When I was a kid I spent a lot of time in New Mexico, where my grandparents lived (Roswell, specifically). As we drove around, I became fascinated with town names--like Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Huh? Well, I did some research, and I came up with a list of what I think are the funniest, or most intriguing, town names for every state. Enjoy!

Episode 231 - Of 400s And Other Names

This conversation discusses Jasun Horsley's book, "The Kubrickon," (https://amzn.to/3I45fNU) which posits that Stanley Kubrick's films are not merely artistic expressions but tools for psychological manipulation, arguing that his revered status is a result of cultural engineering and covert government operations, such as Operation Mockingbird, designed to shape public perception and advance specific agendas. The author explores conspiracy theories surrounding Kubrick's involvement in faking the Moon landing and suggests his later works contain coded confessions. Furthermore, the text examines how Kubrick's films contribute to a "hive mind" or "para-self" by exploiting human cognitive biases like pareidolia and apophenia, ultimately acting as a catalyst for artificial intelligence by gathering intensely subjective data from audience interpretations. The author also analyzes themes of child abuse, paternal betrayal, and cultural warfare within Kubrick's oeuvre, particularly in The Shining and A Clockwork Orange, linking them to broader societal issues and the development of behavioral science and surveillance technologies like ARPANET.

The Kubrickon - Decoding Mind Control in Media

I photograph, record, and write about the natural world. I see, I listen, I write. I fundamentally believe that curiosity can save the world—so I publish stories to make people curious. Ultimately, curiosity leads to discovery, discovery leads to knowledge, knowledge leads to insight, and insight leads to understanding. Please enjoy!

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