Knowing Nothing

Words are amazing. Each one encapsulates a little bit of an idea, which we then get to use like a puzzle piece to help mold and communicate our perceptions of the world around us. They are the building blocks of thought, and the more of them you know the better you can think! So here is a list of some of the least known and least used words in the english language. 

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“We are intimately related. May we never even pretend that we are not…” - Fred Rogers. 

This episode is what I'm calling an Out Loud Thought Dissection. Basically I am working through this idea of trying to love people even when they make it so damn hard. But after seeing that Mr. Rogers Documentary, I think something he said has connected a few dots to make loving those kinds of people a little bit easier. 

So if you're like me and you want to practice controlling your anger, I think this episode might be really helpful.

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"The greatest deterrent of fear is Information." - Somebody Smart

Everyone is freaking out about this terrifying new virus from China called the Coronavirus! But do you really know anything about it? Despite what you might have heard on the news, the coronavirus neither as scary or as new as you might think. This episode covers the basics of this virus, where it came from, how it spreads, how the world is responding, and what you personally can do to keep yourself safe. Rule #1 Wash Your Hands! 

Stay informed, and don't be so scared you might die that you forget to live. 

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Jan 31st Presidential Proclamation: 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-2019-novel-coronavirus/

BuzzFeed Article on Coronavirus disinformation: 

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/janelytvynenko/coronavirus-disinformation-spread

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Sometimes you just need to learn stuff for the sake of knowing new things. And that's what we're doing today on Knowing Nothing. I don't know if you have ever even thought to care about porcupines, but after this episode you will be an expert on the critter we're all afraid to pet. So if you have 9 minutes and you like to learn, why not learn about porcupines? 

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Each January is new chance to be introspective and set new goals for self-improvement. But what if you’re happy already? Do happy people not need to improve? Won’t that lead to stagnancy? On this episode of Knowing Nothing I want to think about just that. How do we find the balance between motivating ourselves to improve and being happy with who we are now? Let’s talk about it.   

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I just got back from Italy yesterday, and I think I'm a little different now. Italy is absolutely incredible. It is historically rich, the culture is cool, the food is f***ing INCREDIBLE, and the people are so so different, and also just like us. Traveling really does change you, at least for a little while. In this episode I share with you what changed in me from my experience in Italy. (Hey that rhymed). 

I am sorry this episode is coming out late. Finding public wifi while traveling has been more difficult than I anticipated. But here is a new episode of KNOWING NOTHING! Grant Crawford (from Twenty Somethings Podcast) and I have been traveling around Italy, and we're learning so many new nothings, it's almost embarrassing! This episode is about the initial culture differences we've noticed during our travels. 

Ho Ho Ho! Merry freaking Christmas everybody! On this episode of Knowing Nothing I thought we ought to get to the bottom of a question that’s been bothering me since I was a wee boy leaving cookies out for Santa. Why the heck do we christmas celebrators put trees in our houses for the holidays? What a strange tradition! So today we learn what that’s all about.

Then– Because it’s Christmas, I thought it would be fun to answer three other questions I’ve had all year too. 

1. Why is popcorn the food of choice at the movies? 
2. Why do we blow out candles on our birthday? 

And 3. Why do we ‘knock on wood’ whenever we don’t want something bad to happen?

So let’s learn some Nothings!

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Behold! After a one week hiatus, amidst all the stresses of life, a new episode of Knowing Nothing appears!  Doesn’t life just get so busy when you agree to take part in it? Sometimes so busy all you can do is complain? Isn’t that just awesome? What a great privilege it is to complain about life. It’s the best bad thing that’s ever happened.

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It’s always the simplest question that gets the coolest answer. I don’t know if you’ve ever wondered this before, but I bet you are now that you read this. Since you're dying to learn the origin of our dear friend the moon check out this episode of Knowing Nothing!

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I am sure I’m not alone in thinking that lucid dreaming is the COOLEST thing in the G-D universe! I mean what is more awesome than getting to do anything you want without any consequences in a world where even the laws of physics can’t hold you back? So on this episode of Knowing Nothing join me in learning a little bit more about this incredible skill we can all master. And some helpful tips on how to do it.

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I am the #1 perpetrator of undervaluing myself. From my professional skills and the rate that I charge for services, to my unbreakable habit of being a people pleaser. I put other people first while I pick up the rear in nearly every circumstance. BUT NOT ANYMORE! This episode of Knowing Nothing is all about practicing the skill of self-confidence, and working to believe that I’m as much of a badass as I’d like to be. And So are you Gosh Darn it! 

I have gotten poison ivy SO many times in my life it’s almost pathetic. And, of course, I got it again last week. It has been a miserable week that had only one good outcome– This episode. If you want to learn how to never get poison ivy again, this episode will tell you everything you need to know about this dreaded demon plant from hell, and how to avoid it’s vicious bite. 

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Losing your faith can be terrifying. All your question about life require new answers and there is no longer a manual to provide them. It can be both an isolating and traumatic experience. But we don’t have to do it alone. On this episode of Knowing Nothing my guest, Joe Ford, shares his story of growing up steeped in Christian faith before choosing to walk away from it all. He sheds a light on the trauma sustained by removing that fundamental pillar from your identity. And he is, in my opinion, an example of how removing that pillar might actually make all the other ones stronger.

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If you have left a faith and are looking for support visit journeyfree.org 

Are you a coffee drinker? Me too. But how much do you really know about this incredible fruit? Yep, coffee is a fruit! Just one of the hundred things I learned during my conversation with Will Ford, executive VP of operations at Westrock Coffee. From its history, to the future of the industry, and Westrock’s plan to use ethically sourced coffee as a vehicle for social change. So pour yourself a cup and get curious!

Check out Westrock's website at: https://westrockcoffee.com/ 

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It's a Knowing Nothing: Déjà Vu episode! Ready for Halloween? Yes? No? Doesn't matter. Because this episode will set the mood for the spookiest Halloween you've ever had. Find out the origin of the holiday itself, and get ready to get scared. 

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What does it mean to be a friend? Everyone seems to have their own definition of how to be a good friend, and oftentimes those definitions clash with one another. But maybe being a friend is even simpler than we all make it. Maybe it’s just about investing in the story of their lives.

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This episode is a special one. My guest, Steven Fondu, is a prime example of just how much control we can have over our lives if we choose to take the reins. If you’re feeling stuck at all on your journey toward improving yourself, this ep has a good shot of giving you the motivation you need to take that next step in a brighter direction. You can follow Steven’s journey on social media below. And check out the book that set his train moving, “How To Make Sh*t Happen” by Sean Whalen.

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The value of education is, well, invaluable! However, most of us only experience education from the perspective of the student. What about the other side of the coin? What about the value of teaching? On this episode of Knowing Nothing I brought my good friend, Grant Crawford, back on the show to explore his relationship with learning from his unique vantage point as both a PHD student as well as college level teacher. We cover everything from the teacher’s place in the classroom to the responsibility of educators in our society. 

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Time is a valuable currency, probably the most valuable one we’ve got. But we don’t seem to value it as much as we probably should. On this episode of Knowing Nothing I go through some statistics I found about just how much time we spend doing all of the monotonous tasks that end up making up the majority of our lives. 

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