In this fourth episode, Robert and guest Max (Maximilian de Rozieres Gentilhomme de Laveline) discuss the ABC Model of Psychology, a theory of behavior based on operant conditioning, while sharing insights on individuation and the internal "map" of human behavior, and Max’s life as a chemical engineer, material scientist, and next-generation lithium-ion battery builder. They examine the Jungian archetypes and the "veil" of schizophrenia, the stigmatized potential of nuclear energy, and the shifting resonance of energy from electromagnetic waves to the "energy vampirism" of narcissism.

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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.