Meta-Cosmos
Meta-Cosmos explores the nature of consciousness and whether the universe is self-aware. Hosted by the Kinetic Paranormal Society, the show tackles social issues with humor and honesty, aiming to discuss difficult topics with levity. The podcast encourages listeners to pay attention to the world around them and consider the bigger picture.
Episodes
180: When Arrogance Meets Incompetence
Examining the dogmas of Militant Atheists and Flat-Earthers, we see that they have a lot more in common than they want to admit. Perhaps, they could all use a little more mysticism in their lives? Using the Tao Te Ching as their lens, our favorite pair of socks, once again, deliver another prescriptive episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme
179: The Tools of Liberty [Tao Te Ching Ch.20]
What are the Tools of Liberty, and how do you get your hands on them? Bartleby leads the way to the toolbox as we discover the value of challenging our minds while exercising free will! Along the way, Artemus walks us through another chapter of the Tao Te Ching, in another episode of unflinching shadowwork on Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Musi
178: Implied Silk [Tao Te Ching Ch.19]
Sometimes, the Tao that cannot be spoken is in the subtext. Examining the dangers behind forced virtue, our favorite pair of socks offer their insight and expertise. The implications are spelled out in yet another considerate episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
177: The Virtually Eternal Bronze Frump [Tao Te Ching Ch.18]
What's the deal with all these meaningless Alien and UFO disclosures? Bartleby has an answer we might not like, and likely won't happen, but temporal codes be damned, we are left to decide what we will make of ourselves in this undecided universe. Thankfully, Artremus still manages to make sure we stop and reflect on the Tao in this completely rearranged episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by B
176: Leaders Worth Following [Tao Te Ching Ch.17]
Strictly speaking about the Tao, our favorite pair of socks talk about modes of leadership. Though there are several, some are better than others and the best gets no credit. Bartleby has more to say, but Artemus keeps him on track for an especially concise episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
175: The Lowest Bar of Entry [Tao Te Ching Ch.16]
As AI generated slop continues to infest the internet, Bartleby finds a bright side to this catastrophe of the arts. Artemus isn't sure if this is good news, but has the Tao to fall back on. Despite the existential threat of art without creativity, it's another hopeful episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
174: The Lord of the Fly In the Oinment [Tao Te Ching Ch.15]
With a new adaptation of The Lord of the Flies upon us, Bartleby and Artemus examine the novel's intertextual place in literature. What is human nature when a bunch of children become stranded on an island? What if they're all British boys? For Autism Awareness Month, we decolonize our minds with a little critical lit in another Tao-tastic episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Art
173: In Slopaganda We Trust [Tao Te Ching Ch.14]
In a surprise follow-up to last week's episode, Bartleby asks us to consider how propaganda is effectively used in warfare and how a country could protect itself from it, if only they were trustworthy. Without trust, it turns out that cartoon lego rap videos are a valid form of political discourse. Artemius still manages to discuss the Tao Te Ching, but only just barely, in another ever-elusiv
172: The Bright Side of the Dark Side of the Moon [Tao Te Ching Ch.13]
Examining the dichotomy of humanity in the early 21st century, Artemus focuses this week's episode on the Artemis II mission and the Moon. Despite his efforts, Bartleby finds the appropriate place to do a little shadow work on the dark side of the moon. It's bravely going where no man has gone before in another landmark episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced
171: Yes, Lizard People [Tao Te Ching Ch.12]
After seeing just a fraction of the Epstein files, all conspiracy theories are back on the table! Artemus just wants to make a podcast about the Tao Te Ching, but Bartleby insists it is time to talk about the most far-out of all conspiracy theories that is probably true! It's another self-reflective, redemption-seeking, trauma-supportive episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus N
