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The Mike Neumann ShowUntitled EpisodeEpisode 66: Untitled Episode
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim discuss the complexities of nation-building, using the current conflict between Israel and Iran as a case study. They explore the historical context of nation-building efforts in Japan, Germany, and the Middle East, noting the resistance to change and the need for significant destruction before rebuilding can occur. They also delve into the technological advancements in military capabilities, such as drones and stealth bombers, and the challenges faced by SpaceX in developing the Starship. The conversation touches on the strategic implications of Iran's nuclear program and the role of leadership...2025-06-211h 09The Mike Neumann ShowTucumcariEpisode 65: Tucumcari
Mike and Dr. Tim discuss the concept of sustainability, emphasizing the need for systems to maintain homeostasis and the importance of thermodynamics. (Tim has a PhD, after all). They debate the sustainability of electric vehicles and nuclear power, with Tim advocating for nuclear power as the most sustainable energy source. They also touch on political dynamics, criticizing the misuse of language and the weaponization of the legal system. Additionally, they share personal anecdotes, including Tim's home renovation and experiences with severe weather in Austin, and recognizing the power of the weather systems and their impact...2025-05-311h 06The Mike Neumann ShowTaperingEpisode 64: Tapering
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the concept of "tapering", comparing it to the physiological state of athletes and how Tim is biding his time during reovations at his home. Tim shares his routine of 1200 sit-ups and an hour of stationary biking, which he has had to temporarily pause. They also touch on the economic impact of inflation and interest rates, as they do. Tim reflects on self-awareness, and his wife's "Tim-proofing" their home. They conclude with a humorous anecdote about Tim's grocery shopping routine.
Enjoy a bonus song at the end...2025-05-1752 minThe Mike Neumann ShowTarifficEpisode 63: Tariffic
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the impact of tariffs on trade, using a personal anecdote about Japanese beef as an example. They explore how tariffs are used to protect domestic industries and the broader implications for economic systems. The conversation touches on the historical context of tariffs, the concept of entropy in trade, and the cultural and economic factors influencing trade policies. They also delve into the adversarial nature of trade relationships and the need for mutual trust in negotiations. The discussion highlights the evolving nature of trade imbalances and the long-term effects...2025-05-041h 00The Mike Neumann ShowCeremonyEpisode 62: Ceremony
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim discuss the concept of ceremony and its relevance to the US federal government. They reflect on the lack of ceremonial events during President Biden's tenure, contrasting it with President Trump's consistent use thus far of ceremony in his signing of Executive Orders. They highlight the importance of ceremonies in validating significant events and decisions. The conversation also touches on the administrative state, the role of the press, and the constitutionality of executive actions. They emphasize the need for transparency and accountability in government, suggesting that ceremonies play a crucial role...2025-04-101h 07The Mike Neumann ShowWords Words WordsEpisode 61: Words Words Words
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss various topics, including climate change, sea level changes, and the implications of earthquakes. They delve into SpaceX's achievements, noting that SpaceX accounted for 84% of the total mass launched into orbit in 2024 and 50.5% of all launches. They explore the concept of antagonistic systems in evolution and competition within the space industry. The conversation shifts to social media and political views, touching on the role of the judiciary and the potential for impeachment. They also discuss the future of education, advocating for a decentralized system where students control...2025-03-221h 01The Mike Neumann ShowLet's PartyEpisode 60: Let's Party
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the role and effectiveness of political parties in a constitutional republic. They analyze the recent Senate vote on a confirmation, noting the Vice President's tie-breaking role and the split within the Republican Party. They debate the purpose of political parties, suggesting they should organize political action based on shared principles but are mainly used for fundraising and gaslighting their constituents. They critique the lack of accountability within parties, citing examples like the Biden administration's deception of the former president's faculties. They also discuss the potential impact of...2025-02-011h 12The Mike Neumann ShowAntagonismEpisode 59: Antagonism
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim discuss various topics, including the challenges of recording audio in a noisy environment, the concept of orthogonality in control systems, and the importance of antagonistic systems in nature and technology. They delve into political and social issues, such as the need for justice in legal systems (yeah, really), the importance of administrative actions to address systemic problems, and the necessity of legislative changes. They also touch on the role of media and the need for transparency. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of hope and the need...2025-02-011h 16The Mike Neumann ShowHeroesEpisode 58: Heroes
In episode 58 of the Mike Neumann show, Mike and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the concept of heroes. Dr. Tim reflects on his admiration for Elon Musk, considering him a hero for speaking truth to power despite his wealth. They explore the distinction between heroes and admired figures, citing historical and biblical examples like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Jesus. The conversation delves into personal reflections on heroes from their lives, including teachers and family members. They also discuss the qualities of heroes, such as willingness to sacrifice and the ability to do the right thing...2024-12-2258 minThe Mike Neumann ShowMore BunniesEpisode 57: More Bunnies
Mike and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss various topics, including the renewal of passports, travel experiences, and the upcoming SpaceX Starship launch. Dr. Tim shares his methodical approach to government correspondence and his interest in the universe's appearance from space. They also explore Tim's concept, turned family project, of a family seal with his motto, "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing," and delve into the complexities of holiday decorations and heraldry. The conversation touches on the calendar calculation of holidays like Easter and Passover, and they reflect on the changes in air travel (it's lame...2024-11-161h 00The Mike Neumann ShowWeavingEpisode 56: Weaving
In the conversation, Mike and Dr. Tim discussed the recent SpaceX Starship launches, marveling at the precision and choreography of the Starship booster landing. Tim noted how the visuals and control of the boosters returning to land on the "chopsticks" was surprisingly different than what he had envisioned. The conversation then shifted to discussing the challenges of public transportation and urban planning in Austin. Dr. Tim argued that autonomous vehicle networks would be a better solution for Austin than traditional fixed-route bus or rail systems.
