In this episode, Michaela and Deja explore the transition into the holiday season, the start of wrestling season, and the impact of cosmic events like Mercury retrograde on daily life. They explore personal challenges, the evolution of film technology, and the implications of A.I. on society. The discussion also touches on astrological insights, the significance of the new moon in Scorpio, and the importance of self-care and personal philosophy in navigating life's complexities. Michaela and Deja analyze the significant fights of UFC 322 and reflect on the implications of age in fighting careers. They delve into the dominance of Valentina Shevchenko and Islam Makhachev, the ongoing tensions between Dana White and Francis Ngannou, and the cultural differences between Nogi and Gi in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The conversation also touches on personal growth, the importance of unlearning, and developing an understanding of your philosophy of life.
Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Time
06:36 Wrestling Season Kickoff and Team Dynamics
10:32 Weather Changes and Cosmic Events
14:38 Exploring Theories of Existence and AI
20:37 The Future of Technology and Humanity
26:28 The Matrix and AI: A Double-Edged Sword
30:39 Survival Preparedness: The New Normal?
33:30 Navigating Life's Challenges: Embracing Vulnerability
34:37 Mercury in Retrograde: Glitches in Life
42:08 Nogi Worlds: Preparing for Competition
46:54 Astrological Insights: New Moon in Scorpio
53:47 Thanksgiving and Holiday Reflections
54:34 UFC 322 Highlights and Title Fights
56:55 Fighter Performance and Career Decisions
59:07 Age and Longevity in Fighting
01:00:57 Knockouts and Fight Analysis
01:05:20 Valentina vs. Weili: A Dominant Performance
01:07:09 The GOAT Debate: Valentina vs. Amanda
01:12:36 Islam's Dominance and Future Prospects
01:18:49 Dana White and Francis Ngannou's Controversy
01:21:59 UFC's Transition to Paramount Network
01:23:32 Nogi vs. Gi: Cultural Differences in BJJ
01:25:40 Exploring Energy Dynamics in Jiu-Jitsu
01:28:12 The Journey of a Competitive Hobbyist
01:30:13 Defining Success Beyond Competition
01:31:39 The Reality of Training Journeys
01:37:15 Unlearning and Personal Philosophy
01:39:44 Concepts vs. Steps in Learning
01:41:54 Outgrowing Old Patterns
01:44:58 Embracing Change and Chaos
01:52:22 The Necessity of Growth Through Struggle
01:54:54 Finding Clarity in the Static
01:57:26 Choke and consciousness outro edit.mp3