170: A Divine Singularity [Tao Te Ching Ch.11]
While we use the space that isn't, Bartleby asks, is oneness becoming more whole with time? It's a quick tour through different pantheons and their application, and a whole lot more about Pythagoras than is necessary. We find our way to a collective point of unity in another seemingly erratic episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Mu
169: How To Be Mysteriously Virtuous [Tao Te Ching Ch.10]
Mostly straightforward advice from our sages is hard to come by. Whether Lao Tzu can be called straightforward is hard to say, but chapter 10 is pretty clear on offering best practices for virtuous living, depending on the translation. Filtered through two socks, we gain a whole other layer of perspective in another empowering episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced
168: Over Doing It And Then Some [Tao Te Ching Ch.9]
How far is too far? It's hard to pinpoint the moment you step out of your depths. Using chapter nine of the Tao Te Ching as our guide, we examine the nature of AI model collapse and learn a little about how the nervous system naturally biases the reality it perceives. Strap into your merkaba and get ready for a ride through your own soul in another over-the-top episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted b
167: Soaking in the Tao [Tao Te Ching Ch.8]
The Tao is a lot like water, and so are you! Or at the very least, you're mostly made out of water, so you mostly have a lot of potential. Once again, the best role-model is all around us and a lot wetter than expected, in a very hydrated episode of Meta-Cosmos! …Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
166: The Foundations of Enlightenment [Tao Te Ching Ch.7]
Looking at Chapter Seven of the Tao Te Ching, we ask ourselves, is enlightenment just a bunch of classist propaganda? Is it just a lie to pacify the people, or is it a people's movement, rising from the ground up? Preparing ourselves for reincarnation, it's another foundational episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Je
165: Outside the Trauma Box [Tao Te Ching Ch.6]
What is outside of the Tao? Nothing. What is outside of our own personal handheld trauma boxes? Only more Tao. By processing the shadows, it's another unflinching episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
164: Hollow Idols [Tao Te Ching Ch.5]
Examining the value of emptiness, we question idols of all shapes and sizes. Artemus tries not to judge or assign value, but Bartleby isn’t having it and asks us all to do some inner demon hunting. Using love as our guiding light, it’s another universally affectionate episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
163: Hidden But Present [Tao Te Ching Ch.4]
Some unspeakable things need to be spoken around. Alluding to the hidden unknowns, Bartleby tiptoes around the darkest of shadows. Supposedly hypothetical implications remain ever out of reach as humanity's potential is unlocked in another unspeakable episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
162: Un Dao Process [Tao Te Ching Ch.3]
What is the Tao and what isn’t? What do we do when we do not want to do too much? How do we just be when tyranny is afoot? And how do we ensure due process is done? Our favorite pair of socks try to just talk about the Tao, but Justice is crying and hard to ignore in another very real episode of Meta-Comos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jell
161: Just Dao It [Tao Te Ching Ch.2]
Exploring duality and perception, we look at Chapter Two of the Tao Te Ching. Would you even know you were short if there were no tall people? Artemus reads to us from Lao Tzu while Bartleby asks, how do we stay present in light of current events? Everything is defined by its opposite in another polar episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme M
160: No Really, What Is the Meta-Cosmos? [Tao Te Ching Ch.1]
Welcome to the debut of Meta-Cosmos 2, the new sequel to the hit podcast, Meta-Cosmos! Bartleby and Artemus look at the first chapter of the Tao Te Ching and begin our new book club adventure! Taking on the Tolerance Paradox by easing ambiguity discomfort, it's another first episode ever of Meta-Cosmos 2: The Reckoning!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Mu
159: Economicpalooza!
