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Episode 55: Dragging Main
In the conversation, Mike Neumann and Dr. Tim Jurgensen reminisce about Tim's youth in western Oklahoma, focusing on the cultural phenomenon of "Dragging Main," a social activity where young people would drive around in cars, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. Dr. Tim shares his experiences of helping his father with the mail route and the challenges of starting his father's truck in cold weather. They discuss the evolution of social activities and the impact of economic factors, such as the 1972 oil embargo, on car culture. The conversation also touches on the concept of paradigms, exemplars, and root metaphors in understanding cultural norms and social interactions.
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-- Mike
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