
 Doomer Optimism
 Doomer Optimism DO 78 - Chris Arnade w/ Ashley Colby and Anarcho-contrarian
 Sep 29, 2022 
 Chris Arnade, author exploring poverty, addiction, and faith in the US, talks about antidotes to Front Row thinking, including 'don't be an asshole.' They discuss the limitations of quantitative data, negative consequences of hypermobility, educational sorting mechanism, and changing nature of elites. They also touch on controversy over Walmart, upcoming travel plans, and the value of embracing agency and adventure. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 4min 
 Exploring Hunts Point, Documenting Lives, and Walking Megacities 
 04:09 • 5min 
 Spreadsheet Brain and the Limitations of Quantitative Data 
 09:21 • 16min 
 The Negative Consequences of Hypermobility 
 25:25 • 4min 
 Sorting Mechanism and the Creation of Local Communities 
 29:31 • 11min 
 The Changing Nature of Elites and Community Connection 
 40:26 • 33min 
 Controversy over Walmart and Upcoming Travel Plans 
 01:13:11 • 4min 
 Embracing Agency and Adventure in Explorations 
 01:17:09 • 3min 

