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Host Chris Wright returns to Point Counterpoint with a new look and new episodes. Keep up to date with new episodes on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube. Follow me on social media as well to get vital information. Here are my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint

Host Chris Wright will be exploring the origins of human language regarding onomatopoeia and word echoic bases. Could it be that all words originate from the sound that the object makes in nature? Point Counterpoint links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint References: Coker, L. (2016). Tolkien's linguistics: The artificial languages of quenya and sindarin., 1242-1249. http://libjournals.unca.edu/ncur/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1881-Coker-Laura-FINAL.pdf​ Elijah Omwansa Mariera. (2020). Onomatopoeic infinitives and nouns in EkeGusii: Evidence for imagic and relative iconicity. Macrolinguistics, 8(12), 36-54. https://doi.org/10.26478/ja2020.8.12.3​ Forschner, M. (1981). Die stoische Ethik: Über den Zusammenhang von Natur-, Sprach- und Moralphilosophie im altstoischen System, Darmstadt 19952, 1st ed. pp. 67–84. https://www.academia.edu/37327154/Language_and_ontology_in_Stoic_philosophy​ Green, H. (CrashCourse), (2016). Language & meaning: Crash course philosophy #26. [Video/DVD] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmwgmt7wcv8&ab_channel=CrashCourse​ Kneis, A . (2011). “10 Common Words You Had No Idea Were Onomatopoeias.” Cracked. https://ajax.cracked.com/article_19568_10-common-words-you-had-no-idea-were-onomatopoeias.html. ​ LAING, C. (2019). A role for onomatopoeia in early language: Evidence from phonological development. Language and Cognition, 11(2), 173-187. doi:10.1017/langcog.2018.23​ Lemasson, A., Ouattara, K., Bouchet, H. et al. Speed of call delivery is related to context and caller identity in Campbell's monkey males. Naturwissenschaften 97, 1023–1027 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-010-0715-6 Mariera, E. O. (2020). Onomatopoeic infinitives and nouns in EkeGusii: Evidence for imagic and relative iconicity. Macrolinguistics, 8(12), 36-54. https://doi.org/10.26478/ja2020.8.12.3​ Online etymology dictionary. (2021). https://www.etymonline.com/​ Osaka, N. (1990). Multidimensional analysis of onomatopoeia : A note to make sensory scale from words. 音声科学研究 = Studia Phonologica, 24, 25-33. https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=jairo_______::0c333caf8e40423ec4cf2533b3b52e92​ Plato, Cratylus (c. 360 BCE). Trans. Jowett, B., https://freeclassicebooks.com/Plato/Cratylus.pdf​ Quinlan, K. C. (2021). Campbell's mona monkey. https://www.neprimateconservancy.org/campbells-mona-monkey.html​ Ramelow, A. (2008). Language without Reduction: Aquinas and the Linguistic Turn. Angelicum. https://www.academia.edu/37997108/Language_without_Reduction_Aquinas_and_the_Linguistic_Turn​ Smith, A.R. (2017). [Review of the book A Secret Vice: Tolkien on Invented Languages, by J.R.R. Tolkien]. Tolkien Studies 14, 169-184. doi:10.1353/tks.2017.0013.​ Tolkien, J. R. R. (2016). A Secret Vice: Tolkien on Invented Languages. United Kingdom: HarperCollins Publishers. http://libjournals.unca.edu/ncur/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1881-Coker-Laura-FINAL.pdf Additional Resources: Borges, J. L. (1944). Pierre Menard, Autor del Quixote. Ficciones. Buenos Aires:​ Dingemanse, M. (2012). Advances in the cross-linguistic study of ideophones. Linguistics and Language Compass, 6, 654–672.​ Dingemanse, M. 2018. Redrawing the Margins of Language: Lessons from research on ideophones [J]. Glossa: A Journal of General Linguistics, 3(1):4​ Frege, G. (1892). "On Sense and Reference" ["Über Sinn und Bedeutung"], Zeitschrift für Philosophie und philosophische Kritik, vol. 100, pp. 25–50​ Tolkien, J. R. R. (2012). The Hobbit. HarperCollins. Wittgenstein, L. (1921). Tractatus logico-philosophicus. W. Ostwald's Annalen der Naturphilosophie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright will be presenting his findings regarding the presence of tool use as an indicator of language, the syntax of tool use, and the underlying linguistic and neurological structures behind both tool use and language. This will be the first episode of the podcast that also has a video component. This visual component will only be available on Spotify and YouTube. Here are all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Peter Sawkins is the 2020 winner of the Great British Bakeoff and student at the University of Edinburgh. He has a book out now called "Peter Bakes" and has been given the title of "Honorary Burgess" of the City of Edinburgh. The article based on this episode can be found here: All other links, including all the books of my guests can be found in the link below: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright brings everyone on a magical journey through Poetry, Squid Game, Afghanistan, and monkey language to truly provide an amazing episode. All my links are right here: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright almost named this episode "Damned if you Do, Damned if you don't, Dude". Lots of alliteration, if you know what I mean. It's time for alcohol, some history, some poetry, and more. Subscribe on Substack, and check out my BookShop page. Make sure to check out all my links: https://linktr.ee/PointCounterpoint --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright brings Graeson Korte back to the show. They talk about everything from podcasts, to Godzilla, to food, to new developments in the area. Let the reminiscing commence. Check out the Point Counterpoint bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/pointcounterpoint Subscribe to Point Counterpoint on Substack: https://pointcounterpoint.substack.com/ Check