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David Boles: Human Meme

This Human Meme podcast is the inflection point for what it means to live a life of knowing. We are in the critical moment of human induction. David Boles is a writer, publisher, teacher, lyricist and author living and working in New York City. He has dedicated his life to founding the irrevocable aesthetic. Be a Human Meme!

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22:04

Impact of Dystopian Literature on Society and Technology

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/05/06

The genesis of dystopian literature can be traced back to the burgeoning industrial age, where rapid technological advancement and societal upheaval began to stir deep-seated fears and anxieties about the future. Thomas More's "Utopia," published in 1516, though fundamentally a work about a perfect society, ironically laid the groundwork for its antithesis, dystopia, by presenting a world so perfect that it ironically highlighted its unattainability.

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26:24

Beyond La Mataviejitas, the Hyena of Auschwitz, and...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/05/03

Ilse Koch, historically etched into memory with monikers such as "The Witch of Buchenwald," "The Beast of Buchenwald," and most infamously, "The Bitch of Buchenwald," embodies an enigma of evil that defies the very essence of humanity. Her rise to power and her reign of terror within the confines of the Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II remain a stark reminder of the depths to which human depravity can plunge, given the right mix of power, ideology, and circumstance. The story of

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18:04

Broadway's Adaptation Addiction: Is Originality Dead...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/05/01

The allure of adapting familiar films into stage spectacles is manifold. Foremost, it guarantees an audience, a beacon for investors navigating the tempestuous seas of theatrical productions. Moreover, the cinematic blueprint provides a narrative scaffolding from which creators can craft musical marvels, easing the burden of birthing a story from the ether. This path of least resistance, however, steers us into murky waters, where the sirens of economic security might drown out the calls for bold

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21:07

From Ashes to Action: The Legacy of the Triangle...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/29

In the heart of Manhattan, at 2329 Washington Place, near Washington Square, on the New York University (NYU) campus, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, bustling with young immigrant workers—mostly women—caught fire. The factory occupied the top floors of the Asch Building, and when the fire erupted, it was swift and merciless. Flames engulfed the cramped workrooms, fed by piles of fabric and paper patterns. With exits locked to prevent theft and keep workers at their stations, escape routes were

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21:19

Defending Helen Keller: Debunking Myths and...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/24

In recent times, the remarkable legacy of Helen Keller has been clouded by a surge of skepticism and misinformation, particularly on social media platforms where her achievements are unjustly labeled as fabrications. Our conversation seeks to shine a light on the truth, offering a robust defense of Keller's accomplishments and the significant impact she had on disability rights and beyond.

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20:52

Selective Mutism and the Moment of Understanding

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/23

06Selective Mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak in certain social situations, such as at school or in the community, despite being able to speak comfortably in more familiar settings, like at home with family. This condition transcends the idea of mere shyness or a wilful refusal to speak; it is deeply rooted in extreme social anxiety.

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14:14

Cat Heads in Space! Episode 26: Great Kitty Litter...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/22

In the vast, litter-strewn corridors of the cosmos, our feline crew faces a crisis of unprecedented scale. The Kitty Litter Recycling Machine, a marvel of feline engineering, has ceased to function. We find our heroes in a state of... discomfort.

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19:20

Exploring the Soul of the Blues: Legends, Evolution,...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/19

The blues emerged in the late 19th century, rooted in the African American experience in the Deep South of the United States. It was born out of African musical traditions, spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, and chants. These elements fused together, forming the foundation of what we now recognize as the blues. However, the journey from these rudimentary forms to the genre's establishment is a story of resilience, creativity, and the human condition's complexity.

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22:25

From Latchkey Kids to Helicopter Parents: Navigating...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/18

Let's start by painting a picture of the Latchkey Kid phenomenon. In the 1970s and 1980s, economic pressures and the rise of dual-income households meant that more children came home to empty houses. These kids were termed "Latchkey Kids" because they often wore their house key around their necks, a symbol of their self-sufficiency and the trust their parents placed in them to take care of themselves for a few hours each day.

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24:19

Blue Light Therapy in Dermatology: Exploring the...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/17

Blue Light Therapy, also known as photodynamic therapy (PDT), was first introduced in the late 1990s as a promising treatment for various skin conditions. The therapy involves the application of a photosensitizing agent, typically aminolevulinic acid (ALA) or methyl aminolevulinate (MAL), to the skin, followed by exposure to a specific wavelength of blue light (415-495 nm). The photosensitizer is selectively absorbed by abnormal or precancerous cells, and when activated by blue light, it generates

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21:13

Disability is No Shield From Corruption: The Video...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/16

According to the Department of Justice, the fraud scheme involved VRS company owners, executives, and employees, as well as deaf individuals who placed the fraudulent calls. Callers allegedly dialed the companies and left the line open for long periods of time with no actual relaying of calls taking place. The companies then billed the FCC around 390 dollars per hour for these bogus calls.

