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The Future of Thought#42 - Joshua Nunziato: PsychedelicsOn this episode of The Future of Thought, Colton and Joshua delve into psychedelics, consciousness, sustainability, and more
Dr. Joshua S. Nunziato is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Social Responsibility and Sustainability Division of the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, Boulder. He teaches courses on sustainability and ethical leadership. Joshua is also Campus Leader for the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at Leeds, a grant-funded project to deliver innovative, experiential education about principles-based ethics in professional decision-making. Dr. Nunziato’s research focuses on contemplative practice as a catalyst for sustainable le...
2023-09-012h 28The Future of Thought#41 - Aniket Chauhan: Cybersecurity & MotivationOn episode #41 of The Future of Thought, Aniket Chauhan and I dig into cybersecurity concepts alongside unpacking the value of positive mindsets, motivation, and giving back.
Aniket Chauhan is a Computer Science student at the University of Colorado Boulder. He enjoys cyber security and most aspects of computer science at large, and has a passion for helping others. Ultimately, his end-goal is to make the world a better place.
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2023-08-011h 08The Future of Thought#40 - Ethan Pitts: Nuclear EnergyOn episode #40 of The Future of Thought podcast, Colton sits down with returning guest Ethan Pitts to unpack Nuclear Energy (fusion and fission).
Ethan Pitts is a Political Science student in his last year at Bringham Young University (BYU), with a dual emphasis in Genocide Studies and Middle East Studies. His capstone paper focused on the relationship between independence warfare and authoritarianism in the Algerian War of Independence. He also has co-authored and presented a research paper accepted by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS); this paper is a meta-analysis exploring the interaction of empire, state...
2023-02-021h 14The Future of Thought#39 - Philip Fernbach: The Knowledge IllusionOn this episode of The Future of Thought, Colton Sits down with Philip Fernbach to unpack his studying of the illusion of explanatory depth, the Dunning Krueger effect, and the social consequences of our illusory knowledge of the world.
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The Future of Thought#38 - Dominic DeMartine: Objective vs. Subjective Morality (Debate)On this episode of The Future of Thought, Colton and his guest Dominic DeMartine debate whether morality is objective or subjective.
Dominic DeMartine is a student at CU Boulder pursuing a BS in business analytics and information management at the Leeds school of business. He also plans to minor in philosophy and communication with a certificate in leadership.
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2022-07-052h 13The Future of Thought#37 - (View Shift) Matteo Briscoe: Systemic Racism & Critical Race TheoryOn this episode of The Future of Thought, Matteo Briscoe unpacks how his views on topical issues such as Critical Race Theory have changed. Colton and Matteo also unpack the deepening issue of media failings, radicalization through modern e-dialogue, defining discourse, how minority groups are used for political gains, and much more.
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2022-04-301h 28The Future of Thought#36 - Rachel Hill: Gun ControlOn episode 36 of The Future of Thought, Colton sits down with Rachel Hill to discuss the value of gun control, the legitimacy of the American 2nd amendment, gun violence, police reform, and more.
Recorded February 12th
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2022-02-281h 00The Future of Thought#35 - Ethan Pitts: GenocideOn episode #35 of The Future of Thought podcast, Colton sits down with returning guest Ethan Pitts to unpack his research on genocide, what causes genocide, how to prevent genocide, cases of american genocide, genocide in the 21st century, and more.
Ethan Pitts is a Political Science student in his last year at Brigham Young University (BYU), with a dual emphasis in Genocide Studies and Middle East Studies. His capstone paper focused on the relationship between independence warfare and authoritarianism in the Algerian War of Independence. He also has co-authored and presented a research paper accepted by the...
2022-01-091h 56The Future of Thought#34 - Our Experience at CU BoulderOn this episode of The Future of Thought, Colton and Caelan discuss their experience thus far at the University of Colorado Boulder. They unpack the Universities response to COVID-19, online education, administration, and more.
