Portland Free Thinkers Club

In this week’s episode Derick brings on Max91 to chop it up about the difficult process of trusting others with your creative vision, non-fungible tokens (NFT’s) and the future of creating, reinvesting in yourself, the rise and (fall?) of Clubhouse + more. Show notes: The biggest creative lesson Max has learned in the past year (1:32), Creatives losing momentum during the pandemic; why are you doing this in the first place? (4:14), The difficult process of trusting others with your creative vision (8:48), Learning to put ego to the side and focusing on creating the best collective project (12:44), The rise and (fall?) of Clubhouse (16:11), Reinvesting in yourself (26:08), Are NFT’s the future of creating? (30:40), Money being made from Bitcoin (36:50), Real estate and becoming a millionaire (38:45).Follow Max91 on Instagram: @max9one. Follow Max91 on Twitter: @max9one. Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – https://.www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more information: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/ Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s episode Derick brings on Luis Ocasio to chop it up about fighting our own cognitive dissonance, being socially aware enough to understand that things aren't as black and white as they are made out to be, his record label Gorge Mouth Records, and the progression he's made as a creative throughout the years. Show notes: The meaning behind the song "Atlas," which is the intro/outro music to the Free Thinkers Club podcast created by Luis Ocasio and Brett Anderson (2:20), The thought process behind the inception of Gorge Mouth Records (6:59), Why Luis primarily publishes his music via Bandcamp (10:55), Political commentary and cancel culture (15:40), Vision quests and opening the door via Psilocybin (20:03), The current state and potential future of Portland (31:05), Debating the outcome of a universal translating tool (37:24). Follow Luis on Instagam: @theluisocasio. Follow Luis on Twitter: @theluisocasio. Listen to Gorge Mouth Records on Bandcamp: https://gmrecords.bandcamp.com/ . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – https://.www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more information: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/ Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s guest episode Derick brings on Jeffery Wolfe to chop it up about financial freedom, what the past year has taught him about the stock market, and advice to those seeking to buy back their time. Show Notes: The epic rise and fall of the r/wallstreetbets short-squeeze on GameStop and what Jeffery learned from it (2:46), Cryptocurrency and opportunity in the market (8:00), Major takeaways after evaluating the past year in the market (12:10), The importance of a fresh starts and changes in scenery (16:00), Money is a means to an end (19:55), Growing into a leadership role (23:20), The earlier the better; start investing! (29:30). Follow Jeffery Wolfe on Instagram: @midollasign & follow Jeffery Wolfe’s investing page: @stocktalkin. Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – https://.www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub. For more information: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/ .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s guest episode Derick brings on Tristan Alvarado, host of “The Friendly Fighter” podcast and former boxer, to chop it up about the life lessons he’s learned from combat sports, the (very high) highs and (very low) lows of stand-up comedy, and the inspiration behind his podcast. Show Notes: Tristan’s morning routine: (2:25), Obstacles Tristan overcame to begin boxing (5:49), Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect (11:20), Weight cutting in combat sports (13:20), Mental composure as a result of martial arts (19:10), Violence being a byproduct of poor communication (25:23), What it feels like to punch somebody in the face (30:20), How “The Friendly Fighter” podcast helps Tristan with his comedy (32:00), What bombing feels like in stand-up comedy (34:55), The (very high) high’s of excelling in stand-up comedy (36:20), The vulnerability of comedy and martial arts (38:30), Life lessons from “The Friendly Fighter” podcast (40:00). Follow Tristan Alvarado on Instagram: @tristan_alvarado24 . Listen to “The Friendly Fighter” podcast on Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/vt5rkcnr . Listen to “The Friendly Fighter” podcast on Spotify: tinyurl.com/1nrbqp4h . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – https://.www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more information: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/ .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s guest episode Derick brings on Derrick Stevenson, an audio engineer and 1/2 of the music duo Navick, to chop it up about the good and the bad of the social media era we’re in, the need for multidimensionality in our artistry, and Navick’s debut album “Paradise In Soledad.” Show Notes: How COVID-19 has impacted recording artists energy in studio (2:37), Derrick Stevenson’s thoughts on the social media bans occurring in 2020/2021 (5:20), The naming conventions behind Navick’s song ‘Serpent’s Mind‘ (8:08), How creative direction is found between Derrick and his bandmate Nabila (9:32), Diving deep and deciphering the ins and outs of “Paradise In Soledad” (13:17), Stop and smell the roses (18:35), The need for multidimensionality in our artistry (19:47), The aura of Jimi Hendrix (21:05), A lesser known side of both Derrick Stevenson and Derick G (23:45), The pressure of performing (27:20), Album talk (29:57). Follow Derrick Stevenson on Instagram: @dstevemixes . Follow Navick on Instagram: @navickmusic . Listen to Navick’s debut album ‘Paradise in Soledad’ on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxay9jaj . Keep up with Derrick Stevenson: www.dstevemixes.com . