In Episodes 3, 5 and 7 of this podcast, m friend John and I discussed the background and purpose of classical argumentation:

1. How to argue better
2. how the ancients practiced it
3. How Aristotle shaped it
4. How leaders such as Caesar, Lincoln, FDR and MLK used it

We’ve also discussed the means/modes of such argumentation:

1. ethos (character/credibility)
2. pathos (emotion)
3. logos (logic)
4. kairos (timing)
5. telos (goal/purpose)

Today we build on those conversations and discuss argumentation being battle tested by skilled opponents before judging audiences.

Enjoy!

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by Ian D Joseph

Sophie Storm Roberts

Sophie is an adventure athlete, mindset coach, motivational speaker, digital creator, and personal trainer. But that wasn't always the case. at 27 years old she was running the commercial division at the UK's fastest growing technology startup. She had everything society told her she should need to feel happy, but she couldn't help feeling “Is this really it?” So in January 2013 she quit her job and endeavored to create a new story.

Today her life has completely changed and is filled with energy and a desire to give back. Her biggest passion is helping girls build confidence and courage. She Founded TrailBlazers to help girls develop the tools and communities to navigate the world and rise from the mental health epidemic we are in.

Sophie will tell you she is an ordinary woman with big dreams and a huge drive to make them happen. After spending time with her here in Lake Nona a few weeks ago, I can tell you that she does carry herself with genuine humility and grace, however, I assure you she is far from ordinary… Her story is one of resilience and drive, and she is a true inspiration to young girls everywhere. I I truly enjoyed this conversation and I am confident you will love it as well.

https://www.challengesophie.com/

https://twitter.com/challengesophie

https://www.instagram.com/challengesophie

facebook.com/challengesophie

https://www.youtube.com/@challengesophie_

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by Ian D Joseph

Nicc Johnson - Music Health

Nicc Johnson is a seasoned musicologist and serial entrepreneur who has dedicated the past two decades of his life to the study of music. His primary areas of focus are the definition of music taste and the exploration of the effect of sounds on the human body and brain. Nicc spent his formative years in Ibiza, Spain where at the age of 16, he became a professional DJ and embarked on a global journey. These experiences ignited his passion for the science of music and shaped his life's mission: to empower individuals through the power of music.

Nicc is the creator of the AI Music Brain™ and in 2020, he synthesized his experience to establish Music Health, which is a music technology firm aimed at crafting the foundational elements for all future music therapies and interventions. The cornerstone of this venture is the cutting edge technology called Precision Music®.

Nicc and I discussed how music can help people who suffer from diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia. But we also how technologies like Precision music can help overall mental health, stress and anxiety. This is a very relevant topic today and Nicc offers powerful solutions that I know you will find useful. And now, Nicc Johnson

Discover more about Music Health at www.musichealth.ai and their innovative use of Precision Music® in transforming dementia care at www.veramusic.com.

You can check out his Tedx Talk on the power of music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V1HJpn-r5Y

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by Ian D Joseph

Today my guest is Jonah Edwards. Jonah is the general manager and head coach for Magic Gaming which the Orlando Magic’s official NBA2K League affiliate team. For those of you who dont know, the NBA 2K League is a professional esports league featuring the best NBA 2K players in the world and is the first official esports league operated by a U.S. professional sports league, which in this case is of course the NBA.

The NBA 2K League tipped off its inaugural season in May 2018 with 17 teams, each affiliated with an NBA team. Since then, the league has expanded to 25 teams, 22 of which are affiliated with NBA teams.

Teams compete in both 3 vs. 3 and 5 vs. 5 gameplay using unique characters (not existing NBA players).

Jonah and Magic Gaming recently relocated to Lake Nona and we are proud to have them as part of our thriving community. I learned a lot about the positive possibilities of this gaming as a career and some of the intricacies of coaching an e-sports team.

https://magicgaming.nba.com/

https://2kleague.nba.com/

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by Ian D Joseph

Today my guest is Dr David Fajgenbaum. David is the co-founder and President of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN), Founding Director of the Center for Cytokine Storm Treatment & Laboratory (CSTL), Associate Director of Patient Impact for the Penn Orphan Disease Center, and Associate Professor of Medicine in Translational Medicine & Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania.

David’s story is truly fascinating. While in medical school in 2010, David became critically ill with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD); he had his last rites read, and had four deadly iMCD relapses. During this time, David decided to find way to overcome this disease. He identified a treatment via a medication that was FDA approved for an entirely different ailment and realized this could help him with his disease. As a result of that, David is in his longest remission ever. His journey is described in his bestselling book Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope Into Action.

In 2022, David co-founded Every Cure to unlock the full potential of every drug to treat every disease possible. David’s story is not only inspiring, but it is also a testament of the amazing things that are possible when science and human resolve are put work work in a collaborative environment for the benefit of mankind. I know you will enjoy this conversation.

Talk at the Clinton Global initiative at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAPT8kBLMvY

https://everycure.org/

https://chasingmycure.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castleman_Disease_Collaborative_Network

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by Ian D Joseph

Today's topic is one that i consider very important in today's hectic world: Breathwork and my guest is Beatriz Boas. A few years back, was in a quest to seek purpose in life. She tried a variety of mindset, energy, and healing techniques, and although they all helped her in some way, she felt there was a missing piece. This inspired her to combine different techniques in an attempt to fill that gap. This integration is now a new experience she named ThetaBreathwork™.

Beatriz has made ThetaBreathwork™ her life's mission and she is committed to sharing this technique all around the world through her new ThetaBreathwork Certification. I met Beatriz a few years ago in Portugal and I am very happy to share her story with you today. Breathwork has been a key component of my personal routine and I am sure it can help you the same way it has helped me.

You can find more about us at theta-breathwork.com and https://www.instagram.com/thetabreath/

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by Ian D Joseph

Today my guest is Martin O’Dea. Martin is the CEO of Longevity Events Limited, and the principal organizer of the annual Longevity Summit Dublin. He has been involved in the longevity space for more than ten years, is an author and one of the early contributors to the International Longevity Alliance.

Martin sits on the board of the LEV Foundation, which was set up by Aubrey de Grey with a mission to prevent and reverse human age-related disease. Martin’s interests are varied and include areas relating to human advancement through technological and biological development.

Martin and I share a passion of human advancement and well-being. Our conversation touched on some interesting areas of the longevity movement as well as the basics of lifespan and health span.

https://longevityalliance.org/

https://www.levf.org/

https://longevitysummitdublin.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/odeamartin/

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by Ian D Joseph

Welcome to 3 Thoughts On. Today my guest is Brad Mason. Brad is the head coach and founder of The Give Team which is the only inner city obstacle course racing and endurance event team in the US based in the Parramore neighborhood of Orlando, Florida. The Give Team program develops goal achievement and leadership skills while creating life-changing experiences for teammates. Team alumni have graduated high school, college, and graduate school while continuing to give back to their community. The team motto is “No matter how little you have, you ALWAYS have something to give.”

Brad and I had a great conversation and I encourage you to check out his work in Orlando… you will truly leave inspired.

https://www.thegiveteam.org/

https://www.instagram.com/thegiveteam/#

https://www.threads.net/@thegiveteam

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Song - Bittersweet

https://youtu.be/u7lDY0hECfM?si=sWbPZ-hFeFf9bnmM

by Ian D Joseph