Time To Say Goodbye

Hello!On today’s episode, we talk about Aaron Bushnell, the active-duty Air Force twenty-five year old who self-immolated in Washington, D.C., the history of the act and how it has been seen in different eras and different contexts. We compare, for example, how Barack Obama talked about the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a Tunisian street vendor who is credited with sparking the Arab Spring with how much of the liberal commentariat talks about Bushnell (largely in terms of mental health). And we try to make sense of what demands this act places on the public and how it could be understood. We also talk about this: We also talk about Jay’s recent article about Pretendianism in the New Yorker and Tyler talks about his own experiences as a minority in the academy. Some reading: Wapo report on BushnellArticle Jay wrote in 2022 about the self immolation of Wynn BrucePretendian article Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Discussing the minority vote, exploring the shift towards the right. Why are different groups leaving the Democrat Party? Implications for progressive politics. Debunking disinformation studies, the impact on voter behavior. Economic concerns influencing the black vote. The influence of white women voters. Bridging perspectives on education and voter motivations. Reflections on post-election uncertainty and audience engagement.

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Discussion on Tracy Chapman's music and the divide of opinions on the Apple Vision Pro. Debate on the Ambivalence of Virtual Reality (VR): The hosts discuss their thoughts on virtual reality (VR) and its unsettling ability to replicate everyday experiences. The Impact of the Internet on Academic Work and Personal Well-being: This chapter explores the effects of the internet on academic research and personal happiness. Challenges of Night Fishing and Lack of Digital Evidence in Surfing. Technology, Narcissism, and the Meaning of 'People': The speakers discuss the impact of technology on society and contemplate the concept of narcissism. The Viral Nature of Culture and the Ponzi-like Fantasies of Markets: This chapter explores the interconnectedness of culture through virality, highlighting examples such as Luke Combs going viral on TikTok and the Grammys as a platform for creating viral social media clips. The Addictive Nature of Technology and Its Impact on Attention.

This week's podcast features Musa Al-Gharbi, a professor of sociology at Stony Brook University. They discuss blaming 'kids these days' for societal issues, the problem with adult blaming, illiberal attitudes on campuses, the risk to free expression, democracy, teachers, peer review, and more. They also touch on trust in science, misrepresentation of information by experts, and the misunderstanding of antisemitism in America.

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In this podcast, the hosts discuss Octavia Butler's 'The Parable of the Sower' and its chilling portrayal of a post-climate change world. They explore the concept of climate apocalypse and question the lack of new visions for climate death. They also delve into Butler's use of 'historofuturism' in her work. Additionally, they examine the treatment of Black quarterbacks in the NFL and reflect on the progress made in challenging stereotypes. Lastly, there is a casual conversation about football and playoff predictions.

In this episode, the new co-host Tyler Austin Harper and the host discuss topics such as climate apocalypse movies, climate fiction in Hollywood, a plagiarism scandal at Harvard, controversy in academia, true crime podcasts, and the influence of Silicon Valley in idea ecosystems.

In this podcast, City Councilmember Nithya Raman discusses housing and homelessness in Los Angeles. Topics include the power struggle between homeowners and the best interests of everyone, the housing crisis and land use issues in LA, addressing the hopelessness of solving homelessness, relocating homeless individuals to project room key sites, the complex relationship between housing, drugs, and mental health, building a stable system for addressing homelessness, and the politics of homelessness in LA.

Bradford William Davis, an expert in the intersection of politics and sports, joins the host to discuss the lack of politics in sports coverage and possible financial incentives involved. They explore the perception of San Francisco in baseball and analyze Draymond Green's incidents with a focus on mental health. The chapter also addresses the consequences of controversies, unfair treatment of athletes leaving Boston, and the importance of deep investigative sports reporting.