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – https://.www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more information: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/ .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about momentum and how it can lead us to perform behaviors out of our character. Show notes: $GME and the momentum of r/wallstreetbets (2:25), An invaluable lesson learned the hard way (8:08), Do we value money or clout? (10:25), Momentum as a byproduct of our choices in life (11:35). Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – https://.www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more information: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/ Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s guest episode Derick talks to videographer/creative Matt Floyd to chop it up about doing the unthinkable in order to achieve our goals and dreams, knowing your worth creatively, and he tells the story of how he created the opportunity to work for Gary Vaynerchuk at Vaynermedia in New York City. Show Notes: Recapping Matt Floyd's origin story (2:06), The Fresh Bone Collective (4:39), The moment Matt realized he wouldn't let external validation or fear stop him from pursuing his goals (6:35), How Matt created the opportunity to work for Gary Vaynerchuk at Vaynermedia (8:50), Matt's experience working with Gary Vee and the perception of "celebrity" (14:44), Creating because we want to, not because we need to (19:42), Knowing your worth (21:24), Thinking outside the box due to COVID-19 (24:29), How bad do you want your dreams? (29:21). Follow Matt Floyd on Instagram: @mattyfilms_ . Keep up with Matt Floyd on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y67vxq9l . Connect with the Fresh Bones Collective: https://freshbonescollective.com/ . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more information: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick breaks down the different notions of commitment and speaks on the compartmentalization and dedication required to stick with a goal regardless of the adversity that it brings. Show notes: A lesson in commitment as a child (2:13), The fine line between commitment and foolishness (4:15), Act like a duck and let it roll down your back/people are fickle (6:50), What do we mean when we tell others to commit to something (7:51), Understand that commitment comes with a cost (9:05), Can you make a decent living and a lasting impact without hurting people along the way? (10:38), Don’t let other people tell you you’re “naturally” not good at things (12:33), Commitment is what commitment is to you (13:19). Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – allfactorsconsidered.com. Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s guest episode Derick talks to producer/recording artist Smyth to chop it up about community building, investing in what's important, contributions to society, and the notion of uprooting. Show notes: Checking in with Smyth creatively and reacting to the new creative process (2:34), How Smyth's lyrics speak volumes about who he is outside of music (6:40), Community building and investing in yourself (13:30), Smyth on traveling and the notion of uprooting (19:10), Smyth's contributions to society (26:55). Listen to Spore Attic now: https://tinyurl.com/y2u7sza5 . Follow Smyth on Twitter: @smythspinitch . Follow Smyth on Instagram: @smythspinitch . Listen to Smyth on Bandcamp: https://smythmusic.bandcamp.com/music . Check out Smyth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Smythmusic/videos . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about committing 100% to whatever we say we're going to do, turning our Plan B into our Plan A, and truly understanding what we want in life. Show notes: When Plan A doesn't end up being what you want for your life (1:54), Work on Plan B as much if not more than your day-job (2:55), Use your network (4:40), Creating the opportunities we really want (6:30), If it's easy it probably isn't worth it (9:25). Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – allfactorsconsidered.com. Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s guest episode Derick talks to recording artist Swansin to chop it up about the tale of the American ideal, the silver lining of 2021, learning to break our dependencies, and our own definitions of success. Show notes: The tale of the American ideal (4:07), The lack of logic used in common discourse (10:30), Will great music be produced in response to the turmoil of the pandemic? (13:53), Learning to break our dependencies and picking up new skills (20:50), What is success? (25:38). Follow Swansin on Instagram: @seanzswan . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about the importance of taking inventory and the difference between constructive criticism and simply bashing people. He breaks down why we should manage our life similar to managing a successful business (2:04), the difference between loyalty and enabling (3:40), living life with intention (4:48), learning how to receive constructive criticism without getting our feelings hurt (5:30), why it's important to provide solutions and not complaints (7:54), and lastly, putting humanity before identity politics (10:48). Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week’s guest episode Derick brings on Brandon Davis, who is teacher, photographer, and former guest of the show, to talk the current state of American cities, the virtual trend that is dominating the globe, and insight from a teacher’s perspective. Show notes: The unique nature of Brandon Davis (2:28), Where do American cities go from here? (3:40), Brandon’s take on the world going virtual (8:58), The power of self-reflection (11:48), The argument for quality over quantity (13:10), The atrocity that took place at the nation’s capitol (14:50), Hustler’s mentality – can it be taught? (16:35), Insight from a teacher’s perspective (20:57), The value of treating others with respect (30:18). Check out Brandon's online portfolio: www.btoopositive.com . Follow Brandon on Instagram: @btoopositive . