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All About Change

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Chris Nowinski - Protecting Athletes from Head Injuries & Preventing CTE 27:28

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Interesting conversations about innovation, economics, culture, history and philosophy for independent thinkers and curious minds.

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The Alex Wolf Podcast

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Making Friends With The Matrix 50:09

4 years ago50:09

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In this SEASON FINALE I share how you can't outwit the universe, but you can outwit the matrix! In this episode I break down a different way to view what the "matrix" is so it's less creepy and surprisingly... more helpful. This episode is for you if: You want a brief understanding of how you were automatically born in a world that expects you to work and pay bills and what to do about it now. You want to learn which 3 computers you need to program to make the matrix work for you. You want a philosophical interpretation that might actually make you appreciate of the meaning of order, institution and civilization. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Shop my amazon book store!: www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf…

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Why Does The Internet Hate Creators? 47:47

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Between the recent Jimmy Fallon incident and the pressure to hop from one platform to the next, in this episode I question just how much all our favorite social media platforms actually care about making life easier for content creators. We go into the reality of behavioral economics and how wanting to help isn’t always enough. This episode is for you if: You feel a lot of unwanted pressure to join and dominate Clubhouse, Tik Tok or any other growing platform. You want to learn from some tangible examples in business history where the dynamics because creatives and big business clashed. You care about behavioral economics and want to better understand the different between initiatives and results. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf This episode is brought to you by Wethos. Designed specifically for small studio owners, Wethos makes it easy to scale your services up with teams and offer big, meaningful projects to your clients. Price proposals blazingly fast, find new collaborators, and effortlessly manage your budgets and payments, all in one place. Set up a Virtual Studio for free and scope your first project in less than 10 minutes. Join for free at www.wethos.co/alexwolf Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Wethos.…

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How To Refine Your Tastes So You Get More Out Of Life 47:05

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In this episode we talk about how taste is everythinggg when it comes to living an artful, peaceful and meaningful life. This episode is for you if: You want to understand how to use your sensuality to ignite an endless spring of gratitude and reawaken your inspiration. All the slimy peppers, onions and vinegars you hated as a kid are doing it for you right now. You’ve come full circle and want to enjoy it. You’re a designer or are in the arts and want to cultivate a perspective that will help you develop a stronger eye, ear or sense of taste. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf Eddie Murphy McDonald’s Bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAx553k7W5s This episode is brought to you by Wethos. Designed specifically for small studio owners, Wethos makes it easy to scale your services up with teams and offer big, meaningful projects to your clients. Price proposals blazingly fast, find new collaborators, and effortlessly manage your budgets and payments, all in one place. Set up a Virtual Studio for free and scope your first project in less than 10 minutes. Join for free at wethos.co . Disclaimer: V iews and opinions expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Wethos.…

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The Fork vs The Chopsticks (How To Train Your Eye To See Meaning In Design) 48:09

4 years ago48:09

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In this episode I share how becoming sensitive to the differences in design can create a new burst of meaning in life. I share how the fork and chopstick are a great starting point to understand how inventions and objects around you influence your behavior and perception. This episode is for you if: You want everyday, ordinary life to feel more fascinating by training your eye to see the beauty or philosophy in simple objects. You want to better understand how technology being too convenient is ruining opportunities to feel meaning or depth. You want to learn a brief history of the chopstick and the fork and how they are a result of the eras they came from. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf This episode is brought to you by Wethos. Designed specifically for small studio owners, Wethos makes it easy to scale your services up with teams and offer big, meaningful projects to your clients. Price proposals blazingly fast, find new collaborators, and effortlessly manage your budgets and payments, all in one place. Set up a Virtual Studio for free and scope your first project in less than 10 minutes. Join for free at wethos.co . Disclaimer: V iews and opinions expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Wethos. Link to Gold Mining Youtube Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niAThj8qaSg Sadly, I did not find the pick of the different ice cream scoopers 😞 Let me know if you do!…

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How To Create More Space In Your Life (The Key To Unbotherdness) 42:43