In what is potentially the cumulative final episode, Artemus delivers his prescribed economic manifesto. Bartleby isn’t so sure about it, but has little choice in this longest episode yet where they sendoff the old show. As they redefine the value of life, it's another last episode ever of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
158: The Big White Lie
Examining the history of race in America, Bartleby questions all notions of superiority. Meanwhile, Artemus suggests race is nothing more than a self-policing cast system. Shedding light on the illusion of whiteness, it's another label transcending episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
157: Repartations for Everyone
Looking back on divergent timelines, Bartleby and Artemus examine where in history did things go awry. Along a journey back to the post-Civil War, they look at the ever-dividing wealth gap and explore what reparations will look like. Building a foundation to support everyone, it's another egalitarian episode of Meta-Comsos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Them
156: Accidental Virtue
Looking at the American Dream and the Christmas Spirit, it turns out they have a lot in common. Both their fates, mysteriously tied by a thread of literacy, Bartleby and Artemus examine how these dynamic ideas, though born from hypocrisy, still have so much potential to inspire in our darkest hour. Once again, our favourite pair of socks gush over humanity's potential in another liberating epi
155: Lawless Country: Undermining Their Own Authority
When the authorities will no longer hold themselves accountable, all of society crumbles down with them. Where does societal erosion begin and how to we begin to rebuild, on a personal level? Bartleby and Artemus take us through the branches of government that extend into our communities and homes in another aspirational episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isa
154: Fanatical Kingdom
Looking at the nature of fandom throughout the ages, we find a common thread leading from the Crusades to comic books. What are the signs of fanaticism? How is it pushed to extremes? And how is it diffused? In an uplifting episode of Meta-Cosmos, Batleby and Artemus appreciate having a little proverbial wind beneath their wings!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…The
153: The Sound of Wisdom
Though some would say wisdom is synonymous with silence, Bartleby argues otherwise. Artemus has his own standards for wisdom that his brother may never meet, but that doesn't stop Bartleby from trying to persuade him. It's another best-ever episode of Meta-Cosmos that manages to say just little enough on the topic....Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme M
152: Building Better Covens
Through different forms of witchcraft and various kinds of covens, Bartleby and Artemus take us on a tour through the ages. Along the way, they examine some not-so-usual covens, looking at the early days of Christianity, a history of Freemasons, and any playgroup of new moms. In the most epic episode yet of Meta-Cosmos, our favorite pair of socks help us all become our most magic-apt selves.…Hoste
151: An Orchestra of Divine Will
Breaking down the debate of determinism from a theological angle, we ask ourselves, Does divine will cancel out free will? Through the lens of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Bartleby and Artemus examine how will powers combine for the ultra-rich, the working class, and even for cults of idolatry! Once again, we are all saved by love, in another forgiving episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by B
150: Unpacking the Impact of AI
After the first few years of chatbots and neural networks, we look back at the patterns already forming in the development of AI. In a delusional episode of hope and despair, Bartleby and Artemus try to be discerning as they examine this existential crisis of incredible proportions. Making the most out of a situation facing us all, it's another episode of Meta-Cosmos that musters up a can-do a
149: Tales of a Haunted Campground
Returning to tell ghost stories for this Halloween episode, Bartleby and Artemus welcome back their producer, Isaac. He tells us a saga of spooky encounters in the woods that gives us a certain impression about the spirit world. In another haunted episode of Meta-Cosmos, we examine our relationship with the realm of the dead and ask ourselves, What are these spirits trying to tell us and how does
148: What Has Lead Us To This?
Cognitive decline will come for us all, sometimes when we least expect it, sometimes accumulatively through low-dose exposure. The chances of not having any cognitive issues are pretty slim. What does it mean, and how do we learn to cope? Bartleby and Artemus get into it in a humbling episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jel
147: KPop Mass Exorcism
Through the lens of KPop Demon Hunters, Bartleby and Artemus examine shame and the road to healing. Together, they break down the entire movie, examining its especially accurate depiction of demons and the Devil. Along the way, they vanquish some demons of their own.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
146: Civil War: Frozen Dinner
As national tensions rise around the world, Bartleby and Artemus examine the Cold War, the Civil War, and the Cold Civil War as it heats up. This week, our favorite pair of socks expose the role Project 2025 and The Foundations of Geopolitics play in sowing strife in the United States. It's a citizen unifying episode of Meta-Cosmos where we ask, "What would Captain America do?"…Hoste
145: Out of This World Knowledge
Bartleby and Artemus examine the approach the of third interstellar object to enter the solar system, 3i ATLAS. Though Artemus explains at length why his brother is wrong, Bartleby insists, this is a visitor from deep space with a purpose that somehow has something to do with the Epstein files. Get ready for another full disclosure episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Prod
144: Today's Harmonic Convergence
Bartleby wants to talk about something happening today, but Artemus keeps dwelling on an ancient calendar and its contemporary forgery. This week, we learn about the Mayan calendar and how it reminds us to live in the moment. Follow our two favorite socks into another harmonic episode of Meta-Cosmos, converging the collective consciousness into more mindful moments.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus
143: Is Empathy Real?