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about paradox of privacy. He breaks down the argument for wanting privacy (2:50), the malicious nature of data collection (5:42), how legislature has been drafted to abolish the private use of end-to-end encryption (7:40), and lastly, how we willingly expose ourself during one of the most divisive periods in American history (9:40). Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest episode of the week, Derick brings on devdelmolino, host of Bridge City Boys: The New Music Monday Podcast and creative director at Bligatory, to reflect on the past year and provide his insight on creative flexibility, the process of reviewing music, and actionable advice for those seeking to create opportunity. Show Notes: Dev’s ethos behind his role at Bligatory and The New Music Monday Podcast (5:59), The key to consistency even when you aren’t getting the likes/engagement you seek on social media (10:43), Reflecting on the growth of The New Music Monday Podcast (14:58), The year of the Great Divide (17:58), Dev on which Portland artists thrived in 2020 (19:43), Going meta regarding Spotify Wrapped (26:48), What Dev listens for when he reviews music (33:13), RIP MF DOOM (35:43), Dev’s advice to those who actively seek opportunity (44:58), and lastly, Dev’s plan to change the world (58:36). Tune in to The New Music Monday Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y7tn5knp . Follow Dev on Instagram: @devdelmolino . Follow Bligatory on Instagram: @bligatory . Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about the nature of New Year's resolutions and making sacrifices in exchange for self-growth. He breaks down how tradition has conditioned us to limit our capacity for change (2:16), the difference between internal and external motivation (3:21), his own resolutions for the Portland Free Thinkers Club podcast (4:57), the invaluable nature of internal motivation (6:36), the principle of moving "A to B" (7:41), the inability to NOT multitask (9:24), external motivation leading to burnout (10:59), and lastly, making sacrifices in exchange for self-growth (11:36). Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick brings on Tamia Castañeda of the “Tapped In with Tamia” podcast to talk their similar upbringing, battling ego to find growth, and the importance of independence. They break down the “crabs in a barrel” mindset, sacrificing “friendships” to learn about who we really are, the mistake of allowing our work/sport define and dominate our identity, and of course, they talk the ins and outs of Tamia’s podcast and why she started din in the first place. Tap in with Tamia on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8rg9efv , and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miaarenee_/ & Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiaCastaneda_ . Follow us on Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/pftctwitter . Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/pftcig . For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

Derick G delivers a special message for the holiday season: Stay focused, stay grateful, and most important, stay skeptical!Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down the concept of minimalism and ponder whether it's a feasible system to live by while participating in a capitalistic economic system. They talk about why consumerism is intertwined with American holidays, the fine line between a "collector" and a "hoarder," using money and material possessions as a method to show affection, and lastly, they talk about those who are hurt the most by the gift-giving tradition of Christmas. Follow us on Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/pftctwitter . Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/pftcig . For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about the different approaches to leadership and finding the leader in ourself. He breaks down why it's okay to form your own opinion prior to consulting with the consensus opinion of a team or group (2:20), how one can be a leader regardless of the position they work (7:47), and why it's essential that we learn to lead ourself before attempting to lead others (10:50). Brought to you by After Further Consideration, the blog space for our All Factors Considered Fight Talk Show – www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Give us a follow on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down the ever-shifting moral end-zone. They talk about the documentary Baby God and its moral implications, ponder who inevitably benefits from the morality that we abide by today, whether the vast majority of media has an agenda behind it or not, and lastly, why so many conversations are hindered by semantics. Support the show and buy us a cup of coffee, or in Joseph's case a "Shot in the Dark," by tipping us for our work at the CashApp link at the bottom of our show notes. For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick breaks down why we need to re-learn how to value our time and why establishing and respecting boundaries is key to making that happen. He ponders why we need an elaborate excuse to receive time off from a job (7:21), how we don't sell an employer our skills, rather we sell them our time (6:17), gives some insight behind the Portland Free Thinkers Club intro song (12:38), and lastly, abandoning the status quo and paving a new path (15:03). Support us on Podhero! https://podhero.com/467480-ikv . Or if you don't