What Just Happened?

Here’s the bad news: It’s going to get uglier. After the news of the past week, I’m bracing myself for an election that may be the most vicious, toxic, and racially charged in my lifetime. On the other hand, I believe there’s a way out. What I mean is, there’s one message that democrats can focus on, that I believe would lead to an effective and winning strategy. It all comes down to just two simple words.

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Music:

Peyruis - Grapevine

Scandinavianz - Summertime

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I’m not gonna lie, this one is personal for me. When I think back to why I started this podcast, at least at a subconscious level, it was partly because I wanted to speak out about this very topic. Many of the issues dividing “progressive” versus “traditional” believes have to do with human sexuality and gender. But as someone who grew up in the church, I believe there’s an even more fundamental problem at the core of traditional Christianity. It’s a problem I’ve thought about and have had many conversations about for years, it’s the central reason why I don’t consider myself a traditional Christian, and incidentally, it’s also a central reason why we’ve seen the explosive growth of “universalism” in recent years.

Very special thanks to my brother Eugene who was willing to engage with me in an open and respectful way on today’s episode. One of the things I absolutely love about this podcast is having a sibling and co-host who is capable of having a fun, interesting, and healthy dialogue on even thorny topics where we may disagree. Thank you brother! And as always, thank you everyone out there for listening!

Music:

Mira Costa - Seasons

Randy Travis - Sweet By and By

What I'm reading:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34364-david?shelf=read

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmGsRHNFLGW3CdbXndnnS8CeCmw0qavfTwCuiSzmGEY/edit

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“The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you.” – Jonathan Edwards

“Does the sadistic monster in Jonathan Edwards’ sermon look like Jesus? Of course not. So we are free to reject it. We MUST reject it!” - Brian Zahnd

We like to keep things practical on this podcast. A while back (Ep. 31), I talked about why grit is one of the most important characteristics to teach your kids for success, more important than talent or luck. But no one is ever going to “out grit” a computer. As long as it has enough power and functionality, a machine will just keep on doing what it’s programmed to. So how can human beings stand a chance of out-competing neural networks, deep learning, and the rise of machines? In today’s episode, Eugene and I discuss the one human trait we have that may make it possible for humans to stay a step ahead of machines, and what that means for the skill set you should prioritize in your job. (Channel your inner Slytherin.) As always, thanks for listening! :)

Music:

Arensky - Shallows

Jonathan Coulton - Chiron Beta Prime

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“I visualize a time when we will be to robots what dogs are to humans, and I’m rooting for the machines.” - Claude Shannon

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, hopefully you know our movie reviews are unlike what you typically find online. With the speed of social media, I feel like the Avengers moment has already passed and the current buzz is all about Always Be My Maybe. (Side note: Who would have thought in the "Bill and Ted" days that Keanu Reeves would be such a fantastic Asian American meme?!?) In this episode, Eugene and I breakdown our thoughts of the latest MCU movie, why the Tony Stark/Pepper Potts storyline was so important to David, the two scenes respectively that made us cry, and more. Thanks for listening!

Music:

Alan Silvestri - One Shot, Portals

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"So many stairs!" - Hulk

Love isn't always easy. Relationships take work. Sometimes the person in a relationship who needs to reflect on this most is the least likely to do that work. Eugene and I have both been married for several years. In that time, we've learned a few things about what what works for us and what doesn't. More often than not those lessons have come from past conflict and grief. In today's episode, we get a little personal, as we share what we've learned or wish we had known about love and relationships. Thanks for listening!

Music:

Ian Ewing x Philanthrope - Smart Gurl in a Skort

FredJi - Happy Life

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"True love is singing karaoke Under Pressure and letting the other person sing the Freddie Mercury part." – Mindy Kaling

After returning from a trip to Hong Kong and Seoul, Korea with my parents, I've come up with some answers to the question, "Why do you travel?" Although as you'll hear, my version of an ideal travel vacation is not for everyone (morning commute anyone?). I also talk about how I managed to lose my glasses, weird things about Hong Kong and Seoul, and why Eugene needs to visit an Irish pub. This episode is meant as a follow up to Episode 52, The Essence of Place - Why We Travel. Check that one out if you haven't already. And thanks for listening!

Music:

Samsonite - Rainy Love

Poong Gyung - Me to You, You to Me

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"Adventure, yeah. I guess that's what you call it when everybody comes back alive." – Mercedes Lackey

In my twenties, I had a quarter life crisis. I thought about quitting my job and switching careers. While today's episode isn't about my quarter life crisis per se, it's about something unexpected (and harrowing) that happened along that journey. That incident, along with a few others, have over time helped me learn how to receive criticism, and provided moments of reflections about the "side hustle" I love. Thanks for listening!

Music:

Artificial.Music - Before I Forget

IU - Through the Night

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"There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed." - Ernest Hemingway

One of the things I’m most proud of about this podcast is that Eugene and I can have real, honest conversations about touchy issues, in a loving, respectful, and thoughtful manner. Along the way, questions will be asked – maybe even impolite ones – but asking questions is at the heart of progress and change. In this episode, Eugene challenges my understanding of privilege, we discuss the recent Captain Marvel ruckus, what “privileged” people are actually supposed to do about their privilege, and how to diversify your palate if you live in a largely monogamous community. (SN: Who knew a movie as effervescent as Mary Poppins Returns could lead to such a robust dialogue about wealth, privilege, and class?) Thanks for listening!

Music:

Artificial Music - Before I Forget

Ikson - AM

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“In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate.” - Toni Morrison

Why do we travel? What makes us spend our money to leave familiar surroundings, sit in an airplane, and trek into unknown places? As David prepares for a trip to Asia, we spend some time talking about our travel experiences, where we'd love to visit, and what drives us (or doesn't) to pick up and go. David talks about how he's trying to change from a "travel scrooge" to a fearless(ish) wanderer, and Eugene reveals the one form of travel he would never, ever do. Thanks for listening!

Music:

Vons - Sunbeam

MBB - Clouds

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"Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you. It SHOULD change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind." - Anthony Bourdain

I've been sick for the past few weeks. When I'm sick I find I want to turn off my brain, meaning no news, books, podcasts, etc. But for some reason, I find watching videos about cars to be strangely relaxing. This is probably because I'm otherwise so removed from cars and the car industry. For me, it's like the equivalent of the Food Network or HGTV. In this podcast extra, I ask Eugene for his thoughts about the one car that appears to be dividing auto journalists and car enthusiasts more than any other. We also discuss why we both feel minivans are superior to SUVs and share a quick update on our weight loss and fitness goals. Next week, we'll be back with another full episode of the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Opening excerpt from the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, Ep. 108: https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/108

Special thanks to Bjørn Nyland and Doug Demuro, whose videos entertained and kept me company while I was under the weather:

https://www.youtube.com/user/bjornnyland

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqjHFMB_JYTaEnf_vmTNqg

Music:

Ikson - All Night

Alêtro - Insecure

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"It is a majestic, magnificent, and ludicrous vehicle, but curiously hard to love." - Jason Barlow