The OD (Observe Dangerously) Podcast
As the immortal Bruce Lee asserted, “the most dangerous person is the one who listens, thinks, and observes”. Join JC and B-Mic Roc, two practitioners of the Socratic paradox, as they Observe Dangerously, in an attempt to make sense, or nonsense, of society and the dogmas that drive it. Accept this invitation to a lifestyle of Observing the world with Dangerous intent and then you fill in the blank.
Episodes
From the archives of unreleased Blackout Clips, this week we head back into the Armor of God to talk about the practical applications of the Shield of Faith.
We all, in some way, want equality. Even if it means that t is only perceived equality. We tend to think of this aim as a noble one, but what if we were all equally miserable? Is this the logical conclusion of the modern day aim for equality? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
It seems that we occupy a society full of victims. Victimhood has become the new path to social status and power. What is the antidote for this disheartening trend? Is it a resurgence of gratitude? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
What is the optimal ratio between exploring what is new and exploiting what you already have? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
Artificial Intelligence is the latest exponential technology with the potential to drastically transform society. Are there any hidden dangers as AI becomes more integrated into the mainstream? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
We talk a lot in modern society about he prevalence of victims, whether it is the empathy of societal victims from the Left or the "victimhood Olympics" satirical narrative from the Right. But what makes a person a victim? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
In the final Blackout Clip of the "Armor of God" series, we examine the final piece of the armor, the Sword of the Spirit.
What is the criteria that needs to be met before someone is considered an expert? Is this a titular distinction, one that sounds impressive but has no intrinsic meaning? If the latter is true, do experts even exist? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
Quality of life is a measure that most people do not consider when they think of what it means to be successful. Are a high-quality life and an excellent quality of life the same thing? If not, what is the difference between the two, and more importantly, which one should people strive for? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
In this week's Blackout Clip, we continue the "Armor of God" series. We examine the significance of the helmet of salvation.
With the debt ceiling crisis heading to a gridlock in Washington, it's time to examine what the true role of a politician is? Do politicians have an obligation to govern in the best interests of the people, or is there a alternate motive that supersedes their civic duty? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
China cracked down on the infamous "9-9-6" work schedule being operated by Alibaba. Is this a signal of China's "Westernization"? Is this a positive or negative thing for China and/or the rest of the world? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
Throughout history, there have been instances of people making seismic discoveries, innovations, and inventions essentially by themselves. Is that era over? Can the lone genius keep up with the collaboration that has become drastically easier due to the prevalence of the internet and social media? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
Learning is assumed to be an active process; it is allegedly hard to learn through osmosis. Or is it? If we can learn through osmosis, what can we learn? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
In this week's Blackout Clip, we discuss the next piece of the Armor of God, the Gospel of Peace that is fitted to our feet.
We have now, especially given the times we all have been through the last 3 or so years during the COVID-19 pandemic, begun to understood the necessity of purpose in one's life. Yet, people still claim to not know what their individual purpose is. Is this a delusional statement? Is purpose a self-evident concept? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
Efficiency has become the standard for optimal performance in all walks of life. We tend to praise the people and organizations who don't waste money, time, or resources. Can value exist in what is inefficient? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
In this week's Blackout Clip, we return to the Armor of GOD to examine the modern application of the Breastplate of Righteousness.
In the "culture wars" the West has found itself embroiled in, what are the aspects or institutions of a society's culture that contain the most influence or power? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
We expect people to do what is right and good in most circumstances. Is this assumption flawed? Does it take an outlier person to do good? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.
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