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Modern HumansChapter 8 - The Brunch Broadcasting Phenomenon - When Meals Become MediaIn this episode, we explore performative dining at "The Avocado Social," where brunch becomes a meticulously staged media event. Following Olivia, our accidental anthropologist, we witness the intricate choreography of modern social behavior.Arriving early, Olivia transforms the space into a content creation set, rearranging glasses, curating table settings, and selecting dishes for visual impact. As her friends arrive, we observe the "candid" photoshoots and strategic menu choices that define this social ritual.The episode highlights "The Great Pause" - a moment where food must be photographed from every angle before eating. We uncover the...2025-04-0705 min
Modern HumansChapter 7: The Fitness Facade - Performance Art in the Modern GymIn Episode 7, "The Fitness Facade," the podcast explores how gyms have become content creation studios, where documenting workouts takes precedence over actual exercise. Taylor's meticulous approach reveals the performative nature of modern fitness, with more effort spent on filming and staging content than on physical activity.The gym emerges as a theatrical space with unspoken social dynamics, where equipment serves as props and interactions are driven by "collaborative competition" among influencers. The episode highlights the irony of prioritizing social media validation over genuine fitness improvement, showing how the performance of working out has become more important than...2025-03-3105 min
Modern HumansChapter 6: The Public Productivity Theater - Performance Art of the Digital NomadIn Episode 6, "The Public Productivity Theater - Performance Art of the Digital Nomad," the podcast explores the performative nature of productivity in public spaces through Alex's day at a coffee shop. Alex meticulously sets up a "mobile productivity shrine" with tech gadgets and props, focusing more on the appearance of productivity than actual work.Alex's routine includes aggressive yet unproductive typing, strategic coffee sips, and thoughtful nodding during muted Zoom calls. The episode highlights the careful balance between appearing busy and available, essential for networking opportunities in such settings.Social dynamics among fellow "...2025-03-2404 min
Modern HumansChapter 5: The LinkedIn Performance - Professional Theater in the Digital AgeIn Episode 5, "The LinkedIn Performance - Professional Theater in the Digital Age," the podcast delves into the art of crafting professional personas on LinkedIn. Rachel spends her morning perfecting a "humble career update," balancing success with humility in a post announcing her job change. The episode highlights the strategic timing and tagging involved in maximizing engagement and visibility on LinkedIn.The real intrigue lies in the reactions and interactions that follow. Comments from former colleagues, connection requests from opportunists, and engagement from professional pods all form part of the LinkedIn theater. Rachel's responses are carefully curated...2025-03-1704 min
Modern HumansChapter 4: The Dating App Dance - The Gamification of LoveIn Episode 4, "The Dating App Dance - The Gamification of Love," the podcast explores the intricate rituals of modern dating through Michael's experiences on dating apps. As he swipes through profiles, Michael seeks genuine connection while meticulously curating his own digital persona to appear both successful and approachable.The episode highlights the gamification of dating, where notifications trigger dopamine responses and response timing is calculated to maintain interest. Conversations are a strategic dance of crafted messages, delayed replies, and subtle self-promotion, all while pretending not to play the game.The preparation for...2025-03-1004 min
Modern HumansChapter 3: The Social Media MirrorIn Episode 3, the podcast explores the intricate dance of digital identity through the lens of Jessica, who spends her evening crafting a social media post about "living in the moment." This episode highlights the irony of constructing idealized digital personas across various platforms—LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok—each requiring a unique performance. The narrative delves into the simultaneous and permanent nature of these performances, accessible with a single swipe, and the psychological impact of constantly comparing oneself to others' curated lives.Jessica's evening is a case study in this phenomenon. While posting a photo of a se...2025-03-0304 min
Modern HumansChapter 2: The Instagram Influencer Economy - Manufacturing AuthenticityIn Episode 2, "The Age of Manufactured Authenticity," the podcast delves into the world of social media influence, where authenticity is meticulously crafted. Madison, an influencer, spends hours setting up her "spontaneous" city shots, highlighting the paradox of the influence economy where authenticity is a highly curated commodity. Her process involves multiple outfit changes, coordinated props, and numerous photo retakes to achieve the perfect "authentic" look. The episode explores the complex social contract between influencers and their audiences, where everyone tacitly agrees to the illusion of spontaneity. It reflects on how platforms meant for sharing real moments have evolved into...2025-02-2504 min
