Narratively Speaking

We all value different things, right?

Some people say they value money and success, others love and connection, while others still might claim to value causes such as social justice or climate action. But are the things we say we value born out by our actions? What about story -- is that something we value as a society?

As we mark the 21st anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, we can still feel the repercussions of that event rippling through the very fabric of our consciousness. With the benefit of hindsight, we can clearly see how the 9/11 story was used to usher in societal change, so why shouldn't we value story as much as those willing to use it as a weapon against us?

Can we take control of the narrative?

### Episode Links ###

What is Self Actualization (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfHw60YGS_E

Interesting article of highest value around the world: https://www.movehub.com/blog/what-matters-most-map/

What do Employees Value Most? https://www.mimeo.com/blog/what-do-employees-value-the-most/

What do Young People Value (World Economic Forum)? https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/what-do-young-people-value/

Zeitgeist: The Movie: https://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/watch-now

A companion for podcast episode "NSP042 – COVID-19 was just a story", I spoke to Andrew Roberts, a veteran Melbourne comedian of 15 years who found new purpose when the tyranny of Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns struck back in 2020.

Andrew was amongst the first to hit the streets in protest, and was harassed, assaulted and detained by police. He was ostracized by family, friends and much of the comedy community for his views, and banned on social media.

Despite this, Andrew continued to find humor in the situation, and believes the actions of the protesters were instrumental in winning the war against Dan Andrews and tyrannical regime.

Believe what you will about the extreme restrictions inflicted on Melbourne during the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew's story is one of principled persistence and courage.

Let's hear him challenge the narrative.

The COVID-19 pandemic majorly affected the entire world.

But now that the data is in, and the pandemic is seemingly in it's final phase; with the benefit of hindsight, does our global response seem proportionate? Have those of us who had doubts and questions in the midst of an purported global apocalypse been vindicated in the long term?

And do we even care anymore? Pandemic fatigue is real!

But I guess we care just enough to have one last look at it!

### Episode Links ###

Kary Mullis on the PCR test: https://www.brandnewtube.com/watch/pcr-test-inventor-kary-mullis-explains-why-it-is-not-a-diagnostic-tool_7jIyJEuwubWwYHr.html

CDC changes the definition of "Vaccine" mid-pandemic: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article254111268.html

How Covid Happened (mass formation psychosis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPisp_VgEO8

Comparing COVID-19 with previous pandemics: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/comparing-covid-19-with-previous-pandemics

A timeline of the great reset agenda: https://sociable.co/government-and-policy/timeline-great-reset-agenda-event-201-pandemic-2020/

8 predictions for the world in 2030 - the Great Reset video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx3DhoLFO4s

Bret Weinstein: I will be vindicated over Covid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLp9YMM7CI4

Oops, I said Moderna -- it was AstraZenica: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/11/12/astrazeneca-will-now-profit-from-covid-vaccine-after-pledge-to-sell-at-cost-during-pandemic/

Quarantine shaming and mask shaming are new concepts that have risen out of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, but cancel culture in general was shaming people before it was cool.

These social pressures have rapidly become issues we have to deal with every day, especially those of us who entertain alternative views. But it wasn't always this way.

Harv sits down (virtually) with film-maker, musician and podcaster Keith "Legion" Snyder to talk about his take on this new cultural phenomenon as a self-proclaimed but non-conforming millennial.

Check out Keith's film production company Iron Ark films: https://www.youtube.com/user/ironarkfilms/videos

And if you enjoy their stuff, go like their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ironarkfilms

### Episode Links ###

Intro clip from Prison Break Season 4 Episode 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmgEBR7n6Jk

Harv talks about a few positive stories from the COVID-19 lock-down in the final episode of Narratively Speaking, at least for a little while.

### Episode Links ###

Naomi Klein - Coronavirus Capitalism

https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-capitalism/

Jeff Bezos - Selling Stock Before the COVID-19 Collapse

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/27/jeff-bezos-sold-34bn-of-amazon-stock-just-before-covid-19-collapse

Glamour - All the Celebrities that have Tested Positive

https://www.glamour.com/story/all-the-celebrities-who-have-tested-positive-for-coronavirus

Nature - Engineered Bar Virus Stirs Debate (2015)

https://www.nature.com/news/engineered-bat-virus-stirs-debate-over-risky-research-1.18787

Celebrities Sing "Imagine" (Original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lgNPGH1rXI

Celebrities Sing "Imagine" (Popcorn Lobotomy parody)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLe0r9VRDpc

EW: The Weirdest Celebrity Quarantine Videos

https://ew.com/celebrity/famous-people-coronavirus-quarantine-videos/

Fanatics: Celebrity All-In Challenge

https://www.fanatics.com/all-in-challenge/x-12589906+z-9713580-3838082054

Bill Gates TED Interview: Official TED video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe8fIjxicoo

Bill Gates TED Interview: Deleted clip on Digital Vaccine Certificates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OACVmzCqKNo

Oprah Magazine: Kitty O'Meara Interview "And the People Stayed Home"

https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a31747557/and-the-people-stayed-home-poem-kitty-omeara-interview/

There has been a string of news stories lately that may give one the impression the world is falling apart. But is it the world, or just the narratives unravelling?

