22: Physics Pimp [December 1, 2010]

Heron starts the conversation talking about gratitude and combination locks. Heron sets an assignment for the listeners. Tom talks about a particular way of learning stuff and the ongoing Stone Ape Facebook campaign versus the Model Rail Radio revolution. Heron wants to change the name of the podcast and Tom wants the listeners to decide on the new name. They discuss the Joneses and the hyper-consumerist festival. Tom talks about a literary form he is trying to explore and mental health. Tom offers some discussion of personal freedom, strange 1993 connections and authenticity. Heron raises Stephen Hawking. Tom reflects on his blog and his time in the UK. Heron reads a quote and talks about quote collection. Tom talks about forced writing and forced editing.