Chapter
The Evolution of Slack
26:17 - 33:19 (07:01)
The idea of "slack" goes beyond just being lazy, it's about having everything you need in life while giving up as little as possible. The concept has evolved over time for different people, but ultimately it's about being content.
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This podcast discusses the Church of the SubGenius and their philosophy centered around the concept of Slack, which can be loosely defined as achieving contentment with the least amount of exertion possible.
26:17 - 27:50 (01:32)
Summary
This podcast discusses the Church of the SubGenius and their philosophy centered around the concept of Slack, which can be loosely defined as achieving contentment with the least amount of exertion possible.
ChapterThe Evolution of Slack
EpisodeThe Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker tells a humorous story about accidentally spilling pork juice and cleaning it up, leading to a deeper reflection on the trappings of life.
27:50 - 29:20 (01:30)
Summary
The speaker tells a humorous story about accidentally spilling pork juice and cleaning it up, leading to a deeper reflection on the trappings of life.
ChapterThe Evolution of Slack
EpisodeThe Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The conspiracy theory of Slack is the idea that things are conspiring against you and preventing you from achieving a state of relaxation.
29:20 - 30:24 (01:03)
Summary
The conspiracy theory of Slack is the idea that things are conspiring against you and preventing you from achieving a state of relaxation. Under the teachings of Bob, the conspiracy acronym stands for "Clicks of Normals Secretly Planning Insidious Rituals Aimed at Controlling You."
ChapterThe Evolution of Slack
EpisodeThe Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Subgenius Church was founded in the 1970s and has since created a parody religion around J.R. "Bob" Dobbs that critiques consumer culture and mainstream religion.
30:24 - 33:19 (02:55)
Summary
The Subgenius Church was founded in the 1970s and has since created a parody religion around J.R. "Bob" Dobbs that critiques consumer culture and mainstream religion. Its members believe in the concept of "Slack", or the ability to freely do what they want without the constraints of society.