Sep 14, 2024
We're trialling a new format this week, as I am in the Bay of Fires for work. A visit to a beer-drinking pig inspired some ruminations on how and why we connect as this idiotic, digital hellscape builds itself around us.
The episode discusses the manipulation and sanitization of reality through digital currencies, IDs, and the evolving media landscape, including the shift to 'private' or enclosed digital engagement opportunities like Mighty Networks and Substack, aiming for authenticity in an increasingly controlled and artificial world.
00:00 Introduction: The World Without Sin
00:21 Filming in the Bay of Fires
00:27 The Pub in the Paddock and Priscilla the Pig
01:58 Exploring the Concept of 'The World Without Sin'
05:18 Digital IDs and Global Changes
09:08 Cultural Reflections and Media Strategy
16:50 The Gap Between Public and Private Discourse
22:55 Media Evolution and Personal Adaptations
39:09 Conclusion: Navigating the World Without Sin
In lieu of show notes, here is a picture of a pub, followed by a pig. You're welcome.