004 - What Is the Fifty-Fifty?
/Matt and Destin introduce the world to "The Fifty-Fifty" and respond to the first wave of listener feedback... which makes for a great opportunity to unpack the nature of feedback in general; giving it, receiving it, and the dangers associated with over-responding to as well as under-delivering on feedback given to us by loved ones.
INTRO: MATT PITCHING A TENT
AD 1: WHAT IS THE FIFTY-FIFTY?
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SECTION 1: LISTENING TO THE FEEDBACK
Very clear thesis statement as requested: “Should we listen to the feedback?”
Analyzing the feedback we received about the podcast itself
An engineering look at feedback and its uses in control theory (Example: Tracking a rocket).
Discussions about Matt’s feedback from teaching at a university.
Canoeing vs Pilot Induced Oscillations
Boardgames used as teaching aids:
• Shogun
• Axis & Allies
• Conquest of the Empire
Battlefield simulations without immediate feedback:
• Waterloo Campaign
AD 1: CONSEQUENCES OF LOSING THE FIFTY-FIFTY
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SECTION 2: THE VELDT
The Veldt - Ray Bradbury
deadmau5 feat. Chris James - The Veldt (Music Video)
deadmau5 discovers vocals for “The Veldt” (Crude Language Warning)
Original vocal track by Chris James
Providing negative feedback after extended positive feedback.
Using technology to calm children
Casting your pearls before swine
AD 3: THE FIFTY-FIFTY TRIPLE DOWN
"Blood oath covenant with yourself and with the very notion of integrity."
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SECTION 3 - LISTENER QUESTIONS LIGHTNING ROUND
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