
Epsilon Theory Podcast
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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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.

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Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 12min
Breaking News #5: Voldemort 2024! The Biden/Trump Rematch No One Wants
This podcast explores the problems with our current political system favoring incumbents and the strategies they use to stay in power. It discusses the challenges faced by senators compared to former governors in running for president, strategies for driving voter turnout, the importance of direct conversations, the influence of identity in driving action, the concept of participation in various fields, the strategies used by outsiders in politics, and the significance of building relationships between Republicans and Democrats.

Sep 21, 2023 • 22min
Cursed Knowledge #20: Airbnb
Airbnb has reshaped how we travel and disrupted the hotel industry. But most of the stories from both guests and hosts reveal nothing but disasters. So what's really going on? What's the real story of Airbnb?

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 6min
Breaking News #4: From Ross Perot to RFK Jr – The Evolving Narratives of Political Entrepreneurs
Ross Perot and RFK Jr discuss the tactics used by political entrepreneurs to gain votes and influence opinions. Topics include differentiation in politics, challenges faced by third parties in the US, selecting issue areas, and the power of narratives and secret plans in campaigns.

Sep 7, 2023 • 25min
Cursed Knowledge #19: The Snappiest Place on Earth
We live in a very safe world. And we've worked hard to make it safe. But sometimes we take that safety for granted. And sometimes we think that safety applies even when it really really doesn't.

Aug 31, 2023 • 43min
Men of God in the City of Man, Part 2: Carriers
Every virus needs carriers to spread. Even a narrative virus.
We can learn a lot from what they have in common.

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Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
Breaking News #3 ESG, Vivek Ramaswamy and The Influence of Political Entrepreneurs
In this episode, the hosts uncover the world of political entrepreneurs, explaining who they are and how they shape public opinion. They also delve into their influence on issues like ESG agendas, the challenges of launching new ideas, and the importance of critical thinking when consuming information. Additionally, they explore the role of asset managers in shaping flow and market trends, with a focus on the ESG movement.
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