After a rough week, Bartleby has to ask the question. He takes Artemus along for an examination of Pixar's blooper reels and what they say about the human condition in light of not extending empathy to others. It's a ride through empathy, sympathy, blind spots, and prejudice in an ironically sad yet inspiring episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac B
142: Everywhere Be Dragons
When Bartleby is asked, "Where does wind come from?" he uses it as a launching point to describe the complexity of life on the grandest of scales. Artemus brings in a little math and mythology to the topic, and we find ourselves immersed in chaos! It's another multilayered episode of Meta-Cosmos, where, within each layer, we find all the other layers combined.…Hosted by Bartleby and Ar
141: Be Sure To Scour Your Shire
Looking into The Lord of the Rings and comparing the books to the movies, Artemus exposes how the movies were a fine adaptation but failed us as a society. In relation to Tolkien's essay, On Fairy Stories, Artemus explains to Bartleby how Peter Jackson's version fell into the trap of dating itself, while the book remains timeless. It's another genre-defining episode of Meta-Cosmos!...H
140: Tolkien About Fairies
While J.R.R. Tolkien was creating Middle Earth, he literally defined the genre of Fantasy in a 1939 lecture, "On Fairy Stories." This week, Artemus breaks down that lecture, taking Bartleby on a tour of a very real realm of Fairy and giving us a glimpse into how magic works. Follow along in another enchanted episode of Meta-Cosmos!...Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi....Produced By Is
139: The Tarot's Journey
This week, we look at the origins of the Tarot and the Major Arcana, examining the relationships between these archetypes. Artemus guides us through a tour of the cards and explores their relationship to Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, all of storytelling, and the collective unconscious. It all begins after the black death and still lasts to this day as psychological scar tissue that we
138: Into the Plexiverse
What is reality made of? Taking a page from Carl Jung, we examine the space in between the collective unconscious and that thing we call the synchronicity. It’s a celestial dream space, where reality and imagination come together, and we all learn a bit about who we are based on how we relate to fiction, as we fall into another perfectly timed episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus
137: Something In the Way
Why do we procrastinate? What are the invisible barriers that keep us from getting it done? Bartleby and Artemus manage to unpack the topic at the very last moment and teach us the value of getting it done at your own pace. It's another episode of Meta-Cosmos that gets down to the nitty gritty magic of reality!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Ro
136: The Love We All Deserve
Do we deserve this? What does the word “deserve” even mean? Breaking it all down,Bartleby and Artemus discover that it is a circular loop of self-entitlement and self-deprecation. In another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos, maybe we all get what we deserve.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
135: Mankind and a Kind Superman
As Superman's popularity rises in the zeitgeist, Bartleby and Artemus examine what this says about humanity. Our favorite pair of socks dive into some deep questions about Neitzche's Übermensch and the need for each individual to rise to the occaision, whatever the occaision might be! Looking at James Gunn's newe Superman movie and illustrious career, it's another inspiring episode
134: Apex Comedian
What does survival mean to animals and is it any different for the human animals? Inspired by the stand up comedy of David Drake, our favorite pair of socks examine human nature, yet again. Also, we learn about the Roman aqueducts! It's another dog eat dog episode of Meta-Cosmos! Which sock will survive?!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Je
133: Sailing the Seven Cees of Education
With education standards on the decline, we ask ourselves, what is the cause of this decline, what are its effects, and what can be done about it? Our favorite pair of socks have several suggestions, all of which begin with the letter C. We learn about ourselves and learning in general in another educational episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…
132: The Zombies In Our Heads
As bombs fly overhead in the Middle East, Bartleby and Artemus look back on the wisdom Delores O'Riordan left us and how relevant her message still is. With Israel and Iran embroiled at war, we ask ourselves, who are these zombies Delores sang about? Meanwhile, what does the documentary, The Bibi Files, say about Benjamin Netanyahu’s motivations for escalating this war? It's another fabulo
131: Flux Capattitude
Getting into the mechanics of navigating perception, Bartleby asks Artemus to explain the Flux Capacitor of interdimensional travel and the role attitude plays in outcomes. With real-time examples, they use themselves as test subjects in a universe of randomly selected plotlines. It's everything that makes reality possible in another outstanding episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and A
130: Trapped In An Animal's Body
Animal bodies come with some natural repercussions, though not everyone can admit that they're an animal. From their relative sock status, Bartleby and Artemus examine the seven signs of life and what existential challenges come with them. It's another life-defining episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
129: Non-Compliance At Its Finest
What does authortarianism look like and how do we fall into its plans? Through the lens of Andor (the Star Wars series), Bartleby and Artemus begin a journey discussing rebellion in many forms, particularly the quieter types. Once again, it's another enlightening episode of Meta-Cosmos, despite Artemus's refusal to conform.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…
128: Sociopathic A.I.
