The Banana Bread and Circus Republic Podcast

53. Perception vs. judgment of our quasi-limited realities

In this episode, we explored some of the fascinating work of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and also our own personal outlooks, regarding our different personalities, and how we can deal with the friction between family members. The process of personal mastership is a winding road, with seemingly endless twists and turns. But it can be a lot of fun if we can apply our passion, our unique signature, to what it is we are doing. And all of this is in attempt and practice. None of this comes easily. Please enjoy. 
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52. Rerouting solutions via humor and the oncoming singularity

In this episode, we discussed A.I. and its potential role in a dystopian transhumanist future. But we can overcome this possible demise by developing our ability to have differing thoughts and opinions and still live among each other with compassion, which is a hurdle of the sociopolitical cycles of this turmoil. The trick is having a light enough heart that we give the benefit of the doubt to our fellow human and remediate our sense of humor with each other.
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51. Political Pendulums

In this episode, we dive into the latest concerns with the recent election and how its controversial buttons have only hindered our ability to think clearly and see all the prevailing sides of the prism that we are in. The political pendulum is speeding up and constricting our perspective now more than ever. With all the fear-mongering and hyperbole, how can we regain focus and stay optimistic for the future of our nation? Time will tell. One thing is certain: the education in this country desperately needs to be reformed. Remember to practice gratitude this week.
Thanks for listening, folks! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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50. To react or not to react to societal challenges?

In this episode, we discussed various topics about dealing with life and relationship challenges. How well can we simplify our work and our energy allocation to optimize our bandwidth, creating a tolerance for others and broadening our patience? It's up to us to seek harmony within ourselves and our circumstances. Or don't; and see how far that gets you. We also discussed how these bandwidth optimizers can provide a deeper sense of how we farm our lands, and why this matters for creating balance in our lives. Please enjoy our 50th episode!
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And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!
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ChrisP & Tono
  

49. Practical Cannibalism and “exceptional, my ass!”

This episode was recorded in mid-August of 2024 when we discussed dietary choices, cultural affiliations, and virtue signaling. Life will test our inner monster, and it's our job to discern artificial propaganda from what's truly real. It comes down to resilience: our ability to get back up and keep going. Champions are not defined by winning, but from how they recover from a loss. Please enjoy!
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And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!
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ChrisP & Tono

48. Backups for the backups

In this episode, we had Benji join us for the fourth time to discuss approaches to various concerns and new risks on the horizon. We talked about how the power of belief, adrenaline, and will are tools we can wield to exercise abilities that we have yet to harness fully—things like Breathwork, harmony, and the coherent rhythms that align with our soul's work. Life is music. We should appreciate our ability to tune into what the melodies are orchestrating. Please enjoy!
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47. Freedom from the artificial noise

This episode was recorded in mid-July 2024, when we sat down to chat, after a brief gap from being able to do so, about conspiracy, security, liberty, and nature versus nurture. In today's bustling world, AI is simply a gimmick for the powers that be to distract us from allowing us to figure "it" out for ourselves. Our specialized human ability to attune to each other is meant to unite our talents as individuals and harmonize as a cohesive whole, so we can override the futility of the system we currently live in; and possibly create and build a better one. Please enjoy!
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Feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading. 
And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!
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ChrisP & Tono
 

46. How much execution of planning is luck?

This episode was recorded in late June 2024 when we sat down to nerd out about various philosophical topics, such as the creation of one's own fortune or misfortune, as well as the obvious and subtle differences between British humor and Canadian humor. Shout out to the creators of Monty Python, Norseman, and Baltimora. We hope you all have had a fun summer! Happy Fall! (Except you. you know YOU are..)
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Be sure to check out our website https://www.humbiont.com/
Feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading. 
And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!
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ChrisP & Tono
 

45. The costs of free resources

This episode was recorded in mid-June 2024 when we had Benji back on to unpack what the credit bubble is doing to our work ethic. Our willingness to work for our prosperous future continues to be in question. Please enjoy!
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Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi), Crossroads, The Local, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Coburn's general store, Commodities, and The Stowe Public House. 
Be sure to check out our website https://www.humbiont.com/
Feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading. 
And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!
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ChrisP & Tono
 

44. Balancing the physical with the spiritual

This episode was recorded in the fall of 2023 where we sat down to nerd out on the (corresponding and conflicting) spiritual aspects of the physical and biological world. We touched on the story of Milarepa, and the theories of Alfred N. Whitehead's Process Philosophy and Rupert Sheldrake's Morphic Resonance. 
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Be sure to check out our website https://www.humbiont.com/
Feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading. 
And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!
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ChrisP & Tono