4 years ago42:43

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In this episode I break down the philosophical concept of “space’ according to western-tech philosophy and how we got to a point of completely abandoning it in our minds, our lives and our calendars. This episode is for you if: You want to learn how the western interpretation of “negativity” spun out of control and made us hate all things associated with the unknown which resulted in us being afraid of making space. You want to learn the specific benefits and uses of space that provide deeper meaning in life. You want a relaxing reminder about how much peace extra space can bring to your life. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf Sister Episode: Re-defining Your Understanding Of Time: https://anchor.fm/alexwolf/episodes/Redefining-Our-Understanding-Of-Time-To-Live-A-More-Meaningful-Life-eo9hs7/a-a47j4f6…

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Are Millennials 'The Dumbest Generation’? 1:34:41

4 years ago1:34:41

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Today millennials are old news, but there was a time when our behavior and online activity was on everyone's mind and the world had a lot of opinions about what kind of people we would turn out to be. In this episode I explore some of the critique made about our generation while we were still in adolescence and how some of it in hindsight might have been terrifying and undeniably true. This episode is for you if: You care about how the comprehension gaps between you and your younger siblings or children will impact your relationship and ability to protect them. You want to hear the funny and sad statistics about how literacy rates declined right in front of our eyes and the internet took over. You want a better understanding of how "generations" actually form and how that's connected to tech-philosophy. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf [BOOK] The Dumbest Generation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585427128?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d [MY VIDEO] The Gap Between Social Technology and Social Technology Research Has Become To Vast To Afford: [MY PRESENTATION] Why Do So Many Millennials Feel Unaligned With Their Age?: Our Generation's Complicated Relationship To Adulthood: https://youtu.be/_fW-2WDutlY…

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Living Life Without A Goal. 48:59

4 years ago48:59

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Have you ever tried to live life without a goal? Could you even imagine how it would play out? Inspired by a book written by philosopher James Ogilvy, I open up about how "goalessness" has helped me get more out of life. This episode is for you if: "Living without a goal" doesn't sound depressing but actually piques your interest. You want refreshing reminders about why chasing external things for fulfillment will always ultimately make you feel empty. You want to learn more about how to life an "Artful life" or the "Art of Living". Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf "Living Without A Goal" by James Ogilvy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385417993?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d…

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The Feminine Influence In Human-Friendly Tech 45:43

4 years ago45:43

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In this episode I touch on certain patterns in features women have invented that happen to be very human-friendly. I discuss how this feminine influence manifests in our technology today and how to spot it. This episode is for you if: You want to know how presence, passivity and intimacy are feminine influences that are often overlooked but provide very human-friendly user experiences. You want to better understand how women/feminine influence in technology manifests. You want to learn two of my favorite examples of women who influenced powerfully lucrative human-friendly technology. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf [BOOK] iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501152017?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Etsy Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL21hc3RlcnMtb2Ytc2NhbGU/episode/Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwLzRkYXFwZTg0dWNnYWRIdUNXVl9jZWgtOTg2YUx3dURMbnFySmNDdm52elk?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiTjsfW5vbuAhU5MlkFHaCoCvcQjrkEegQIBRAF&ep=6 Little Rio (Smart Pillow Company) t: http://www.littleriot.com/pillow-talk My Human-Friendly Technology Presentation: https://youtu.be/AoOWj__78nM…

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How Superficiality Won: The Story Of How The Separation Of Looks And Substance Happened. 53:43

4 years ago53:43

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Ever wonder what happened to substance? In music? Art? People? lol In this week's episode I break down theories from thinkers like Stuart Ewen and more about how appearances separated from substance. This episode is for you if: You want to hear my thoughts on HBO's "Fake Famous" and the rise of influencers and celebrities buying fake followers for engagement. You want to trace back how American culture became so focused on appearances. You care about having substance in culture and business. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf Stuart Ewen "All Consuming Images" https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465001017?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Zara Doc (It's amazon Prime not Youtube my bad): https://www.amazon.com/Zara-Worlds-Richest-Armancio-Ortega/dp/B07C84TSLB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=zara&qid=1613081816&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Christian Dior Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1851779787?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Picture I reference of brownstone in Stuart Ewen book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFAMIc9F-phpUgVSUheP4doE2vPuwXfs/view?usp=sharing…

