The Switch

In this episode, a few of our friends come on to have a roundtable discussion on the question “How is it that we actually apply ideas in our lives?” Many of us study philosophy, psychology, self-development, and other areas, but only a few seem to have what it takes to really apply those ideas day-to-day. How is that? How can we, as idea appliers, help others to do the same? How do we grow the mindset of changing your mind and applying what you learn? Check out the discussion to find out our answers.

In this episode, we talk with Jean-Luc Sinclair, who teaches various subjects in the audio technology field at both Berklee College of Music and NYU. In our conversation, we extensively cover Jean-Luc’s story - how he discovered computers and music technology as a child, and how his experiences shaped him through his upbringing and career. We talk about the fundamentals of interactive audio - what makes it different than ‘linear’ audio, and what kinds of skills, training, and mindset one has to have to work in the interactive audio world. We also cover some of Jean-Luc’s teaching philosophy, and his philosophy on technology in general.

In this episode, we talk with Rupali Sharma. Rupali is the founder of the T.E.C. (Think, Explore, Create) Schools - a Montessori structured schooling system. In this interview, we talk about the Montessori model for school, the roles of teachers and children, the psychological effects, the principles of education, the institution of education and resistance to change, and much more.

In this episode, we talk with Sean Croxton, host of the Quote of the Day show and creator of Money Mind Academy. Sean is big in the personal development world, and in this conversation we talk about his story, how he discovered principles for success like work ethic from his parents and idols, some of the principles he thinks are important for personal growth in various areas, people’s attitudes about money (and how to fix them), and other topics.

In this episode, we talk with Mike Glover of Fieldcraft Survival. Mike spent his career in special operations, including as a Green Beret and government contractor. His company, Fieldcraft Survival, focuses on using the skillsets developed by some of the most elite units in the world to help train civilians, law enforcement, and other members of the military the skills and mindset needed to survive both man-made and natural disasters. In our conversation, we cover some of the principles of preparedness, including mindset and training. We also talk about the effects of complacency, why people become complacent, and the differences between fear, insecurity, and security.

In this episode, we talk with Josh Nass of the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube Channel. Josh creates videos on the subject of Amateur Radio, and helps facilitate community involvement in the hobby. In this conversation, we talk about the basics of HAM radio, some of the reasons to get involved, and its application to emergency preparedness. Our conversation goes back and forth between technical and philosophical, so there’s a lot for everyone, and we really enjoyed having Josh on.

In this episode, we talk with Amanda Fialk, one of the founding partners of The Dorm, a facility for mental healthcare for young adults. We cover Amanda’s story starting the dorm, as well as The Dorm’s treatment model and handling of the COVID-19 Crisis. We also go over some of the principles for treating people with mental health problems, and as always, the audience gets to ask a few questions at the end.

In this episode, we talk with Shrikant Rangnekar, the creator of the 52 Living Ideas meetup, about his intellectual journey across life, the times he’s changed his mind about things, and how the Meetup formed. We cover everything from his immigration from India to the United States, to his departure from tech, to his evolution from a solitary learner to a mutual explorer.

In this episode, we switch things up - Shrikant, the founder of the 52 Living Ideas meetup, interviews Chase & Alex about this! The Switch podcast! We learn their stories, and about how The Switch fits in with its new place as part of the 52 Living Ideas meetup group, occupying a weekly slot on Monday nights at 9pm EST. You can find the links to the schedule as well as the Zoom calls themselves on our Patreon page or the 52 Living Ideas website!

In this episode, we speak with Viva Frei - a former Lawyer turned YouTuber who we know for his VLAWGS: Videos explaining legal concepts, ideas, and happenings in terms that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand. We talk about his journey from becoming a lawyer to becoming a YouTuber, and what kinds of content he covers, as well as more philosophical questions like how a lawyer could defend someone they know to be guilty. His dogs even try to make a brief cameo appearance.

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