Man Of Steel Answers Insight Commentary

Body Applying Earlier Episodes to Exercise & Body Assimilation & Accommodation Viewpoint Diversity By Way of Trainer & Gym Mates Mark Twight & Gym Jones Soldier of Steel Growth Psychology of Fitness, Exercise, & Body Transformation Transferable Skills - Functional Fitness / Functional Fandom Metaphor & Myth Brain Benefits Becoming Superman | Sam Ashurst American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Donate Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube #5for5 #afsp

[Previously recorded June 7, 2018] Perils of perfectionism, Fixed Mindset versus a Growth Mindset, Intellectual Humility and Insecurity. Answers, insights, and commentary on: Perils of Perfectionism Fundamental Fear of Unknown Fear of Failure Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset Neuroplasticity Fixed Mindset means changing for the worst Batman's Fixed Mindset Superman's Growth Mindset Future Potential: One Day & Yet Humble or Insecure? Humility: Grounded Relating Superman's Insecurities Empathy From Fault To learn more: Factfulness | Hans Rosling Why You Should Make Useless Things | Simone Giertz How We Became Self Obsessed | David McRaney Humanity's Deepest, Darkest Fear | SciShow Psych Voltaire In His Letters | François-Marie Arouet Thoughts on Various Subjects | Alexander Pope Mindset | Carol Dweck Carol Dweck: "The Growth Mindset" | Talks at Google Carol Dweck on Perfectionism | School of Life Developing a Growth Mindset | Stanford Alumni The Power of Believing You Can Improve | TE

[Previously recorded April 20 & May 11, 2018]  Viewpoint Diversity gets you closer to the truth, makes you more persuasive, and fosters your growth. Answers, insights, and commentary on: Assimilation vs. Accommodation Avoiding Accommodation with Rejection or Manipulation Overcoming Cognitive Biases and Confirmation Bias Dissent in Myth and Neuroscience Foundations of Persuasion and Trust Domain knowledge and understanding rebuttals How to build trust Defining Courage Opportunities for Growth and Learning To learn more: The Wisdom and/or Madness of The Crowd Jean Piaget | Wikipedia Active Information Avoidance | David McRaney The Power of Myth | Wikipedia On Liberty | John Stuart Mill Why Do We Follow The Crowd? | BBC CrowdScience The Indispensable Milton Friedman | Milton Friedman How to Build Trust | Frances Frei Everyone Is Different | Lanny Sherwin Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube #freeyourmind

[Previously recorded July 15, 2016 and unaired episode]  Who returned the checks?  Viewing Wallace Keefe's protest as abstract art.  Insight into Bruce's blindness and Lex's patterns of speech and ability to exploit the efforts of others. Answers, insights, and commentary on: Conjunction Fallacy Plausible patsy prerequisites Why is Bruce and Keefe's wife also on his Superman Wall of Shame? Bruce is blind Audience believing checks are enough are blind too Lex talks to hear himself   Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube #unaired #notafan

NOT AN EPISODE Checklist Superman Shorts Citizenship Bendis to retcon Superman origin Kryptonian character in Exodus template Moses and Jesus characteristics Jobs and travel expanding your views Discussing "I Don't Have to Save You" in JL. Super speed feats and consistency in JL. Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube

NOT AN EPISODE See MOSAIC Brief 0 for explanation. Recorded on or before 11/30/17. Not intended for publication. The views expressed are unrefined and subject to amendment. Edited solely for length, no additions or alterations. Intro and outro music performed by The Mad Mass Revolution. Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube

NOT AN EPISODE See MOSAIC Brief 0 for explanation. Recorded 11/16/17. Not intended for publication. The views expressed are unrefined and subject to amendment. Edited solely for length, no additions or alterations. Intro and outro music performed by The Mad Mass Revolution. Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube

NOT AN EPISODE See MOSAIC Brief 0 for explanation. Recorded 11/14/17. Not intended for publication. The views expressed are unrefined and subject to amendment. Edited solely for length, no additions or alterations. Intro and outro music performed by The Mad Mass Revolution. Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube

NOT AN EPISODE Explain the Experimental Format Empathy Exhaustion Superhero Physique is to Body Image as _______ are to _______. Answer- Paragons : Altruism Explain and intro the Rambles Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube

**NOT A Justice League EPISODE** Illuminated manuscripts as insight into things that endure.  An alternative approach to characterization.  Literary analysis and criticism. "Transcendent empathy lets us change the world.  The kind of world these films challenge us to make.  To create a world that would invite Superman with open arms, hearts, and minds.  Through a hard look at ourselves as we are now... and actively taking up the responsibility to change." Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. Introduction (0:00) Disclaimer Not Didactic Not Idolatry Religious Influence Introduction to Man of Steel artbook II. Illumination (9:16) Illuminated manuscripts The first books, the first comic books Reading a graphic novel versus watching a film Compared to these films: Focus on Illumination not text Focus on specificity Value without adherence III. Literary Analysis (42:44) Four prevailing modes: Text Authorial Intent Context Response Slow down: Receiving a wo