out the Point Counterpoint website: https://pointcounterpoint561342945.wordpress.com/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Andrew Calderella is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and author whose new book "The Way" came out in 2020. This was an absolutely fascinating and important conversation. The two talk about loads of intriguing subjects such as the biggest problems facing humanity, social media, learning disabilities, and more. Check out his website: https://7way.me/ Find his book on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Way-Revolutionary-Meaningful-Difference-Relationships/dp/1733124926/ref=sr_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-mac00-other-smile-us000-gatwy-feature-SEARC&dchild=1&keywords=the+way+andrew+calderella&qid=1615055698&sr=8-1 Check out the Point Counterpoint website: https://pointcounterpoint561342945.wordpress.com/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Luke West is the host of the podcast "The Imperfect Pod" where he discusses a variety of topics such as masculinity by talking with many different guests. The two discuss masculinity, books, and more in this episode. Sorry for the technical difficulties in this episode. Unfortunately, a good chunk of the end of the show was lost. However, it is still a good, interesting conversation. Follow him on Instagram: @theimperfectpod Check out the Point Counterpoint website: https://pointcounterpoint561342945.wordpress.com/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Roland Ennos is a biologist at the University of Hull, United Kingdom. He discusses, the importance of wood and trees as crucial elements in human civilization and evolution. He also gets into different uses of different woods for a variety of tools and architectures. His new book "The Age of Wood: Our Most Useful Material and the Construction of Civilization" is now available on Amazon. Check out hist book on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Age-Wood-Material-Construction-Civilization/dp/1982114738?ref_=Oct_s9_apbd_omg_hd_bw_b2vF&pf_rd_r=MV6FSRAANAQ63DZPVVVM&pf_rd_p=dbdbf45e-0142-5640-8653-5d5809926ec6&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=BROWSE&pf_rd_i=11237 Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Dan McCrory is a progressive labor activist, writer, and author in California. He has a book called "Capitalism Killed the Middle Class: 25 Ways the System is Rigged Against You". He also has a novel, "You will Forever Be My Always," and a dystopian novel "Worst Case Scenario: Election Night 2020" in installments on a Facebook page of the same name. In the episodes, we discuss UBI, corporations, the news, and much more. His Amazon Author page: https://smile.amazon.com/Dan-Mccrory/e/B08JJQG5QZ?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 His book on Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/capitalism-killed-the-middle-class-dan-mccrory/1130846136?ean=9781796015874 His Facebook novel installments: https://www.facebook.com/Worst-Case-Scenario-Election-Night-2020-101981855006574/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Happy New Year everyone! 2020 won, it's time for 2021. Let's roll with the Roaring 20s 2.0. Cheers! Happy Holidays! Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Merry Christmas everyone! Today, host Chris Wright has brought to you a little piece of the old times, "When Radio Was." In this special presentation radio drama, we focus on a president who is trying to enjoy his last days in the White House at Christmastime. He then goes on a long journey of soul-searching as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with lots of entertaining moments to make you laugh, I hope you all enjoy! And make sure to stay tuned for more editions of "When Radio Was." Happy Holidays! Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Bill Thompson is a former, longtime radio newscaster who has conducted interviews with numerous famous individuals such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Barack Obama, Barry Goldwater, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Carter, and Dan Quayle. He is now the host of the podcast "Now I've Heard Everything" which endeavors to post the many episodes that are available in his massive library. Check out the website to his podcast: http://heardeverything.com/ His podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7svj8ZaDkCjvIrGAaGq8zl?si=2QfeiB4STsmAF-bwyyHEnA His account where he is TikTok's grandpa: @heardeverything Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright starts out with a new development in a now global phenomenon and eventually goes into some time travel talk. What are some theoretical ways that it could work and how is it misrepresented in popular movies. He also talks about some short stories, mentions a couple good quotes, and calls out nonsense. “The true essence of a dictatorship is in fact, not in its regularity, but in its unpredictability and caprice. Those who live under it must never be able to relax, must never be quite sure if they have followed the rules correctly or not.”- Christopher Hitchens “The essential principles of totalitarianism is to make laws that are impossible to obey.”- Christopher Hitchens Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright has a lot of exciting stuff to get to. He talks about the mysterious metal monolith found in the Utah desert. He gets into some news and culture, and eventually reads some poetry. He even reads his own poem. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Follow Lord Fleming on Instagram: @lordflemingsings Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright has quite a range of topics today as he starts off with a little information about alcohol and quickly gets into some presidential history and other fun stuff. