[Recorded December 8, 2019]  Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer reaction.

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Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Almost nothing!  No time!

* Blue Monday "How does it feel?" - Emphasis on emotion again

* Trash can scene indicates a reprise of Fish-Out-Of-Water

To learn more:

Wonder Woman 1984 Official Trailer | WBBlue Monday Cover | BBC

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Adapted from my Introduction to the ForSnyderCut.org site, drafted December 2017 and published January 2018.

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ForSnyderCut.org

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[Recorded February 2017, August 2017, October 2019]  Defeating Doomsday.

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Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Temporal Frame of Reference

* Superman's Decision-Making

* Danger to Self / Selflessness

* Learning and Rational Choices

* Stakes: Threat to Superman's Life

* Doomsday's Intelligence

* The Primal Zombie

* Super-Jumping "Flight" Physics

* Doomsday's Genitals

* Triploids / Lex's Genetic Contribution

* Size Strength Bias

* Bioluminescence

* Solar Flare Substitute For Evolutionary Power

* Why Take Doomsday to Space?

* Why Not Keep Going?

* Lack of Astronomical / Cosmic Intuitions

* Why Didn't Superman Fly Faster?

* Fantasy User Interfaces (FUI) Canonicity

* Is Tracking Superman a Plot Hole?

* Novel Tech

* Mutual Regard, Competing Interests

* Consent / Stealth Powers

* Plasma Stealth

* Force Field Absorption

* Time to Thermonuclear Launch

* Why Didn't Superman:

* Dodge The Nuke?

* Let Go of Doomsday?

* Return Doomsday to Space After The Nuke?

* Take Doomsday to the Ocean?

* Nuclear Strike Reveals Nature of Superman's Powers

* Invulnerability - Force Field not Composition

* Muscle Mass - Biological Default not Built By Exercise

* Myostatin

* Regeneration - Two Types

* "Undead" Genes

* And much more!

To learn more:

Threat of Ancient Mesopotamian Zombies | STBYMBoeing AH-64 Apache | WikipediaProjectile Use By Non-Human Organisms | WikipediaLight On Earth | David AttenboroughSpontaneous Photon Emissions From Humans | KobayashiElectric Life Forms Live On Pure Energy | New ScientistDraper Point | WikipediaCut Travel Time To ISS From 2 Days To 6 Hours | EngadgetSuperman Space Suplex | Superman: DoomsdayMan of Steel Spoiler Special | EmpireBvS Fantasy User Interfaces | PerceptionDesigning Fantasy User Interfaces | PixelHubPlasma Stealth | WikipediaTo Launch A Nuclear Strike | BloombergMuscular Baby | New York TimesThantomicrobiome | Peter NobleUndead Genes Come Alive Days After Death | Science AAAS

[Recorded February 2017, August 2017, October 2019]  Defeating Doomsday.

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Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Real World Ethics vs. Thought Experiments

* Why Trinity Didn't Use Lex to Stop Doomsday?

* Criminal Liability For Conversion of Extraterrestrial Specimens

* Thad Roberts and "Sex On The Moon"

* Valuation of Moon Rocks

* Liability For Power Grid Disruption

* And much more!

To learn more:

Theory of Mind Deficiencies | WikipediaSex On The Moon | Ben MezrichWhere Does NASA Keep Moon Rocks? | Smarter Every DayProjectile Use By Non-Human Organisms | WikipediaSpontaneous Photon Emissions From Humans | Kobayashi

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[Recorded August 8, 2019] Learning from Eastern thought. Seeing much more detail and connection. Comparing high and low context communication. How Superman's silence can be seen as sophisticated. The Problem of Evil in the East. Harmonizing Batman and Superman.

Based on the research of Dr. Richard E. Nisbett and his book, "The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently"

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Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* East Asians less inclined towards Fundamental Attribution Error (00:04:40)

* Dr. Richard E. Nisbett (00:07:40)

* Objects vs. Context (00:17:45)

* Nouns vs. Verbs (00:18:30)

* Facial Expression (00:25:11)

* Michigan Fish Test (00:32:44)

* High & Low Context (00:36:17)

* Superman's Silence (00:48:37)

* Thinking and Speaking (00:51:03)

* Counter-Intuitive Wisdom (00:58:02)

* Modesty and Bragging (01:06:35)

* Analysis vs. Holism (01:08:49)

* Comparison (01:09:30)

* Logic & Paradox (01:15:00)

* Dialectical Reasoning (01:25:03)

* Retcons / BvS Critique (01:25:55)

* Existentialism (01:28:45)

* Embodied Knowledge & Wisdom (01:43:40)

* The Problem of Evil (01:57:24)

* Applied to Batman v. Superman (02:03:24)

* Lex's Bad Faith Dilemma (02:07:00)

* Dialectical Synthesis of Batman & Superman (02:10:55)

* And much more!

