<![CDATA[slashcast]]>slashcast looks at work/life/balance and finds meaning in the overlap. Eric Tachibana and David Florey explore topics and lend their mix of expertise and/or curiosity.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 03:21:25 GMTSat, 22 Nov 2025 11:01:42 GMT60David Florey, Eric Tachibana<p>slashcast looks at work/life/balance and finds meaning in the overlap. Eric Tachibana and David Florey explore topics and lend their mix of expertise and/or curiosity.</p>episodicDavid Florey, Eric Tachibanadavidrossflorey@yahoo.comno<![CDATA[Slashcast - episode 4 - Working Backwards Toolkit]]>The conversation covers the introduction and significance of the working backwards toolkit, its implementation in organizations, comparison with other methodologies, and challenges in product market fit and logical fallacies impacting future success. The concept of work-life balance is also discussed in the context of the Slashcast podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of maximizing success through process, the implementation of the Working Backwards Toolkit Program, and the post-implementation mechanisms and culture change. Key takeaways include the emphasis on maximizing the probability of success within a process and reducing the failure rate and cost of failures through experimentation and iteration.

Takeaways

  • Work/life/balance - the overlaps are where you find the Slashcast podcast.
  • Tools are artifacts and processes that are goal-directed and used to create strategy.
  • The working backwards toolkit is a fundamental concept at Amazon and is used to drive innovation and customer-centricity. Maximizing the probability of success within a process
  • Reducing the failure rate and cost of failures through experimentation and iteration

Chapters

  • 00:00 Challenges and Logical Fallacies
  • 34:14 Post-Implementation Mechanisms and Culture Change
]]>a42f8d87-ed16-47ce-8dd1-9407fffd4319Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:21:56 GMT<p>The conversation covers the introduction and significance of the working backwards toolkit, its implementation in organizations, comparison with other methodologies, and challenges in product market fit and logical fallacies impacting future success. The concept of work-life balance is also discussed in the context of the Slashcast podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of maximizing success through process, the implementation of the Working Backwards Toolkit Program, and the post-implementation mechanisms and culture change. Key takeaways include the emphasis on maximizing the probability of success within a process and reducing the failure rate and cost of failures through experimentation and iteration.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Work/life/balance - the overlaps are where you find the Slashcast podcast.</li><li>Tools are artifacts and processes that are goal-directed and used to create strategy.</li><li>The working backwards toolkit is a fundamental concept at Amazon and is used to drive innovation and customer-centricity. Maximizing the probability of success within a process</li><li>Reducing the failure rate and cost of failures through experimentation and iteration</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges and Logical Fallacies</li><li>34:14 Post-Implementation Mechanisms and Culture Change</li></ul>no01:05:1514Slashcast - episode 4 - Working Backwards Toolkitfull<![CDATA[Slashcast - episode 3 - Fascism in America]]>In this conversation, the hosts delve into the concept of fascism in America, exploring its definitions, characteristics, and implications for society. They discuss the evidence of fascism's presence in the U.S., the role of immigration, and the importance of resistance movements. The conversation also touches on global perspectives of fascism, the impact of technology, and the future of democracy. The hosts emphasize the need for a clear definition of fascism and the significance of understanding its dimensions to combat its rise.

takeaways

  • Fascism is defined by a set of characteristics that need to occur simultaneously.
  • The U.S. is currently in an early stage of fascism.
  • Resistance movements are crucial in determining the duration of fascist regimes.
  • A clear definition of fascism is necessary for effective discourse.
  • The 12 dimensions of fascism provide a framework for analysis.
  • National security strategies can reflect fascist tendencies.
  • Immigration policies are often influenced by fascist ideologies.
  • Global perspectives on fascism reveal similar patterns in different countries.
  • Technology and corporatism play significant roles in modern fascism.
  • Checks and balances on greed are essential for a healthy democracy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fascism in America

