E71: Dune/Napoleon, Apple/Microsoft, TikTok, Polyamory, and Aella’s Legacy

"Moment of Zen"

In this episode, Dan, Erik and Antonio discuss Don Lemon’s interview with Elon Musk, the Dune 2 and Napoleon releases, polyamory, the Apple antitrust case, and fatherly advice. Happy birthday Antonio! If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen -- now through April 15th NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Don Lemon's Interview with Elon Musk

(02:48) The Media Shift and the Decline of Slow Journalism

(06:37) On Public Figures and Platforms

(11:58) Fatherly Advice

(17:10) Sponsor - Netsuite | Turpentine

(24:58) Napoleon's Portrayal in Ridley Scott's Film

(34:37) Dune 2 commentary

(41:48) Who liked David Lynch's Adaptation of Dune?

(43:57) The Evolution of Movie-Going: From Digital to Analog Luxury

(45:33) Polyamory Discourse

(48:37) Microsoft, Apple, and Antitrust Laws

(56:57) The TikTok Conundrum

(1:03:31) Age, Diet, and Digital Sabbaths

(1:11:46) Aella’s Legacy: Free Speech, Polyamory, and Creator Economy

(1:14:33) Wrap

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