Cursed Knowledge #10: This Podcast Never Happened
We've all fallen victim to a bad retcon at some point in our lives. When the story we've been following takes a turn no one was prepared for and we have to act like it all makes perfect sense. It's Sh...
21 Apr 202219min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: Pecking Order
The pecking order is a social system designed to preserve economic inequality: inequality of food for chickens, inequality of wealth for humans. We are trained and told by Team Elite that the pecking ...
12 Apr 202220min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: Clever Hans
Part 7 of Ben's Notes from the Field series reminds us that you don’t break a wild horse by crushing its spirit. You nudge it into willingly surrendering its autonomy. Because once you’re trained to w...
5 Apr 202222min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: Sheep Logic
In Part 6 of the Notes from the Field Series, Ben observes that we think we are wolves, living by the logic of the pack. In truth we are sheep, living by the logic of the flock.
23 Mar 202239min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: The Arborist
In Part 4 of the Notes from the Field Series, Ben identifies how the natural lines of a tree and shaping the tree to follow those lines over time is a lot like shaping a portfolio.
15 Mar 202217min
Cursed Knowledge #9: Cat Eyes, Full Ass, Can't Smile
We've all felt insecure about our looks at one point or another. Especially in our chronically online world where how you look can be your whole brand. So with plastic surgery rates on the rise, let's...
10 Mar 202213min
Cursed Knowledge #8: Bad Publicity
Someone once said there's no such thing as bad publicity. With all due respect, this person is an idiot. Publicity, both good and bad, can have major ramifications. Even if you don't play a part in cr...
7 Feb 202210min
Cursed Knowledge #7: Birkin Bags
Birkin bags are one of the ultimate symbols of status. But how did that happen? And are they worth the hype?
6 Jan 20228min
