Wine Jar Cynics

How did we become "cynical" of tech? For Gene It starts in China, for Dio and Mac they were always distrustful and cynical of authority. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

The surveillance state is nothing new, the difference is that Covid-19 has given the surveillance state what it need's to develop into it's own pandemic. Bibliography/Footnotes: • Clearview has failed to demonstrate that it can be trusted to protect Americans' privacy," Markey, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said in a statement. "I'm concerned that if this company becomes involved in our nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic, its invasive technology will become normalized, and that could spell the end of our ability to move anonymously and freely in public." • https://www.cnet.com/news/senator-questions-clearview-ai-over-coronavirus-tracking-plans/ • The company has developed technology that can match faces to a database of more than three billion images indexed from the Internet, including social media applications.[1] Founded by Hoan Ton-That and Richard Schwartz, the company maintained a low profile until late 2019, when its usage by law enforcement was reported on. • In China, people were required to wear a digital wristband and download the StayHomeSafe app, which worked together to enforce quarantine requirements. Travelers returning to India and Bangladesh received hand stamps that marked them as meant to be in quarantine. • https://apnews.com/article/ab4cbfb5575671c5630c2442bc3ca75e (covid19 data shared with police) • We oppose automated contact tracing based on phone location data. It is insufficiently granular to identify when two people were close enough together to transmit the virus, but it will expose where we've been and what we've been doing. • https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/05/13/mobile-location-data-and-covid-19-qa • https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/nyregion/nypd-robot-dog.html Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Meden Agan "Nothing In Excess" Everything should be in moderation, including your enthusiasm or lack thereof regarding technological progress. Ideology is not a problem; ideological extremism IS. Anti-tech terrorists and technocratic authoritarians are both extreme. In this episode, Dio and Gene discuss the different shades/degrees of enthusiasm towards tech. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Privacy is not a luxury or privilege it is a right. Dio and Gene talk about many reasons why it's important to care about your privacy including: power, autonomy, anonymity and free speech. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Gene Mac and Modern Monk Heru discuss what is information overload and how it affects society and what we can do to limit the effects of it on an individual scale. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Gene and Mac discuss wisdom, philosophy and social critique with Modern Monk from U Are The Gym Podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Gene explains how the Romans modified and adapted the Cynic philosophy in accordance with their traditional virtues/values. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Dio and Gene speak about the famous Pandora's Jar story as well as Nick Bostrom's: Unfinished Fable of The Sparrows. The point is to illustrate the unforeseen circumstances of disruptive technology. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Gene and Mac discuss three groups of people who are trying to reach their goals/dreams. Ask yourself this, are you living your best life? When the grim reaper smiles at you while you smile back? If not, why not try to reach your peak? You only live once... * These who are satisfied; they've reached their own little pasture. * Those who want to reach greener pastures (but often times don't take the first steps) * Those who are sacrificing something and struggling to get to the green pastures. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

If you're new to the Cynic philosophy, start here. This is an overview of what the philosophy of Kynicism tries to teach. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

What does Watch Dogs mean? How does it relate to the Kynics and Kynicism/Cynicism Philosophy? What does it have to do with the idea of "who watches the watchmen?" Finally, who are the Watch Dogs and what are their roles in humanity? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio and Gene speak about the sophists and sophistry. The sophists were tutors/lawyers of ancient Greece and Rome whereas sophistry is "the use of fallacious arguments especially with the intention of deceiving." The intent of this episode is to discuss the parallel between sophists and their sophistry in the past and how they've evolved into today's ideology salesman/bad faith debaters. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio and Gene talk about advice we think is either bad or incomplete. These "pearls of wisdom" are more like coals of wisdom that need to be polished and buffed out until they become shiny pearls of wisdom. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio and Gene talk about things we wish we could've learned sooner and regret how late in life we learned it. The moral of the story is, don't repeat our mistakes. Take this wisdom to heart and apply it to your life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio and Gene speak about the first hand experience of a high dose of magic mushrooms. Psychonautics is the term refers both to a methodology for describing and explaining the subjective effects of altered states of consciousness. What was going on in our minds? How did our own psychological profiles project certain symbols, emotions, dreams, hopes and nightmares? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

