Matt and Destin introduce the world to "The Fifty-Fifty" and respond to the first wave of listener feedback... which makes for a great opportunity to unpack the nature of feedback in general; giving it, receiving it, and the dangers associated with over-responding to as well as under-delivering on feedback given to us by loved ones.

INTRO: MATT PITCHING A TENT

AD 1: WHAT IS THE FIFTY-FIFTY?

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SECTION 1: LISTENING TO THE FEEDBACK

Very clear thesis statement as requested: “Should we listen to the feedback?”

Analyzing the feedback we received about the podcast itself

An engineering look at feedback and its uses in control theory (Example: Tracking a rocket).

Discussions about Matt’s feedback from teaching at a university.

Canoeing vs Pilot Induced Oscillations

Boardgames used as teaching aids:

• Shogun

• Axis & Allies

• Conquest of the Empire

Battlefield simulations without immediate feedback:

• Waterloo Campaign

AD 1: CONSEQUENCES OF LOSING THE FIFTY-FIFTY

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SECTION 2: THE VELDT

The Veldt - Ray Bradbury

deadmau5 feat. Chris James - The Veldt (Music Video)

deadmau5 discovers vocals for “The Veldt” (Crude Language Warning)

Original vocal track by Chris James

Providing negative feedback after extended positive feedback.

Using technology to calm children

Casting your pearls before swine

AD 3: THE FIFTY-FIFTY TRIPLE DOWN

"Blood oath covenant with yourself and with the very notion of integrity."

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SECTION 3 - LISTENER QUESTIONS LIGHTNING ROUND

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