Operation Dichotomy

We live in a world where misconceptions lead to division. Society makes everything black and white, when it’s really all just somewhere in between. We're all different, but it’s those very differences that make us all human… which ironically makes us not so different. We just need the opportunity to listen to each others' perspectives. Co-hosted by Paul Kim and Jedidiah Kim, the Operation Dichotomy podcast showcases tough conversations, taboo topics, and exploration of how different ends of a spectrum can co-exist. Connect with us at operationdichotomy.com and @operationdichotomy

So What Did We Learn? (OPDICH 066)

After spending all this time talking about ending child trafficking, if we learned nothing, and do nothing, that time would have been for nought. Here's what Paul and Jedidiah learned from the past three weeks. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

12-29
17:08

The Masterpiece- w/ Shin Maeng (OPDICH 065)

We created a masterpiece to get people to speak up about ending child trafficking and exploitation. Tune in as artist Shin Maeng discusses his inspiration, as well as the stories in the design. Connect with Shin at @shinhappens Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

12-22
31:22

Who is Love146- w/ Marilyn Murray (OPDICH 064)

Ever hear of child trafficking and exploitation? It's one of the worst things that exists in the world today. But not everything operates as Hollywood and the media might have you believe. Tune in with Marilyn Murray, director of communications at Love146, to learn more about the issue, but more importantly, how we can step up to do something about it. Connect with Love146 at @love146 Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

12-15
49:50

End Child Trafficking and Exploitation (OPDICH 063)

Did you know children are enslaved around the world today? That they are trafficked and exploited for sex/labor, and it's happening in our own communities? We're going to spend the next three and a half weeks contributing what we can to ending it. Tune in to hear about how you can join us. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with Love146 at @love146 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

12-08
15:05

Grateful, but Just Getting Started (OPDICH 062)

At Operation Dichotomy, we have so much to be grateful for. Those of you who take the time to listen to our conversations, you're at the top of that list. Tune in as Paul and Jedidiah reflect on the beginning of this mission, and the great things that are coming. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

11-24
20:36

You won... or lost. Now what? (OPDICH-061)

Some of us are elated that it looks like Joe Biden will be our next president. Others are angry and/or in denial. Either way, hopefully we know by now that one person in office isn't going to be THE answer that we need for growth in our communities. So, in light of the division that we continue to see in our nation, what do we do now? Tune in and join our discussion. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

11-10
37:40

Election Day... Where do we go from here? (OPDICH-060)

Tonight, one candidate will win the election. Whether or not we win or lose as one United America, that's up to you. Tune in with Paul and Jedidiah as they discuss how to move forward from here. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

11-03
35:39

Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, and Single Issue Voting (OPDICH-059)

Are you for "killing unborn children"? Or for "stripping a woman of her right to choose what happens to her body"? Is this a fair way to describe those who vote pro-life and pro-choice? Tune in to hear Paul and Jedi talk about the whole picture, and how that should affect the way that we vote. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

10-27
33:36

The Gift of Listening (OPDICH-058)

We think that it's our wise words from our years of experiences that's our gift to humanity. Maybe for some of it is... but the gift that we can all give, perhaps the gift that can even save lives, is the under appreciated gift of being heard. Tune in to hear about how a culture of listening could change the world that we live in today. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

10-20
25:23

Inequality, Facial Expressions, and Listening (OPDICH-057)

Do we live in a society with systemic inequality? If you don't like a woman's facial expressions, does that mean you have a problem with powerful women? Why is it important to listen to different perspectives, particularly the ones you aren't as familiar with? Tune in with Paul and Jedi for all those answers and more. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @jedikim37 Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

10-13
43:05

A Pivot Within Operation Dichotomy (OPDICH-056)

Our journey began with a huge vision. There was a big problem in our society that we wanted to tackle, so we started doing what we could to address it. As most journeys go, we found that we needed to make an adjustment to be more effective in solving that problem. Get excited as Operation Dichotomy founder, Paul Kim, is joined by co-host, JD Kim, as they talk about what’s ahead for Operation Dichotomy. Connect with Paul at @whoispaulkim Connect with JD at @_jedikim Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

10-06
35:32

The Dawn is Both Day and Night- w/ Sarah Kang (OPDICH-055)

Sometimes, two people can be completely different, like day and night. Sometimes, those same two people call each other husband and wife. How does that even work? Well, dawn is a place where day and night coexist. And that goes to show that two completely different people can come together to create something beautiful. All it takes is a bit of listening and understanding. Tune in as musician, Sarah Kang, shares how listening has become an integral part of her art, as well as her life. Connect with Sarah on IG @sarahkangmusic Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

09-29
43:08

Listen for a Better Community- w/ Courtney Cornwall (OPDICH-054)

How do you get better, deeper relationships? How do you connect with those that are different from you, and enrich their lives as they enrich yours simultaneously? All that, and become a better person in the process? Learn to LISTEN. Tune in as life coach, Courtney Cornwall, teaches us how. Connect with Courtney on IG @fitwit_mr.c Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

09-22
40:47

Our Most Underutilized Skill (OPDICH-053)

As a society, we suck at listening. Tune in to find out why, how we can get better, and the positive impact we can make if we just get better at it. Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

09-15
17:30

Changing the World, One Person at a Time- w/ Raymond John (OPDICH-052)

It started because Raymond John saw a problem. The kids he worked with didn't have access to the same opportunities that he had. He knew they would get stuck, and it would be no fault of their own. That's when he decided to give up his path pursuing medicine, and devote his life to serving the underserved youth of urban Philadelphia. 12+ was born, and they take it upon themselves everyday to make an impact in their city. Tune in to hear the story. Connect with 12+ on IG @12plus Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

09-08
50:18

Are You the Change You Want to See?- w/ Jedidiah Kim (OPDICH-051)

It's easy to talk about the problems. It's easy to complain and complain and hope that someone else fixes them, so that we don't have to deal with the consequences. But the problems won't fix themselves. We want to see change in this world, but are we willing to create it? Connect with JD on IG @_jedikim Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

09-01
24:44

Are You Sure You're an Ally?- w/ Rose Percy & Jedidiah Kim (OPDICH-050)

We love the idea that "everyone else" might be racist, but not me. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm an antiracist. But are you really? What does it actually mean to be an ally, from the perspective of the one who needs one? Tune in with Rose Percy and Jedidiah Kim as they share what it means to be an ally for the black community, and why so many of us might have it wrong. Connect with Rose on IG @rosejpercy, and at rosejpercy.com. Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

08-25
01:10:20

Being Antiracist is a Privilege (OPDICH-049)

You claim that you're "antiracist", and that's great. But to hold yourselves over those that are less "woke" would be extremely prideful, given that most likely, your rise out of ignorance was more a response to someone else's work than your own efforts. Tune in to understand what we mean. Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

08-18
20:40

Why You Can't Think for Yourself (OPDICH-048)

Why is it that people who think so far on one extreme are incapable of seeing another perspective? Are they simply narrow-minded? Do they choose to remain ignorant out of convenience? Or might there be a neurological aspect to it? Tune into our latest episode to learn more. Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

08-11
18:16

The Problem with Confirmation Bias (OPDICH-047)

Do you believe what you believe because you've found it to be objectively true? Or because you've convinced yourself that what you believe is true, regardless of the factual evidence that's presented against your perspective? Tune in to hear how confirmation bias has shaped your beliefs more than you realize. Connect with us on FB and IG @operationdichotomy, and on our website.

08-04
18:39

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