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This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story Jeffty Is Five and the guest is Maggie Mae Fish.

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Scottie Wottie

Theory on nostalgia: Early humans had a huge survival advantage in the ability to transmit knowledge via language, not only practical knowledge like local geography or hunting techniques but also cultural knowledge like songs and history that helped the tribe act as a whole. Those in the tribe who survived to accumulate knowledge got a dopamine hit from reminiscing on the past, reinforcing the memory of that knowledge. Psychologist Constantine Sedikides conducted some experiments pointing to a different purpose, that nostalgia is a fuel tank of positive emotions which can help counteract loneliness and fear of death.

drunkencoyote

This is my first Razorblade pie, what a genuine treat! I love all the beans and bean adjacent friends but Maggie and Mike's energy is probably my favorite pairing. I love Abe's insights. I love Adam's insights, which I assume are being delivered while he cooks delicious stew. But Mike and Mags are thought provoking and soothing at the same time.