Merry Christmas! Love, Doc & Family Credits: "Work" (2017) - 0:52 Written by Jared Faber and Peter Rida Michail Performed by Peter Rida Michail (Teen Titans Go) "Teen Titans Theme" (2003/2013) - 2:12 Written and produced Andy Sturmer Remixed by Mix Master Mike Performed Puffy Amiyumi (Teen Titans Go) "Christmas Lights" (2010) - 2:31 Written and performed by Coldplay "Love is Christmas" (2011) - 6:33 Written and performed by Sara Bareilles "It's a Wonderful Life" (1940) - 9:50 Directed by Frank Capra James Stewart as George Bailey "You Will Be Found" (2015/2017) - 10:51 Written by Justin Paul & Benj Pasek Noah Galvin as Evan Kristolyn Lloyd as Alana Will Roland as Jared Performed by Broadway Cast (Dear Evan Hansen) "Burn" (2013) - 14:32 Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda Phillipa Soo as Eliza (Hamilton) "My Silver Lining" (2014) - 17:42 Written and performed by First Aid Kit The holidays can be difficult.  You are not alone. For help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline To help: American Foundation for Suicide Pre

Recorded October 8th. "Ride ain't over yet."  Reaction to the Justice League Heroes Trailer. Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. Justice League Heroes Trailer (4:23 - 22min) First, a world without Superman Second, rising threat Third, heroes apart Fourth, failing alone Fifth, becoming heroes Sixth, together Seventh, celebration II. Footnotes Pt. 1 (26:45 - 25min) Change My View Superman and the League Cornerstone - Founder Capstone - Final Opposite Idioms Love of Wisdom Philosophers Fight "God is Dead" applied to Superman Quartet of the Vulnerable Zechariah 7:9-10 (Superman) Widow Fatherless Foreigner Poor Micah 6:8 (Wonder Woman) Do Justice Love Mercy Walk Humbly Mercy Is Not Condoning Evil Nothing was ever simple III. Footnotes Pt. 2 (52:02 - 18min) Sexism in Superman '78 Running into Lois Stopping Sexual Harassment in Man of Steel Reality is Complex Expectations Engagement Ring is a milestone not cul

Recorded September 16th. "I'm a spy."  Examining espionage and intelligence topics in these films for insights into raising Clark undercover. Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. Wonder Woman (3:36 - 22min) Strategy, Operations, Tactics Scout and Spy Differences Psychopathic Spies Pragmatism vs. Idealism Adapting and Flexibility Alleyway Ambush Etta's Mission & Cold War II. Batman v. Superman (25:55 - 26min) Weaponize Intelligence Tools Invisibility Corrupts CIA prohibitions on cover identities Drones Government Track Record with Lois III. Suicide Squad (52:45 - 9min) Black Sites MICE IV. Man of Steel (1:01:01 - 32min) Doing Something Deliberate Wise Inaction DADA / OODA Loop Inaction Demonstrating Trust Ring of Gyges Incorruptible Undercover Overview Effect V. Footnotes (1:33:36 - 23min) Watchmen Melian Dialogue by Thucydides Church Steeple Trenchline Agent Talon Tries To Bait Amajagh G-LOC Lois Shows Trust Meaning ov

Recorded August 3rd. "The magical thinking of orphan boys."  Batman the magician. [I finally get to do an episode about Batman, so it's long.] Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. Magic and Batman Tradition (25min) Houdini the superman Zatara in Acton Comics No. 1 Stage Act similarity Perfection of Self Working Definition of Magic Artful Performance Of the Impossible Trained by Giovanni Zatara Batman's performance II. Magic of Movie Making (8min) Georges Méliès Robert Houdan Larry Fong on the illusion of movies Terrio, Nolan, Fong Fong Super 8 Featurette The Wizard III. This Batman is a Magician (12min) Beautiful Lie Mozart of Deception Lies and Child Development Theory of Mind and Self Control Orphan Boys and Magical Thinking Many Magic Tricks of This Batman Impossibility of Magic and Logic It was always a trick Disappearing in Belle Reeve First and Last Batman scenes Lex's Magical Props IV. Spellbound (40min) Mind the Gap

