Opposite of Neutral

In the 'Acceleration' episode, Chris and Evan delve into the acceleration of technology and the delicate balance between speeding up and slowing down in life. Chris shares insights on how to slow down by practicing mindful breathing, spending time in nature, and writing in paper notebooks. Evan discusses Moore's Law and shares an amusing story about acceleration from driving his family...

Get ready for a wild ride as Chris and Evan dive deep into the world of filters (or the lack thereof), both literal and metaphorical, in their latest podcast episode!  They explore how filters have played a crucial role in our interactions with others and our understanding of reality. They discuss the critical role journalists serve in helping us make sense of an overwhelming amount of information...

Join Chris and Evan as they untangle the intricate nature of pride and its various shades in this engaging episode. They tackle the age-old debate around pride's positive and negative aspects, sharing personal anecdotes that reveal their own moments of pride and instances where they've celebrated the accomplishments of others. Chris and Evan question whether the negative side of pride is r...

In the fourth episode of Opposite of Neutral, Chris and Evan delve into the captivating world of good intentions with unexpected (or expected) negative consequences.  We explore the mysteries of China's Great Leap Forward with Chris and learn about the surprising fallout that followed. Evan as he unravels the rocky rollout of Common Core standards in Math and the whirlwind of controversy surr...

In this exciting episode, Evan and Chris dive deep into their love of superheroes and how they can offer a unique perspective on real-world issues. From the eternal debate of Batman vs. Superman to exploring the endless "what-if" scenarios of the genre, they offer fascinating insights into why superhero stories have captured our imaginations for decades. Plus, Chris shares how his relationship to...

Chris and Evan break down their thoughts on the topic of trade. What is one's trade? What does how and what we trade tell us about what we value? Chris tells a story about three workers and the cathedral, and how this gets him thinking about the big picture of trade in the world. They discuss trading baseball cards and cards from Magic: The Gathering. Evan shares how he better understands the valu...

In this first episode, Chris and Evan introduce themselves and the origins of the podcast that stretch back to two years ago.  They then dive straight into their first topic: what does 'Opposite of Neutral' mean? With definitions of what it means to be neutral (and the...um...opposite of it), they touch on mathematics, American history and current events, and Ted Lasso. They also flesh out wh...