In this sixth episode, Robert and guest Justin "JD" Combs, a professor of religious studies and musician, discuss Abegg’s Rule of Eight. Though rooted in the chemistry of valency, they translate this mathematical need for stability into a philosophical meditation on tension, arguing that a perfectly stable person, like a perfectly stable atom, stops reacting and essentially disappears from a dynamic world. They examine the "deep and dark" realities of generational trauma and addiction recovery, sharing raw stories of growing up with fathers who struggled with heroin, alcohol, and methamphetamines, JD’s research into Paganism, Druidism, and nature-based spirituality as a response to a scientific Western mindset. They navigate the shifting resonance of music, from the technical mastery of Eddie Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan to the visceral energy of a Rage Against the Machine pit, and explores concepts like Zen Buddhism, quantum entanglement, and the liberation theology of the Black and Latino church through the lens of personal grit and the struggle to remain "spiritually mature" in a world of uncertainty.

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In this special fifth episode, Robert and guest Kevan Nichols (who also goes by the names Ken Savage and KDOH The Dope Rapper) discuss Abegg’s rule, a chemistry theory regarding the fixed economy of personality, while sharing raw stories of identity, survival, and sobriety, Kevan’s life as a comedian, rapper, and father navigating the complexities of co-parenting. They examine the indoctrination of systemic poverty, the "deep and dark pit" of addiction recovery, and the shifting resonance of personal responsibility.

Kevan's podcast Let's Gettem Talkin' can be found on YOUTUBE, his music can be found on SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, and AMAZON.

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In this fourth episode, Robert and guest Max (Maximilian de Rozieres Gentilhomme de Laveline) discuss the ABC Model of Psychology, a theory of behavior based on operant conditioning, while sharing insights on individuation and the internal "map" of human behavior, and Max’s life as a chemical engineer, material scientist, and next-generation lithium-ion battery builder. They examine the Jungian archetypes and the "veil" of schizophrenia, the stigmatized potential of nuclear energy, and the shifting resonance of energy from electromagnetic waves to the "energy vampirism" of narcissism.

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In the third episode, Robert and guest Theo (Theodore Niekras) discuss the abc conjecture, a mathematical theory of entanglement, while sharing raw stories of identity and survival. They examine the indoctrination machine of the military, the "deep and dark pit" of addiction recovery, and the shifting resonance of music from punk and yacht rock to jungle and gospel. They explore concepts like Zen Buddhism and the mathematical archetypes of nature through the lens of personal grit and the struggle to find mentors in a "crazy world."

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. Examples of analysis performed within this show are only anecotal examples. They should not be utilized in real-world analytics as they are based only on anacdotal information.

In this installment of Cross Theory, host Robert James Cross and guest Diego Rodriguez (musician and composer) dismantle the theory of abandonment. This central concept of atheistic existentialism posits that in a universe without a divine guide, humanity is "abandoned" and must forge its own morality and code of values. Their conversation moves between raw personal history and cultural critique. They examine the subjectivity of "good and evil," the merits of various Batman film aesthetics, and the "completionist" psychology behind gaming franchises like Final Fantasy and Resident Evil. The dialogue takes a critical turn toward generative AI, where Diego argues that trading human effort for AI convenience is a "deal with the devil" that carves away pieces of the human soul.

Diego's band, Sweet Myths, can be found on YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, and APPLE MUSIC.

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. Examples of analysis performed within this show are only anecotal examples. They should not be utilized in real-world analytics as they are based only on anacdotal information.

In the inaugural episode, Robert and guest Lionel Hernandez (Chief Lion/Fetti Dredd) discuss A Priori Theories, deductive systems for valuing the world, while sharing raw stories of accountability and survival. Topics range from Robert’s career as a credentialed teacher and doctoral student in literacy to Lionel’s near-death experience from a fentanyl overdose. They examine the "clerical work" of the brain, addiction recovery, and mystical experiences at the pyramids of Giza.