Recorded July 22nd. "We don't have anymore time."  Really rushed reactions on the 4-minutes of Justice League footage from San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Exclusive Trailer / Sneak Peek. To learn more: Old Bailey The Shard Tower Bridge Greco-Roman Polychromatic Art Chernobyl Gal Gadot on Superman in Justice League Geoff Johns on DC Films slate Jurassic Park Iconic Water Effect Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: iTunes / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube #allin #justiceleague #WBSDCC #SDCC2017 #I❤️ZS

Recorded June 9th. "Worth cherishing in every way."  Reacting to Wonder Woman and answering some in-story questions. [Regarding this episode... "Eh, it's not for everyone."] Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. Logos (22min) What if a child...? Cherishing in every way Mythos and Logos Ethos, Logos, and Pathos Accessibility Jenkins's Emotional Lens II. Bedtime Story (6min) Confounding Clouds Diana's Bedtime Story Framework III. Questions (70min) How old is Diana? Can Diana return to Themyscira? Why didn't they tell Diana the truth? Why didn't they go with Diana? Did she want to leave earlier? When did Diana develop powers? Why did Ares reveal himself? How does the lasso work? How did Ares defeat the Olympians? Why didn't Ares destroy mankind sooner? What does Ares want? What is love? Is Ares the source of mankind's corruption? Does seeing Ares change Diana's belief? Does Diana love Ares? Why kill him? Why doesn't Diana reveal herself after

Recorded May 13th.  Fantasy, faith, magic, & myth.  J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, The Great War, and Wonder Woman.  Middle Earth, Narnia, creating compelling fantasy, approaches to criticism, and overcoming disillusionment. 60 Year Old Spoiler Warning: Ending of The Lord of the Rings and portions of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. [Note: Not really a Wonder Woman episode, a companion to the last episode.  Next few episodes are more DC, less literary history.] Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. J.R.R. Tolkien (Life) Orphan, Catholic, genius Popular, rugby captain, acting Languages, artist, marriage World War I, Battle of the Somme Philology Beowulf scholarship "On Fairy Stories" II. Secondary World (Depth) References condense information Recall a dragon or a Robin, no citation References are inherent and ubiquitous Broken references organic and immersive Irony, Immersion, or Identification Tolkien reverse engineering patina of myth Tolkien's perfectionism Sup

Recorded March 13th and 20th. First contact, ship detection and landing, Zod's ultimatum, The War of the Worlds, and The Wizard of Oz. Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. First Contact As an intended approach Guidelines for what counts Prior in-story contacts Detecting Kal's vessel and landing Military response and suppression Ultimatum questions "Are we alone in the universe?" Winston Churchill II. War of the Worlds - The Book H.G. Wells and Jules Verne Man versus the mechanized future Superman terraforming Earth Superman's arc enabling The League Man as animal Panic and fragility Human heroes overcoming instinct III. War of the Worlds - The Broadcast 1938 Orson Welles broadcast Halloween public panic Press exaggerated story Fake news, virality, and creative control Real public panics Humbling humanity Myopia and normalizing the extraordinary IV. First Impressions Lois Lane and handshakes Pete picking up the tab Definitions, Apologetic

Recorded January 27th.  "I don't know how to lose."  Sports and football in these films and how it informs Clark's character.  Issues with Lex's endgame and how it reflects his psychology.  Learning how to lose. Answers, insights, and commentary on: I. Sports Sports as a part of culture Is Clark a sports fan?  The cliché versus the evidence Qualifications of a sports writer Priorities over fandom, diversions, and leisure How does Clark view sports given his abilities? Is Zack Snyder a sports fan? What was the Metropolis State vs. Gotham City fight about? The Quarterback Kneel controversy What does that controversy illustrate? II. Lex's Endgame Was Lex just a fanatic in the end? Lex's doomsday perspective and plan Why the Doomsday plan has holes Lex putting his life at risk to Superman, military response, and Doomsday Why Lex uses his blood to create Doomsday Why Lex doesn't try to get away with his endgame The Origin of Lex Luthor Lex has hope in his last scene II

Recorded October 8 and 21.  The breath powers: history, science, and creative implications. Answers, insights, and commentary on: History: Is super breath its own power? First instances of super breath in the comics First instance of cold breath in the comics Adoption in adaptations Science: How breathing works Basics Applying strength World record techniques Does super breath implicate cold breath necessarily? Extinguishing fire Fire triangle / tetrahedron Vapor as fuel Cooling hot stuff Thermodynamics Cold is not a property Blowing on your hand Unreliable sensation Alternative explanation Gas cooling catch-all Mathematical limitations Absolute Zero Absolute Hot Freezing air Gas heat transfer Creative: Magical Thinking Story reasons for the power Story reasons against the power Is it okay to question stories? Investing in reality for stories Truth catching up to fiction Science in fiction Teachable attitudes and inte