Podcasts about Judgement

In this message from our Flourishing series, Andy Floyd explores Jesus' challenging words about judgement and what it means to live with humility, grace, and discernment. Rather than condemning others, Jesus calls us first to examine our own hearts and to approach people with compassion and restoration. Andy shows how stepping down from the judge's seat and trusting our good Heavenly Father leads us into a life marked by mercy, prayer, and dependence on God.

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Burnout is a word we hear everywhere now. But what does it actually mean to be burnt out, and what does recovery really look like?   In this episode, I'm revisiting an important conversation about burnout and the experience many people have when they are exhausted, overwhelmed, and judging themselves for struggling. I share why that inner criticism often makes burnout harder to recover from and why rest is not something you have to earn.   I also explore what is happening in your body and nervous system when you are under sustained stress. Burnout is not simply about being tired. It can involve stress responses, hormonal changes, disrupted sleep, and the ways we cope with pressure in our daily lives. I walk you through how your thoughts, emotions, habits, and environment can all contribute to the cycle of stress and exhaustion that so many people are navigating.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/270        Join us in the Powerful membership: https://maisiehill.com/powerful

Juan Muñoz-Oca, Estates Director & COO for Marchesi Antinori USA, reflects on stewardship, sustainability, and evolving the identity of the iconic Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in the heart of California wine country. He discusses how honoring terroir and embracing innovation shape the winery's elegant, award-winning wines. Juan also shares the many ways they plan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris - the landmark tasting that truly elevated Napa Valley wines onto the world stage for the first time - and how that historic moment continues to inspire their winemaking excellence today

The Word of the Day with Rene' Holaday for Friday, 3-6-26: John 5: 24-47: "Life and Judgement are through the Son."

AI often looks fully automated. But behind the scenes, a huge amount of human judgment is shaping how these systems actually work.   In this episode, Craig Smith speaks with Phelim Bradley, co-founder and CEO of Prolific, a platform that connects millions of real people with researchers and AI labs to evaluate and improve AI systems.   They explore the hidden human layer behind modern AI, why traditional benchmarks are becoming less reliable, and why AI companies increasingly rely on real human feedback to measure model performance in the real world.   Phelim also explains how demographic differences influence how models are evaluated, why human judgment remains critical even as AI improves, and how the collaboration between humans and AI will shape the next phase of development.   This conversation reveals the human backbone behind today's AI systems. Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X: https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI   (00:00) Preview and Intro (02:45) Founding Prolific And Early Pain Points (06:30) From Mechanical Turk To Representativeness (09:55) Academic Research And AI Use Cases Split (13:40) Vetting Real Participants And Fighting Fraud (17:45) Scale, Community Growth, And Talent Mix (22:00) High-Complexity Projects Over Commoditised Labeling (26:40) Measuring Model Persuasion With Live Conversations (30:20) Demographic-Aware Model Preference Benchmarks (34:10) The Rise Of Human Evaluation Over Benchmarks (38:00) Enterprise Model Choice And Continuous Evaluation (42:00) Why Humans Won't Disappear From The Loop

In this episode, I'm sharing all of the advice I wish I knew sooner! From confidence and personal growth to relationships and friendships, this episode covers the advice I find myself giving most in response to your DMs. Think big-sister pep talk, honest reflections, and reminders to take risks, embrace change, and build a life that feels true to you.Download Feeld: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/SheSaidWhatStay in the loop by following @alyssataylorharper InstagramTiktokEpisodes to check out for more...68. Staying Rooted Through Change67. How Cycle Syncing Will Change Your Life25. Letting Go of Judgement for a Healthier Relationship with Yourself and Others65. How to Become Confident in Your Sexuality52. How I Knew I Wasn't StraightCreditsHost: Alyssa HarperStudio: Pro Podcast