To learn more:

PressPlacing the Face in Context: Cultural Differences in Facial Emotion | Takahiko MasudaThe Michigan Fish Test and the Middle East | Sheena IyengarWhat Does The Michigan Fish Test Say About You? | io9Eastern and Western Cultures See Emotions Very Differently | University of AlbertaJapanese More Sensitive Than Westerners To The Big Picture | WiredThis Mistake We All Make | Richard Nisbett | The GuardianAre You A Holistic or Specific Thinker? | Erin Meyer | Harvard Business ReviewEast & West Part Ways in Test of Facial Expressions | NYTZack Snyder's Superhero Life | BloombergEast Versus West | Forbes

BooksGeography of Thought | Richard NisbettThe Culture Map | Erin MeyerYou May Also Like | Tom VanderbiltHit Makers | Derek ThompsonThe Misinformation Age | Cailin O'ConnorHeaven & Earth Are Not Humane | Franklin Perkins

MediaWest and East Cultural Differences | EBSEAST or WEST: Which mindset do you have? | Off the Great Wall

[Recorded July 12, 2019] Why do reasonable minds differ? On movies? "Did we even see the same film?" On justice? Why do Superman and Batman always differ? Psychologists weigh in.

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Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Naïve Realism

* Study on Motion Picture Appraisal

* Correlation with critics

* Illusions: The dress, shoe, Yanni / Laurel, etc.

* "They Saw A Game"

* Moral foundations and affiliations

* Cultural differences lend perspective

* The missionary and anthropologist

* Linguistic effects on cognition

* Fundamental Attribution Error

* Disposition versus circumstance

* Depiction is not endorsement

* Judging others as disgusting

* Public Irrationality Thesis

* Philosophy and Psychology on Character

* Clark & Diana as role models (combat FAE)

* And much more!

To learn more:

Strikingly Low Agreement On Movies | Pascal Wallisch

You Are Not So Smart Live | David McRaney

"They Saw A Game" | Hastorf & Cantril

The Righteous Mind | Jonathan Haidt

Through the Language Glass | Lera Boroditsky

This Is Water | David Foster Wallace

Stories of Your Life and Others | Ted Chiang

The Culture Map | Erin Meyer

The Character Gap | Christian Miller

Christian Miller: Character Gap | Philosophy Bites

The Callout | Invisibilia

YANSS 157: Pluralistic Ignorance | David McRaney

You May Also Like | Tom Vanderbilt

Conversation with Ross & Nisbett | Think 101

Hit Makers | Derek Thompson

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[Recorded June 29, 2019] Consider Man of Steel and BvS through the lens of commitment. Can Superman combat loneliness and a crisis of conviction?

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Dive deep into discussion and address apologetics for:

* MOS is structured wrong

* BvS should have shown Superman's honeymoon period

* Superhero movies should be escapist

* Nairomi was entirely unneeded

* and so much more!

Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Interpreting, "Must there be a Superman? / There is."

* Superhero retirement

* Seven Stages of Romantic Relationships

* Lois & Clark Early Stages and Wake-Up Call

* Why no onscreen honeymoon? / Batman is BvS protagonist

* Superman & the World's Wake-Up Call

* Insecurity absent commitment (no superheroes norms yet)

* Loneliness epidemic

* Who is Superman for?

* Superman: friend of the forgotten; a valid interpretation

* Superman as common cultural touchstone enables impact

* The Second Mountain / Benefits of Commitment

* Family (marriage), Calling (vocation, Faith (philosophy), and Local Community

* Why BvS included Nairomi not just the BZE

* Clark Kent: Man of Commitments

* Why MOS is structured to show Clark's heroism early

* Crisis of Faith: "Superman was never real. / No one stays good in this world."

* Local action and many more topics!

Enjoy Independence Day with others... accept that invitation or extend one!