What is a mentor? Should you find a mentor? Mac, Dio and Gene talk about life advice from a mentor or mentors in our lives and reasons why being mentored is beneficial for your life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Romanticism and Classicism are not just eras. They are:artistic and literary movements, philosophies, psychological profiles and even counter-cultures. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio and Gene discuss the last dream arc episode. Oneiromancy and the study of dreams (scientific and philosophical) cannot be discussed without bringing in the mystic psychologist Carl Jung. Carl Jung had interesting psychological and symbolical interpretations of dreams, he developed a framework around understanding the emotional and "objective" psychology around dreaming and dreamers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio and Gene speak about Dream-Work (Traum-Arbeit) a more psychological way of dream interpretation. Disclaimer: The Kynics are discussing the ideological/philosophical roots of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung's theories on Dreams. This is not mental health advice if you are experiencing depression or other harmful thoughts seek medical assistance. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

On this episode Mac, Dio and Gene speak about one of the pioneers of modern psychology--Carl Jung. This episode covers some of Carl Jung's early life and thought process, which were rooted in religion, philosophy and occult symbolism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Oneiromancy is a form of divination based upon dreams, and also uses dreams to predict the future. Oneirogen drugs may also be used to produce or enhance dream-like states of consciousness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio and Gene discuss one of Aristotle's most famous quotes: "The mark of an educated mind is to be able to entertain an idea without accepting it." Technically he did not say this (apocryphal attribution) but the spirit of this main idea lives in his works. Technically Aristotle did not say this exactly. But, in his Nicomachean Ethics he said: "when the subject and the basis of a disucssion consist of matters that hold good only as a general rule, but not always, the conclusions reached must be of the same order. The various points that are made must be received in the same spirit. For a well-school man is one who searches for that degree of precision in each kind of study which the nature of the subject at hand admits: it is obviously just as foolish to accept arguments of probability form a mathematician as to demand strict demonstrations from an orator." (Pg. 5 Niomachean Ethics, Aristotle The Library of Liberal Arts Trans. by Martin Ostwald, 1962) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

The main idea of this episode is, are podcasts "sinister sounds" essentially spreading disinformation and misinformation. -Role of podcasts in Information Ecosystem -Misinformation and podcasts -What is the solution for podcast misinformation and misinformation? -Jack Dorsey CEO of Twitter -Who is fact checking the fact checkers? Sources/Further Readings: -https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/10/09/twitter-book-dorsey-betrayal/2955847/ -https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/27/21305503/twitter-labels-5g-conspiracy-coronavirus -Correction*** Dr.Todd Grande is "a licensed professional counselor of mental health, a licensed chemical dependency professional, and have a Ph.D. in counselor education" He is not a therapist -https://academic.oup.com/joc/article-abstract/67/2/233/4082394?redirectedFrom=PDF Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac, Dio & Gene answer three questions: What is the American dream? Does it still exist? How do you achieve it? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Is freedoom more important than security? Mac, Dio and Gene discuss the typical arguments on both sides of the debate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

This is the first episode of the Watch Dogs, a segment/series where we discuss topics ranging from: Censorship, philosophy of freedom, hi-tech/futurism, dystopian-ism, mass surveillance and corruption. Some overarching ideas will be tech-cynicism and watch dogs philosophy (hacker culture/ethics) This weeks news does not inspire faith for a fair and free internet. Topics discussed below: -Digital Civil Wars -Partisanship/Internal Division -Political/ideological shift -Internet bill of rights -Silicon Valley/Tech Titans -Surveillance Capitalism -Alt-Tech -Internet infrastructure -Rebuttals to common pro-censorship tweets -Father of the web wants to re imagine the internet, https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-tech-bernerslee-interview/father-of-the-web-tim-berners-lee-prepares-do-over-idUSKBN29H1JG -Silicon Valley funding democrats https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/10/30/21540616/silicon-valley-fundraising-donald-trump-joe-biden-analysis Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