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2021-12-051h 11The Future of Thought#33 - Summit Shrestha: Education and PoliticsIn episode #33 of The Future of Thought Summit Shrestha sits down with Colton to unpack racial inequality, education, standardized testing, megacorporations, voter ID laws, and more.
Summit is a Nepali American born in Boulder Colorado. He is a freshman at CU-Boulder, currently looking to transfer into chemical engineering or material engineering. He participated in high school debate for four years which is where he’s learned much of his political knowledge. He is a fairly left leaning individual who is very opinionated about political topics on which he is educated.
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2021-11-181h 49The Future of Thought#32 - OligopolyOn this episode of The Future of Thought Colton and Caelan discuss the pros and cons of oligopolies in society today.
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2021-11-0143 minThe Future of Thought#31 - Is Time a Construct?On this episode of The Future of Thought, Colton and Caelan discuss their amazement with the nature of time, quantum physics, astrophysics, space-time, the 4th dimension, simulation theory, deities, and much more.
Neither Colton nor Caelan are astrophysicists, quantum physicists, mathematicians, or anything of the like. We admit we likely misspoke in several places or at minimum failed to explain theories fully. Nonetheless, we find conversations around a non-intuitive physical world to be absolutely fascinating.
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2021-10-011h 05The Future of Thought#30 - Louie Marschik: Community Risk Reduction in Fire RescueIn this episode of The Future of Thought Podcast, Colton chats with his dad, Louie, about the future of fire prevention, community risk reduction in fire rescue, his first hand account of the Oklahoma City Murrah bombing, the value of data, how Colton got his name, and much more.
Major Louie Marschik (Ret.) is currently a member of Safe Kids Oklahoma and presides as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Representative for the State of Oklahoma. Although recently retired, during his career with the Oklahoma City Fire Department Louie worked his way through fire station Company Officer...
2021-09-011h 19The Future of Thought#29 - Ethan Pitts: Understanding AfghanistanOn this episode of The Future of Thought Podcast, Colton learns from Ethan Pitts about the last 200 years of Afghan warfare, the difference between Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS, why we invaded Afghanistan, why we stayed in Afghanistan nearly 20 years, what role religion plays in this conflict, and where we go from here.
Ethan Pitts is a Political Science student entering his last year at Brigham Young University (BYU), with a dual emphasis in Genocide Studies and Middle East Studies. His capstone paper focused on the relationship between independence warfare and authoritarianism in the Algerian War of Independence...
2021-08-311h 33The Future of Thought#28 - The Value of COVID-19 VaccinesOn this episode of The Future of Thought Colton challenges Caelan’s opposition to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine up to this point. They also unpack the failing of the media and politicians during this immensely influential period in world history.
Recorded August 12, 2021
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2021-08-1953 minThe Future of Thought#27 - Matthew Harvey: Free Speech and Dangerous IdeasOn this episode of The Future of Thought Colton sits down with Matthew Harvey to discuss free speech in America, the role of social media in our dialogue today, the underappreciation of critical thinking education, the dangers of modern news approaches, debates around climate change, and much more.
Matt is a 5th year PhD Candidate and instructor in Political Science at CU Boulder. His research focuses on the intersection of environmental political theory and critical theory - namely, on the political attentiveness to environmental aesthetics in an era of climate change. (An example: how might we as...
2021-08-141h 30The Future of Thought#26 - Matteo Briscoe: Systemic Racism & Critical Race TheoryIn this episode of The Future of Thought Podcast, Colton sits down with Matteo Briscoe to discuss Critical Race Theory, Systemic Racism, Anti-Racism, Identity Politics, Discrimination, Modern Social Hypersensitivity, Social Media Induced Biases, understanding COVID-19, Artificial Intelligence, and more.
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2:02:48 “...catch the people who have *symptoms*...”
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2021-08-012h 39The Future of Thought#25 - Ethan Pitts: Nuclear Power and the Cold WarIn this episode of The Future of Thought Podcast Colton talks with Ethan Pitts about Nuclear Energy, the Cold War, and more.
