Hello dear show notes readers!

Welcome to another episode of Unqualified Advice. We recorded this one on Inauguration Day, so a few viewpoints have already been proven wildly-off or dead-on. We hit a lot of topics this week, as we catch up on our recent podcast addiction (The Telepathy Tapes) and what *it all means, man!* If you're a fan of sci-fi or an opponent of generational bashing, this one is for you!

Themes Discussed

• Generational Differences: Millennials vs. Zoomers, attitudes toward work, alcohol, risk-taking, and mental health.
• Weather & Climate Resilience: Houston’s rare snow event, infrastructure issues, and the impact of extreme cold.
• Telepathy & Consciousness: Discussion of The Telepathy Tapes podcast, skepticism vs. belief, scientific and philosophical questions about consciousness, metaphysics, and the nature of reality.
• Science Fiction & AI: Blade Runner 2049, The Matrix, Star Trek, and their influence on how we think about AI, consciousness, and society.
• News & Media Consumption: The role of cable news, Twitter, and TikTok in shaping public perception, information density, and generational media habits.
• Entrepreneurial Opportunities Under Trump 2.0: Speculative investment ideas based on anticipated policy shifts.
• Personal Growth & Mentorship: Volunteering, teaching, and giving back to the community, including discussions about Minds Matter and mentorship programs.

Books Discussed

• The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist
• Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
• The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt
• Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves
• The Martian and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• Galápagos by Kurt Vonnegut
• Annihilation (Southern Reach Trilogy) by Jeff VanderMeer

Companies Discussed

• Manplow: Endorsement of a large snow shovel for efficient driveway clearing.
• TikTok: Discussion about its potential ban and its impact on younger generations.
• Diageo: Mentioned in the context of alcohol consumption declines and industry challenges.
• Jensen Huang/NVIDIA: Brief reference in relation to AI and robotics.
• Trump Coin: Mentioned in the context of speculation and financial opportunities.

Chapter Titles with Timestamps

1. "Happy Inauguration Day" (00:00 ) – Opening banter and Houston’s weather chaos.
2. "The Manplow Revolution" (02:47 ) – Discussion about the oversized snow shovel.
3. "The Telepathy Tapes: Mind-Blowing or Pseudoscience?" (04:06 ) – Deep dive into the podcast and consciousness theories.
4. "Sci-Fi, AI, and The Matrix" (12:48 ) – Exploring how science fiction shapes views on AI and the future.
5. "Millennials vs. Zoomers: Who’s Got It Right?" (40:04 ) – A generational comparison on risk, alcohol, and mental health.
6. "Mentorship, Minds Matter, and Giving Back" (1:09:19 ) – The role of volunteering and its personal impact.
7. "Making Money Off the Grift Economy" (1:05:57 ) – Investment speculation under the new administration.