Harv examines some of the strangeness going on in the world recently and tries to make sense of it all.

Shall we get confused together?

### Episode Links ###

Event 201 - A Coronavirus Simulation Exercise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx8xKcQMTRs

Bill Gates TED Talk - Innovating to Zero (COPSEC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaF-fq2Zn7I

How the deadly epidemic sparked a global emergency - Four Corners:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycrqXJYf1SU

A link to the Wuhan Institute of Virology on Google Maps:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Huanan+Seafood+Market,+Fazhan+Avenue,+Jianghan+District,+Wuhan,+Hubei,+China/China,+CN+%E6%B9%96%E5%8C%97%E7%9C%81+%E6%AD%A6%E6%B1%89%E5%B8%82+%E6%AD%A6%E6%98%8C%E5%8C%BA+%E5%B0%8F%E6%B4%AA%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%AD%E5%8C%BA44%E5%8F%B7+Wuhan+Institute+of+Virology,+CAS

The Kissinger Report:

https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pcaab500.pdf

Commentary on The Kissinger Report:

https://www.hli.org/resources/exposing-the-global-population-control/

Maltheus Debunked:

http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2009/08/malthus-population-theory-debunked/

Microsoft Teams the answer to Coronavirus:

https://www.thurrott.com/microsoft/231376/microsoft-teams-giving-away-paid-features-for-six-months-due-to-coronavirus

The 5G / Coronavirus conspiracy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oLllJ5sSZw

Can you use alter-egos to achieve states of high performance? Todd Herman thinks you can, and his ideas seem to cross over with a lot of topics that have come up on Narratively Speaking as we follow this train of thought about story.

Adem Koci from Podcasta Non Grata, once again joins Harv to talk about his use of alter egos in his podcasting, what it means to be creative, and of course a little touch of MK-Ultra mind control conspiracy theory!

Join us - in Adam's own words it's a "good'un!"

### Episode Links ###

Podcasta Non Grata #88 - Podcasta Perfecta:

https://www.spreaker.com/user/ademk/podcasta-non-grata-88-podcasta-perfecta

Todd Herman on London Real - The Alter Ego Effect (Short Clip):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqbkqXzZF0

Todd Herman on London Real - The Alter Ego Effect (Full Interview Part 1/2):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V802DwBAMbk

Beyoncé on Her Alter Ego, Sasha Fierce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AA5G8vCl9w

Despite most people thinking they have a pretty good one, science tells us that people are pretty bad at detecting lies. But the very fact that we care so much says something about the value of truth to your average human.

Why do we get angry when we're lied to? Does it have utility to survival, or is there something deeper going on? Could it be that information is the fundamental building block of the universe itself?

Let's get speculative!

## Episode Links ##

Anchorman - Saint Diego

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpVTP41Tpqc

How good are people at detecting lies?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HzWwUCA498

Why Black Holes Could Delete The Universe – The Information Paradox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWO-cvGETRQ

Is Information Fundamental?

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/is-information-fundamental/

Vlatko Vedral: Everything is information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfQ2r0zvyoA

How Facebook Tracks Your Data | NYT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAO_3EvD3DY

Louis CK was the comedian's comedian, considered a true auteur amongst his peers and comedy connoisseurs alike.

And then... that THING happened. That thing with his penis. And Louis CK was removed from popular culture's historical record.

Did the punishment suit the crime? Today we welcome Joel Pearse to help us understand the nuances of the Louis CK situation.

## Episode Links ##

"I Love You Daddy" Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zujShZT8_go

Louis C.K. Is Accused by 5 Women of Sexual Misconduct:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html

Louis CK's Perverted Thoughts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-733kKsdUk

Louis CK - Never Rape Anyone Unless You Have a Reason:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLUy1viw3ro

Louis C.K. Monologue - SNL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzh7RtIJKZk

Louis CK is a Moral Detective:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOO1AX7_jXw

Ricky Gervais Doesn't Care If You're Offended:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrlXPjKUJLw

You hear all sorts of stories regarding the shady dealings of the music industry -- not least of all the idea that artist must "sell their soul" for success.

But what does this actually mean? Is it just a metaphor for giving up creative freedom, or are there more nefarious responsibilities associated with a record contract.

Let's discuss...

## Episode Links ##

Intro Clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRQkC2FDXuw

Rythm and Flow S01E07:

https://www.netflix.com/watch/80216673?trackId=200257859

Michael Jackson on Tommy Mottola:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt6zVypo72E

How The Music Industry Works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fa8lJKTy0I

The Music Industry And The Mafia:

https://judiciaryreport.com/music_industry_and_the_mafia.htm

Tommy James: The Mafia Used to Run the Music Industry:

https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/tommy-james-the-mafia-used-to-run-the-music-industry-7809312

Britney Spears’ Conservatorship and Mental Health:

https://natashatracy.com/bipolar-blog/britney-spears-conservatorship-mental-health/

The Truth About Selling Your Soul:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMyhCPfKGVY

Nicki Minaj - Super Bass:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JipHEz53sU

Billie Eilish - bury a friend:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHC9tYz8ik