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright brings the great and powerful Kevin Malmsten on the show once again to discuss everything from animals, to geography, to extraterrestrials. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright is back at it again with his usual malarkey. Election time has come, execute episode 69 (*juvenile giggling*). I also read some poetry, and discuss some ideas by Jorge Luis Borges. I call also call out some pseudoscience and expose stupidity. What is the nature of ownership of a creative work? Why is it okay to copy another work? These questions and more will be answered. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright starts out with a little news in the realm of artificial technology. He also talks poetry, music, and history. Link to "Wired" article: Click here Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright returns to the original KUST studio to cover several topics. He would like to appologize for not doing a Star Wars episode for the 66th episode, but promises to make it up to you. He mentions Mike Tyson, the Mars opposition 2020, poetry, and his recent interview with Zach Leary. Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Zach Leary is a psychedelic advocate, Bhakti yoga instructor, and futurist. His father was famous Harvard psychologist Timothy Leary, 1960s cultural icon whose mantra was "Tune in, turn on, drop out." He is known for several famous studies including the Good Friday Experiment (Marsh Chapel Experiment) and the Concord Prison Experiment. Zach can be found on Instagram: @zachlearydrome And his website, which will be up again soon: zachleary.com For more information on Alex Grey and his artwork, visit his website: https://www.alexgrey.com/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: @pointcounterpointpodcast Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Join host Chris Wright for a special presentation and discussion of the essay from January 9, 1944 in the New York Times: "The Nightmare That Is a Reality," by Arthur Koestler. For more information, look up Witold Pilecki who was a Polish cavalry officer, intelligence officer, and resistance agent during WWII that went undercover inside the Auschwitz concentration camp. Also be sure to check out the Milgram Experiment, the Zimbardo Experiment, and the Ash Conformity Experiment. You can find the pdf to the essay here. Song: "Buzzer" by Dar Williams Both of the theme songs are completely AI-generated. Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointcounterpointpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright doesn't speak at all in this episode, but lets the AI do the speaking for him. The very first podcast to be composed solely of AI generated content, even the theme song. Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointcounterpointpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright kicks off the show with a little history and then delves into other topics such as the Uyghurs, some evolution, and more! Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointcounterpointpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright is back at it with more interesting and entertaining content. He talks about language, the Fermi Paradox, and the Fischer Principle as well as some other topics. Make sure to check out the sponsor, the HITSAVERS app, available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. HITSAVERS on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hitsavers/id1499091385 HITSAVERS on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hitsavers&hl=en_US Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointcounterpointpodcast/ Lunide Louis' website: https://lunidelouis.com/?doing_wp_cron=1593636019.2903308868408203125000 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright gets the ball rolling with mentioning a great, recent book in the Hunger Games Series, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." He also talks about the relationship between the Romans and the Germanic tribes, and eventually he dives into some current issues. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by the HitSavers app from Dr. Lunide Louis, available on the Google Play Store HitSavers on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hitsavers&hl=en_US Lunide Louis' website: https://lunidelouis.com/?doing_wp_cron=1593636019.2903308868408203125000 Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointcounterpointpodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright talks about some topics related to recent events including the COVID-19 epidemic, the tragic murder of George Floyd, and the recent tremors that occurred around Yellowstone National Park (as there is a super-volcano beneath it). Check out my latest musical release: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FYvMrDtN02vZuuFyjAcDY?si=RLsCPsfLRhecqzyVeUPung Join the Point Counterpoint community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Buy everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright has some cool topics. He talks about music from India and plays a sample. He wishes the late Israel Kamakawiwoʻole a happy 61st birthday. He tells the old tale of the Sapsorrow and discusses consciousness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright starts out with some news about Elon Musk's new son, X Æ A-12. He talks about the fact that so many presidential candidates have their own podcasts. He also gives some good advice as far a staying safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially after Governor Tim Walz's recent announcement. He also tells a riveting story about the 3 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days. Join the Point Counterpoint Community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Follow Point Counterpoint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointcounterpointpodcast/ Check out Chris' lates musical release on Bandcamp: https://lordfleming.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

