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Hedgehog alerts in cars, Chip shortages that harken back to the late 1980's, and the Winter Olympics all take center stage in today's discussion all before diving into the main topic - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Value-Accordant Action. Aka, what we do for the process vs what we do for the end result. Sam brings Olympic Gold Medalist Alyssa Liu to mind as he discusses what we can do to ensure our behaviors align with our base values and less so aligned with the end results. If we did more things because of the joy the process brought with less regard to how many likes we might get on Instagram or how many trophies we might be awarded, what kind of world might we live in? Would that be a world you'd like to see? If so, the steps in getting there aren't that hard, as Sam and John uncover.

Also, don't get hit by cars. That is bad for your health. But we aren't your doctor, you do you, I guess.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to the tech problems podcast.

01:45 Hedgehogs are now a little safer, and so the world is a little better.

07:48 Don't get hit by cars, please.|

08:20 Can you own a hedgehog? Yes, but also no.

11:53 RAM still costs far too much but don't worry, we have slop!

20:56 MAIN TOPIC: Alysa Liu and doing it for YOU.

49:39 Bye for now! (Patreon members, you can stay, we have some more!)

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

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#joy #alyssaliu #olympics #hedgehogs #Podcast #empathy

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John gives us the wonders of community driven actions to cleanup some filth left alongside the road, Sam reminds us that TSA is not getting paid as of February 14th and what folks can do about it to aid those tireless workers while government funding gets approved, and something about MURDER HORNETS. Also, Sam dives into his HEINOUS travel week - the tears, the flight cancellations, and relentlessness of it all, feverishly trying to make his destination with only minutes to spare... while sharing the impact of empathy and understanding that fueled his journey.

Timetamps:

00:00 Somehow, John returned
03:17 A UK farmer and his local community fight the garbage monster
08:19 TSA workers aren't getting any money
12:44 Hornets and hornies
18:46 Anyway, you can help people
20:39 MAIN TOPIC: The tale of Sam the travelling man
01:06:21 What if I don't want to be in control?
01:19:44 Teeth is coins now? Maybe!
01:21:32 Farewell, thanks for joining us! (Patreons you can stay, we have more for you <3)

Links referenced:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/farmer-saved-from-financial-ruin-after-strangers-rally-to-pay-40k-to-remove-200-tons-of-rubbish/

https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

https://www.ksl.com/article/51402704/idaho-falls-native-and-son-die-after-being-stung-hundreds-of-times-by-murder-hornets

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
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John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

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#planes #TSA #Travel #Podcast #flightdelays #conviction #empathy

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What happens when we remove every imperfection from a human-made thing? Is its polished veneer enough to grab our attention for more or does it bring a homogeneity that makes us tune out? Today's episode dives into the Effort Effect, a real phenomenon that explains humans' general attraction to other human-made things that have intentional effort behind them and how raw-ness outclasses perfect polish when it comes to engagement and enjoyment. Also, Giraffes and Phineas Gage come into the mix. Somehow. Someway. There's only one way to find out how - tune in for this week's episode!

00:00 We are talking about skull injuries. Don't ask me why, I have forgotten.
04:41 Warhammer 40k is awesome and definitely relevant to our show
07:44 Now we're onto D&D
16:36 We are trying to start the show proper, honestly
19:25 Wow, we actually did the real intro
25:31 Look at this giraffe in Ohio with silly hair
32:45 Looking at the linguistics of AI...unfortunately
48:32 MAIN TOPIC: Polish means nothing without intent
01:34:09 Bye bye, see you soon!

Article referenced:

https://www.iheartmedia.com/advertise/insights/articles/why-human-audio-moves-consumers

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Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org

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#efforteffect #polished #raw #imperfect #podcast #mentalhealth

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In today's episode, John and Sam discuss the misconception of human laziness, the future of dental technology, and the importance of systemic change. Sam delves into psychology, innovation, and societal progress, offering insights to empower and inspire. John shares profound insights on neurodiversity, autism, and the importance of understanding different processing systems. The pillars of curiosity and embracing diverse ways of thinking not only lead to our survival as a species, but help bring us together as TEAM HUMAN more than ever. TL:DR; - Conversion Therapy was evil and any notions to tribalize others and punish them for their humanity is NOT the Zero Dot way.

00:00 Wowee it's an intro!
04:15 A soap box made of barley
08:05 We now have infinite teeth, and that's kinda cool
16:07 Damn it, Jim...but maybe not?
18:39 Being queer is not a disease, you weirdos
22:12 What if we're all lazy?
36:23 MAIN TOPIC: We're all fired up and this has just become the main topic now
01:21:28 Buh bye now! (But not for our Patreon supporters, they get a whole hour's worth of extra content after this part! Come join us!)

