Episode 95

Hard-Wired

In this thought-provoking episode of our podcast, THE THREE-HEADED MAN dives into the topic of what within all of us is hard-wired and what parts of us are soft-wired. Jazzy poses the question, seeking to explore the innate aspects of our being versus the malleable aspects influenced by external factors.

The conversation begins by discussing additions and emotional hurts, delving into the idea of whether certain behaviors or predispositions can be attributed to our genetic makeup.

The concept of changing and shifting permanence is explored, contemplating the extent to which our inherent traits can be modified or adapted over time. The group delves into the interplay between choice and conditioning, discussing how both internal drives and external influences shape our behavior and beliefs.

Pavlov's Dog is mentioned, providing a classic example of how conditioning can impact our responses and instincts. The conversation also included the topic of the avoidance of pain, examining how our instinctual reactions to pain and discomfort may be hard-wired as a means of self-preservation.

Throughout the episode, THE THREE-HEADED MAN reflects on their own experiences and consider the extent to which their behaviors and beliefs are hard-wired or open to change.

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Fred M Schill

I like to do. I like to make things. And, I like telling stories. I tell stories to myself and to others.

First, a short biography, which is, of course, is a story. I was born in Cleveland, played sports, and attended university. Later, after a few years in the radio business, I returned to university to study education and literature.

With a teaching certificate in my file folder, I began working in high schools, first as a strike-breaking scab substitute teacher in Cleveland's far suburbs, and then in Chicago, mostly in private high schools.

Cleveland and Chicago. My two main towns, and I escaped them both. Presently, I live in a tiny, isolated, mountain village in Spain. I am reluctant to write the name of the town because I don't like tourists. When the tourists arrive, they look at me as if I am an animal in a zoo.