In a special Meta-Cosmos retrospective, we examine the past topic of corporate sentience and re-examine what it all means, in light of Large Language Models and Artificial Intelligence (as they have come to be known). Bartleby sets it all off with a segment of My Blue Foot and has Artemus take it from there in an especially self-referential episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Ne
127: When Fish See Water
Our favorite pair of socks field listener questions and explore the nature of perception, the path to healing, the fundamentals of intuition, and what is up with the generation gap? In a surprisingly cohesive episode, Bartleby and Artemus prove, once again, why a self-aware universe is the best kind of universe in another questionable episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi...
126: Social Erosion Through Unsocial Media
The internet has been a slippery slope. Or is it a flash flood taking the hillside with it? We look at the history of social media and get down to the analog roots of this digital problem. Once again, with our favorite pair of socks, we discover how society is held together in an amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal
125: Skibidi Cringe
What is skibidi, and how is it a Dadaist expression? Dive into the origins of the early 20th-century anti-art movement as a response to a broken social contract. Along the way, Bartleby and Artemus examine whether or not this show, in itself, is a dadaist expression. It's another self-reflective episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Mus
124: More Nipples for Everyone
Examining the social safety net, Bartleby and Artemus get to the core of what fuels bigotry. Why should a society help people? And a more important question, why would we not help each other? Our favorite pair of socks sheds a blinding light on the human condition, taking us beyond what our eyes can see, in another consciousness-expanding episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neeh
123: Chatbot Rising
What are the chatbots up to? Can an LLM create art? Why would a chatbot want you to like it? In the face of an Orwellian AI mess, Bartleby and Artemus put a spotlight on the human condition and the value of community engagement. It’s another mind altering episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
122: Christians and Hypocristians
In loving memory of Pope Francis, we contrast his life of compassion to the last visitor he received before passing. From there, our favorite pair of socks examines the difference between faith and performative religion, and all the tragedy that performance entails. It's another incredible episode of Meta-Cosmos, breaking down the hypocrisy within theocracy!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neeh
121: Paranoid Intuition
How do you know if you’re listening to your intuition or just being paranoid? Bartleby and Artemus examine how trauma can interfere with feeling vibes. It’s a bit of a paradox, but as usual our favorite pair of socks provide some real answers on another greatest-episode-yet of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
120: Don't Kelpto My Mocracy, Man
What do secure elections look like in a democray? Well, just in case you forgot, our favorite pair of socks give themselves a refresher course! It's an elected representational amount of education on another fabulous episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
119: Nature, Nurture, Astrology, or Karma
What causes people to be the way they are? Is it nature or is it nurture that determines the outcomes of personality? Bartleby and Artemus look into the cause and effect of disposition and seek out the unseen forces at play when twins are separated at birth. Once again, it's the best episode ever of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by R
118: Borrowing Knowledge
Can an executive order really end the Department of Education? What about all those student loans? Our favorite pair of socks presents a fresh take on the DOE's student loan system and its inherently flawed economic incentives.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
117: Three Men and A Baby Stroller
What is the cost of a lack of diversity? We examine what happens when three dad's try to fold a baby stroller and examine what we can learn from it. It's a super short and none-the-less insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.Source: How Many Men Does It Take To Fold A Stroller?
116: Everything Is On A Spectrum
We look at the myriad kinds of humans and how binary systems don't do them justice. Whether it's autism or gender or whatever, there is a rainbow of variety out there, and it's all found on a spectrum! It's another brilliant episode of Meta-Cosmos, helping you develop your latent telepathic abilities.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by
115: At the Mention of Ubermenschen
Talking about Alan Moore's opinions on superheroes and their correlation to fascistic thinking, we find ourselves talking about Nietzsche. It's all a matter of interpretation. Once again, Meta-Cosmos asks us to step up to our best selves.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
114: What Were You Expecting?