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org

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#laziness #history #tribalism #equality #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

If you are reading this with two eyes or one eye or using an audio encoder to cite the words because you are an awesome person who doesn't let anything get in the way of reading, then chances are you are a human being. Congratulations! That is incredible. To be human, is truly wonderful. At least, that's what we think here at TZDP, so I supposed you could say we are biased. Actually, we are ALL biased on this planet Earth! Sam does a breezy walkthru of biases and all the layers of obfuscation we face in trying to reach some semblance of objectivity, while offering tools to check ourselves and a heartfelt story from Sam's past illustrating the power we have in checking our own biases, especially when they might very well be holding us back from greatness. All that and more here in todays' episode!

00:00 This is the intro, as always
03:50 Silly people trying to use AI for fraud
05:55 A good guy and his tow truck
10:33 Youtube, why you gotta do us like this?
20:38 The tiger and the knife
24:20 The scones and water segment
32:00 MAIN TOPIC: How our biases can help and harm us 
01:10:10 Stories about progress and depression
01:30:42 Farewell!

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John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#biases #cognitive #friendship #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

You know that cool book/movie/game/comic you like where the one guy/gal saves the day while everyone else watches? You know the movie Die Hard? John McClane sure is a cool dude (poor guy has broken glass all embedded in his feet, though... ). Well, the reason we love those stories is because it paints the fantasy of a lone wolf breaking away from the tribe and being 100% sustainable by themselves. We love that story because we know in our core that that isn't real. That's what makes those stories so fun and exciting. But a problem occurs when we confuse that fun fantasy for a roadmap to live life, especially among men. That and a bunch more in today's episode!

00:00 Introduction.
01:42 How do we feel about getting older?
10:35 Aliens or wind turbines?
19:30 Time's up for the Sands of Time.
29:36 MAIN TOPIC: Loneliness in men.
01:39:14 Mint ice cream is the best.
01:40:40 Farewell, zeedeez!

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The Zero Dot Podcast is:
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John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#podcast #relationships #vulnerability #empathy #hero

In this week's episode, we discuss the power of EQ (that's just a fancy acronym for Emotional Intelligence) and how working on the craft of EQ elevates ourselves and our communities, while also promoting our innate human strengths. Take that AI Overlords! Also, an update on Pandas and Nvidia / OpenAI investment status. ALSO some ways to get around good old Windows 11 being just the absolute worst OS ever made (That's operating system, not Option Select).

00:00 Introduction and a lil' chat.
02:46 John, cult-man extraordinaire.
04:59 Be vulnerable, like a panda.
08:00 Not my tempo.
08:43 Didn't go as planned, huh, Nvidia?
14:20 MAIN TOPIC: The control center in your head.
01:17:32 Farewell, goodbye, tata.

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John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#emotionalintelligence #EQ #artificialintelligence #human

In this week's episode, we discuss cures for cancer (they have happened! Really!), resources to support those in Minnesota in an effort to melt the ICE (not the frosty kind), and a deep dive on value accordant actions. Plus, some plane traveling complications and... foot stuff? No, not that kind of foot stuff - how to touch the ground a bit better with your whole foot and not a 2 inch pad between your feet. Only if you want to, though. No one is forcing you. 

Only at Team Human - Zero Dot.

00:00 Welcome to the show.
01:54 Cancer sucks. Punch cancer.
04:11 Welcome to the Amazing Benches Podcast.
05:56 Okay, back to punching cancer.
12:27 Don't punch science, though.
14:47 Daniel is part chicken, confirmed.
15:48 Stuff is real bad, but you can do something!
32:25 Click here for feet pics.
40:46 MAIN TOPIC: Value accordant action
01:23:47 That's all, folks.

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Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
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Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#values #ICE #Minnesota #MentalHealth #Podcast #Life

Honeymoons are great... but like all things, they must end. What to do when they reach their inevitable conclusion, how to manage it as a outsider looking-in, and knowing all this has to be a lived-in experience before any meaningful change occurs... what's the point of it all? John and Sam dissect this topic while highlighting the trauma many are facing globally.

00:00 An introductory intro
00:35 Having a little chin wag
05:31 Recognise non-binary people, it's the rules
06:31 Ocean clean up efforts are going well
07:09 Maybe you should drink seawater, actually
07:45 Vary your exercises
08:19 A Barbie with autism is pretty great
10:04 Keep your ear to the ground
12:26 Shave your head. Or don't.
17:21 When the voice doesn't match the face
18:39 We're talking about pee now
21:40 Time for a serious message
24:10 You don't actually want to go back to the 'good old days'
27:12 MAIN TOPIC: The honeymoon phase
01:12:32 Thanks and goodbye

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Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#ghosting #Minnesota #ICE #honeymoon #limerence #affair #beginnings #endings

In this episode, John and Sam discuss the spookiness of getting ghosted - from colleagues, family members, friends, and so on. What does it mean? What can you do about it? What if you are the one that NEEDS to ghost someone to exit a painful or risky relationship?

You get to write the ending on your own terms. :)

00:00 A lil' chat
02:36 A hail of stuffies
05:49 The graverobbing segment
07:59 Trouble for MSF
13:44 MAIN TOPIC: The effects of ghosting
01:06:09 Another lil' chat

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The Zero Dot Podcast is:
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Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#ghosting #abandonment #lonliness #mentalhealth #growth #podcasting