmedia #scientism #scientificfunding #Trump #Taiwan #USdebt #cryptocurrency #globaleconomy #religion #war #fearandfreedom

What will inflation be in 2025?

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✡️ Understanding Jewish history & identity is crucial for grasping Middle Eastern dynamics. 👌

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In this episode, Hunter and Al delve into the complexities of Judaism within the context of the Middle East, exploring its historical roots, the evolution of its identity, and its significant role in shaping regional dynamics. They discuss the foundational figures of Judaism, the impact of the Babylonian exile, and the cultural shifts during the Second Temple period, emphasizing the interplay of religion, war, and economic factors throughout Jewish history. This conversation explores the complex history of the Jewish people from the Roman period through the establishment of Israel, highlighting key events such as the destruction of the Second Temple, the rise of Rabbinic Judaism, the impact of Islamic rule, the experiences in medieval Europe, the Enlightenment, and the emergence of Zionism. It also delves into the diverse identities within Judaism today, including Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews, and the ongoing challenges faced by Jewish communities. This conversation delves into the complex history and identity of Judaism, exploring the various Jewish ethnicities, the impact of historical persecution, and the distinctions between Orthodox and Reform Judaism. It also addresses the contemporary challenges faced by Jews, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for compromise and cooperation among different religious and secular groups.

Music: bon3xprod 🎸

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, Judaism, Jew, Jewish, Hebrew, Middle East, religion, history, Babylonian exile, Second Temple, Jewish history, Roman influence, Second Temple, Rabbinic Judaism, Diaspora, Exodus, Zionism, Holocaust, Jewish identity, Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Mizrahi, Orthodox Judaism, Reform Judaism, secular Jews, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, compromise

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #Judaism #Jew #Jewish #Hebrew #MiddleEast #religion #history #Babylonianexile #SecondTemple #Jewishhistory #FirstTemple #RabbinicJudaism #Diaspora #Exodus #Zionism #Holocaust #Jewishidentity #Ashkenazi #Sephardic #Mizrahi #OrthodoxJudaism #ReformJudaism #secularJews #IsraeliPalestinianconflict #Israel #Palestine #compromise

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Will Israel try to settle Gaza?

✝️  Is USA involvement in the Middle East a modern Crusade? 👌  

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This conversation delves into the historical and religious context of Christianity. Hunter and Al discuss the evolution of Christianity from its roots in Judaism, the life of Jesus, the significance of the Council of Nicaea, and the implications of the Great Schism and the Crusades. They emphasize the biases inherent in their Western perspective and the importance of understanding this religion (in addition to Judaism and Islam) to grasp the complexities of the Middle East. This conversation delves into the historical context of Christianity, focusing on major developments such as the Protestant Reformation. It explores the Fear & Freedom framework that can interpret these events, examining how they shaped religious identity and societal structures. The discussion highlights the core beliefs of Christianity, the impact of individualism, and the ongoing relevance of these themes in contemporary society.

Music: bon3xprod  🎸  

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, Christianity, history, religion, Middle East, Jesus, Christ, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Great Schism, Crusades, religious history, Western bias, historical context, Crusades, Protestant Reformation, Christianity, fear, freedom, religious identity, historical context, individualism, Catholicism, religious tolerance, truth, fearandfreedom

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #Christianity #history #religion #MiddleEast #Jesus #Christ #Judaism #Islam #Zoroastrianism #GreatSchism #Crusades #religioushistory #Westernbias #historicalcontext #Crusades #ProtestantReformation #Christianity #fear #freedom #religiousidentity #historicalcontext #individualism #Catholicism #religioustolerance #truth #fearandfreedom

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Are Christian core beliefs essential for understanding the Christian story?

🇸🇦 Can Saudi Arabia balance modernization with traditional values? 👌

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In this episode, Hunter and Al delve into the historical context of Saudi Arabia, exploring its ancient civilizations, cultural developments, and the rise of Islam. They discuss the impact of fear and freedom on societal changes, the emergence of Wahhabism, and Ibn Saud's reunification campaign. The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of the complex dynamics that have shaped Saudi Arabia's history and its significance in the Middle East.

This discussion investigates the historical evolution of Saudi Arabia, focusing on key figures such as Ibn Saud and Faisal, the discovery of oil, and the impact of global politics on the kingdom. It explores the complexities of governance, the rise of extremism, and the ongoing struggle between modernization and traditionalism in Saudi society.

The conversation dives into the complex political landscape of Saudi Arabia under Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), exploring the implications of the Saudi Purge, the waning influence of Wahhabism, and MBS's attempts at progressive reforms through Vision 2030. The discussion highlights the challenges MBS faces in balancing modernization with traditional values, the geopolitical positioning of Saudi Arabia in a multipolar world, and the potential for future relations with countries like Russia and Indonesia. The conversation concludes with predictions about MBS's ability to navigate these challenges while maintaining stability in the region.

