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Hosted by Alexander Behzadi and made for the curious mind interested in broad topics and perspectives. We talk business, science, fitness, life, professional development, politics, current events, the origin of the universe, and everything in between!
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Akbar’s Chamber offers a non-political, non-sectarian and non-partisan space for exploring the past and present of Islam. It has no political or theological bias other than a commitment to the Socratic method (which is to say that questions lead us to understanding) and the empirical record (which is to say the evidence of the world around us). By these methods, Akbar’s Chamber is devoted to enriching public awareness of Islam and Muslims both past and present. The podcast aims to improve un ...
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A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.
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Modern practical breakdowns of the best ideas in ancient Stoicism.
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Noodles in the Sandbox is a playful yet thought-provoking exploration of alternative education, designed for parents who have stepped away from traditional public schools and are seeking the best path for their children. Hosted by experienced educators who lead Acton Academy Northwest Austin (Texas). Together we dive into early education tools, parenting strategies, and focus on cultivating 21st-century skills in a learner-driven environment. In each episode, we embrace curiosity, lifelong l ...
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Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 13 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell (@jcutrell), co-founder of Spec and Director of Engineering at PBS. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Twitter: @developertea :: Email: deve ...
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Getting you behind the research and ideas in contemporary life. Interviews from a team of producers who discuss the latest thinking behind the key issues of our time. Listen live or podcast. SoundMinds Radio tells a 15-minute research story in the academics own voice. A soundscape rich program from BayFM community radio and Western Sydney University in Australia. At SoundMinds Radio we believe in the Socratic method, so leave us a comment or suggest a new story. We love hearing your ideas. C ...
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A public discourse implementing the Socratic seminar method in order to explore theories, examine ideologies, reveal hidden truths, and ignite an indiscriminate conversation. Through dialogue, we explore the vast perspectives within the minds of various individuals in search of the truth which includes questioning the issues we label “controversial” as a society. To provoke enlightenment we must shed light on the matters we choose to hide in the dark. Our obligation as humans, educators, and ...
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Welcome to Actuali, Where we make meaning of the world, explore the arts of mindfulness, flow, and how to realize one's most authentic self: the Actual-i. From deep dives into life's greatest mysteries and inspiring conversations, to livestream specials and guided meditations, Actuali is dedicated to revealing a clear way to view the world and our place in it. Join us live, streaming every Wednesday 7p EST: https://www.youtube.com/@actuali.podcast Together, we change this world from the insi ...
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The Living Wisely podcast provides a framework and practical guidance for developing wisdom, focusing on personal responsibility, clear thinking, and understanding the world’s realities. This podcast encourages listeners to explore what is, envision what can be, choose what ought to be, and take action to create a better world. It integrates numerous resources, including books, essays, and external courses, and proposes a roadmap for personal and social growth. The podcast also incorporates ...
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More than two thousand years ago, the great Greek philosopher Socrates was condemned to death for making seditious comments against the city state of Athens. His followers and disciples were legion. Ranging from Xenophon, the mercenary warrior and historian of the Peloponnesian War to the scholarly Plato, Socrates was described as the conscience-keeper of the nation, or the “gadfly” who would not let the massive machinery of the state rest in complacence. The Apology of Socrates by Plato was ...
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Welcome to The Better Build, a podcast that explores the world of software engineering leadership, and the people who are shaping it. This podcast is presented by Mission, an award-winning network and platform for fully managed teams of senior-level software engineers to find opportunities and continue to level-up. For more information, check out mission.dev
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Welcome to the Homeschool advantage, an interview based podcast that connects homeschoolers to vendors, curriculum content creators, coops and more. My name is Bex Buzzie and I am a teacher, coach and educational course content creator from San Diego California. The homeschool advantage is here to give you the leg up in a world that is slightly upside down by connecting parents who want to homeschool, parent who have been homeschooling, teachers who are looking for an edge or new material to ...
