Eric Zimmer joins his friend AJ Jacobs on The Puzzler Podcast. They discuss the parable of the two wolves and how it relates to puzzles, promoting positivity and curiosity. They also talk about the mechanics of puzzle games and present an extra credit puzzle for listeners.
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The parable of two wolves emphasizes the importance of feeding the good wolf within us, fostering curiosity and positivity.
Reframing problems as puzzles can lead to more curiosity and positivity, encouraging understanding of opposing viewpoints and considering different perspectives.
Deep dives
The Importance of Connections and Connectivity
Dr. Joy Hardin Bradford discusses the importance of connections and how AT&T specializes in keeping people in touch with what they value most, helping them reach out and grow in ways like never before. With the right connectivity, individuals can find their purpose and make connections that inspire, heal, and unite them.
The Parable of Two Wolves and Puzzles
Eric Zimmer, host of 'The One You Feed' podcast, shares the parable of two wolves. It explains how there are two sides within us, a good wolf representing kindness, bravery, and love, and a bad wolf representing greed, hatred, and fear. The parable emphasizes that the one we feed determines our mindset and outlook on life. Zimmer relates this to puzzles, encouraging listeners to see challenges as opportunities for playfulness and experimentation, fostering curiosity and positivity.
Spinoffs and the Power of Reframing
AJ Jacobs, host of the 'Puzzler' podcast, engages Eric Zimmer in a puzzle game related to spinoff shows. They discuss reframing problems as puzzles, which can lead to more curiosity and positivity. Zimmer shares how he applies this mindset when talking politics, seeking to understand opposing viewpoints rather than arguing. They highlight the importance of considering the experiences and perspectives that shape people's beliefs, emphasizing the benefits of adopting a puzzler mindset in various aspects of life.
Special Bonus Episode! Eric joins his friend, AJ Jacobs, on his new podcast called "The Puzzler!
"Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, in 10 minutes or less, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old puzzle favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Plus, Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska joins A.J. each week to present new puzzles from the Puzzle Lab. And there’s a daily Extra Credit Puzzler for our Puzzlers at home. (Answers revealed in the following episode.)