This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

State Wars March Madness w/ Bryan Callen | This Past Weekend #183

Mar 22, 2019
Join Theo Von and Bryan Callen as they dive into a fun March Madness-style competition, pitting U.S. states against each other in humorous banter. Explore quirky cultural identities from states like Oregon and playful rivalries among the South. The duo also discusses the future of human skills through technology, while reflecting on personal accountability and mental health resources. Add some light-hearted sports stories and absurdity, and you've got an entertaining mix of laughs, anecdotes, and insightful discussions.
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INSIGHT

Value of Earned Skills

  • Money buys skills, even downloadable ones, raising questions about the value of unearned expertise.
  • Satisfaction from skills may decrease when they're instantly acquired versus earned through practice.
ANECDOTE

Respect for Jocko Willink

  • Theo Von and Bryan Callen discuss Jocko Willink's respected skillset developed through hard work and experience.
  • Callen emphasizes Jocko's scars and experiences contribute to his wisdom and attractiveness.
INSIGHT

Farming the Young

  • Theo Von predicts a future where the wealthy "farm the young" for resources like blood transfusions.
  • This reflects a societal divide based on access to life-extending technologies.
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