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Self-Defined Human

#23 – Why Generosity Is Impossible, But Necessary

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="2OSOeOQeHS"><a href="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/23-why-generosity-is-impossible-but-necessary/">#23 &#8211; Why Generosity Is Impossible, But Necessary</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/23-why-generosity-is-impossible-but-necessary/embed/#?secret=2OSOeOQeHS" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;#23 &#8211; Why Generosity Is Impossible, But Necessary&#8221; &#8212; Michael Korman&#039;s Blog" data-secret="2OSOeOQeHS" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://michaelkorman.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Let’s talk about human nature. Should we be generous? Are we inherently selfish?

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#18 – Why You Can’t Satisfy Everybody

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="r7GY8ZIYCq"><a href="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/18-why-you-cant-satisfy-everybody/">#18 &#8211; Why You Can&#8217;t Satisfy Everybody</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/18-why-you-cant-satisfy-everybody/embed/#?secret=r7GY8ZIYCq" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;#18 &#8211; Why You Can&#8217;t Satisfy Everybody&#8221; &#8212; Michael Korman&#039;s Blog" data-secret="r7GY8ZIYCq" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://michaelkorman.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

In this episode, I’ll talk about the big problem the INTP faces: the obsession with pleasing other people. Also, life sucks and meditation will help you with that. Workability is the key. Religion. Truth. And finally, how you MUST deal with those idiots.

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#17 – How to Get Your Money

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Q2GMRJPW2o"><a href="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/17-how-to-get-your-money/">#17 &#8211; How to Get Your Money</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/17-how-to-get-your-money/embed/#?secret=Q2GMRJPW2o" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;#17 &#8211; How to Get Your Money&#8221; &#8212; Michael Korman&#039;s Blog" data-secret="Q2GMRJPW2o" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://michaelkorman.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

This is about how I can get YOUR money. We’ll talk about meditation, marketing, spiral dynamics, and the problems INTPs and ENTPs face on a daily basis.

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#15 – I Will Destroy You

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="f9sFbnc8gJ"><a href="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/15-i-will-destroy-you/">#15 &#8211; I Will Destroy You</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/15-i-will-destroy-you/embed/#?secret=f9sFbnc8gJ" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;#15 &#8211; I Will Destroy You&#8221; &#8212; Michael Korman&#039;s Blog" data-secret="f9sFbnc8gJ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://michaelkorman.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

This isn’t a threat of violence. It’s a threat to speak louder. Back off, “friends” and public safety officers. I’m trying to run a business here.

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#14 – Calculus for Kindergarteners and Social Justice Warriors

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="dn4vPDOaCb"><a href="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/14-calculus-for-kindergarteners-and-social-justice-warriors/">#14 &#8211; Calculus for Kindergarteners and Social Justice Warriors</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://michaelkorman.com/podcast/14-calculus-for-kindergarteners-and-social-justice-warriors/embed/#?secret=dn4vPDOaCb" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;#14 &#8211; Calculus for Kindergarteners and Social Justice Warriors&#8221; &#8212; Michael Korman&#039;s Blog" data-secret="dn4vPDOaCb" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://michaelkorman.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

J.S. Bach said “all you have to do is hit the right key at the right time and the instrument plays itself.”

Ha. Tell that to the piano teachers on Facebook.

(Actually, it’s great advice.)

0:01:40 – My history with math
0:06:10 – Advanced math vs Kindergarten math
0:10:34 – How real analysis is different
0:13:17 – My graduate math career
0:15:55 – Fact-checking the COVID-19 pandemic
0:17:41 – Michael Korman’s brain
0:20:21 – Why pianists can’t move their bodies, hierarchies of movement
0:27:43 – Why do I talk about other stuff so much?
0:29:21 – Teachers are the devil, social justice issues
0:31:56 – My focus is simply on piano playing and meditation and drawing