Episode #130 R.P. Tyler Olds talks with talkPOPc participant Christopher about social power, community dynamics, and obligation

Timestamps:00:10 intros01:20 setting the stage and outfit talk01:55 What is philosophy? The thought about thought // Power is ability, the ability to do things and influence03:15 Power and influence, the connection to trust. Influence is capital04:40 The power that worries us, the things out of our control. But is power control, or is it influence?05:55 Social power and raw radical power, the power of ideas08:00 Policy vs culture as they relate to power09:10 Dictatorial influence and cult of personality11:25 Tapping into conservative rage, the idea of America and change12:40 Confidence that shifts towards hatred as an example of power13:40 Positive power in the community, bodega comedy that brings Atlantic Avenue together15:15 How should we measure power? Is it based on the end effects?16:10 Negative power as a "what could happen?" vs Positive power and seeing the beauty17:00 Does everyone have access to power as influence? If you have a role in society, you have power18:20 The power of infants, powerful and tiny tyrants, intention is not 100% necessary19:20 Power vs Obligation. Do others have power over us, or are we obligated to care for someone?21:30 When power is deemed unworthy, we decide to fight against it22:45 Babies are the in-between of influence and nature, but is intention necessary?Support the showWebsite: talkpopc.orgInstagram: @talkpopcEmail: [email protected]