Station of Judgement What happens when truth threatens your expectations? And what do we do when the Jesus in front of us doesn't match the Jesus we prefer? In Week Three of The Stations of the Cross, we step into the Station of Judgment. From the council at daybreak to Pilate's courtroom and the shouting crowd, we watch motivated reasoning unfold in real time. The verdict is chosen before the evidence is heard. Religious leaders defend power. Pilate protects position. The crowd demands a Messiah who matches their anger. Barabbas, the guilty son of the father, walks free. Jesus, the true Son of the Father, stands condemned. This message explores how we do the same—politically, relationally, spiritually—when identity feels threatened and control feels challenged. They didn't crucify Jesus because they lacked evidence. They crucified Him because the evidence threatened their expectations. Luke 22:66-71, Luke 23:13-25 Discussion topics HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? In Luke 22:66–71, what do you notice about the way the Sanhedrin questions Jesus? What does their response reveal about their posture toward truth? How would you define “motivated reasoning” in your own words? Where do you see it clearly in this passage? What is the difference between condemnation and righteous discernment according to Scripture (Matthew 7:1–5, John 7:24)? HEART – How did it make you feel? Where in your life are you most tempted to practice motivated reasoning — politically, relationally, spiritually? Is there an area where you've been listening to confirm instead of listening to understand? HANDS – What are you going to do with it? Is there a relationship where you need to revisit assumptions you've made about someone's motives?  How can you practice righteous discernment without slipping into condemnation? What is one step you can take to align your expectations of Jesus with who He actually reveals Himself to be? Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next

Main Point: God will judge the wicked at the end of the age.1. God's Judgement is Patient.2. God's Judgement is Certain.3. God's Judgement Separates.4. God's Judgement is Dreadful.

Sunday, March 8th 2026 - Matthew 7:13-14 | One of the most controversial ideas taught by many modern American churches is the idea that Jesus does not teach about hell. In fact, some people teach the universalist idea that Jesus' death on the cross means all people will be saved regardless of whether they repent. This sermon will focus on what exactly Jesus teaches on hell and judgment. 

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The Word is alive and powerful to change lives. And the Word made flesh is alive and is using the discerning Word to prepare His people for the day each one stands before His piercing gaze at the Judgement. Are you being prepared for that day? Hebrews 4:11-13 Taught Sunday morning, March 8, 2026 by Brad D Harris We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!

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If you're a high-achieving professional who has ever held back in a meeting, sat on a great idea, or quietly talked yourself out of something important because of what someone else might think, this episode is for you. We break down the three distinct ways other people's opinions quietly run our behaviors, why analytically-minded professionals are especially vulnerable to this pattern, and what it's actually costing you in your career and your life. You'll hear real stories from professionals just like you: the biotech researcher who made herself invisible, the private equity principal who stayed stuck, the wealth management SVP who rarely posted on LinkedIn, and what shifted when they finally stopped letting imaginary judgments make their decisions for them.   **  Don't even know where to begin in improving your people skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? The 7 Biggest Mistakes Accomplished Professionals Make [and how to fix them]  Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

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Which Disney character do you judge people for liking, and what's your reasoning?

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 03-05-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Are The Gifts of The Spirit and The Charismatic Gifts The Same Thing?/ What Happens When Government Leaders Mix Theology and Current World Events/ God's Sovereignty, Judgement and Imprecatory Psalms/Predestination, What is it?/How Does it Pertain to Believers?/ Why Do Not We Call Jesus YAHWEH?/ Another Conversation with A Black Hebrew Israelite (BHI)/ March 5, 2026