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How Understanding Your Personal "Nature" Can Change Your Life. 46:09

4 years ago46:09

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In this episode I explain an ancient Chinese concept called "Li" which can be interpreted as the "grain in things". We talk about how finding the organic patterns both in nature, our bodies and in our personalities can help us live more meaningful lives. This episode is for you if: -You want to get better at identifying what (and who) is not compatible with your nature so you don't have to learn the hard way. -You want to get better at reading metaphors in nature and using those to build more nourishing environments for yourself and when accepting others. -You want to understand how understanding the nature of yourself and the elements can support us in developing more human-friendly technology Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf…

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3 Ways The Attention Economy Has Ruined The Meaning Of Life. 1:03:03

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Just because you ain’t spend money on it, don’t mean it don’t come at a cost! This week I break down the pros and cons of living in an "attention economy" and how it’s impacted the meaning of life. This episode is for you if: You feel like you have no real control over the nature of images/content/news you see and want a better understanding of how it got this way. You are a content-creator and you’re often frustrated with social media. You are a person and you’re often frustrated with social media. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Shop my amazon book store!: www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf…

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Peace Is Boring, And That's Why Nobody Wants It. 1:00:53

4 years ago1:00:53

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In this episode, I revisit a lot of the themes from EP 3 about the natural role of entertainment. We unpack some of the ancient Hindu perception of "drama" and how wanting in life doesn't make you bad, it makes you human. This episode is for you if: You're into taoist & zen philosophy and you want to learn more about where it came from. You want some refreshing reminders about why it's important to embrace all emotions both "good" and "bad". You want to hear my controversial and judgmental opinions about meditation. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Previous podcast episode about entertainment: https://youtu.be/NBJywp6yQW8 IG Live with my girlfriend Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKVAx9_BGeV/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet…

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Money Vs. Wealth - What’s the difference? 53:59

4 years ago53:59

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How much would you pay for an artists life? That and other questions are what are explored in this week's podcast. We discuss the difference between "money" and "wealth". This episode is for you if: How money's transformation from coins to paper to digital effects how we see it today. How the obsession with money blinds people to what wealth actually is. You use the term "money" and "wealth" interchangeably. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf…

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Environments change behavior faster than "good ideas" (especially digital environments). 58:49

4 years ago58:49

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Too many people are trying to enforce changes in our behavior on social media through rules and good ideas but good ideas can't stand in the face of reality. In this episode I explore why it's so important to understand the nature of our environments when it come to tech and life. This episode is for you if: You want to better understand how your environments have shaped you as a person. You run a business or household and need perspective on how to change people's behavior without saying anything to them directly. You want to understand how "shoulds" and "good ideas" can backfire us into hypocrisy and worse conditions. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf My Amazon Books & Vibes Store: amazon.com/shop/alexwolf "The Dumbest Generation": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585427128/?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d "The Wisdom Of Insecurity": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307741206/?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Human-Friendly Technology: Using & Designing Healthier Tech By Alex Wolf: https://youtu.be/AoOWj__78nM 15 min. mini doc "Attention For Sale": https://youtu.be/d0av3MKbdQg Snapchat vs. Facebook Video (Tangible examples of environments) : https://youtu.be/as64HI0Y2G8…

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Individualism vs. Collectivism. Which one is better for society? 55:29

4 years ago55:29

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Americans tend to be hard-core individualist. It's gotten us far and boy does it feel good to be admired for our differences!! But how much has this philosophy really worked? What role does collectivism play in all this? And does it have anything to offer? This episode is for you if: You feel like your individualism used to clash with your family but that's starting to change. You see the real threat of group-think and toxic conformity but aren't sure how to deal with it. You want to find the balance between being selfish and selfless. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Link to my Books & Vibes Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf Link to my video about capitalism being an ECONOMIC system, not a MORAL one: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gQGcMlgIP/ Link to The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307455777/?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d…

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