Captain Raven
This is turning into a philosophy podcast, while also examining pirates from the golden era, as well as some financial topics. This is a place for those who feel connected to the golden era pirates in their current lives. We are on a journey together.
Episodes
50 episodes
History of Pirate Flags
As the title says, The history of Pirate Flags! Check out "Raven Water Studio" on Youtube!
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Episode 47
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6:22
44, Feeling Down, but "Not" Out
A lot of people are feeling depressed lately, and I've noticed a lot of videos with guys just feeling hopeless, not knowing what they can do to get back up again. I share a couple of my thoughts on the subject, and ways I deal with it.
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Episode 46
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12:38
Tortuga & Nassau in 1715 – Pirate Havens of the Golden Age
In 1715, the Caribbean was a pirate’s paradise, and two ports stood at the heart of this lawless world—Tortuga and Nassau. These infamous strongholds weren’t just places to rest between raids; they were vibrant, chaotic communities where freedo...
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Episode 45
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12:57
Deepseek, Nuclear Fusion, Woodchucks and Chickens!
China's Deepseek R1 dominated the news earlier this week, tanking the US stock market into a frenzy with its open source, Chat GPT competitor. China also announced a big breakthrough in it's Nuclear Fusion testing, Artemis II is scheduled...
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Episode 44
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16:46
Trump Executive Orders, ISS Coming Down, and Pieces of Eight
Today, we're discussing what pieces of eight actually were, but before that, last week was a busy week in the White House as President Trump signed a few executive orders pertaining to Crypto, AI, and even declassifying some long awaited JFK an...
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Episode 43
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15:02
Bitcoin above 100k again, Self Driving Cars, and Queen Anne's Revenge
I'm playing with a different format which will no doubt take some time to master. Slow progress is still progress. Either way we're going to touch on a couple of news items before getting into our main topic, which for this week is ...
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Episode 42
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24:03
Absolute Garbage. Audio Practice and Ranting
This is low hanging fruit. Minimal effort. I have just switched to recording with OBS Studio instead of the VoiceOver function in Final Cut Pro, and just wanted to rant for a few minutes while I was working on something else. ...
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Episode 41
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33:33
Blackbeard: The Fearsome Pirate Who Ruled the Seas
Dive into the thrilling story of Blackbeard, the legendary pirate who terrorized the seas during the Golden Age of Piracy. Learn about Edward Teach's early life, his mentorship under Benjamin Hornigold, and his dramatic capture of the Queen...
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Episode 40
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11:21
Pirates and Mysticism: Ghosts, Voodoo, and Superstitions of the Golden Age
Step into the shadowy world of the Golden Age pirates, where superstition and mysticism ruled the high seas. Discover the beliefs that shaped pirate lore—from ghost ships like the Flying Dutchman to the deadly allure of mermaids and the terrify...
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Episode 39
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12:27
Chaos Theory and the Butterfly Effect: The Science of Unpredictability
(Outtakes at the end!)Explore the fascinating world of chaos theory, where small changes can have massive consequences. In this episode, we dive into the butterfly effect, the origins of chaos theory, and how it applies to real-world sy...
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Episode 38
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16:41
The Brethren of the Coast: Pirates, Democracy, and the Golden Age of Piracy
*Outtakes at the end!*Uncover the fascinating history of the Brethren of the Coast, the legendary confederation of pirates and buccaneers who ruled the seas during the Golden Age of Piracy. From their democratic codes and daring raids t...
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Episode 37
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17:31
AI and Consciousness: The Rapid Evolution of Machine Intelligence
Can Artificial Intelligence achieve consciousness? In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI and consciousness, examining how far AI has come and where it’s headed. Learn about the butterfly effect of rapid AI advancements, the differe...
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Episode 36
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12:34
Why do we love Pirates?
Why do we love pirates? In this episode, we explore the timeless allure of the Golden Age of piracy. From their rebellious defiance of authority to the romanticized quest for freedom and adventure, pirates captivate us with their daring lifesty...
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Episode 35
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7:04
Benjamin Hornigold, Black Ops Commander?
Blackbeard's mentor, Benjamin Hornigold is one of my favorite pirates of the golden era. Turning Nassau into a pirate settlement, he showed that he had the makings of a great leader like Henry Morgan before him.
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Episode 34
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13:16
The Mandelbrot Set
The Mandelbrot Set is a curiosity in mathematics, and it is visually stunning to see. What makes the Mandelbrot Set so beautiful is that you can zoom in infinitely and the patterns just repeat over and over again. It makes you wonde...
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Episode 33
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4:24
Kobayashi Maru
The Kobayashi Maru is a test of character for officer candidates in Star Trek. What can we learn from this that we can use in our own lives?
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Episode 32
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3:53
Do we live in a Tesseract?
Science keeps telling us that everywhere we look, we just can not see everything. Could it be possible that there is more than meets the eye?
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Episode 31
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4:58
Absurdism
While exploring existentialism, I came across Absurdism and it resonated with me.
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Episode 30
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6:17
Agnosticism
After sifting through many beliefs, this is where I naturally found myself fitting in.
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Episode 29
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3:37
Jun 30, 2024
I haven't done a podcast in a while, so I'm just making one impromptu in order to make a few notes about my current projects so I can listen back later while I'm at work.
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Episode 28
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6:38
Existentialism, (A Conversation with AI)
I've spent a considerable amount of time researching and trying to wrap my head around the concept of existentialism. I've made this podcast in order to sort of recap a few of the highlights I've run across in my own thinking on the subje...
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Episode 27
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57:13
Turtles All the Way Down (Infinite Regression)
I'm playing with the idea of a format, where I go over various topics I've been looking into over the week, from Finance and News, to philosophy, science, and AI. Just basically riffing off of whatever subjects I've been into. Some ...
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Episode 26
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25:49