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit groundeddaily.substack.comA Ramadan Halftime Check-InBefore we dive into today's ayat, I want to take a moment to remind myself and all of you — today marks the 15th of Ramadan. We are at the halfway mark of this blessed month.It's time to pause and reflect on our first half. How has it been? Have we been building momentum? Because here's the thing — it is no longer time to warm up. We should already be warmed up by now. We are gearing up and preparing ourselves to hunt for the greatest night of the year: Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, which will fall on one of the odd nights in the last ten nights of Ramadan.So let's make sure our ibadah is increasing every single night — our Quran recitation, our prayers, our charity, our kindness to family, friends, and neighbours. Everything must now be on an upward trajectory so that when the last ten nights arrive, we are ready to go all out. We're hunting for a night that is greater than a thousand months. Let's not miss it.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Where We Left OffLast week, we explored how Allah was preparing Rasulullah ﷺ for the enormous mission ahead. The Prophet was troubled by the verbal abuse and humiliation inflicted on him and his followers by the Quraysh. And what was Allah's prescription? Stand up at night. Pray. Recite the Quran. Make dhikr — mention the name of your Lord.This is how we find the strength to face every challenge in life, especially the challenge of becoming and remaining a good Muslim. The more we connect with the Quran, the more we connect with Allah, and the more everything else becomes easier.Allah then told Rasulullah ﷺ to take Him as a Wakil — the One who looks after all your affairs. When you have Allah as your Wakil, you do a little and things become a lot easier. Then Allah turned directly to the Quraysh and warned them of chains, choking food, and a burning fire.Now we come to a new passage where Allah expands the audience. He is still addressing the Quraysh, but He is also speaking to every single one of us.A Messenger as Witness — For Us or Against UsAllah says: “Indeed, We have sent to you a messenger as a witness over you.”Think about that for a moment. Rasulullah ﷺ is going to stand on the Day of Judgement as a witness. The question is — will he be a witness for us, or against us?If he testifies for us, that means shafa'ah — intercession. He will stand before Allah and say: “Ya Allah, this person is from my ummah. They followed my teaching, they followed my sunnah, they tried their very best.” He will intercede on our behalf, asking Allah to forgive our sins and tip the scales in our favour.But he could also testify against us. And Allah has already recorded in the Quran what that looks like. On the Day of Judgement, Rasulullah ﷺ will say: “O my Lord, my people — they received this Quran and just put it aside.” They chose to ignore it. Chose not to put it into practice. Chose not to be guided by it.That is a terrifying thought. If the Prophet ﷺ — Habibullah, the beloved of Allah — testifies against us, who is going to stand up to defend us? Who would dare?

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In this episode, Connie and Christy tackle the challenge of judging other parents when we don't know their full story, inspired by a conviction Connie experienced while driving. They discuss how easy it is to make assumptions based on limited information and encourage listeners to replace judgment with curiosity and compassion, recognizing that what we model in our own hearts gets transferred to our children. The hosts remind parents to avoid making "my kids will never" vows and instead approach both ourselves and others with the same kindness and charitable assumptions that God extends to us.

Spirit is often telling us that we are known very well in the spirit world. In our human ways we have tools like resumes, reviews on social media and various gossip that shapes other people's image of us. In the spirit world it is very different. You are like a walking resumes. When a spirit of any kind meets you is already knows everything about you. You are your reputation in your energy. Everything you have ever done is know instantly when you meet a spirit. This episode touches on why we need to be aware on our spiritual reputation. When low energies know who we are they place more focus on us to bring us down. This is why it is so important to keep clearing ourselves which includes meditation and others that will be mentioned in this podcast. Care-givers are also covered when dealing with heavy energies for a long period of time. If you are looking for more answers on this topic listen in and discover more about the source in which your brain is talking to you in this podcast.This Meditation only podcast channel with Tony and his Tuning Forks: https://raisingyourspiritsmeditation.buzzsprout.comIn the meditation portion of this podcast we used the Root Chakra Connections Meditation: ROOT Chakra Meditation - Connection For safety reasons we ask that you not listen to the meditation portion of this podcast if you are driving or operating any machinery as the sounds and frequencies will place you in an altered state. Here is a link to Tony's many classes/workshops especially his world class transformational Sound Bathing Events every month where you can attend virtually on ZOOM from your home: https://lovehigherself.com/eventsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@raisingyourspiritswithtony108 Meditation only Podcast Library: Raising Your Spirits Meditation Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Tony Gyenis conducts a free weekly Facebook LIVE meditation class on Fridays at 1:30pm Eastern called Tuning In with Tony . Here is the link to Tony's page to join his weekly class: https://www.facebook.com/tony.gyenis Book your spot here: https://calendly.com/whitelight878/tune-in-with-tonyTony's eCard:https://link.v1ce.co.uk/pbex/tonygyenis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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"Judgement – Blessings: Random or Predictable"Today Pastor James Teaches from Micah 6:1-15We are now past the Halfway mark in our Micah Series. The Prophet is still talking to Israel, but Israel is responding to The Lord's Word ungratefully. The Israelites would rather cling to their idolatry, because they cannot see The Lord's vision of the future after the destruction mentioned in the previous chapter. Micah tries to assure them they already have the tools to get through this, but they do not seem take heed.YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/A0zgzRIEvYsThank you for joining us today! Please connect with us by filling out a communication card here: www.lakewoodlcop.com/connectPlease access the bulletin to view all the announcements please check out the bulletin here: www.lakewoodlcop.com/resources

