Ep 164 — Gaslighting
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Here in the USA, it’s right before Thanksgiving and right after a bad election so it’s time to talk about Gaslighting. We discuss what it is, how to spot it, and how to fight it. For Media of Great Price, we talk about the 1944 movie Gaslight, which is where the term originates. We close out with happy news about a new way to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere. Enjoy! Show Notes: Gaslighting: — — — Domestic Abuse Hotline, What is Gaslighting: What is gaslighting abuse: What is Narcissistic...
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Ep 163 — Science Fiction and the Gospel |Approaching Zion pt. 8
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Welcome to another Huge Niblet episode. And yes, it’s a bit huge. (You saw the time stamp!) In the A segment, we discuss Hugh Nibley’s 1969 diatribe titled Science Fiction and the Gospel as well as the article that likely triggered his rage induced lecture. Then we move into our penultimate Approaching Zion discussion. Following that, we have some excellent news about Gen Z women leaving religion. Enjoy! Show Notes: Sword of Laman: Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley Books and poems mentioned: 1984 by George Orwell:...
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Ep 162 — Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson | I Write to You, My Darling Decay by A Wake in Providence
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It’s October and so you finally get a Halloween themed media episode to round out the month. First we talk about Robert Louis Stevenson and his book Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. We discuss some of the major themes as well as some of the many, many, MANY movie depictions that have been done of it. Then we talk about the incredibly amazing metal album by A Wake in Providence titled I Write to You, My Darling Decay. And we end with happy news about the increase in early voting. Enjoy and have a happy Samhain! Show Notes: Robert Louis Stevenson: ...
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Ep 161 — Oct. ‘24 General Conference
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It’s that time of year again! We go through the entirety of General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brad Wilcox was an idiot, Oaks was legalistic, and Bednar fawned over Ezra Taft Benson. But there were so many other talks that slipped through the cracks; that’s why we’re here. Yes it’s long, and yes it’s thorough. And now we don’t have to think about it for another 6 months! Are you registered to vote?! Links: Exponent II article by Jen Morrison Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: ...
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Ep 160 — Fear & Control | Approaching Zion pt. 7
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Fear! What is it? How does it work? How can it be used to control us? That’s our main segment, fear and mind control. Then we dive into the next installment of Huge Niblet and Approaching Zion for 2 essays/talks about fear and Nibley’s envisioned perfect society. We wrap with happy news about coal power taking another hit. Do you want to help set up and run our discord server?! Reach out to us on social media or email links below! Are you registered to vote?! Show Notes: ). Sword of Laman: Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley ...
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Ep 159 — Children of Men by PD James, book and movie
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Shannon talks about books again! We are back on the subject of dystopian literature today and we deliberate over the 1992 book Children of Men, written by PD James. We also watched the movie based on the book and we talk about the differences and similarities to each. After that we share some happy news about nuclear power. Enjoy! Show Notes: The Children of Men, by PD James: PD James: MOGP: Children of Men Film: Where film is streaming: Happy News: GoFundMe for Shannon: ...
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Ep 158 — What Makes a Genius? | Approaching Zion pt. 6
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The weirdest chapter in Approaching Zion makes for a kinda’ weird A segment about intelligence and genius. We talk about the history of ranking intelligence and its influence on eugenics before discussing more modern conceptions of intelligence and genius from a nature AND nurture perspective. Then we get into Hugh Nibley’s eulogy of Donald Decker. It’s a standalone chapter, very different from every other chapter in Approaching Zion, and provides a wealth of interesting discussion, including why it was even included in the book to begin with. Then we wrap with happy news of Sweden...
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Ep 157 — Project 2025; Idiocracy
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Yes, it’s time to dissect this horrific document telegraphing the downfall of American democracy. We examine bits and pieces to see what the cabal of Christian nationalists want to turn the nation into over the next conservative presidency. Then we chat about the Mike Judge movie Idiocracy and it’s prophetic warnings. We wrap with happy news about the Harris-Walz campaign polling quite well among voters. Show notes: Are you registered to vote?! Project 2025 links MOGP: Idiocracy IMDB: Where it is streaming: ...
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Ep 156 — Sunstone Wrap-up & Patreon Changes
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Just that! We talk Sunstone because it’s the best Mormon Con around and we want to spread the good word! We discuss a few of our favorite sessions, some fascinating things we learned, and how Sunstone recharges our batteries in the Mormon studies space. Then we talk about Lego helping PTSD sufferers. We wrap with a brief chat about some changes we’re making to the Patreon page; long story short, now is a great time to sign up to financially support the podcast! Happy News: GoFundMe for Shannon: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for...
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Ep 155 — Free/Moral Agency; Ernest L. Wilkinson | Last Temptation of Christ
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We do a quick dive into moral agency and free agency in Mormon culture. Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have recently changed the definition of agency to suit their totalitarian needs. We explore the evolution of the phrase ‘free agency’ into ‘moral agency’ and springboard into a discussion about Ernest L. Wilkinson, the most influential BYU president in the institution’s history. After that we chat about The Last Temptation of Christ, a Scorsese film about a VERY human Jesus. We wrap with happy political news, adoring our new DNC candidate, Kamala Harris. ...
info_outlineSince this is another Huge Niblet episode, we decided to talk a little bit about philosophy. More importantly, we discuss Diogenes the Cynic and what the philosophical meaning of the word “cynic” is. Then we cover 3 chapters in Approaching Zion, all while keeping the question, “Was Hugh Nibley a modern day cynic?” in mind.
Show notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism_(philosophy)#cite_ref-dudley5_8-0
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/740/the-life-of-diogenes-of-sinope-in-diogenes-laertiu/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeCKQnWogxI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EM_cfYcDjY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xl_7Ivi2og
Sword of Laban:
Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley
Pages from Hopi History by Harry C James: https://archive.org/details/pagesfromhopihis0000jame
The False Gods We Worship, by Spencer W. Kimball: http://www.nauvoo.com/library/kimball-false.html
Black Mesa Peabody Coal controversy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mesa_Peabody_Coal_controversy
Happy News: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/small-island-nations-maritime-court-pollution-ruling
In case you want to see where Shannon got the product placement information: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/mcdonalds-french-fries-truth/
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