Episode 33: Elon Musk, FDA, Shawn Oakman, Zuckerberg, Body Language, Future Perspective

Show Description:

In this episode, we recap the big current events from last week, including Elon Musk and his security clearance issues, the resignation of former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, NFL Prospect Shawn Oakman's road back to the NFL after a false crime accusation, and Mark Zuckerberg's war against information. We end the episode using body language to spot sincerity, as well as applying a future perspective mentality involving imagining yourself at your own funeral.

Show Highlights:

4:00-10:30: We talk about Elon Musk's security clearance issues because of his Joe Rogan Podcast appearance
10:30-21:15: After former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's stance and actions on the dietary supplement tobacco industry, especially e-cigs and vapes, we discuss the possible meaning behind his resignation, and whether it was forced or not
21:15-31:15: We talk about NFL prospect Shawn Oakman, who went through a 3-year sexual assault trial for a crime he did not commit. We discuss the repercussions now for him as he pursues a possible NFL career, as well as our viewpoint on falsifying a crime
31:15-39:30: Mark Zuckerberg makes a big announcement about his quest to make more of our information secure on his platform. We talk about what this could mean for possible commerce and payment system for the platform, and whether this announcement was a political statement or not
39:30-46:30: Drawing from readings on body language, we get into how to tell when someone is lying, and looking at the difference between someone's words and emotional condition
46:30-53:00: We get into the future perspective mentality and imagining what your future funeral will look like. We reflect on what we can do to live a meaningful life in the present