New study highlights the potential of SJTs beyond selection! Lower SJT scores may help identify students at risk of professionalism lapses, guiding targeted remediation. Read the accompanying article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.70020

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 Thank you, Donna Grande with  GrandeConnections, for having me as your guest!! A seven-year-old falls in love with Giants football. Years later, she's calling plays, building culture, and proving that coaching is a craft earned in the film room, on the practice field, and through a thousand quiet acts of leadership. Coach Mikki St. Germain joins us to share how she moved from team mom to Varsity Special Teams Coordinator and D-Line Coach.We dig into the hard parts: being second-guessed, a sideline confrontation that crossed the line, and the moment she chose accountability over ego to protect her team's standards. She breaks down why “winning and learning” beats “winning and losing,” how players absorb their coach's mindset under pressure, and why belief, consistent, practiced, and visible, changes on and off the field. If you're ready to trade doubt for reps, bias for standards, and noise for purpose, hit play, subscribe, and leave a review with the bold move you'll take this week.Connect with Donna Connect with Coach Mikki  We look forward to seeing you succeed! - www.KeepOnSharing.com - Code - KOSSupport the showJoin my guests on my YouTube Channel

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In this episode, Laura explores the difference between judgement and curiosity—and why learning to regulate our judgement is essential for becoming grounded, healthy adults. She explains how judgement is biologically protective, when it's necessary for safety, and when it crosses into harmful territory. Laura then offers a roadmap for shifting from judgement to curiosity while holding ethical boundaries for ourselves and others. If you've ever found yourself judging too quickly—or judging yourself even more harshly—this episode invites you into compassion, clarity, and deeper relational awareness for yourself and others.

Welcome to the February 19th entry of the Multifamily Collective with Mike Brewer.Today's tip tackles a critical tension in modern operations:Automation can scale your business — but it can't replace judgment.In a world full of smart systems, here's what still matters:Nuance: Automation handles rules. Humans handle gray areas.Discernment: Not every decision should be defaulted to a machine.Responsibility: You can't outsource accountability.Trust but verify: The same principle that applies to people also applies to technology.Ongoing refinement: Set-it-and-forget-it is a myth. The best leaders monitor and adjust.Strong operators understand this: technology should enhance human decision-making, not replace it.The future of multifamily doesn't belong to automation.It belongs to the leaders who know when to override it.And that's where your professional judgment still wins the day.MultifamilyCollective Blog: https://www.multifamilycollective.comThe Daily Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3YI6BDaHosted by: https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.com