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To challenge and rethink our paradigms for understanding society, by applying Reformed theology and philosophy to politics, religion, and culture, in order to encourage individual freedom and responsibility within our own spheres of influence. Mere Liberty is about liberty at its most fundamental core. It’s stripping away the rhetoric that we’ve become accustomed to hearing and challenging the paradigms that face us today. Mere Liberty is not about politics per se, rather it’s about the phil ...
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This episode explores the dichotomy between iterative planning and target state planning in software development, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and providing decision factors to help you choose the most appropriate method for your situation. Understand the core difference between iterative planning, which emphasises agility…
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Jordan Hall on Where the Action Really is [REACT]
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1:32:23Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we cover Jordan Hall's thoughts on how heart-centered awareness and truly loving relationships are crucial to protecting us from civilizational breakdown, calming the culture war, and solving the…
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278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"
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1:06:52Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.By The Perception, Action, and Will. You pick who is who.
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The Stoic Morning Ritual to Fortify Your Mind Daily (2025)
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10:33Send us a text Begin each morning with a ten‑minute immersion in Stoic clarity, guided by the words of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. This meditation trains you to anchor attention, soften reactivity, and greet every challenge as a chance to practice virtue. You’ll scan body and mind, reframe yesterday’s worries, and pre‑rehearse today’s t…
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This podcast episode offers a structured pathway for understanding and developing emotional competency, which is defined as the ability to recognize, interpret, and constructively respond to emotions in oneself and others. The material covers a range of topics, starting with basic emotions like fear and anger, and progressing to concepts such as ju…
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Three Principles of Preparedness - Mitigate Risks and Capitalize On Opportunities
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15:02This episode delves into practical principles for navigating the unexpected in your life and career. Rather than attempting to predict specific events, the focus is on cultivating resilience and optionality by identifying vulnerabilities in your systems and adopting a proactive mindset to transform potential challenges into strategic advantages. • …
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Metamodern Spirituality - A Solution to the Meta-Crisis? Pt. 2
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1:30:06Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we continue our investigation of metamodern spirituality, a proposed solution to the meta-crisis (term for the myriad existential crises facing our species). Metamodern spirituality can be define…
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This podcast episode introduces the concept of emotional competency, defining it as the ability to recognize, interpret, and constructively respond to emotions in oneself and others. It asserts that understanding emotions is crucial for navigating life effectively and suggests that many people have learned to suppress or mismanage their feelings. T…
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Did I Get That Right? - A High Leverage Habit that Requires Virtually Zero Skill
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13:28This episode introduces a simple yet highly effective communication habit that can be adopted by anyone to significantly reduce the risk of misunderstandings and enhance connection. It explores how this practice, which requires thoughtful communication but no special skills, can benefit individuals at all career levels. Discover why misunderstandin…
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Metamodern Spirituality - A Solution to the Meta-Crisis?
