

Epsilon Theory Podcast
Ben Hunt
Epsilon Theory is an exploration of the most powerful force in our social world - narrative. See more at www.epsilontheory.com.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 2h 1min
Men of God in the City of Man, Part 3: Memetics
The podcast explores how memes shape narratives and information framing in society. It delves into restorationism in religious movements, false prophecies, the teachings of Dutch Sheets, the Seven Mountains Mandate, the hope for broken vessels meme, and the role of memes in shaping eschatological beliefs within the apostolic prophetic movement.

Dec 1, 2023 • 19min
Cursed Knowledge #25: Truffle Hunting
A dark world of truffle hunting unfolds, where fraud, theft, sabotage, and even murder prevail. The use of pigs and dogs in the hunt, along with the ban on pigs in Italy, is discussed. The risks truffle hunters face with dog poisoning and the regulations surrounding truffle hunting are explored. The challenges of cultivating truffles, fraud in the market, and scandals and heists in the truffle industry are also highlighted.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 6min
Breaking News #9: Hold My Beer
With the 2024 election approaching, the hosts discuss the lack of excitement in the primaries and the media's role in keeping it interesting. They also explore the impact of the recent CPI report on the stock market and the new method of calculating inflation. The podcast touches on media narratives, the power of personal archives, and the importance of reflection in constructing one's life story.

Nov 17, 2023 • 21min
Cursed Knowledge #24: Hollywood Accounting
We know that Hollywood is a multibillion dollar industry that shows no signs of slowing anytime soon. So then why do so many studios report that their movies failed? Especially when most of these movies are incredibly popular and by all accounts should be financially successful. Well turns out Hollywood has some tricks up their sleeves and, as The Producers taught us, under the right circumstances you can make more money with a flop than a hit.

Nov 9, 2023 • 56min
Breaking News #8: When Narrative Doesn't Matter | The Israeli Strategy of Total War
This podcast explores the narrative strategies used in the Israel-Hamas war, including Israel's strategy of total war and the impact of collateral damage. They also discuss the influence of Russian media, the lack of coverage of American hostages in Gaza, a surprising memoir by an artist, and the significance of shared purpose and optimism in storytelling.

Nov 2, 2023 • 22min
Cursed Knowledge #23: Mega Disasters
Earthquakes, storms, volcanos, oh my. It seems the earth is always trying to kill us one way or another. These are dangerous powerful spectacles that can literally reshape the world. It’s understandable that we’re so fascinated by them. But why aren’t we afraid of them?

Oct 26, 2023 • 48min
Breaking News #7: When the Media Failed Us: The Changing Story of the Gaza Hospital Explosion
This podcast explores the misleading reporting of a Gaza hospital explosion, discussing the consequences of misinformation and the lack of institutional control in media organizations. It also delves into the challenges of finding accurate information in a polarized media landscape and emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust through critical engagement with the media.

Oct 20, 2023 • 22min
Cursed Knowledge #22: The Narrative of Reality TV
Reality TV is a constant and ever growing part of pop culture. Everyone has a guilty pleasure show that they watch every week. It's created stars and scandals that have gained international attention. It's dominated the small screen for almost 30 years and the line between tv and reality has never been thinner.

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Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 14min
Breaking News #6: Maintaining Optimism in a Polarized Political World
This podcast explores maintaining optimism in a polarized political world. Topics include the widening gyre in politics, the impact of mirror and rage engagements on social media, designing and managing relationships, avoiding viewing the other side as evil, better versus different messaging, and maintaining optimism in a polarized political world.

Oct 5, 2023 • 30min
Cursed Knowledge #21: Invasive Species
The podcast explores the devastating effects of invasive species, focusing on the Burmese python, European starling, house cats, wild horses, spotted lantern fly, and more. It discusses the alarming number of birds and small mammals killed by feral cats and emphasizes the importance of keeping cats indoors. The hosts share their experience adopting wild horses for population control and discuss the damaging impact of the spotted lantern fly on crops. They also mention the dying elm trees caused by European boar beetles and reflect on the lack of clear solutions to combat invasive species.