After a month Warrior Philosopher mac is back! He's recovered the coronavirus and he's alive to tell the tale. Mac opens his christmas gifts and we talk about Brazilian steak house :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Fear is the mind killer! And an old Norwegian speaking about Stoicism will calm you... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

The American Creed was an idea proposed in Thomas Paine's book named "Common Sense". But when WWI began the USA wanted to create a national identity for the American people. Dio & Gene speak about what are these common beliefs? And, what does this Creed mean in 2021? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

On our final episode of the year we will discuss: stoic indifference, critic the idea of new years resolutions and cynical predictions for the new year. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Gene's first trip was nothing special but he became a lot creative. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

This is our final episode on this mini-series on the Abrahamic religions. We discuss the essential Christian lore and Crusaders! As well as other philosophies and religions. At the end we talk about WW2. We are taking Xmas off! See you next Tuesday! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Do weak mean create tough times? Does a modern life with no struggle lead to a strong urge to create meaning? If so, what are the solutions? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

What did self-sufficiency mean to the cynics and socrates? What does self-sufficiency mean to us in 2020? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

The Kynics speak about Jewish beliefs, mysticism and a bit of Jewish history. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Dio, Gene and Mac speak about the origins, beliefs and other random facts of Islam. This is a limited series on abrahamic religions. For more background watch episode 18! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

The Kynics speak about Gnosticism. Gnosticism is an umbrella term for the sects and teachings of the early Christians. By many Christian they are considered heretics. Gnosticism is rich in history, lore and spirituality. Also, it is a plus that it's not unlike Bhuddism and Kynicism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Dio, Gene & Mac rant about the lock downs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

This episode will be discussing the origin of Covid-19, this is an offbeat episode that is mostly ranting and speculation. Despite us having strong political opinions we promise this podcast will not be dedicated to politics exclusively. Also, be cynical of us too, do your own research. Further Reading/Sources -https://merics.org/en/analysis/who-has-chinese-characteristics -https://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/asiapcf/east/05/14/sars.censor/ - Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

This episode is going to be very vulgar. The black pill philosophy forum aka Incels In a nutshell, are a small community of men who are celibate--involuntarily. They come in all shapes, sizes and vulgarity. The most philosophical question of this episode--can you help people who do not want to help themselves? #offbeat #filler #blackpill"philosophy" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

This episode is about tips and tricks for language learning. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Son Goku story inspiration starts around 5:00 Mark. Chinese Monkey King:Journey to the West is argubly one of the most important pieces of literature in China. It is deeply rooted in the Anime Character Goku. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Dio, Gene and Mac discuss and interpret different allegories, philosophies and symbols in the first Matrix movie. We also discuss the prequel film Animatrix and mention the 2 sequels. Main topics discussed -Plato's Cave allegory -The Matrix in mathematics -Cartesian Skepticism -Fable of the Sparrows and Owl (Nick Bostrom's Super Intelligence) -Plato's allegory of the Sun -Matrioshka Brain a Solution to the Fermi Paradox -kynics/cynic perspective -Boston dynamics dog robot -Our Final Invention by James Barrat (AI finding methods of interacting with the real world) -Sophia Steward Sues Matrix directors https://newsfeed.time.com/2013/11/22/inside-the-billion-dollar-matrix-lawsuit-one-of-the-internets-most-pervasive-hoaxes/ -Dune author was alive when the first Star Wars came out in 1977 -Will Smith was suppose to be the first Neo - Keanu Reeves and the "Trans Allegory" https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/keanu-reeves-the-matrix-trans-allegory Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Part I: Musashi Miyamoto, one of the greatest swordsmans/philosophers of Japan. Part II (24min): Mongol, Chinese, Roman warrior ethos etc. The mongol invasion/battle that eventually ended by the divine wind of Japan is called the battle of Bun'ei/Battle of Hakata bay. The claim about the Greeks and Romans: (they are not the same people but the Greeks had colonies in the italic peninsula for a long time. *correction: There were numerous non-roman generals in the imperial army. I meant to say emperors. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