Modern HumansChapter 1: The Digital Identity Paradox - Performance Art in Public SpacesIn the podcast episode "Chapter 1: The Digital Identity Paradox - Performance Art in Public Spaces," the narrative unfolds in a coffee shop, where a young woman named Sarah meticulously sets up a scene to create the perfect "spontaneous" social media post. This ritual, emblematic of modern digital identity construction, highlights the irony of carefully orchestrating authenticity. The episode explores the normalization of such performances, where patrons tacitly ignore the elaborate setups around them. It reflects on the paradox of digital life: as people document their lives for online consumption, they often miss genuine human interactions. The episode questions the...2025-02-2005 min
Modern HumansModern Humans - Introduction - The Performance of Everyday LifeIn the introductory episode of "The Performance of Everyday Life" we set the stage for a captivating exploration of how modern existence has transformed us into unwitting performers in the digital age. We'll delve into the blurred lines between authenticity and performance, examining how our daily lives are curated and broadcasted to unseen audiences. From the transformation of coffee shops into content studios to the art of crafting the perfect social media post, this episode provides a thought-provoking overview of the themes and contradictions that define contemporary human behavior. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover...2025-02-2003 min
What Matters NowWhat Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: The rebellion from within LikudWelcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring one key issue currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World. This week, The Times of Israel deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaks with ToI's senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. Ultra-Orthodox men of military age have been able to avoid being conscripted to the IDF for decades by enrolling in yeshivas for Torah study and obtaining repeated one-year service deferrals until they reach the age of military exemption. This week, a historic High Court ruling — which found that there is no legal basis for excluding Haredi men...2024-06-2730 min
Anadolu'nun Şifacı KadınlarıNecibe Bozkurt - (Hikaye Anlatıcısı ve Sanat Eğitmeni)Anadolu’nun Şifacı Kadınlarını konuk ettiğim programın bu haftaki konuğu Necibe Bozkurt. 1991 yılında Aydında dünyaya gelen Necibe, İzmir’de Matematik Öğretmenliği bölümünde okudu. Bölümü okuduğu sırada hep arzu ettiği sanatla ve sahne ile ilgili eğitimler almaya başladı. Yaratıcı Drama eğitimi alan Necibe, Şırnak’a atanmasıyla hayatı değişti ve masalla tanıştı ve böylece anlatma sanatı yolculuğu başladı. Evlendikten sonra İstanbul’a yerleşti ve Judith Malika Liberman Anlatma Okulu’nu ve Seiba Hikaye Anlatıcılığı Merkezi’nin Anlatan Öğretmen eğ...2024-01-0651 min
Masal Bu YaMasal Bu Ya - Yeteneğin keşfi ve yolunu bulmak!Judith Liberman bu hafta, herkesin kendi yolunu bulmasının önemine işaret ediyor. Konuğu Dr. Bahar Eriş'le son kitabı "Senin yolun hangisi" "Esas Sorun Masalı"nı anlatıyor. çocuk kitapları yazarı ve araştırmacı Dr. Bahar Eriş'le çocukları, masalları, çocukların yeteneklerinin üzerine konuşuyor; merak ettiklerini soruyor: Yetenek diye bir şey var mı? Yetenek nasıl keşfedilir? Çalışarak geliştirmek mümkün mü? Çocuk nasıl yönlendirilmeli? Çocuk bir işi sevmiyorsa, çalışmaya ve öğrenmeye zorlayarak sevdirmek mümkün mü?Programın ikinci bölümünde ise "Esas Sorun Masalı"nı anlatıyor. İyi dinle2020-11-1623 min
MASAL BU YAMasal Bu Ya - Yeteneğin keşfi ve yolunu bulmak!Judith Liberman bu hafta, herkesin kendi yolunu bulmasının önemine işaret ediyor. Konuğu Dr. Bahar Eriş'le son kitabı "Senin yolun hangisi" "Esas Sorun Masalı"nı anlatıyor. çocuk kitapları yazarı ve araştırmacı Dr. Bahar Eriş'le çocukları, masalları, çocukların yeteneklerinin üzerine konuşuyor; merak ettiklerini soruyor: Yetenek diye bir şey var mı? Yetenek nasıl keşfedilir? Çalışarak geliştirmek mümkün mü? Çocuk nasıl yönlendirilmeli? Çocuk bir işi sevmiyorsa, çalışmaya ve öğrenmeye zorlayarak sevdirmek mümkün mü?
Programın ikinci bölümünde ise "Esas Sorun Masalı"nı anlatıyor. İyi dinlemeler2020-11-1623 min
Masal Bu Ya0-6 yaşla iletişim & Hayat Üniversitesi MasalıYeni doğan bebekle iletişim mümkün mü? Bebeğimle iletişim nasıl kuracağım?Çocuğum her şeyi, çok çabuk öğrensin, her şeyi, hemen öğrensin istiyorum. Ne yapacağım?Judith Liberman eğitimci Aslı Kılıçaslan ile çocuk gelişimini konuşmaya devam ediyor. 0-6 yaş çocuklarla iletişimin önemini konuşuyor, çocuklar ebeveynlere yol gösteriyor. Programın ikinci bölümünde "Okulda Ne Öğrendin" masalını dinleyin.2020-02-0920 min
The Grommet Meet the Maker PodcastMaya and Greg Liberman of Shape + StoreMaya Liberman always wanted to own her own business. One day while making cookies with her kids she thought it would be great to have a container to hold cookie dough and avoid the mess that occurred every time she made them. The idea took hold of her and she enlisted the help of her husband Greg who has experience in sales and marketing to flush out the business and, more importantly, further products like the Burger Master.Hear how Maya and Greg built the Shape + Store business, found more and more uses for the product, continue to...2016-07-1900 min
Gift Biz Unwrapped051 – Make YOUR Product Idea a Reality with Maya Liberman
Maya Liberman, inventor of Shape+Store freezer containers, is on a mission to make homemade meals more convenient than fast food!
Starting from a love of baking, she first invented a container that would portion and freeze homemade cookie dough. From there the product line grew as she realized that her freezer containers can make everyday meal preparation quick and easy.
Maya lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, 2 girls, and pet bunny.
Motivational Quote
Business Inspiration
How Maya got the idea for Shape+Store [5:31]
Candle Flickering Moments
What she did when the numbers...2016-03-2847 min