Episode 2 | Mike Rashid &amp; Simeon Panda

Outlaws & Scholars Podcast
The Merging of Knowledge and Rebellion…

Who are you?

Like really…. Who are you?
You’ve been programmed all of your life..
But who did the programming?
Your teachers, your friends, your parents?
I can’t speak for your teachers, but I’m sure your teachers and parents have your best interest at heart, but did they have the right information for you?
Answer is probably no….
Just because someone loves you, doesn’t necessarily mean they have the best strategies for your life….

“Outlaws & Scholars” 

When two seemingly contrasting worlds collide…..
the world of outlaws and the world of scholars….

There’s something appealing about the rebel… The rebel is dangerous, but you feel safe in his presence….
The intellectual is also appealing… may seem harmless from the outset, but when he speaks you get a glimpse of how formidable that mind is…..
Neither one is someone you want to fuck with….

It’s time to question everything that you believe….
Here is the starting point of the journey, of you finding those answers 

The outlaw questions authority, the scholar redefines authority… 
The outlaw trust his own convictions based on his experiences…
The scholar trusts his own convictions based on his research…

Both men are scientists, 

I will have people on that society considers to be outlaws and criminals… And I will also have people on who society deems to be scholars, and educators…

I identify as an outlaw…
I reject social norms, rules and expectations…
Why? Well, I simply don’t trust our current power structure… I question the legitimacy of thier authority.  I trust the authority I have over myself. I trust my ability to make wise decisions… And I trust my own moral compass…

I also identify as a scholar….
I embody the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and understanding….
The spirit of this show is rooted in intellectual curiosity….

So here we’ll be blurring the lines between good and evil… 

And raise questions about the nature of morality, justice, and the greater good….

Here we’ll make you question what you believe…
And Examine your answers…. This is the epitome of steel sharpens steel… It’s an exercise of personal growth, development and Self Mastery …