absurd wisdom

Identity is Created, Not Inherited, Naming in Cultural Traditions and Going Beyond Ownership

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2235381/open_sms] This 2025 BONUS Episode from the early days of absurd wisdom explores the significance of naming and identity through personal anecdotes and cultural insights. The host shares a story about being named Alpesh through cultural traditions and explains how various identities like Al and A.M. emerged over time. The discussion includes friends sharing their own naming experiences, the cultural practices of naming in Hindu and Ghanaian traditions, and the impact of names on personal and professional identities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of claiming one's own name and identity. You can find a.m. on Instagram and TikTok at @absurdwisdom. We are produced and distributed by DAE Presents, the production arm of DAE (@dae.community on Instagram and online at mydae.org). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. You can contact us at daepresents@mydae.org.

Spring Azures, The Soot and Sill, and A New Narrative.

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2235381/open_sms] In spring the blue azures bow down at the edges of shallow puddles to drink the black rain water. Then they rise and float away into the fields. Sometimes the great bones of my life feel so heavy, and all the tricks my body knows― the opposable thumbs, the kneecaps, and the mind clicking and clicking— don’t seem enough to carry me through this world and I think: how I would like to have wings— blue ones— ribbons of flame. How I would like to open them, and rise from the black rain water. And then I think of Blake, in the dirt and sweat of London—a boy staring through the window, when God came fluttering up. Of course, he screamed, and seeing the bobbin of God’s blue body leaning on the sill, and the thousand-faceted eyes. Well, who knows. Who knows what hung, fluttering, at the window between him and the darkness. Anyway, Blake the hosier’s son stood up and turned away from the sooty sill and the dark city— turned away forever from the factories, the personal strivings, to a life of the the imagination. - Mary Oliver You can find a.m. on Instagram and TikTok at @absurdwisdom. We are produced and distributed by DAE Presents, the production arm of DAE (@dae.community on Instagram and online at mydae.org). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. You can contact us at daepresents@mydae.org.

Don Quixote-ing, Reverence for the Flaws, the Spark of Lifelong Learning, and Innovation

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2235381/open_sms] In this episode, we delve into a thought-provoking conversation, embracing the concept of 'Don Quixote-ing' against conventional currents, finding the sacred in the mundane, and the importance of nurturing 'time release capsules' of inspiration. They challenge the notion of success, urging us to consider the 'claustrophobia of standardized paths' and to recognize the beauty of our 'crooked lines' and 'eccentricities.' You are invited to confront the societal 'dusty corners' that often go unnoticed, encouraging a shift towards a culture that values genuine curiosity and the persistence to explore what truly moves us. This episode is not just a call to action but a reminder to cherish the quirks that make us unique, to 'surrender to what wants to use us,' and to foster environments where asking, 'What are you interested in?' ignites the spark of lifelong learning and innovation. You can find a.m. on Instagram and TikTok at @absurdwisdom. We are produced and distributed by DAE Presents, the production arm of DAE (@dae.community on Instagram and online at mydae.org). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. You can contact us at daepresents@mydae.org.

Grimoire, Fuzzy Dust, Out of The Ooze, And The Okay-ness Deficit

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2235381/open_sms] This episode wanders through the intriguing world of innovation's 'fuzzy dust' and the our age's 'okay-ness deficit.' It delves into the compelling tale of Master Wilburn Burchette, whose transition from a musician to a psychic unfolds amidst his homemade guitars. As we reflect on "the internet" and it's contentious role in society, discussions pivot to 'out of the ooze' moments of digital withdrawal and the profound 'digital abyss,' prompting a reevaluation of our online habits and their effects on genuine human connections. You can find a.m. on Instagram and TikTok at @absurdwisdom. We are produced and distributed by DAE Presents, the production arm of DAE (@dae.community on Instagram and online at mydae.org). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. You can contact us at daepresents@mydae.org.

Thought Nuggets, Banana Bread Next Tuesday, People Aren’t People, and Stu-Stu.

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2235381/open_sms] Delve into a discussion navigating history from Catalina de Erauso's life to cutting-edge generative documentaries. Explore journaling and personal archiving, AI's impact on creativity, and the evolving nature of identity through philosophical musings. Engage in reflections on identity, human interactions, and the essence of authenticity in relationships. Explore contemporary art, sound art, personal experiences in art creation, digital legacies, identity, systems thinking, engagement, teaching approaches, and disrupting patterns for meaningful interactions. You can find a.m. on Instagram and TikTok at @absurdwisdom. We are produced and distributed by DAE Presents, the production arm of DAE (@dae.community on Instagram and online at mydae.org). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. You can contact us at daepresents@mydae.org.