1: Squishing the Matrix [June 29, 2010]

Tom kicks off the discussion about online identities and Heron's thoughts on creating an online identity and the distinctions between squish and the matrix. They move on to discuss voting and the decriminalization of drugs. The manipulation of language for political means is explored and some discussion of the future of Earth. Tom begins a discussion on the importance of the connection to the internet as being part of the matrix, piano tuning and the riots of southern California vs distinctions in Australia. Heron talks about his son, genetics, adoption and Terence McKenna. Tom expands on the ideas of community in a virtual and physical sense. They conclude on the idea of the monologue as the podcast and the fundamental change in the planet.