04:14 Defining Fascism: Dimensions and Framework

10:12 Assumptions and Framework of Governance

18:03 Analyzing National Security Strategy and Fascism

30:16 Latent vs. Full-Blown Fascism: A Historical Perspective

39:51 Immigration and National Identity in the Context of Fascism

40:43 The Complexity of National Values and Immigration

43:49 Borders: A Philosophical and Practical Debate

52:37 Root Causes of Migration and Immigration Policies

54:09 The Future of Elections and Political Power Dynamics

01:10:58 The Cult of the Leader and Succession Planning

01:12:31 Institutionalizing Power: The Role of a Figurehead

01:14:53 The Future of the MAGA Movement

01:18:49 Resistance Movements: The Path Forward

01:19:45 Global Perspectives on Fascism

01:21:50 The Intersection of Corporatism and Fascism

01:24:53 The Fragility of Authoritarian Regimes

01:27:11 The Role of Ideology in Governance

01:30:11 Pragmatism vs. Ideology in Governance

01:35:37 The Future of Democracy and Resistance

]]>1c1509fa-3a3e-499e-8160-20fe665ac4c6Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:03:48 GMT<p>In this conversation, the hosts delve into the concept of fascism in America, exploring its definitions, characteristics, and implications for society. They discuss the evidence of fascism's presence in the U.S., the role of immigration, and the importance of resistance movements. The conversation also touches on global perspectives of fascism, the impact of technology, and the future of democracy. The hosts emphasize the need for a clear definition of fascism and the significance of understanding its dimensions to combat its rise.</p><p><b>takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Fascism is defined by a set of characteristics that need to occur simultaneously.</li><li>The U.S. is currently in an early stage of fascism.</li><li>Resistance movements are crucial in determining the duration of fascist regimes.</li><li>A clear definition of fascism is necessary for effective discourse.</li><li>The 12 dimensions of fascism provide a framework for analysis.</li><li>National security strategies can reflect fascist tendencies.</li><li>Immigration policies are often influenced by fascist ideologies.</li><li>Global perspectives on fascism reveal similar patterns in different countries.</li><li>Technology and corporatism play significant roles in modern fascism.</li><li>Checks and balances on greed are essential for a healthy democracy.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Fascism in America</p><p>04:14 Defining Fascism: Dimensions and Framework</p><p>10:12 Assumptions and Framework of Governance</p><p>18:03 Analyzing National Security Strategy and Fascism</p><p>30:16 Latent vs. Full-Blown Fascism: A Historical Perspective</p><p>39:51 Immigration and National Identity in the Context of Fascism</p><p>40:43 The Complexity of National Values and Immigration</p><p>43:49 Borders: A Philosophical and Practical Debate</p><p>52:37 Root Causes of Migration and Immigration Policies</p><p>54:09 The Future of Elections and Political Power Dynamics</p><p>01:10:58 The Cult of the Leader and Succession Planning</p><p>01:12:31 Institutionalizing Power: The Role of a Figurehead</p><p>01:14:53 The Future of the MAGA Movement</p><p>01:18:49 Resistance Movements: The Path Forward</p><p>01:19:45 Global Perspectives on Fascism</p><p>01:21:50 The Intersection of Corporatism and Fascism</p><p>01:24:53 The Fragility of Authoritarian Regimes</p><p>01:27:11 The Role of Ideology in Governance</p><p>01:30:11 Pragmatism vs. Ideology in Governance</p><p>01:35:37 The Future of Democracy and Resistance</p><p></p>no01:33:213Slashcast - episode 3 - Fascism in Americafull<![CDATA[slashcast - American Fascism in 2025 explainer video]]>slashcast american fascism in 2025 llm video

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]]>413aae2c-1651-464b-83cf-e18423cc993dSat, 22 Nov 2025 11:07:04 GMT<p>slashcast american fascism in 2025 llm video</p><p>A brief AI summary video of our book.</p>no00:06:4813slashcast - American Fascism in 2025 explainer videofull