When we're feeling emotionally uncomfortable, we turn to whatever or whomever we think will ease the discomfort. But why? Is it really what/who we need? Will this solution bring healing? Or be a temporary salve? I offer an idea that might be helpful.

I wasn't going to speak on this again, but I received a request. That said, since I did these recordings, Anchor has implemented a temporary change to the algorithm that will remain in place for approximately a week. Presumably, to increase numbers on the platform and to test out a new version of the algorithm. Here's your chance to have a "say." We'll see what comes of it! Good luck!

We've been talking about perception via our senses, language, and making of meaning, to name a few. Saturday, I ran into an added layer of complexity when it comes to communicating; when a word has two very different definitions and the context was ambiguous.

Yesterday, I ineffectively pondered the electromagnetic structure of the sky visible to the birds and the bees. Allen of Sentient Future called in with a helpful reference, leading me in a more informed direction. I share what I learned there, plus where it lead. And Patrick of We Live On A Planet called in to tell me a little bit about the Mantis Shrimp! Wait until you hear some of what I learned, when I looked up more info!

And how would you tweak it? Technology can improve upon our human limitations, but it's constrained by the perceptions of our senses. If you could biologically incorporate a superiour animal sense in addition to your human senses, which would it be and why? • I geek out a little on reindeer & birds, while down this rabbit hole. Join me!

I've been on a journey regarding empathy & where, when, & with whom to set boundaries. My goal is to be empathetic without giving away pieces of myself. So, when does acquiescing matter? When do I assert myself and draw a line, instead?

To doubt or not to doubt. In this episode, we travel through my struggles of doubting my knowledge and experiences too much & too little. We looked at the importance of doubt, yesterday. Today, we look at an historical example of hyper focused assumptions minus the doubt. Plus, we ponder a few modern day scenarios, wondering whether we allow room for doubting. Without doubt, how do we challenge our assumptions?

“Is what we see, reality?” We’re still trying to answer this question. We continue to approach it from two different perspectives; the philosophical and through neuroscience. I’ve already touched on perception a little bit, as an infantile philosopher, but now I’ve been given an opportunity to learn more about the science. I’ll share this journey in the coming episodes.

Today, we merely dip our toe into how creativity can influence logical thinking and a shift in perspective and perception.

A few tips and thoughts regarding Anchor. • My secret for sounding "eloquent" & "well-spoken." • A brief explanation on Shoutouts. • An easy iOS solution for shutting Anchor off via a timer, prior to falling asleep. • Various thoughts on the leaderboard and the corresponding algorithm.

Chloe has been with Bart & I for a smidge over 3 weeks now. This is a brief update on the goings on. 😻😻 • For pics & a few clips, check out instagram.com/seekingplumb.