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1:53:29Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we continue our investigation of metamodernism to cover metamodern spirituality, a proposed solution to the meta-crisis (term for the myriad existential crises facing our species). Metamodern spi…
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This podcast episode, titled "Global Perspective," outlines a course designed to encourage a broader understanding of the world's interconnected challenges. It argues that many problems persist due to narrow viewpoints and advocates for adopting a global lens to identify effective solutions. The resource explores concepts such as interdependence, e…
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Plato’s Apology: The Only Book Every Human Needs to Read ft. Donald Robertson
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13:18Send us a text In this clip, renowned Stoicism writer @DonaldRobertson explains why he believes Plato’s Apology is the only book he universally recommends. Donald dives into the profound impact of this short yet powerful text, Socrates’ legendary courtroom defense, and its relevance to Stoic philosophy and modern life. What You’ll Learn in This Cli…
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This episode introduces a valuable meta-tool for understanding the generic shapes of models, focusing specifically on the concept of logarithmic relationships and how they manifest as diminishing returns in various aspects of our lives and work. Understanding these patterns can help us make more informed decisions about where to invest our time and…
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The Muslim Veneration of Christian Saints: Arabic Accounts of the Excellence of Christians
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59:31As anyone will know who has so much has flicked through the pages of the Quran, the Islamic scripture contain many discussions of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Yet Muslim tradition also venerates many Christian saints. The model was set by the Quran itself, in the chapter al-Kahf (‘The Cave’), which alludes to the Christian story of the Seven Sleepers…
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What the Heck is Metamodernism? & The GOOD News Roundup
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1:01:58Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we explore the topic of metamodernism, a cultural and philosophical movement that bridges traditionalism, modernism and postmodernism. This movement combines traditionalism's deep sense of the sa…
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This podcast episode, "The Reformation Workshop" presents a call to action for intentional personal and societal transformation. It argues that facing a complex and changing world requires a commitment to reflection, truth-seeking, and evolving beliefs. The author outlines a journey encompassing governance, economics, and confronting global challen…
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Dimensional Reframing - Think Along a New Axis
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12:57This episode introduces the concept of dimensional reframing as a tool to gain new perspectives on problems and facilitate decision-making by considering a new dimension. • Learn how adding a new dimension to a problem can overcome limited perception and lead to new insights. • Discover how applying the dimension of time to bug management can help …
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Send us a text This 7.5-minute Stoic morning meditation guides you in the practice of objective representation—seeing events clearly without emotional distortion. You'll be invited to observe a recent experience, separate facts from feelings, and reframe your response with calm and clarity. Inspired by the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, t…
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This podcast episode, "Beyond Theism," serves as an invitation and guidance for individuals questioning theistic beliefs. It offers a structured exploration of the assumptions underlying theism and presents alternative perspectives grounded in reason and evidence. The course covers topics such as origin stories, morality, the concept of a soul, the…
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Chesterton's Fence - Why You Should Think Twice Before Rewriting That Project
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8:50This episode explores the concept of Chesterton's fence, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding its original purpose. • Understand the core message of Chesterton's fence: before getting rid of an existing system, process, or code, take the time to understand why it was put there in the first plac…
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Why Science Needs Spirituality (More Than Ever): Vervaeke Breaks It Down [REACT]
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1:26:52Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we follow @RafeKelley of The Evolve, Move, Play Podcast, & @johnvervaeke of the Awakening from the Meaning Crisis series as they discuss how a sense of the sacred, provided by spirituality, compl…
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In this episode, Graeme tells us the story of Emma, a meddler, someone who doesn't know as much as she thinks she does. Join us, listener, as we take a journey with a socialite.By Three men who are as cool as Knightley.
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This podcast episode outlines a course on Natural Inclusion, a perspective pioneered by Alan Rayner. It challenges conventional thinking by asserting that all natural forms are dynamic configurations of energy within space, moving away from rigid definitions and boundaries. The course explores how understanding this "flow-form" concept can be appli…
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Daycare’s DARK SIDE: Attachment Crisis & HEALING Our Kids
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1:33:17Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.What factors contribute to the meaning crisis and prevalence of mental illness in recent generations? In this episode we react to Erica Komisar's recent interview on @TheDiaryOfACEO podcast.Erica, a 36 year psyc…
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Reframing Areas of Growth to Your Manager
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11:50This episode discusses how to reframe areas of growth identified in performance reviews with your manager, turning potential weaknesses into strategic strengths. It emphasizes focusing on excelling in your existing strengths rather than spreading efforts thinly across all areas of improvement. Understand why it's misguided to immediately convert a …
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This podcast episode, "Finding Common Ground," explores the multifaceted nature of reality and how individuals can establish shared understanding despite differing perceptions and interpretations. It highlights the limitations of human perception, the ambiguities of language, and the influence of personal biases and ideologies on our understanding …
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In this episode, A.J. is a grouch and falls in a well, Graeme is lovestruck, and Thomas talks us through Menander's play "Dyskolos."By A grouch, a lover, and the smart one
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Send us a text Begin your day with mental clarity and emotional resilience through this 8-minute Stoic meditation. This guided session will help you separate raw events from the judgments you attach to them, giving you the power to observe your thoughts without being controlled by them. Through three simple steps—observing reality, recognizing your…
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The Engineer as Entrepreneur with Steve Lindsey (LVT)
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43:53In this episode, host Steven Markow sits down with Steve Lindsey, founding partner and CTO of LiveView Technologies (LVT), to explore how his early hands-on experience—from fiber optics to engineering—shaped his mindset and led him to develop scalable security solutions at LVT. Key moments: 🔹 The importance of hands-on technical experience (01:40) …
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SOCIAL CONTAGION: How to SPOT it, & How to Break FREE!