The Wine Jar Cynics and Warrior Philosopher Mac discuss prepping and survivalism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Dio&Gene speak again with Mac the warrior philosopher on Psychedelics/Bruce Lee's Philosophy. Sources: Further reading on notable inventions/discoveries while on Psychedelics/various substances: https://www.ranker.com/list/discoveries-made-by-people-on-substances/swiperight Johannes Kepler Astrology claim:http://www.astrology.co.uk/tests/kepler.htm Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Mac is a veteran and a Chinese language speaker. He's traveled all over china studying philosophy and martial arts. Hes an enthusiast of evertyhing ranging from psychedelics to spiritualism and linguistics who's our good friend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Intro Skip around the 5min mark. Dio&Gene discuss Zeno of Citium. Before Marcus Aurelius, the most famous stoic-- there was Zeno the cynic, founder of Stoicism. Stoicism is arguably one of the most prominent philosophies in the Hellinestic and Roman age. Even in modern times Stoicism has had a rise in popularity. This is the final episode in the successions/founding fathers arc of Cynicism. Stay tuned for episode 08: Crazy China Chronicles with our good friend Mac, an enthusiast of Chinese philosophy, language and martial arts. Make sure to comment, share and hit the bell on different social media/podcast platforms.DM us on Twitter or IG if you have any questions. Sources: -Encyclopedia Britannica (Zenos Life) - Page 20-27: The Stoics 1975 FH Sandbach (Cornell Library 2nd edition) -Zenos life at the academy, Dio Chrysostom 31.24, -Julian Orations 7.2 11c -Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers R.D. Hicks, Ed Chapter 1. ZENO (333-261 B.C. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Dio&Gene talk about the two pupils of Diogenes: Onisecritus (a pilot in Alexander The Great's expedition) and Crates of Thebes (teacher of the first stoic) Please follow us on your fav social media! -Post discussion quote: If you want to measure the virtue of a man: take away his money or give him power! Sources: -Aulus Gellius, Attic Nights Onesicritus Sources: (2) Fragments and references in Jacoby, Frag, D, Griech, Hist (1929) p137 -DL, Crates throwing away his money -Onesicritus by D.R Dudley (1937) -Sextus Empiricus -Apuleius -Plutarch -D.R Dudley (1937) -Emperor Julian's Sixth Oration -Cynic Epistles, Seneca Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

Why are Cynics called dogs? The Doglike Tenets of Cynicism. Why is the exchange between Alexander The Great and Diogenes is important to cynic ideology-- 38:40 Please consider following us on your favorite podcast platform and social media ! Sources: -Goulet-Caze -An obscure reference to "the Dog" in Aristotle's Rhetoric (3.10.1411a25) is generally agreed to be the first reference to Diogenes. -D.R Dudley (1937) The reason why Cynics are called dogs Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations

In this episode we discuss and debate the first true cynic. A man who was truly the top dog of his trade. Or so we're told. There's a man, a myth and a legend. Today we discuss who was this man? Who was the man with the ragged cloak and a cutting wit? A man talked about over 2000 years later? Sources -Prof. K Von Fritz of Columbia University -Dr. Eduard Schwartz -D.R Dudley, A History of Cynicism, from Diogenes to the Sixth Century A.D (1937) -Diogenes Laertius, Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers -Dr.Charles Theodore Seltman of Cambridge Philological Society Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wine-jar-cynics/donations