What can we learn about managing our expectations by examining movie trailers, posters, and titles? Without giving any more spoilers than the marketing campaigns for these movies already did, we look at what makes our expectations tick and how they come crashing down into disappointment. It's another glimpse into the crux of existence on Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produ
113: A Twenty Foot Tall Egg
Discussing the UAP/UFO disclosures of former special-ops pilot, Jake Barber, we examine his story of psionic agents, non-human intelligence, and covert operations. Artemus has his doubts, but that doesn't stop Bartleby from suggesting some provocative theories of his own. It's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos taking humanity closer to its ultimate potential!Whistleblower reveals UAP
112: National Voodoo
This week, we look at Superbowl LIX in New Orleans and ask ourselves, what role did voodoo play in determining the outcome of the game? And while we are at it, we dissect whatever voodoo Kendrick Lamar was up to during the halftime show. This Black History Month brings an eye-opening discussion on voodoo, calypso, and hip-hop and all they have in common in another insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos
111: A Bigger Problem Than Paint Over A Sticker
Examining a single photo of a worker painting over the walls at FBI headquarters leads to a breakdown of the US government going into 2025. It's hard to say what happens going forward, but Bartleby is still hopeful as ever. Through the existential nightmare of our times, we find a less disturbing perspective in another dreadful episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Prod
110: Okey Dokey Yokai: Urban Legends and the Evil Eye
We take a look at the anime, Dandadan, and examine the origins of the yokai featured in the first part of the series. Though most of them are relatively recent urban legends, Bartleby and Artemus dig into the oldest urban legend of them all. From Turbo Granny to the Evil Eye, this episode of Meta-Cosmos will equip you with the knowledge you need to avoid some unpleasant curses.…Hosted by Bartleby
109: Existential Cheese
Looking into the shadows of our own subconscious can be some scary stuff. We reflect on those inner dark corners while discussing Dr. Carolyn Elliot’s book, Existential Kink. To take the edge off, Bartleby suggests we look at it all through the lens of cheese. As usual, Meta-Cosmos challenges us while giving us space to grow toward our best selves.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by
108: The Telepathic Tipping Point
PAAP #8 - Diving into Ky Dickens' podcast, The Telepathy Tapes, Bartleby and Artemus explore the implications of a world where telepathy is not paranormal so much as it is normal. Fantastic abilities are all around us and yet Artemus tries to emphasize, the real goal is simply being a better friend. Once again, Meta-Cosmos finds itself getting to the core of the sentient experience.…Hosted by
107: Wondering Where Willow Wanders
While discussing Google's quantum computer chip known as Willow, Bartleby and Artenmus break down what is computing, what is quantum, and eventually, what is consciousness. From q-bits to the microtubules forming the cytoskeleton; we break down the nature of perception itself, down to the molecular level, in another best episode ever of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produc
106: OMG UFOs in NJ! WTF?
Bartleby sets aside the agenda to discuss the proliferation of drone and UFO sightings in New Jersey and throughout the world. Artemus believes it is all a distraction, but Bartleby thinks it's related to inter-terrestrial beings and nuclear technology. They dive into Robert Hasting's book, UFOs and Nukes, and his conversation with Jesse Michels. Once again, it is a thought provocative and
105: The Ghost of Hollywood Present
Ep.105: What happened to all the work in Hollywood? If you haven't heard, the film industry isn't what it used to be. As the bubble bursts on Hollywood's streaming model, we examine how it got here, and the role that unions will continue to play in the future economy. It's all a matter of checks and balances on another great episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Ne
104: Relative Happiness
Ep.104: This week we examine the deeper implications of a single-panel comic by Asher Perlman that observes, "It just doesn't feel like heaven if you can't see hell." Bartleby digs into this punchline while Artemus, in a manifesto all his own, relates the problem of economic inequity to the shooting of the HealthCareUnited CEO and the arrest of Luigi Mangione. It's brotherly lo
103: Implicit Prisoners of the Economy
Bartleby loses control of the script when Artemus breaks down the economic implications of the assasination of the UnitedHealthCare CEO, Brian Thompson. Why is there so little public sympathy for a murder? We all know why, but our favorite pair of socks have, once again, a profound way of putting it.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
102: Not As Bad As You Think
When Bartleby highlights the importance of the film Wicked, we dive into a brief and incomplete history of villainy and the many attempts that film, theater, and literature have made to rehabilitate these villains. It's a book-turned-musical-turned-film that shares its roots going back to the Gnostics, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and thousands of years of persecution!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus
101: Is the Loser Squad a Lost Cause?
This week, we recount the history of neo-liberalism in the context of the New Deal, all to explain how the Democratic Party became a bunch of losers. Our favorite pair of brotherly socks map out the past hundred years of political paradigms in another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos!…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
