This was intended to be a discussion on Dr. Bock’s videocast series. We had some technical difficulties and ended up recording through Riverside. He is also posting this on his end. I was truly honored to receive an invitation to speak with Dr. Bock. I’ve admired his mind and his presence for a long time. Our conversation was wonderful! And I hope to do it again soon. Here is a post I wrote this morning on X…
I was thinking about our talk over coffee this morning and it was kind of mind-blowing to run back how many topics we covered. We didn't set out to, it was just a back and forth dance over issues we both care about and find important. But we clicked; both in personality and also how our mind had been approaching and analyzing most of this stuff. It once again reaffirmed that sense of bridge building to me. Of this seismic change occurring; this new structure forming in response to the collapse of the old one. "Brain trust"
Thank you again for reaching out and making that happen, Dr. Bock. It is so rich to flesh these discussions out in real-time like that. I'm beyond flattered you were interested in doing so with me. Sorry we had technical issues and that I don't have this to you yet. I'd be honored to sit down with you again. It really did feel like we had only put a priming coat on many of those topics. It was also neat how it felt like various and wildly different fronts were all kind of converging there at the end. Points to a good starting place for round 2. ;-)
AI Summary
The conversation between Randy Bock and Theo Jordan covers various topics, including technical difficulties with recording software, their approaches to podcasting, and their experiences with social media. They discuss the importance of authenticity and intellectual honesty in today's society, as well as the influence of Marxism in education and the concept of political correctness. They also touch on the power of storytelling and the need for truth in a world filled with misinformation. The conversation explores the topics of political correctness, the COVID-19 response, and the influence of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation. It delves into the impact of political correctness on societal strength and the erosion of individual mental fortitude. The discussion also touches on the COVID-19 response and the role of zealotry, opportunism, and intimidation in shaping public opinion. The conversation then shifts to the influence of Bill Gates and his investments in mosquito operations and mRNA technology. The speakers discuss the potential implications of these investments and the erosion of institutional trust. The conversation explores the abandonment of religious moorings and the void that is left behind. It discusses the importance of faith and religion in human civilizations throughout history and the potential consequences of stripping them away. The conversation also touches on the role of religion in society, the impact of climate change activism, and the concept of queering. It delves into the dangers of rejecting objective truth and the influence of powerful institutions in shaping narratives. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the goal of equity and its potential consequences.
Conversations with Dr. Randall Bock 4-24-24