There have been a myriad of tragic tales and unfortunate instances throughout human history. Many involve specific individuals, while others are stories about groups of people. Lady Jane Grey, cousin of Edward VI of England and great-niece of Henry VIII of England. Although the "Nine Days' Queen" did not have a long reign, her legacy continued for some time. Her presence in the politics of 16th century Tutor England sent ripples out for years to come. Join the Point Counterpoint community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Check out my latest release on Bandcamp: https://lordfleming.bandcamp.com/track/travelers-song-ohio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright answers a question about how best to use our time during these dark days. He reads some news that's unrelated to the COVID-19 outbreak. He tells an old Celtic folktale. He also plays the original AND the Doors version of "Alabama Song" to highlight the difference. Shop everything Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Join the Point Counterpoint community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright is doing something different. Not only is he broadcasting from KUST remotely in Bemidji, but he is trying to make an episode to take your minds off of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. He plays some music, talks about some cool ideas in economics, and just tries to have some fun. Make sure to be ready for his EP release that will come out at an undisclosed time. Shop all things Point Counterpoint: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ Join the Point Counterpoint community: https://pointcounterpoint.locals.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright brings on roommate Nico Lovichi from France as a guest on the show. He is the host of the amazing podcast ¡Choúkrüt! Together, they comprise the singer-songwriter duo, Lord Fleming and the Weeping Willow. This is the concert that you always wanted, but never got! The two play songs on the guitar and ukulele and also discuss the significance of these songs, as well as their personal experiences with some of these songs. Some of the original songs are making their first public appearance on this episode of the podcast. They also dedicate their songs to some other international students such as Tommy Markovic (Austria), Johana Hidalgo (Venezuela), Kaja Burdová (Czech Republic), Lisa Terwer (Germany), and Patricie Woloszcuková (Czech Republic). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright starts the day off right by talking about the Fermi Paradox to explain the seeming lack of extraterrestrial encounters. He then talks about some possible actual encounters with aliens as well as some possible proof of ancient astronauts influencing human civilizations throughout history. Incidents include the Betz Ball, Barney and Betty Hill, and the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull. Some may be true, and some may not be. Point Counterpoint Merch Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/PointCounterpointPodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright kicks off the episode by answering some fan questions. They ranged from dead presidents, to animals, to woodchucks, to 3D-printing, to Joe Biden, to Roque de la Fuente. He also explains why standing is better than sitting (when referring to the health implications of a sedentary lifestyle). He talks about how we never truly see ourselves. Chris also mentions how podcasting helps one truly know themselves by listening to their own voice. He also tells a story from Joey Diaz's podcast. The scientific article was about human "photosynthesis." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

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Host Chris Wright celebrates National Kahlúa Day by starting out with a throwback to some of his old YouTube videos (even the cringy ones). He also discusses the significance of the spiritual "Ain't Got Time to Die" and its history to honor Black History Month. He also looks at a journal article on the effects of music (and sound in general) on a cellular level, as in the vibrations affecting the cells. He discuss how honey badgers are badasses, as are Chimps (in true Rogan style). He also discusses a past MMA/UFC fight that he watched between Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov (Mitrione kicked the Russian in the nuts and it was hard to watch). He also plays the classic Schubert piece, "The Trout." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright brings on some exciting guests to make the show extra awesome. Michael House comes on the show again. Graeson Korte decides to make his grand return to the show, for the first time since last spring. They are also joined by a mystery guest. He is called many names, including: Elton Jagger, Chase, Joe Schmoe, John Doe, John Smith, and Lucas. They talk about a myriad of topics including handpans, famous last words, crocodilian zen, and national anthems (particularly those of Canada, the United States, and Iceland). A couple of great quotes are mentioned as well as an interesting moral dilemma posited by Michael (the quantum version of the trolley dilemma). Graeson also goes on a tangent about Halo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright dives into some pretty awesome topics this week, as he is returning to KUST for the first time since the last decade (2019). He talks about a 2016 performance by Bemidji Vocalmotive, as well as some interesting memes on YouTube. He plays a good "Let it Go" meme from "Frozen". A "Frozen II" joke was made at the Oscar's which then killed itself, unlike Jeffrey Epstein who obviously did not kill himself. As part of his new segment, "Journal Club," he also reads part of a scientific article on Antimatter propulsion for the purposes of space exploration. