Topic: Processing

2 chapters across the catalog

Cognitive Surrender
Episode 45 • • 18:12 - 24:28

45: Cognitive Surrender

60 Minutes Report on Ultra-Processed Foods

A 60 Minutes report features Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA Commissioner David Kessler discussing the dangers of ultra-processed foods. They criticize the "GRAS" (Generally Recognized as Safe) loophole, which allows thousands of untested ingredients into the American food supply. The report links these dietary changes to the rise in chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Rewiring for Rest
Episode 15 • • 36:48 - 40:22

15: Rewiring for Rest

Guarding Narratives and the Weight of Words

The cheapening of words through social media is contrasted with the "weighty" writing of historical figures like Oswald Chambers. A deliberate pause in conversation is noted as a sign of mental processing and a refusal to react impulsively to digital stimuli. The Sabbath is framed as a vital time to quiet the mind and avoid the "cesspool" of breaking news and constant promotion.