55. Ego, Rationality, Contrivance, and Wonder
Recounting a conversion over lunch; reviewing the Nova episode, “Hunting the Edge of Space”; ruminating on the contrivance of the universe; and pondering the anatomy of wonder.
54. Deserts, Worry, Walking Through, and Memorials
Admitting that I need to apologize to the Children of Isreal; recognizing that I share their forgetfulness; reminding myself of the faithfulness of God; making a practice of building memorials
52A. Herds, Lines, GroupThink, and Resistance
Exploring the chapter “Following the Herd” from the book “Nudge”; rehearsing Erykah Badu’s latest music video; remembering Rielle Hunter’s reaction to her pictures in GQ magazine; and encouraging us to evaluate our inclination to imitate.
53. Time-Shifting, Syncretism, Inclusivity, and Exclusivity
An brief explanation why last week’s episode was 52B, this week’s episode is 53, and next week’s episode will be 52A; remembering a piece of Wayne Dyer’s talk on the Tao; recalling Pascal’s Wager and a corollary with regards of inclusive vs. exclusive systems of belief.
52B. Youth, Imitation, Inhibition, and Examples
(Note: This is part two of episode 52. Part one will be recorded next week. 😉 Finishing my conversion with my wonderful son-in-law Alan Beauchamp, as I drive him home after he rode along with me to celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast.
51. Houseguests, Life, Games, and Projects
50. Adversity, Opportunity, Challenges and Four Words
Rehearsing portions of speeches by Amiee Mullins at TED; remember that Christ has retained his scars; admitting a business venture that is proceeding in ignorance; and loving “The God Who Only Knows Four Words.”
49. Airlines, Obesity, Flesh, and Consequence
Exploring the techniques that the flesh uses to delude us into believing that we understand the consequences of our decisions by examining a commentary by NRP’s Scott Simon on Kevin Smith’s encounter with Southwest Airlines.
48. Religion, Entertainment, Politics and Business
Exploring the basic problem common to every human organization; quickly reviewing the book “Fast Food Nation” and the television series “Undercover Boss”; suggesting that we make every effort to treat everyone around us as human beings.
47. Speeches, Toys, Libraries, and Quests
Practicing for a talk that I’ve been invited to give for students at my alma mater.