Towards the end, Dr. Tim discussed the short s...2024-10-261h 08The Mike Neumann ShowDragging MainEpisode 55: Dragging Main
In the conversation, Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen reminisce about Tim's youth in western Oklahoma, focusing on the cultural phenomenon of "Dragging Main," a social activity where young people would drive around in cars, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. Dr. Tim shares his experiences of helping his father with the mail route and the challenges of starting his father's truck in cold weather. They discuss the evolution of social activities and the impact of economic factors, such as the 1972 oil embargo, on car culture. The conversation also touches on the concept of...2024-10-051h 08The Mike Neumann ShowSocial MediaEpisode 54: Social Media
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the impact of social media on society, emphasizing its role in shaping relationships and modern communication. They note how platforms like Facebook and Twitter have evolved, with algorithms filtering content and interactions. They express concerns about the erosion of trust and the potential (No, Mr. AI, not potential - it's documented) for manipulation, particularly to shape the outcome of elections. The conversation touches on the addictive nature of social media, exemplified by dopamine hits from likes and comments. They argue that social media has created a culture...2024-09-1458 minThe Mike Neumann ShowCommunityEpisode 53: Community
Mike tries to introduce the topic of "local programming" as a topic. (Borrowed from Adam Curry's mention of same several times on Podcasting 2.0) and Tim delves into the nature of art as a communication channel. The discussion explores the role of advertising in manipulating cognitive systems and the impact of advertising on local content. They explore the concept of community formation and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a world dominated by advertising. The idea of creating hyper-local information podcasts is proposed as a means to provide relevant and useful content to specific communities. The...2024-08-301h 10The Mike Neumann ShowCultureEpisode 52: Culture
Once again Mike and Dr. Tim discuss some space stuff with the upcoming 5th launch of SpaceX's Starship taking the opportunity to ruminate on the FAA's involvement in the decision-making process. They also discuss the economic and social challenges faced in general by businesses and society, including currency devaluation, government intervention, and the need for adaptation in the face of inflation.
Dr. Tim and Mike then venture into discussing culture as a driving influence not only in comparing NASA Starliner and SpaceX Dragon and Starship programs.
And of course, Mike threw in...2024-08-1057 minThe Mike Neumann ShowJulyEpisode 51: July
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discuss the challenges of advancing space travel and technology, including naming and regulating spaceflight technologies, cultural differences between space exploration programs, and contrasting approaches to space exploration.
They also engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the ongoing clash between individualism and collectivism in various industries and politics, highlighting the importance of protocols in maintaining individual freedom and autonomy. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the significance of perseverance and passion in achieving success, while recognizing the limitations of individuality and collectivism taken to their own extremes. 2024-07-2848 minThe Mike Neumann ShowResilienceEpisode 50: Resilience
Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen discussed the future of space exploration, comparing Boeing and SpaceX. They emphasized the importance of building infrastructure for starship launches and highlighted the role of companies like SpaceX in driving innovation. They also discussed the reusability of rockets and spacecraft, and the impact of technological innovation in various fields. These space kids emphasized the need for a top-down vision that aligns with the end goal of making redundant locations for human existence, while adapting to changes along the way.
And check out this bonus tune, the value4...2024-06-221h 03The Mike Neumann ShowBack in SpaceEpisode 49: Back in Space
Some rockets lifted off while we were away, so Dr. Tim and I chatted primarily about SpaceX's 4th Starship flight.
And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way!
Two Weeks In Nashville - Running Away With It
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-- Mike2024-06-1652 minThe Mike Neumann ShowRite of PassageEpisode 48: Rite of Passage
Tim came totin' a topic, so we rolled with that. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way!
Ainsley Costello - People Pleaser
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-- Mike2024-06-041h 05The Mike Neumann ShowCommunication InterruptEpisode 47: Communication Interrupt
Mike and Dr. Tim take a second swing at Episode 47. We bounced back in our own way and hopefully you'll enjoy our conversation about various 'communication interrupts'.
