Everyone has expectations- of ourselves, of others, of our futures. Expectations are natural, but that doesn’t mean they’re benefiting you. On this episode of Knowing Nothing, Mickey explores the dangers of letting your expectations control you, as well as his experience of taking that control back by letting them go.  

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Music exists on pretty much every part of the globe. It is a foundational human activity in today’s world. But where did music come from? And why do we love it so much? On this episode of Knowing Nothing Mickey searches for the origin of music, and shares a little bit about his own experience with music, or lack of it.

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On Wednesday April 10th, 2019, the science community released the first ever photo of a black hole. Over this past week the photo has gone viral, made appearances on talk shows, news channels, and even wafted into the meme world. But what’s the big deal about this picture anyway? Why is everyone so excited about a photo of a fuzzy looking orange donut on a black screen? Well it’s actually a bigger deal than you might think. On this episode, Mickey talks through just why this photograph deserves all the hype it has been getting, as well as what the heck a black hole really is anway.  

Headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, sensitivity to light, hatred of all things jovial. What do these things have in common? You get to have them all the morning after a great night out on the town. It’s something every human who’s experienced it can come together on. Our mutual loathing of the Hangover. On this episode of Knowing Nothing, Mickey explains precisely what is going on in your body that turns enjoying a few too many Long Island Iced teas into the worst decision you’ve ever made in your life!  

From Seamless and Amazon to apps like Wag! The "Age of Convenience" is sweeping away our chores and leaving us in leisure without any errands to run. Sounds wonderful, right? Until the stagnancy creeps in... On this episodes of Knowing Nothing, Mickey shares his thoughts about how to combat this age of convenience, and keep our sense of personal responsibility alive.     

I am a serious procrastinator. It’s just something I’ve always thought was in my DNA. But maybe procrastination is more of a bad habit than it is a personality characteristic. On this episode of Knowing Nothing Mickey takes a look at how procrastination might actually be a skillful tactic for avoiding failure. Join me in the mission to end procrastination once and for all!

This episode is for anyone has once or is now dealing with grief and doesn’t want to do it alone.   

The terrifying reality of climate change is becoming ever more pervasive. From fires in California to floods in Mozambique, climate change is real and we need to do something to stop it. Fortunately, one answer has been put forth. Clone Woolly Mammoths to save us from climate change! How the heck does that work? Listen to this episode to find out how these hairy beasts from the past might just be the keys to our future.  

The world today is heading toward a zero tolerance, one strike you’re out mentality, where through social media everyone gets to play judge, jury, and executioner. But there’s still time to change course from this poisonous callout culture to a culture of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. On this episode of Knowing Nothing Mickey makes a case for this alternative solution to some of the current very real problems we’re facing today.  

We all have the right to free speech. It’s part of being American. But at what point does free speech turn into hate speech? Where is the line between our constitutional right to speak freely, and a potential vehicle for protected oppression? On this Episode Mickey explores the concept of hate speech v.s. free speech and shares his views on just how free free speech really is. Here’s a hint, it’s pretty free.