Jason and Chris interview Chanel Contos, who has recently come to prominence to launch Australia’s me-too movement.
Chanel discusses how discussions with her friends developed into a questionnaire asking others if they had experienced sexual assault and how in 24 hours, hundreds of people said yes. She then goes into some of the cultural elements that foster these experiences--including three things contributing to toxic masculinity.
The three explore the parallels to, and the problems with, the defensive reactions to Chanel’s petition akin to the “all lives matter” responses to the “Black lives matter" movement. Chris asks Chanel how she balances out the stress and strain of processing so many painful stories. She answers that question and discusses some of the research she is currently pursuing before debunking a myth.
The three then explore the question of what can be done to make things better, including exploring the question, “is empathy teachable?” and finish up by identifying how black and white thinking contributes to the problem and how healthy intimacy can be a part of the solution. Chanel closes with a tip on how anyone can make things better.
Listeners are welcome to read testimonies, add testimonies and sign the petition at https://www.teachusconsent.com/.
Friend of the Lab, Futurist Tom Osdoba joins Jason & Chris to talk about the post-pandemic workplace. Chris shares good news and Jason compares the literal darkness in France with the 3rd wave in COVID infections in France. Chris pits Tom against Jason in a competitive Annoying Business Jargon quiz. Then the three get into the pros and cons of the remote vs. traditional office post-pandemic workplace. Quiz soundtrack, Giulia's Chase, © 2020 by Casting Nail. ...
A diaper executive and a jury consultant walk into a bar...madness ensues. The Recombobulator Lab covers knowledge, news, and society topics from the perspectives of two old friends who are both dedicated to facts, evidence, science, and bouts of comedic rants. The Recombobulator Lab is hosted each episode by the Chairman of NSW Circular, Jason Graham-Nye of Ben Buckler, Sydney, Australia, and the President of Tsongas Litigation Consulting, Chris Dominic Portland, Oregon, USA. ...
Jason & Chris kick off their podcast explaining the thinking behind the podcast's title and move into competing top 5 lists of the best and worst of America and Australia, setting up deeper dives into these areas in future episodes. ...