like middlemen, tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down the notion of a skill, interest, or cultural gravitation being "in our blood." They talk about cultural upbringings and one's self-identity potentially being tied to what they have been told about their ethnicity as a child, nature vs nurture, epigenetics and how that can potentially be linked to the thought process of thinking traits are in our blood, and lastly, some words of encouragement to those fighting the perpetual plague of self-doubt. Support the show and buy us a cup of coffee, or in Joseph's case a "Shot in the Dark," by tipping us for our work at the CashApp link at the bottom of our show notes. For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick breaks down the curse of convenience and the level of agency that adopting a four-day work week would require. He ponders what role the US public education system plays in creating a population of workers who lack agency (5:13), comments on social media enabling "talkers" rather than "doers" (7:04), the four-day work week and who would benefit from it (3:29), and lastly, the curse of convenience (11:12). Support us on Podhero! https://podhero.com/467480-ikv . Or if you don't like middlemen, tip us for our hard work via our CashApp link at the bottom of the show notes. Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down just how much American cinema shapes our perception of the world on a global scale. They talk about heroes and villains not being absolute on the moral scale, the immense power American cinema has to influence our perception of the world on a global scale, live-streaming becoming the next iteration of "trustworthy" news, the difference between Korean culture and American culture in regards to respecting elders, and lastly, the consequences that come from a decision that was made for the "greater good." Support the show and buy us a cup of coffee, or in Joseph's case a "Shot in the Dark," by tipping us for our work at the CashApp link at the bottom of our show notes. For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick goes meta in regard to the approaching holiday season and the nature of boredom and isolation. He ponders what people are actually celebrating during Thanksgiving (2:05), why isolation is stigmatized and the nature of bordeom (8:45), talks about the pressure to adopt American tradition and values even when it encroaches upon our own culture (3:35), the constant stimulation we find often find ourselves craving (11:00), and lastly, if Americans were able to vote on what federal holidays were recognized, what holidays would we choose and why? (14:48). Get a free domain for a year, 1-click Wordpress installation, and 24/7 hour support from Bluehost for just $3.95/mo using this link: https://www.bluehost.com/track/portlandfreethinkersclub/ . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about data misuse, using advanced technology regardless of the consequence, and sends a message to the people of Portland. He breaks down the Facebook data misuse of Cambridge Analytica (1:55), being cornered in by social media platforms that have monopolized on our dependency to their technology (3:14), social media shifting towards e-commerce rather than leisure entertainment (5:40), the indoctrination of young people on the internet (7:20), using advanced technology regardless of the consequence (8:40), and lastly, Derick gives a message to the people of Portland (10:14). Get a free domain for a year, 1-click Wordpress installation, and 24/7 hour support from Bluehost for just $3.95/mo using this link: https://www.bluehost.com/track/portlandfreethinkersclub/ . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down codes of honor. They talk about what needs to occur for morality and honor codes to exist, hash out the subjective nature of an honor code, how suffering is deemed virtuous in certain cultures, and what life would look like devoid of honor. Lastly, they break down what needs to be done to win and in many cases, morality and honor codes aren't involved. Support the show and buy us a cup of coffee, or in Joseph's case a "Shot in the Dark," by tipping us for our work at the CashApp link at the bottom of our show notes. For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about high-speed internet access being viewed as a "basic service" rather than a luxury. He breaks down Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, giving his word for providing 98% of Canadians with high-speed internet by 2026 (2:40), the liberation of thought that the internet provides (6:36), Google having a monopoly on internet search engines, and the value in criticizing ideas that you agree with. Get a free domain for a year, 1-click Wordpress installation, and 24/7 hour support from Bluehost for just $3.95/mo using this link: https://www.bluehost.com/track/portlandfreethinkersclub/ . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down the illusory nature of our shared “reality.” They talk about the possible advance of deepfakes being used to create fake identification cards to gain entry into places that aren’t meant to be unaccessible to the public, the series of illusions one must surpass in order to understand the people you surround yourself with, they ponder on what it means to truly “know” something, and lastly, they break down the notion of history sharing common themes, rather than repeating itself. Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down the new iteration of "virtual influencers." They talk about Seraphine, the "virtual influencer" who has nearly 400,000 Instagram followers and happens to be nothing more than a video game character, ponder what role humans will have left if AI-powered machinery phases us out of work, give their take on how Hollywood (in a traditional sense) is losing its influence, and lastly, make bold predictions as to what the future of AI will look like. Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about political advertising becoming more intimate as technology advances. He breaks down the unprecedented amount of political text messages being sent to voters that is expected to reach the 3 billion mark by Election Day (1:37), why we shouldn't be surprised that our phone numbers are in the hands of numerous call-lists curated by companies we use on the daily (2:36), contractors and subcontractors sending political campaign ads on behalf of politicians (4:03), why Derick blocks political text message ads instead of replying back to "opt-out" of their mailing list (7:06), and why you should remain level headed during this time of persuasion and political unrest (9:42). Love to dissect the fight game and pick winners of UFC matchups? Head over to All Factors Considered hosted weekly by Derick and AJ to get your fix: portlandfreethinkersclub.com/afc/ . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this guest show of the week, Derick and Joseph break down their views on how people tune in to consciousness. They ponder what role the brain serves in our human experience (does the brain = consciousness?), how geography, buildings, and even people can impact your connection to the collective consciousness, why people are infatuated with short-term thinking, and lastly, our the lessons we have learned from the COVID pandemic. Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this special episode Dericks talks about balancing ego, pursuing ownership out of necessity, thinking bigger than the environment we grew up in, and ponders how much our social media is actually worth. He sits down with former guest and recording artist/producer Max91 (0:24), dB Nation Productions owner Sean Gillies (31:23) + (41:47), and recording artist Swansin (33:48). Book studio time before dB Nation's Halloween Sale ends on 10/31: www.dbnation.com . Love to dissect the fight game and pick winners of UFC matchups? Head over to All Factors Considered hosted weekly by Derick and AJ to get your fix . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about moderation on social media. He breaks down the power that we have gained (via moderation) on social media over the years (1:31), ponders the effect online moderation has on real-world perception (4:00), takes a big picture look a the flack Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has taken after censoring a New York Post article pertaining to potential corruption regarding Presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son (5:00), and lastly, speaks quickly about the Streisand Effect (9:13). Love to dissect the fight game and pick winners of UFC matchups? Head over to All Factors Considered hosted weekly by Derick and AJ to get your fix . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph talk about the method in which politicians advertise to get their vote. They conjure up a new method to advertise each candidate's qualifications and policy which leaves out political party status, break down the troubling notion of individual's telling others how and who they should vote for, and lastly, ponder the policy and legislation that would result from a GTP-3 powered bot serving as mayor using only algorithms. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.portlandfreethinkersclub.com/show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about San Francisco-based OpenAI and their GPT-3 language model. He breaks down the capabilities of the GPT-3 language model (2:14), OpenAI granting exclusive licensing of GPT-3 to Microsoft (4:34), and the progression of OpenAI slowly veering from a transparent non-profit to a shady profit driven AI team (6:01). Find great, affordable, freelance work from the creators at Fiverr using this link: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=113035&brand=fiverrcpa . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph talk about appeals to authority, internet bots so advanced that they have been withheld from public use, and how people end up finding themselves in a cult. They break down OpenAI’s powerful GPT-3 language model being integrated with internet bots, how to determine trustworthiness without appealing to authority, and ponder the nature of cults and what ours would look like if we had one. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about the next iteration of consumerism: a cashless society. He breaks down the constant state of stimulation that has blinded us from noticing the seismic payment-medium shift in America (1:37), TriMet amending their cashless policy for bus fare (4:05), public health crises leading to government overreach (5:40), and the anonymity granted by cash transactions (8:25). Find great, affordable, freelance work from the creators at Fiverr using this link: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=113035&brand=fiverrcpa . Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph break down the core question of Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film, Pulp Fiction. Is life a compilation of random occurrences with no meaning or is there true meaning and purpose to life guided by a form of divine intervention? They discuss Nihilism, divine intervention, timing, and much more. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about the most surreal deep fake he's ever come across. He breaks down the latest deep fake videos impersonating Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un (6:55), speculates on the forthcoming introduction of commercial use of deep fake technology in America (2:09), and lastly, gives his opinion on deep fake technology being used in political campaigns (9:20). Follow us on Instagram @portlandfreethinkersclub . Get groceries delivered from your favorite stores with Instacart using this link: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2340538/415002/7412 . