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The Aikidiot

The Aikidiot

By: Noam Morchy
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Aikido, conflict resolution, and the general practice of not being a jerk.

Noam Morchy Hygiene & Healthy Living Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Other Guy, Part 2

    The Other Guy, Part 2
    Apr 18 2026

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    • Monica stages a coup.
    • When we encounter ideas we dislike, we tend to stretch them ad-absurdum.
    • Can Aikidoing deal with real bad people doing real bad things?
    • Buying a gun in a very bad neighborhood.
    • Why drug lords and and murderers find it difficult to switch occupation.
    • The cycle of escalation in our bad neighborhood.
    • The "rabid dog" - senseless, contextless violence.
    • Moderate, not soft.
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    19 mins
  • The Other Guy, Part 1

    The Other Guy, Part 1
    Apr 11 2026

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    • Let's talk about "the other guy", the opponent.
    • Tori and Uke in Aikido.
    • The high prices of disrupting the common space (even in self defense).
    • Learn the attack, control your defense.
    • Why screaming at a call-center representative (something the Aikidiot never, ever did) is not a good idea.
    • Wiley E. Coyote has no choice about chasing the Roadrunner.
    • Violence is predictable.
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    18 mins
  • Allergic Reaction to Aikidoing

    Allergic Reaction to Aikidoing
    Apr 9 2026

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    • Let's call everything we talk about here "Aikidoing".
    • Is life a flowing river?
    • Aikidoing is very simple - just not easy.
    • Why People don't like hearing about Aikidoing.
      • The inward drive vs. the outward drive.
      • The suggestion of moderate reaction as an existential threat.
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    18 mins
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