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29:13

Cat Heads in Space! Episode 25: "The Tail of...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/15

In the vast, velvet void of space, the intrepid spacecraft, home to our beloved Cat Heads, drifts silently. But today, the silence is shattered by the hum of an approaching vessel. Aboard this vessel is none other than Dr. Clawsonbody, the infamous inventor of artificial bodies for Cat Heads. The airlock hisses open, and in strides Dr. Clawsonbody, flanked by his mechanical marvels.

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22:04

The Quest for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Place in...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/13

At the heart of our discussion is the paradox of the Fermi Paradox - the striking contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life's existence and the stark absence of any evidence thereof. Enrico Fermi, a physicist, famously posed the question, "Where is everybody?" This question echoes through the cosmos, reverberating off the seemingly empty vastness of space. Yet, the silence we perceive may not be a testament to solitude but rather a reflection of our current technological

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20:24

Ceylon Cinnamon vs. Cassia and Tap vs. Spring Water

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/12

Ceylon Cinnamon, often called "true cinnamon," hails from the island nation of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. This cinnamon is prized for its delicate, sweet flavor, which is far less pungent than that of its more common counterpart, Cassia cinnamon. The latter is what most of us are unknowingly consuming when we buy cinnamon off supermarket shelves. Cassia originates from China and other parts of Southeast Asia and possesses a stronger, somewhat harsher taste compared to the subtler notes of

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16:20

Cleft Stick: From Ancient Tool to Quantum Metaphor

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/11

The cleft stick, in its most basic form, is precisely what its name suggests: a stick that has been split or cleft, usually at one end, creating a fork or a "Why" shape. This simple yet effective tool does not have a single inventor, per se; rather, it emerged out of necessity in various cultures and contexts around the world. Its invention is lost to prehistory, a testament to human ingenuity in utilizing natural resources.

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16:59

From Earliest Records to the Power of Intuition

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/10

The concept of "the earliest recorded memory" in human history is a tantalizing enigma. To unravel it, we must first distinguish between different types of memories: those etched into the tangible world through writing and artifacts, and those that reside, more fleetingly, within the human mind. The earliest known written records, emerging from the cradle of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia, date back to around 3200 BCE.

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24:12

From Proto-Origins to Unknown Futures: The Odyssey of...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/09

Since distant ancestrals first transmuted primitive utterances into expressive tongues, language has served as the very matrix binding fragile human experience. Through evolving linguistic means, generation upon generation encoded wisdoms, sung folk tales, invoked spirits, performed identities, and reached toward some tantalizingly ineffable understanding always hovering beyond the veil of the articulable. As millennia flowed onward, the manifold branches of our species' linguistic tree strained

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20:02

Cat BODIES in Space! Episode 24: "In Search of...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/08

In a universe where tails wag without whimsy and paws wander aimlessly, we find ourselves aboard the spacecraft "The Furry Voyager," home to the most peculiar crew in the cosmos: the Cat Bodies. Yes, dear listeners, in a twist of cosmic irony, the bodies of our beloved Cat Heads are on their own odyssey, searching the stars for their missing tops. Our tale today unfolds in the echoey halls of "The Furry Voyager," where communication is a dance of paws and tails, translated for us through the marvels

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16:01

A Comprehensive Guide to EMDR Therapy

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/07

We start by examining the world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Our conversation will unfold the layers of this unique therapeutic approach, from its intriguing inception and fundamental principles to a detailed walkthrough of each of its eight transformative phases. We will also contrast EMDR with other therapeutic methodologies, providing insights into its efficacy in managing and healing from traumatic experiences.

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22:32

Rediscovering What's Lost: The Subtle Art of Mourning...

David Boles: Human Meme ·

2024/04/06

In the declaration of human experience, "things that were lost" conjure images of objects, moments, and connections that have slipped through our fingers, vanished into the ether of the past. These losses can range from the tangible, like cherished heirlooms or letters, to the intangible, such as lost opportunities, forgotten languages, or extinct cultures. The essence of what is lost intertwines with the essence of our very humanity, sparking a yearning that is as deep as it is complex.

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