Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass venture into the world of resolutions in today’s deep and reflective episode. They tackle questions like: Why is it so hard? Why do we fail so often? The answer may come as a surprise to most but could it be that failure is the point? Some may find new years resolutions as corny or pointless but when it comes down to habits, addiction, personal agency, and a regain of control …it might have more impact then you think.

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In Part V of our Gaming Series, we examine with our guest, Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, how algorithms, AI, and modern digital systems shape what we see and believe without disclosure or consent. From recommendation loops and misinformation rabbit holes to AI systems mirroring and amplifying belief, the conversation surveys how readily human cognition can be guided, narrowed, or exploited by deceptive design. Join us on today’s episode as we discuss how to recognize these “games” and define our own.

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In this, the fourth episode of our gaming saga featuring gaming enthusiast Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, we explore why play isn't just something that children do; it's a fundamental mechanism of human life. From kids who invent games to cope with the world, to adults navigating layered systems of rules, incentives, and power, gaming reveals to us how society actually functions.

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In the third episode of our exploration into gaming, we go into the psychology and philosophy involved and discuss hidden structures of play with guest Shaday Agosto-Vázquez. From the emotional dynamics in sports to why gaming functions as a life skill, this episode unpacks how games can reveal human behavior, storytelling patterns, systems of control, and the limits of objectivity. Together, we discover why designers frustrate us on purpose, how algorithms act on casino logic, and why adults are oftentimes just kids with better masks.

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From CIA-designed board games used in military training to the surprising emotional depth of working together as a team, this episode resumes Gaming l: Rolling into Reality’s discussion with game enthusiast: Shaday Agosto-Vázquez. Together we dive deep into several topics: sexism, the “gaming-ego” iceberg, and how gaming reveals your personality. Whether you’re a competitive gamer or not, just don't go asking ChatGPT for medical advice.

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What do ancient dice, anti-tobacco board games, and the U.S. financial system all have in common? They're all systems: rule frameworks that quietly shape how we think, act, and move through the world. In this premiere episode, hosts Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass sit down with the brilliant and endlessly entertaining Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, a mind-bending board game collector with a library of over 500 games. Together, they explore the hidden “game” built into our society: the mechanics, the incentives, the ways we learn to lie, follow rules, or break them, and navigate the systems we never agreed to play. Join us for playful and insightful banter on how games mirror reality, and how understanding them can help you win the biggest game of all: life itself.

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Hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass are joined by guests Noah and Kalib in this deep, unfiltered, and insightful conversation. Together, they explore the parallels between tobacco regulation and social media in today’s society. They also discuss the importance of public health in a capitalist system and the ongoing effects of technology. Sit back and relax as we explore the role of power in our society, the influence of politics, faith, and the complexities of modern problems.

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The Logoharp

Can technology unlock a deeper sense of human connection, or will it continue to drive us apart? Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass are joined by Arielle Emmett, author of "The Logoharp", a visionary sci-fi novel that explores identity, media manipulation, transhumanism, and geopolitical topics. This episode tackles the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, power structures, and humanity's future. With personal experience stories, global perspectives, and literature references, they question how society can reconcile progress with empathy. We invite you to challenge yourself and rethink everything from politics to morality and identity.

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