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright records another episode on the beautiful island of Maui. As part of a class studying humpback whales this J-Term, he is helping research efforts with the Pacific Whale Foundation. He has lots going on in this episode, so don't miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright kicks off the New Year with some fun stuff. He plays music on the guitar. He reviews "Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker." He analyzes Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes monologue. He also points out the distinction between whiskey tasting and drinking. The Roaring Twenties 2.0 are going to be a fun decade, especially 2020. Also, all of the month of April this year will be 4/20. Also, check out the awesome podcast ¡Choúkrüt! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright starts out by talking about his plan to improve the campus. He gets into some news and eventually into some fun music. He also mentions that this is the last episode, not only of this year, but of this decade. Soon it will be the Roaring Twenties 2.0 . He also talks about the Waking Up app and how it's free for the rest of the year. Then he does a guided meditation and some singing to wrap it all up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright talks about an instrument he plays called the "jaw harp" (or "Jew's harp"). He also says what he would do if he were president of the university, he mentions a spiritual/religious teacher Eckhart Tolle and explains his views. Then a puppy from the 1980s is mentioned that had a hard life and had dissociative amnesia due to her traumatic experiences and embarrassing incontinence. She became a prostitute and after being rescued from the streets, her story was finally pieced together. He also looks for a long forgotton, though popular song that can no longer be found (on YouTube) anymore. As per usual, singing is involved. Make sure to check out the awesome podcast: ¡Choúkrüt! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright starts off the day with some talk of the clinical benefits of many hallucinogenic compounds (DMT, LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, ayahuasca, mescaline, peyote, quechua, THC). He then talks about how artificial intelligence can make music and art even better than we can using algorithms. Is this okay? Plenty of examples are given, including Frédéric Chopin and a reference to South Park. He briefly discusses the way ideas spread online and the way gift giving SHOULD be done (not really). He also mentions the fabulous "klein bottle." Make sure to check out the awesome podcast: ¡Choúkrüt! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright talks about how much better life and the world are now compared to any other period in human history. Yet, we are unable to be happy about this and we are never amazed by what goes down. This is an idea also mentioned by Dr. Steven Pinker and comedian Louis C.K. Chris also just had his 21st birthday and was excited to leave to go down some of the nectar of the gods. He also gets musical and does most of the episode in the style of Dan Carlin from Hardcore History. To see the video that is referenced in this episode, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCm9Ng0bbEQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright arrives late to the show, but quickly gets the ball rolling with some talk about voodoo and an interesting hypothetical [question]. He also expands more on a previous topic of preference falsification in regards to online extremism. As per usual, he sings and plays some music (part of which is funny). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

J Scott Christianson is an assistant teaching professor at the University of Missouri. As a technologist, he focuses on many different things. These include, artificial technology and how it is used to influence people, social media, big tech, and more. Scott is also an entrepreneur. Check him out at his websites: https://www.christiansonjs.com/ https://www.christiansonjs.com/learn-about-ai/ His twitter: https://twitter.com/JScottMO His YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTIoqirZKP7bnI9h6_oymA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Dr. Lunide Louis is an organizational psychologist and podcaster from San Diego. She focuses on her 6 step morning routine to better your life. She also believes in the positive effects of meditation and is very knowledgeable in how to be a successful human being. Check out her podcast, “Best Morning Routine, Ever!”. Follow her on Twitter: @BestRoutine Visit her website lunidelouis.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright has a fun episode that includes some of our generation's hottest songs. Chris even sings some of them. He explains panpsychism as a philosophical idea and educates people on some ideas in the world of quantum physics. He also describes a recent experience involving the Mandela Effect. Make sure to check out the hot new podcast ¡Choúkrüt! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support

Host Chris Wright is going on a magical journey of wonder through the world of podcasting. He first analyzes the jazz standard "Russian Lullaby" by Irving Berlin and its important social and cultural significance. He also compares and contrasts the eugenics movement to contemporary genetic engineering and explains why the two are not the same. Then he asks the question "are we living in the Truman Show?". As per usual, there is some singing as well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointcounterpoint/support