Episode 62: Cultural Molasses

TOPIC: Karmasucks, No-Sayers, and Black and White Thinking Dan and Merlin consider the karmasucks and black and white thinking that lead to inertia and a culture of derision. Anyone can laugh at an agenda, and it only takes one turd in the punchbowl to ruin the party, so don't ask permission, ask yes or no questions, and keep your judge behind your explorer. Links for this episode:Why isn't that Buddha statue fat?Monty Python - "Election Night Special" - YouTubePhineas and Ferb - "My Nemesis" - YouTubeWaldorf education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCreative Think - Roger von OechAmazon.com: A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative (9780446404662): Roger von Oech: BooksAmazon.com: A Kick in the Seat of the Pants: Using Your Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior to Be More Creative: Explore similar itemsJonathan Coulton with John Roderick - "Nemeses" - YouTube[SPONSOR] Squarespace.com. Use offer code `turnsout` for 10% off.It's About Time! - Phineas and Ferb Wiki - Your Guide to Phineas and FerbMy Nemesis - Phineas and Ferb Wiki - Your Guide to Phineas and FerbDAYTUMFalse dilemma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSplitting (psychology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBorderline personality disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCreative Prob-solving (KISP)Spicynodes : Fostering creativityGrace Hopper: "It's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission.""Never let the guy with the broom decide how many elephants can be in the parade.""It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it!"VIDEO: "John Cleese - A Lecture on Creativity" (Do **NOT** miss!)"Bill Cosby: Himself" - Part OneBill Cosby: Himself (1983)Ep. 14: "Big City Apology" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin MannTim & Eric - "Gravy Robbers Training Video" (with Zach Galifianakis)Tim & Eric - "Gravy Robbers!" - YouTubeElection Night Special - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPrimer (2004)DAYTUM: Merlin's Running Sodastream StatsMitchell & Webb - "That's Numberwang!"Sponsored by Squarespace. Use offer code, turnsout for 10% off.