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Rich Hebron explores self-development, society & culture, art & science
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Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Learn about Chicago's most significant cultural event: The 1893 World's Fair. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is the most popular book among Chicagoans. From the planning, building, and experience of the world event to the unbelievable evil acts of America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, this book will educate, entertain, and inspire readers. The city of big shoulders delivers.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
While the Digital Revolution we've been experiencing is the biggest thing in human history, the next revolution is already here: Biotechnology. In this episode, Rich explains why it's so important to develop our critical thinking and emotional toughness skills as individuals and society. We'll experience one technological revolution after another in our lifetimes. The ability to learn and adapt is crucial to our survival and keeping peace.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Rich discusses his observations one month after removing data from his phone plan. Society now believes it's essential to be connected online always. Rich isn't so sure. From his experience, society has been wrong about other things. Who's to say what is right? Living intentionally will help you decide what is necessary for you in life. It'll save your money and mind.
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Rich discusses his book recommendation from Paul LeCrone, "Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tzu. It's fascinating to learn how closely it mirrors the Western philosophy, Stoicism. Trust the world. Trust the Universe. Go with the flow and master the art of not-doing. People who live in fear want to control the world. Wise people let the world come to them. The book of The Way.
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Rich gives honest life and dating feedback by sharing three personal stories. If we want to achieve our dreams or reach our goals, we must set high expectations and work hard to make them reality. Creating better communities, countries, and world starts with raising expectations for ourselves. We all benefit from more people doing this. Let's encourage each other.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Remington Tonar returns to the show. Our topics range from WallStreetBets to Cryptocurrency to his intellectual influences and curiosities. We discuss herd mentality and people feeling our current form of capitalism isn’t working for them. A theme that permeates this episode is the importance of education that inspires innovative thinking and mental conditioning.
(1:30) Remington's thoughts on WallStreetBets.
(12:30) Can anything be done about Big Tech's power to sell our attention and how it can lead to wealth inequality?
(17:00) Economics of Supply and Demand. How does one overcome biology? The importance of self-regulating by imposing a high order of values and ideas on top of instincts. "If it ain't broke don't fix it" is horrible advice. Radical innovation vs. incremental innovation.
(31:28) Cryptocurrency. Currency only means something because we believe it means something. How does currency become legit?
(35:22) People and Ideas that have influenced Remington.
(41:50) Remington's thoughts on populism and the masses' ability to take collective action. Black Lives Matter, Capitol Riots, WallStreetBets. Using physics and nature to understand wealth inequality.
Follow Remington Tonar on Twitter @remingtontonar
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
YA Author Caroline George joins the program to discuss writing her latest book, Dearest Josephine. Our conversation covers her writing process, Regency era history and society, and pursuing romance years ago and today.
(1:45) Writers thriving in isolation, publishing industry, book cover and interior design. How she transition between her last book taking place in an apocalyptic world and her current one in taking place in Regency era England. Writing for self vs. writing for the craft and others.
(9:52) Writing YA. While the genre seems to be for teens, she finds women of all ages connecting with it because it explores universal themes of insecurities and finding one's place in the world. Playing off social media and the fantasies of romance in the Bookstagram community.
(14:36) Researching for historical fiction. The emerging desire in contemporary society to return to simplicity. Why Jane Austen seems to grow more and more popular. Dream romance and Cottagecore.
(24:42) What does it mean to be a gentleman in the 21st century? Exploring masculinity with characters. Men using writing to express and process emotions. Social classes in the Regency period in the UK and Europe. The impact of the feudal system and Industrial Revolution.
(31:49) What were women's rights like in the Regency era? Importance of marriage determining one's future. Idle time for high-born ladies. Femininity and courtship in the Regency period.
(37:30) Parties! Social rules and emphasis on opulence and experience. Importance of showing you're good company and well-thought. Why people skills still translate today to success. Can you work well with a team and collaborate with others?
(43:17) Lack of scientific knowledge led to miserable and shorter lives. People got sick and died. How much our culture and society evolved because of technology.
(45:59) Caroline's experience in the UK. What's England's food like and how did that influence her writing? The extensive history across the UK, where layers are seen everywhere and contributes to a well-established national identity compared to the United States.
(48:55) Some of Rich's favorite lines from the book.
(52.41) Caroline's writing process and what's on her horizon.
You can find Dearest Josephine where books are sold, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
You can follow Caroline on Instagram @authorcarolinegeorge
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
What are most Americans overlooking? How big of an impact climate has on the culture of cities. The harsh Midwest winters bring together Chicagoans of all backgrounds and requires them to keep grinding by building up their mental and physical toughness.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
We can learn wherever we go. The show goes on a field trip to the natural history museum in this episode. Rich discusses his routine at the Field Museum and provides a quick tour of a typical experience for him.
By exploring our relationship to life on Earth, we can reflect on our own lives. It provides information and sparks imagination that encourages us to widen our perspective. The broad appeal of natural history museums signal to us the connection that each visitor can have with our planet's history. Together we can shape and create its future.
(13:07) Mammals of Asia. Taxidermy animals on display. The art to convey its natural habitat. How presentation of exhibits make our experiences memorable.
(22:52) Great Rift Valley and the Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo. Explore human beginnings and life with a massive African mural. Recommendations of museum exhibits and the history of the Field Museum.
Rich has been a member of the Field Museum since 2013 and has guest passes available. If you're interested in exploring Earth's history reach out and have yourself a personal guide!
You can follow him @richhebron
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Like life, art can take us on quite a journey. Kenneth Ferguson stops by to discuss his experience as a visual storyteller and artist.
(3:45) His experience in Chicago.
(10:46) The difference between Eastern and Western Storytelling.
(17:27) Favorite cartoons. The impact of "Berserk" by Kentaro Miura. The values of color.
(31:11) Working in a creative and playful environment that evokes nostalgia. The depth of children's' programming. Using our individual fires to create bigger fires with like-minded and similar-valued people. Using our senses.
(46:53) Role of visual storytelling in society. Recycling and repurposing symbols and images from history.
Follow Ken on Instagram: @kjfergart