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph break down America's obsession with fame. They get to the root of why people automatically assume fame comes with wealth, the tempestuous reaction people have when they aren't credited for their contributions to society, the alienating nature of mega-fame, the anticlimactic notion that famous people are indeed just people, and much more. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about banning social media apps and the progression of technology leading to a new iteration of slavery. He breaks down the Trump administration's ultimatum against ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok (1:33), government overreach under the guise of national security (2:53), and trading skill for convenience which may ultimately lead to a new form of slavery (8:25). Want to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout to get your show on all major streaming services and receive a $25 gift card upon upgrading to a paid-plan using this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=928708 . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph define their versions of elitism vs altruism. They attempt to move away from the extremes and find a middle ground when applying definitions to their discourse of elitism vs altruism, contemplate the net positives of actions that are both inherently good and bad, and lastly, talk getting what you negotiate rather than what you deserve. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick gives a warning for what is to potentially come. He talks about Brazil's National Congress drafting a bill titled "Brazilian Law on Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency on the Internet," which aims to counter political misinformation campaigns (4:54), harps on government overreach (3:10), and breaks down social platforms should not be held liable for the content published by its users (9:36). Get groceries delivered from your favorite stores with Instacart using this link: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2340538/415002/7412 . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph talk about the wildfires burning through the west coast, the devout connection between humans and team sports, ponder if a lack of ego could lead to the extinction of the human species, tackle why altruism is inherently selfish, and much more. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about the inverse relationship that has been formed between our technological skill (computers/AI) and outdoors survival skill. He harps on our incredible dependency on not only an internet modem, but the power grid itself (1:43), why we need to make ourselves aware of our inadequacy and re-learn survival skills that don't depend on electricity (5:09), why we need to value and nurture the land around us (7:05), and Edward Snowden's (sort of) day of vindication (8:59). Get groceries delivered from your favorite stores with Instacart using this link: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2340538/415002/7412 . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph talk about the role of tradition across American culture. They ponder if tradition has been shown to be the ultimate stabilizing force in terms of maintaining power and order, why we should examine full presidential administrations to understand federal power instead of the executive office, the consumeristic aspect of the holidays that have removed us even further from the original meaning of celebration/recognition, and much more. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about our current state of reality. He breaks down why you shouldn't evaluate the behavior of your peers to determine how to act during a time of distress (2:09), how the coronavirus pandemic will impact the future of cities and how we work (4:20), and learning or re-learning how to enter "survival mode" when the systems we depend on to earn a living fail us (12:38). Want to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout to get your show on all major streaming services and receive a $25 gift card upon upgrading to a paid-plan using this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=928708 . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this week's Patreon episode Derick and Joseph talk about the constant state of stimulation that we often find ourselves in. They break down the importance of solitude, ponder on any possible evolutionary function of boredom, talk community service, the idea of change versus the implementation of it, and more. Looking for an extra dose of skepticism? Join the club and watch/listen to the full version of this bonus Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/portlandfreethinkersclub . Rep the club and get your "Free Thinking Cap" for $25/free shipping at https://www.dailydepository.com/shop/ . For more info: https://www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes .Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)

In this episode Derick talks about tech companies and competition. He breaks down why competition is essential to innovation and how monopolies stifle innovation (8:09), why it's even possible that 40% of the WORLD uses Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp which are all owned by Facebook (4:12), and how "Russia's Google" aka Yandex is proving that unchecked technological advancement can lead to a technocracy (10:55). Want to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout to get your show on all major streaming services and receive a $25 gift card upon upgrading to a paid-plan using this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=928708 . For more info: www.dailydepository.com/pftc-show-notes . Support the show (https://cash.app/$derickgvisuals)