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Phill asks if it is obvious that emotions are contagious. K Sera discusses classic narcissism behaviors, sycophantic tactics, and the evolutionary psychology. Micah brings up examples from the previous administration, Star Wars, and Jedi/Sith similarities. Phill likes Nintendo.

Note: this was originally recorded a year ago in the late summer of 2020, so when we mention “our president” we refer to the 45th presidency administration, not the current (as of publication of this episode) President Biden.

Show notes:

Emotional contagion

Narcissism

Sycophancy

Scaramucci Rise and Fall

K Sera’s afterthoughts:

-I really haven’t got much to say except Pokémon Red/Blue for the Gameboy Color is a great Nintendo game! And um… this has everything to do with contagious emotions because… uhhhhh … Hey what’s that over there?

Phill’s afterthoughts:

-Nintendo is good at min-maxing fun games. They may not be rewarding, technically impressive, or even worth your time, but they try to be fun first and foremost; and I am thankful for that