To learn more:

Lies Our Culture Tells Us | David Brooks

Psychologists Study Ghosting | SciShow

Loneliness Epidemic Index Infograph Study| Cigna

Desire In Long Term Relationships | Esther Perel

AOM 518: Quest For A Moral Life | Brett McKay

The Second Mountain | David Brooks

Hit Makers | Derek Thompson

Introduction recorded July 1, 2019

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Mother's Day Excerpts

* Contrapositive - Understand & avoid villain behavior (1:20)

* Elevation - The case for paragons (7:30)

* Seeing - Clark versus how Bruce views women (20:10)

* "Isn't That A Good Thing?" - Martha's hope (25:00)

* Secret Sharing - Responsibilities of secret keepers (27:10)

* "I'm Older Now Than My Father Ever Was." - Parents as milestones (37:00)

* "How Come Dad Never Left Kansas?" - Earning conviction (38:40)

* Optimal Stopping - Algorithmic anxiety argument (45:50)

* How Come Superman Doesn't Take Over The World? - Economics (50:40)

* "You Don't Owe This World A Thing." - Interpretations (1:04:00)

* "I'm Already There." - Covenants, institutions, & traditions (1:15:30)

* Kierkegaard - Individuality and the leap of faith (1:19:30)

* Sign Off - Excerpted excerpts (1:32:20)

* Superhero Philosophy (1:33:50)

* Conjunction Fallacy (1:37:10)

* Success (1:39:50)

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[Recorded April 20, 2019] Moms and motherhood.

Six factors to consider:

* Safety.

* Home.

* Affection.

* Zeitgeist.

* Amend.

* Maturity.

Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Biological Distinction

* Natural Birth

* Adoption & Fostering

* Moms & Home: Acceptance & Choice

* Availability & Attachment Theory: Reparenting

* Modeling Parents & Societal Restraints

* Abusing Authority & Honesty

* Replicating & Surpassing: Parents & Heroes

Released early as a heads-up to remember Mother's Day.

Rusty deleted ramblings will be released in a Brief sometime later.

Children observe (temet nosce):

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

He’s just like his father.

Like father, like son

A chip off the old block

She's her mother’s daughter.

To learn more:

A Biologist's Mother's Day Song | Adam Cole

Unconditional Love | This American Life

Creature Comforts | Hidden Brain

Mind Changers: Harlow's Monkeys | BBC

Attachment Theory | Wikipedia

Becoming Attached | Robert Karen

Reparenting | Wikipedia

Title 18 Crimes & Offenses | Pa. Code

Free Range Kids | Lenore Skenazy

Whole Brain Child | Daniel Siegel & Tina Bryson

The Philosophical Baby | Alison Gopnik

How Christianity Invented Children | The Week

The Emotionally Absent Mother | Jasmin Lee Cori

Anybody Have A Map | Justin Paul & Benj Pasek

No More Drama With Mama | Gayle Kirschenbaum

Older | Sasha Sloan

M-O-T-H-E-R | Eddy Arnold

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[Previously re-recorded September 24, 2018] Strength & Challenges, Cognitive Distortions, and Witch Hunts and Common-Humanity.

Taking on three bad ideas:

* Challenge makes us weaker.

* Always trust your feelings.

* Life is a battle between good people and evil people.

Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Fragility versus Strength and Growth

* Purpose in Suffering

* Comparing Diana & Clark upbringing

* Mindfulness, Automatic Thoughts, Reframing

* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

* Cognitive Distortions - illustrated by DC films

* Tribalism & Witch Hunts - the persecution of Superman

* Common Humanity - DC Bridge Building

* Superman Suicide Prevention

Three antidotes:

* Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.

* Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded.  But once mastered, no one can help you as much, not even your father or your mother.

* The line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being.

Suicide Prevention:

National Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or Online Chat

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

To learn more:

FindCBT.org | ABCT

Persuasive Power of Narratives | Melanie Green

Cardigan 2017 Commencement Address | John Roberts

Man's Search For Meaning | Viktor E. Frankl

Behave| Robert M. Sapolsky

Positive Changes Following Adversity |Stephen Joseph & Lisa Butler

Global Rich List | CARE

The Princess Bride | Rob Reiner

You Are Not So Smart | David McRaney

All-Star Superman #10 | Grant Morrison

Common Humanity | Barack Obama

2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg | Barack Obama

Tough Decisions (A Whale Is Gonna Die) | Rhett & Link - Catastrophizing

Thought Bubbles | Rachel Bloom

My Favorite Things - The Sound of Music | Richard Rogers

What I Am (Stronger) - Sesame Street | Will.i.am

How To Make Testimony More Reliable | SciShow Psych

Confabulation: When Lying isn't Lying | Oregon Behavioral

What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Explained | G. Aprile

Cognition | Crash Course

Counter Points:

The Worth of War | Benjamin Ginsberg