Ethan Pitts is a Political Science student entering his last year at Bringham Young University (BYU), with a dual emphasis in Genocide Studies and Middle East Studies. His capstone paper focused on the relationship between independence warfare and authoritarianism in the Algerian War of Independence. He also has a research paper accepted by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS); this paper is a meta-analysis exploring the interaction of empire, state, war, and revolution with...
2021-07-1741 minThe Future of Thought#24 - Human RightsIn this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the basis for human rights, the necessity for (or potential lack of) religion for basing our morality, the economics of intrinsic human value, and more.
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2021-07-0142 minThe Future of Thought#23 - Should We Stop Wearing Masks?On this episode of The Future of Thought Colton briefly discusses the validity of no longer wearing masks.
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2021-06-0106 minThe Future of Thought#22 - Should We All Be Vegans?In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the ethics, economics, and general merits and demerits of veganism.
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2021-05-0130 minThe Future of Thought#21 - Problems with Identity PoliticsIn this episode of The Future of Thought Colton and Caelan discuss problems with Identity Politics.
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2021-04-011h 54The Future of Thought#20 - Professor John EastmanIn this episode of The Future of Thought podcast, Professor John Eastman sits down with Colton to unpack not only his constitutional scholarship, but also more-in depth detail behind the stories of Kamala Harris’ citizenship, the Texas election lawsuit, the January 6th “Stop the Steal” rally, Universities’ response, free speech, and more.
Dr. John C. Eastman is Founding Director of the Claremont Institute's Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence; Senior Fellow of the Claremont Institute; and until January 2021 served as the Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service at Chapman University's Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Dr. Eastman received...
2021-03-171h 19The Future of Thought#19 - Theresa Marschik: Mental Health in COVIDIn this episode of The Future of Thought podcast Colton and his mom Theresa Marschik sit down to discuss the healthcare system during a pandemic, mental health, entitlement, parenting, spirituality, and more.
Theresa, aka Mama Marschik, is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed in both Colorado and Oklahoma. She is a certified healing touch practitioner with previous credentials in aromatherapy, recreation therapy and ROPES course leadership. Her background and experience cover 30 years of working in psychiatric hospitals, medical hospitals, including in emergency rooms, and private practice. She is the owner and CEO of The Center of Love and...
2021-03-161h 50The Future of Thought#18 - Teagan Browne: Understanding Climate ChangeIn this episode of The Future of Thought podcast, Colton is joined by Teagan Browne to discuss climate change, political discourse, and more.
Teagan Browne is an undergraduate student majoring in Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Atmosphere and Oceanic Sciences and Political Science. She is planning on working with the Air Force as flight test engineer at Eglin Air Force Base.
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2021-03-071h 30The Future of Thought#17 - Do We Need Leaders?In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the value of leadership. Do we need leaders?
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2021-03-0123 minThe Future of Thought#16 - Ivanilda Silva: Movement TherapyIn this episode of The Future of Thought I discuss movement therapy and spirituality with Ivanilda Silva.
Ivanilda Silva, her artist name being Ynav Avlis, is passionate about utilizing all forms of art to Inspire, Motivate, Empower, and heal communities.
She provides therapy (LICSW), dance/movement therapy (R-DMT), laughter yoga (CLYL), mental health coaching, and professional mentoring services. She also performs a variety of improvisational/interpretive dances/movements, and writes poems and blogs as part of her expressive and creative being.
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2021-02-0742 minThe Future of Thought#15 - Gender & Sexuality (& Race)In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss controversial topics such as gender, sexuality, and race. We present our views of the respective communities as well as dismantling the status-quo perceptions held today.
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2021-02-011h 27The Future of Thought#14 - Zach Marschik: Data Science and AnalyticsIn this episode of The Future of Thought I discuss the power of data, the role of analytics, 5G, and more with Zach Marschik.
Zach is an Associate Director of Research for Invesco Real Estate, focusing on Data Science & Analytics, especially Spatial Data and Analysis. He earned his BS in Geography from Oklahoma State University, where he also completed a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate. He then completed a Full-Stack Web Development bootcamp with OK Coders, a program put on by the Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth (I-CCEW) at the University of...