Music: bon3xprod 🎸

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, Saudi Arabia, history, Islam, Wahhabism, Middle East, cultural development, trade, ancient civilizations, fear and freedom, political dynamics, Ibn Saud, oil, Arab Revolt, Faisal, 9/11, MBS, Vision 2030, NEOM, geopolitical relations, multipolar world, economic diversification, cultural adaptation, political challenges, religion, war, money, fear, freedom, truth, peace, value

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #SaudiArabia #history #Islam #Wahhabism #MiddleEast #culturaldevelopment #trade #ancientcivilizations #fearandfreedom #politicaldynamics #IbnSaud #oil #ArabRevolt #Faisal #9/11 #MBS #Vision2030 #NEOM #geopoliticalrelations #multipolarworld #economicdiversification #culturaladaptation #politicalchallenges #religion #war #money #fear #freedom #truth #peace #value

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What is Saudi Arabia's best investment?

🇮🇱 🇵🇸 Is Israel ready to discuss a two-state solution? 👌

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This conversation continues diving into the complex history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, exploring key events such as the Yom Kippur War, the rise of religious influence in Israeli politics, the Intifadas, and recent developments including the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The discussion highlights the significant political and social dynamics that have shaped the region over decades, emphasizing the challenges of achieving peace and stability. In this conversation, Al and Hunter delve into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exploring themes of war crimes, historical motivations, and the role of external powers. They discuss the implications of U.S. foreign policy, the potential for a two-state solution, and the impact of decentralization of information on peace efforts. The dialogue highlights the intricate dynamics of identity, power, and the ongoing struggle for freedom amidst fear and conflict.

Music: bon3xprod 🎸

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, Israel, Palestine, history, war, religion, conflict, Gaza, Middle East, Yom Kippur War, Intifada, Camp David Accords, Golan Heights, Lebanon War, Netanyahu, Hamas, war crimes, two-state solution, military influence, decentralization, peace

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #Israel #Palestine #history #war #religion #conflict #Gaza #MiddleEast #YomKippurWar #Intifada #CampDavidAccords #GolanHeights #LebanonWar #Netanyahu #Hamas #warcrimes #twostatesolution #militaryinfluence #decentralization #peace

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🇮🇱 🇵🇸 An attempt at an unbiased history of the Holy Land. 👌

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In this conversation, Hunter and Al delve into the complex history of Israel and Palestine, exploring the ancient roots of the conflict, the influence of various empires, and the cultural identities that have shaped the region. They discuss the significance of terminology (such as Philistia and Judea), the impact of the Jewish-Roman Wars, and the ongoing struggle for peace and understanding in a historically tumultuous area. This conversation delves into the complex history of the Jewish people, their struggles, and the geopolitical dynamics that have shaped the region of Palestine over centuries. It covers the Roman Empire's suppression of Jewish revolts, the rise of Christianity, the Islamic conquests, the Crusades, the emergence of Zionism, the establishment of Israel, and the displacement of Palestinian Arabs, culminating in the series of wars that Israel has participated in.

Music: bon3xprod 🎸

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, Israel, Palestine, history, war, religion, conflict, Middle East, Jewish-Roman Wars, cultural identity, ancient empires, diaspora, Jewish Revolts, Zealots, Islamic Conquests, Zionism, Aliyah, Balfour Declaration, Palestinian War, Suez Crisis, Yom Kippur War

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #Israel #Palestine #history #war #religion #conflict #MiddleEast #JewishRomanWars #culturalidentity #ancientempires #diaspora #JewishRevolts #Zealots #IslamicConquests #Zionism #Aliyah #BalfourDeclaration #PalestinianWar #SuezCrisis #YomKippurWar

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Can Israel and Palestine get along?

🇮🇷  A brief look at one of the world's oldest cultures. 👌

Hunter and Al delve into the complex history of Iran, exploring its ancient roots, the rise and fall of empires, the impact of Islam, and the modern political landscape. The discussion highlights the significance of oil in shaping Iran's history and the emergence of key figures like Khomeini during the Iranian Revolution. 

This conversation covers a breadth of topics, from the influences of Zoroastrianism to the rise of Ayatollah Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader, and the subsequent political landscape. It explores the impact of foreign intervention, the role of religion in governance, and the ongoing struggles for freedom and reform within Iranian society. The discussion highlights key events such as the Iran-Iraq War, the ongoing nuclear controversy, and recent protests against the regime, emphasizing the cyclical nature of repression and resistance in Iran's history.

The future of Iran may hinge on the youth's access to information and the internet.

Middle East series intro: 

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/entitled-opinion/episodes/Fear--Freedom-in-the-Middle-East---series-intro-e2qijrn 

Buy our book! 📚 

'Take Action! How to Improve American Politics'  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH4HJMXM    

Music: bon3xprod 🎸 

Keywords: Entitled Opinion, Entitled Opinion podcast, Iran, Middle East, history, military, oil, fear, freedom, psychological perspectives, geopolitics, nationalism, religion, conflict, war, money, truth, peace, value

#EntitledOpinion #EntitledOpinionpodcast #Iran #MiddleEast #history #military #oil #fear #freedom #psychologicalperspectives #geopolitics  #nationalism #religion #conflict #war #money #truth #peace #value 

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Should Iran be allowed to develop nuclear capabilities?