The 365 Commitment Podcast focuses on helping people make and keep life changing commitments.
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Day 255 – cytokine storm
The conversation explores the concept of resilience in the human body and how it handles harmful substances and toxins. It discusses the phenomenon of a cytokine storm, which is an excessive release of cytokines in...
This conversation explores the concepts of dramatic theory by Kenneth Burke and how they influenced the speaker's perspective. Burke's four master tropes - metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony - are discussed as...
Why humans use symbolic action and create hierarchies. Key Points: We use language (symbols) to communicate and create meaning. Large Language Models (LLMs) automate the process of symbolic classification. Kenneth...
The power of language and symbols in shaping our reality. Key Points: Introduction to Kenneth Burke, a lesser-known but influential thinker. Burke's concept of "All the World's a Stage": analyzing lives through...
Re-evaluating overly complex task management systems. Problem: Devoting excessive time to maintaining a complex task management system. Signs of Trouble: System requires constant upkeep and revision. Focus shifts from...
The conversation explores the concept of collective intelligence and the power of people working together. It uses the example of open source chess engine software, Stockfish, to demonstrate how a large community can...
Key Points: Chess as a metaphor for life: Guy observes high-level chess matches, where players fight for small advantages that accumulate over time. The importance of small wins: We often underestimate the power of...
The conversation explores the idea that the first thing that comes to mind is not an opinion or recommendation. It uses examples of everyday situations to illustrate how offering unsolicited advice or opinions without...
Guy Reams discusses the Southern California Chess Championship and the importance of board visualization in chess. Board Visualization: The ability to see the chessboard and manipulate pieces in your mind's eye....
Too many times in my life have I tried to rush things, push hard, and force something to happen. Occasionally, I have found the right fit, and something clicks into place rather quickly, but that is a rare exception,...
This conversation explores the influence of philosopher Walter Benjamin and the impact of his writings on the speaker's perspective. It also delves into the significance of music and lyrics in the 1980s and the...
In his first philosophy class, the speaker shares his experience of asking questions and receiving an F grade. He learns more from a fellow student than from the textbook or instructor. They bond over a game of chess...