Arrancamos 25 años atrás con el debut de The D4, la banda más incandescente del punk high energy neozelandés. Avanzamos en el tiempo hasta el último disco en solitario de su cantante y guitarrista Dion Lunadon, para adentrarnos después en una agitada y ecléctica selección de novedades y giras recomendadas.(Foto del podcast por Masao Nakagami; The D4 en Japón)Playlist;THE D4 “Come on” (6Twenty, 2001)THE D4 “Out of my head” (Out of my head, 2005)THE D4 “Judgement day” (2025)DION LUNADON “New York” (Memory burn, 2024)ANNA CALVI feat IGGY POP “God’s lonely man” (2026)IGUANA DEATH CULT “I like it, it’s nice” (2026)PARTY DOZEN “Ghost rider” (2025)DAMAGED BUG “End of the war” (2026)TWISTED TEENS “Circus clown” (Blame the clown, 2026)AUTORAMAS “Vose sabe” (Nada pode parar Os Autoramas, 2003)THE SCANERS “X-Ray glasses on” (The Scaners II, 2019)AWEFUL KANAWFUL “Hello, it’s me” (Endless pleasure, 2025)NICK WATERHOUSE “Dead room” (Holly, 2014)BRAD MARINO “Calling your bluff” (Agent of chaos, 2026)PAT TODD and THE RANKOUTSIDERS “Melody” (After the Dolls EP, 2026)Versión y original; DAVID JOHANSEN “Melody” (In style, 1979)YOUNG FRESH FELLOWS “Three gasconading saints” (Loft, 2026)Escuchar audio

