In the third episode, Robert and guest Theo (Theodore Niekras) discuss the abc conjecture, a mathematical theory of entanglement, while sharing raw stories of identity and survival. They examine the indoctrination machine of the military, the "deep and dark pit" of addiction recovery, and the shifting resonance of music from punk and yacht rock to jungle and gospel. They explore concepts like Zen Buddhism and the mathematical archetypes of nature through the lens of personal grit and the struggle to find mentors in a "crazy world."

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In this installment of Cross Theory, host Robert James Cross and guest Diego Rodriguez (musician and composer) dismantle the theory of abandonment. This central concept of atheistic existentialism posits that in a universe without a divine guide, humanity is "abandoned" and must forge its own morality and code of values. Their conversation moves between raw personal history and cultural critique. They examine the subjectivity of "good and evil," the merits of various Batman film aesthetics, and the "completionist" psychology behind gaming franchises like Final Fantasy and Resident Evil. The dialogue takes a critical turn toward generative AI, where Diego argues that trading human effort for AI convenience is a "deal with the devil" that carves away pieces of the human soul.

Diego's band, Sweet Myths, can be found on YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, and APPLE MUSIC.

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. Examples of analysis performed within this show are only anecotal examples. They should not be utilized in real-world analytics as they are based only on anacdotal information.

In the inaugural episode, Robert and guest Lionel Hernandez (Chief Lion/Fetti Dredd) discuss A Priori Theories, deductive systems for valuing the world, while sharing raw stories of accountability and survival. Topics range from Robert’s career as a credentialed teacher and doctoral student in literacy to Lionel’s near-death experience from a fentanyl overdose. They examine the "clerical work" of the brain, addiction recovery, and mystical experiences at the pyramids of Giza.