TFS 9 – Capitalism Fetishism, Oldy Time Squirrel Pet Craze, and more on Language

On February 15, 2020 By Alex V. WeirIn Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogLeave a comment

While it’s likely just a rhetorical flourish there seem to be a great number of folks convinced that capitalism is some sort of Panacea. This overly rosy picture is inaccurate since it fails to take into account the vast difference that access to natural resources, geographic security, and technology make in living standards. I then go to list some historical oddities and revisit the concept that language affects how we function and what we become.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/pet-squirrel-craze https://theconversation.com/language-alters-our-experience-of-time-76761

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The Creative Life – Episode One

On February 14, 2020 By Alex V. WeirIn Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogLeave a comment

Getting to grips with the Bohemian lifestyle from a guy who loads trucks for a living. Expert shit here.

Including douchy acronyms!

In order to bring something to fruition you need several things.

Material
Energy
Time
Honesty
Organization
Desire
Skill

METHODS!

Being an artistic type is just as simple as that! Mmmhm. Formulas are great!
For just ten thousand easy payments of 9.99 you are kan art too. Now open that wallet Guru needs a Maserati to inspire people to art.

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TFS 8 – Feng Shui, O and A Origins, and talking Talking Heads

On February 13, 2020 By Alex V. WeirIn Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogLeave a comment

As I swing in right after a major organizational effort I introudce Mr. Money Moustache’s concept of hedonic adaptation somewhat (eh..) accurately. I then go on to discuss the participation trophy trope and how puzzlingly popular it remains among right wing blowhards. I then launch into a wholesale investigation of blowhards (ok I’m giving myself too much credit but I get a good peek into the world of hot air) and blowhardiness in general.

Who the fuck cares what Joe Rogan is reading?

Mr. Money Moustache’s Badass Site: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/?s=hedonic+adaptation

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Wednesday Health Vlog: Rogue Health and Fitness, Insulin Resistance, and Fitness Attitudes

On February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 By Alex V. WeirIn Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogLeave a comment

In this video I talk about a website that I think provides excellent advice for staying healthy as you age, and staying healthy in general.

The key ideas repeated throughout the articles found there are: the benefits of resistance training, insulin resistance, the many evils of sugar, hormesis, the benefits of fat/protein, and the wonders of intermittent fasting/autophagy.

I then do a breif discussion about how people’s attitudes and lifestyles keep them from feeling astronomically better.

I’ve been in all sorts of shape. Fat, skinny, chubby, and athletic. When you’re in each one you forget the others pretty quickly. So you don’t know how crazy good your performance, mood, and acuity can be.

Check out P.D. Mangan’s site for more info: https://roguehealthandfitness.com/how-to-lower-your-biological-age/

I’ve heard a lot of this emerging knowledge also being promoted by Joe Rogan and his various guests over the years. Which certainly helps the credibility as Joe is an athlete who constantly interacts and trains with athletes and many of his guests are scientists and doctors.

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TFS 7 – Bureacratic Limbo, Inescapable Flow States, and Breakfast Cake

On February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 By Alex V. WeirIn Alex Weir, Humor, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogLeave a comment

A semi-solipsistic shotgun blast of impromptu theorizing.

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TFS 6 – Canned Experience, Language and Inclination, You are the “Audience”

On February 11, 2020 By Alex V. WeirIn Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogLeave a comment

HD and beyond bring a level of immersion that destroys a barrier we might have been better off keeping. Do world languages shape cultures and the capacities of the people that comprise those cultures. When creating for an audience remember that the audience is really your own conceptions. Don’t worry too much about pleasing your own conceptions. Your audience will thank you.

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TFS 5 – No one respects your time, Timing Out, and other Temporal Woes

On February 11, 2020 By Alex V. WeirIn Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogLeave a comment

A mess with wine stained lips (and something in his teeth: it’s suggested you just listen and forego looking at the disaster) sits too close to the camera and prattles about the following:

Nobody respects your time as an artist – nobody respects your time period – you don’t respect your time

Benefits of making topical YouTube videos (maybe everybody should do it)

Am I too much of a grouch about popular shows like Walking Dead and Game of Thrones

Probably Not – (See: Saw Movies)

Back when I was younger I somewhat considered doing standup way way waaaaaaaaay back in the back of my mind

I’m thirty years old should I start now?

Considering I’m not really funny probably not but still it’s a fun question this age cap thing

My thirty something male friends freaking out about their love lives/futures cause they’ve had a shitty marriage etc…it is to laugh

There’s two types of creators in this instant info world – ones who are reticent due to actual professionalism and ones that do so to cultivate a sense of mystery that keeps audiences guessing

examine: being real vs being cool/put together

Sources

https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/the-five-psychological-reasons-why-game-of-thrones-is-so-satisfying-20170714-gxb6u1.html

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