In this episode I sit down with Larry Madden, the founder of Salt Lake Center for Science Education, former Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District, long-time legendary educator, and the principal who hired me in my current job. Larry is one of the most grounded and down-to-earth humans I know. He has been trail-blazing in the education world for 27 years and is the epitome of quality leadership. His light-hearted nature, infectiously positive energy, and utopian ideals make him a force to be reckoned with. Although he doesn’t identify as an education reformist, he has been wreaking havoc for nearly three decades now.

In this episode we talk about staying in touch with the inner child, his idealistic leadership style, what it means to be a leader, politics in education, standardized testing, the power of light-heartedness, how urban cruising helps him cope with stress, and what school is for.

You will hear the cicada’s from his back yard whistling in the background, I hope you find them soothing and I hope you enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode my great friend Kimberly and I sat down in my “tree fort” and jammed on love, crux decisions (if there is such a thing), the elements of a sturdy base to a healthy and sustainable relationship, framing relationships as business deals, nature versus nurture and skill versus talent.

I hope you enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode Marshall and I spitball on the future of humanity and an idea introduced to us via The Stoa: Game B. Neither of us proclaim to be experts (and hardly proficient) in this domain, rather it’s just us, two childhood best friends, shooting the shit while overlooking the Mission Mountains at Flathead Lake, MT this past August.

We share our beliefs on where society may be heading, we compare society to the Titanic, we talk about Nick Farr’s idea of The Long Disaster, the Meta Crisis, and share our vision for Urban Cruise.

We hope you enjoy.

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Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, if you prefer.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

Introducing to you my dear friend and inspirational artist: Tanner Fruit. Tanner and I recorded this episode on a cliff overlooking the Bitterroot National Forest this past August. Tanner is an artist and musician who recently launched his newest creative endeavor: TannerFruit.Loops. Check it out, it’s sick.

We dive into the cultural role of comedians, comedians as trolls, what it means to be funny, the hyper-sensitivity of our current culture (in good and bad ways), free speech, privilege, gender roles in comedy, lightness, and Game B.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode Morgan and I go meta on our relationship with the record button on. We “check-in” with each other and discuss our “terms and conditions”, the style of our relationship, our insecurities, jealousy, where we are heading, and some cultural forces we have noticed affecting our relationship.

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Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, if you prefer.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode I discuss the relationship between science and astrology, truth versus belief, the limitations of science, our need for “enchanted thinking”, the role that stories play in creating a life of meaning, and our collective need for a common story to believe in.

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Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, if you prefer.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode I riff on coming into right relationship with fear, I distinguish good fear from bad fear, I discuss how fear rears it’s head while communicating in relationships, and I proclaim the need for us to seek discomfort in order to avoid the “softpocalypse”.

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Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, if you prefer.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode I discuss gender identity and it’s trendiness amongst my students, gender norms and how they inform our behaviors, toxic masculinity, and the societal need for men to get into right relationship with the feminine.

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Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, if you prefer.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode I riff on how we can rethink the design of our living spaces to promote well-being, I poke holes in what it means to be authentic, and discuss the roles we construct for ourselves within the “social game” of life.

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Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, if you prefer.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

In this episode I riff on who Modern Hominid is for, I take a stab at defining culture, I compare individualist and collectivist cultures, I discuss the affect culture has on the development of the prefrontal cortex, and I share my vision for birthing a better world.

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Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, if you prefer.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.