2021-01-101h 13The Future of Thought#13 - The Value of ConversationIn this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the value of conversation.
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2021-01-0154 minThe Future of Thought#12 - Jeff Downes: The Psychology of Modern PoliticsIn this bonus episode of The Future of Thought I discuss the psychology of modern politics with Jeff Downes. Jeff is currently an undergraduate at the University of Creighton pursuing a bachelors in Clinical Psychology. After graduating, he plans to continue education, precisely, pursuing a graduate degree. Thank you to our generous Patrons Support us at www.patreon.com/thefutureofthought Note(s) from the speakers This was recorded over live call, thus, at a couple of places there is audio distortion. Rest assured, this is our recording not your listening device.
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The Future of Thought#11 - The Future of Virtual RealityIn this episode of The Future of Thought podcast we discuss the future of Virtual Reality.
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2020-12-0158 minThe Future of Thought#10 - Are Esports Real Sports?In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the rise of electronic sports (Esports).
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Colton: At 42:32 my reference to 8 thousand pixels was intended as a reference to 8K, which is in fact about 33 million pixels. On a smartphone the human eye arguably cannot see much more than this. On a larger screen however, this number of pixels would be more distinguishable than on a smartphone.
2020-11-0154 minThe Future of Thought#9 - What is Love?In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the mystique and primacy of love.
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2020-10-0152 minThe Future of Thought#8 - Can History Be Rewritten?In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the implications of removing statues and other monuments.
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2020-09-0145 minThe Future of Thought#7 - Should College Athletes Be Paid?*In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss collegiate athletic pay.
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2020-08-0145 minThe Future of Thought#6 - Nature vs. NurtureIn this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss Nature vs. Nurture.
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We are still recording remotely due to the current state of our pandemic.
Caelan’s mic was under repair during this episode recording, thus, he’s using his computer to record audio.
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2020-07-0144 minThe Future of Thought#5 - DemocracyIn this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss democracy.
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2020-06-0146 minThe Future of Thought#4 - Free Speech: The Greatest Freedom?In this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the primacy of free speech.
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*Caelan does not believe sexuality is only a choice but rather it sounded as such due to mixing “sexuality” with gender expression (discounting gender dysphoria) early in the podcast; He simply views it as an expression of one’s self that is deserving of scrutiny.
The audio is slightly different than usual due to our remote recording during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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2020-05-011h 21The Future of Thought#3 - Coronavirus: Knowledge vs. FearIn this episode of The Future of Thought we discuss the dichotomies intrinsic to pandemics.
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Corrections(Many due to rush caused by sound capture crashing and halting of travel due to coronavirus):
As of the time of scheduling our upload, the true number of confirmed US cases is over 120,000 and Global cases is...
2020-04-0127 minThe Future of Thought#2 - The Hidden Politics of LifeIn this episode of The Future of Thought we unpack the hidden politics of life that, often unbeknownst to us, shape our futures.
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“Abina and the Important Men” - Getz and Clark
Getz, Trevor R., and Liz Clarke. Abina and the Important Men: a Graphic History. Oxford University Press, 2016.
U.S. Constitution. Art. I, Sec. 2
U.S. Constitution. Art. II, Sec. 1
“10 Reasons Life Is Better When You’re Tall” - HuffPost - Lindsay Holmes - July 21, 2016
Holmes, Lindsay. “10 Reasons Life Is Better When...
2020-03-0150 minThe Future of Thought#1 - The State of DiscourseIn the inaugural episode of The Future of Thought we cover a variety of topics related to the state of discourse in the United States Today: Debate, Media, Political Identity, and more.
Corrections:
* Democrats think this of Republicans - 31:16-24
* 52% of Republicans think this of Democrats - 31:29-35
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2020-02-1639 minThe Future of ThoughtThe Future of Thought PodcastThe Future of Thought is a podcast designed to challenge your deepest presuppositions about the world we all share. By catalyzing an environment of constructive yet comfortable discourse, we work towards resolving issues rather than perpetuating them.
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