We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
And check out this bonus tune, the value4value way!
Jack Holliday - Tip Toe
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-- Mike2024-05-251h 00The Mike Neumann ShowFanboysEpisode 46: Fanboys
Mike and Dr. Tim are back on schedule at least for now, but hey, don't let that fool you; we put as much forethought into this one as the last one. But hey, that's what you love about this show, the spontaneity. Listen in this week as Tim launches into some solid Fanboy analysis of SpaceX and Elon Musk just doing things, where other seem to want to just continue with endless planning.
We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
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...2024-05-041h 12The Mike Neumann ShowInteraction ReduxEpisode 45: Interaction Redux
Mike and Dr. Tim return to our regularly scheduled gnoshing and lip flapping at our favorite North Austin eatery. This time, we pick up/return to a topic we at least glanced at in the past; Interaction. Honestly, I think we're getting a little bit better at this. You decide. :)
We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
No end of show music this time, but please email us or boost us with a request from the Value-verse!
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...2024-04-201h 00The Mike Neumann ShowReentryEpisode 44: Reentry
Mike and Dr. Tim are back at it for another Breakfast with Dr. Tim. Today's conversation was spurred by the 3rd SpaceX Starship flight. As usual, we found some bunny trails to meander through.
We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
End of show musical interlude by June & The Jets - Leave It Alone
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-- Mike2024-04-061h 08The Mike Neumann ShowHappy BirthdayEpisode 43: Happy Birthday
Mike and Dr. Tim sat down at our favorite North Austin eatery for another Breakfast with Dr. Tim. It just happened to be on March 9, Tim's Birthday, so we chatted about that and birthdays and a few other things along the way.
We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
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-- Mike2024-03-3053 minThe Mike Neumann ShowSwimmingEpisode 42: Swimming
Mike and Dr. Tim sit down for another Breakfast with Dr. Tim. Today, Tim introduces the topic of Swimming as not only a sport, but his observations on it as a broader societal tool for the healthy development of young people.
We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
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-- Mike2024-02-101h 06The Mike Neumann ShowLettersEpisode 41: Letters
Mike and Dr. Tim once again manage to discuss a range of topics; including the impact of writing letters, alternative punk rock on a rainy Friday night, and a song!
We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
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-- Mike2024-02-031h 06The Mike Neumann ShowFarmer TimEpisode 40: Farmer Tim
Dr. Tim regails us with a bit of his history involving gardening as a boy and then farming cotton as a young man in Western Oklahoma in the 50s and early 60s.We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
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-- Mike2024-01-131h 14The Mike Neumann ShowYearsEpisode 39: Years
Mike and Dr. Tim discuss how the passing of years took on different begin and end markers through the phases of our lives. It's a different take on the year-end episode that all the cool kids are doing, or trying to avoid doing, on this weekend in the calendar. We had good fun, and we hope you find some value in our discussion.
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-- Mike2023-12-291h 00The Mike Neumann ShowCommunicationEpisode 38: Communication
It's been over a month, and that's all on Mike. Dr. Tim brought "Communication" as a topic for today's show. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation.
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-- Mike2023-12-161h 03The Mike Neumann ShowTaxonomyEpisode 37: Taxonomy
You guessed it! Once again, Dr. Tim and I sit down to chat about things, and today we talked about "Taxonomy", Identity, and I tried to link it to Podcasting. Good times. Let us know what you think!
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-- Mike2023-11-1153 minThe Mike Neumann ShowSportsEpisode 36: Sports
Mike has been out-of-pocket for quite a while, but Tim and Mike are finally back together for another scintilating expisode of philosophizing and reminiscing. This time, the topic is Sports and the role that they play in training and education of youth; with some stories along the way as usual.
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-- Mike2023-10-2856 minThe Mike Neumann ShowFriendshipEpisode 35: Friendship
Dr. Tim springs a topic on me today; Friendship. That's what freinds are for! In all seriousness, we delve a bit into the mystery of friendship and end up with more questions than answers, but it was a good discussion as always.
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-- Mike2023-08-2046 minThe Mike Neumann ShowThe OODA LoopEpisode 34: The OODA Loop
Dr. Tim and I jump into the OODA Loop.
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-- Mike2023-08-0554 minThe Mike Neumann ShowAbstractishEpisode 33: Abstractish
Finally, an episode with some forethought. Probably because Tim and I spend a lot of time thinking this way. We delve into language, metaphors, and paradigms with the goal of characterizing characterization. Ok, I'm freebasing a bit, but Tim and I pulled from our experiences and his study to put some pavement under our feet for future discussions that address how we communicate concepts in a way that is hopefully understandable by other abstract thinkers.
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-- Mike2023-07-2953 min