In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I explore something that happened yesterday. I had another episode planned for this week, but I put it on the shelf for now because I’ve been drawn into a fascinating situation that did the rounds after the freestyle skier Eileen Gu was asked, by a reporter after competing at the winter Olympics, what she described as a ridiculous question. The whole thing struck me as reassuringly messy and human. The reporter wanted to know if she considered the two silver medals she had won as two silvers gained or two golds lost. Within hours, the internet had blown up. People were calling this reporter misogynistic and celebrating Gu’s response, describing it as owning him after such a stupid comment. https://youtu.be/npRgyn19FvA What Happened? Eileen Gu had just competed in her second freestyle skiing event of the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026. She won two silver medals. The reporter from Agence France-Presse asked whether she viewed those medals as two silvers gained or two golds lost. Gu responded by saying she thought that was a ridiculous perspective to take. She spoke about all her achievements and the pride she takes in being the most decorated female freeskier in history, doing things that have never been done before. She previously won two gold medals and a silver medal in the same events at Beijing 2022. A Standard Question The clip has split opinions. But whether or not you think it’s a bad question, it is familiar to those who follow sports coverage. It’s not a surprising question to ask an odds-on favourite, especially if they have won previous competitions. Studies have shown that silver medalists often feel more disappointment soon after an event than bronze medalists, focusing on what they could have won rather than what they almost didn’t win. There is something interesting in that. Something worth exploring if you want to understand the psychology of elite competition. The question picks up on the contrast between what someone feels going into an event and how they feel about the outcome. Understanding Perspective is Misread as Having a Dig In football here in the UK, after a team draws a league game, they are often asked if they feel like it was one point gained or two points dropped. It depends on expectations. It depends on whether they felt they ought to win it or whether they would have been happy to take something from the game. This is never considered a ridiculous or insensitive question. It is understood as what it is, which is a curious probe into the team’s or player’s mindset and perspective. It’s an invitation to reflect on performance against expectations and share that with listeners to provide greater context for the result. The question is worded as, “Do you see it as this or that?” It invited Eileen Gu to share her perspective. He did not state his opinion. He asked how she saw it. But Gu seemed to interpret this question as his perspective (criticism, judgement, etc.) and took exception to it. Why did it land in The Wrong Way? This might have been a matter of timing. A post-event press conference might feel like the wrong moment for philosophical reflection, which is what this question invites. In the rawness of the moment, having just competed, having just finished second when you had hoped for first, the last thing you might want is someone asking you to frame your feelings. Maybe in time, there would be an opportunity to think about how it felt to come second on this occasion. But in that moment, the question lands differently, perhaps feeling like a criticism. What we might be seeing in Gu is a projection of disappointment, aimed at the perspective she reads into this question. An external representation of an inner voice. It would be understandable if she were disappointed. She has won gold before. She knows what that feels like. And now she has two silver medals. It is a vulnerable thing to admit publicly, and anyway, why should she? She doesn’t owe anyone an answer to that question. Misunderstanding the Culture of a Sport There is another layer here. Like most sports, freestyle skiing has its own culture. It is a discipline where being the odds-on favourite does not guarantee anything. The athletes understand that many factors determine their fortunes when they are out there competing. There seems to be a wonderful sense of camaraderie among them. Great appreciation for the work they all put in, the tricks they attempt, and the fact that whoever wins deserves it on the night. A question framed entirely around winning and losing might feel ignorant of the spirit and values tied to a sport’s culture. It might feel like an outsider imposing a mainstream sports narrative on something more nuanced. Last week, Ilia Malinin had a huge amount of expectation heaped on his shoulders as he competed in the men’s figure skating. The pressure was a lot to handle. He made mistakes. The commentators painted a picture that assumed skating for gold was a formality, that he would take it no matter what. So when he finished eighth, it was a shock. If he had finished second, you could fully imagine exactly the same question being asked of him. It would make sense because of the context. We project a lot of expectations and assumptions onto sports stars. But we don’t know what success means to them at a particular moment in their journey. As such, we don’t know whether they are disappointed or delighted when they finish in a particular position. We can’t know unless we ask. There are different ways to do so. This is a lesson that applies to so many areas of life. The Internet’s Role And this is also where social media comes into play. Because the clip lacked context, it was designed to spread as a rage-baiting weapon. Within hours, the reporter had been transformed into a villain. People used some rather unpleasant, even violent, rhetoric to describe him. A huge number of assumptions and projections were layered onto the messages accompanying the clip. There is still a great deal of misogyny and sexism in sport, as in everyday life. The way people talk about women at all levels and across many roles is steeped in it. So when we see a situation like this framed in that way, it can undermine efforts to change this landscape. If a standard question asked of countless athletes over countless years suddenly becomes proof of something sinister, the word loses its power. The charge becomes a rhetorical cudgel that can be dismissed and diluted by those who want us to believe it doesn’t exist. I don’t know anything about the reporter and his views. But if we take the clip as a standalone artefact (which is all we have) and pick the bones out of it, there’s nothing to support the charge of misogyny. If Gu were a man, the question would make sense. If the reporter were a woman, it would still be asked whether the athlete was male or female. Many describe the question as inane and stupid, which is a different point altogether. Others say it is fair and interesting. Judgement is in the eye of the beholder. If you want it to be terrible, it can be. If you want it to be good, it can be. The words are the same. The meaning changes depending on who is listening. And I think that is one of the main points here. A Reassuringly Human Response What I see in Gu’s response is reassuringly human. There is an air of defensiveness, with the inner voice of disappointment attaching itself to a target. The reporter became that for her as he asked a question that was the wrong thing to say at that time. Or maybe it was the perfect thing because it gave her an object toward which she could direct some cathartic scorn. This is yet another example of the internet turning a natural human exchange into a battle. This weird age we live in of competitive conversations. It has been framed pretty carelessly and somewhat recklessly into a polarising story. The real story that underpins it is about what we expect from public figures and how social media strips context from situations and amplifies outrage. We see the impact of the pressure to perform, not just on the slope, on the field, on the court, but in front of the press, in front of the media. And then to become some kind of symbolic figure for the way everybody has interpreted your response in that setting. Most of all, it is about how we listen. It is about what we hear. It is about what we bring to a twenty-second clip. What we project onto it, what we are subconsciously looking for, and the impact of being braced to hear certain things in certain ways.