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1:45:27Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we delve into the subject of social contagion, covering how powerful an effect it has over our lives, and explore how to break free from the tendency to blindly follow social influence.Join us as…
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Owning and Requesting Forward-Framed Feedback
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9:12This episode provides a tactical question to elicit useful feedback by taking responsibility for seeking it out and framing the request in a way that encourages advice rather than judgment. Understand that your manager giving you feedback is your responsibility, which means you should actively seek it out rather than waiting. Discover how a simple …
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275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"
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1:03:32I would love to give you a summary of the episode, but I prefer not to.By Nippers, Turkey, and Ginger Nut
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Plumbing the Depths of Existence: Ibn Arabi on Human and Divine Being
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1:03:43The influence of the great medieval mystic Ibn ‘Arabi is immeasurable, reaching from his home city of Murcia in Andalusia to Aceh in Indonesia and just about everywhere in between. His teachings similarly try to encompass, or at least articulate, the unfathomable depths of being, both human and divine, together with the links between God’s ultimate…
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Work Modes Using Autonomy and Definition Clarity Quadrant - Manager Frameworks and Tools Series
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16:06This episode introduces a simple quadrant tool to visualise different working modes that a team or individual task might be in, based on levels of autonomy and definition. Understand how the quadrant is built using the X-axis of dependency (high to low) and the Y-axis of definition (high to low) to visualise different work modes. Explore how the bo…
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Using the Socratic Method to Deepen Understanding
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1:29:21Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we consider how integral the process of questioning to seek understanding is in the era of social media, rapid technological advancement, and alarming social division. Together, we will consider …
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What does it take to truly foster self-governance in a learner-driven community? This episode dives deep into the essential skills of self-awareness, self-management, and ultimately, self-governance. We explore the transformative power of Town Hall—a critical, real-world mechanism where young heroes practice decision-making, leadership, and collect…
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This podcast episode examines how societies create shared understandings and rules. It differentiates between brute facts, which exist independently of human perception, and social constructs, which are built upon collective agreement. These constructs, like language, money, and governments, shape our reality. The resource explores how ambiguity an…
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Manager Frameworks and Models - Product Lifecycle Governance
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13:52This episode introduces product lifecycle governance, offering practical techniques for engineering managers to tackle challenges like backlog prioritisation and leadership misunderstandings, helping turn potential problems into strategic advantages. Uncover how to use product lifecycle governance to expose vulnerabilities in your product developme…
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Was Socrates in a Toxic Relationship with his Wife?
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11:33Send us a text What was Socrates’ relationship with his infamous wife, Xanthippe, really like? Was she an abusive partner, or simply misunderstood within the context of ancient Athenian culture? In this fascinating discussion, I dive deep into Socrates’ domestic life with philosopher and author Donald Robertson. Support the show Resources Stoic Han…
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Send us a text In this lesson, renowned Stoicism writer and philosopher Donald Robertson and Jon Brooks reflect on the unique personality of Socrates and his profound love for humanity. Donald compares Socrates to modern-day creative icons, such as Jimi Hendrix, to illustrate his total immersion in philosophy as a way of life. Discover how Socrates…
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Stoicism Is a Practice—Not Just a Philosophy
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6:02Send us a text Reading about Stoicism won’t change your life—practicing it will. In this conversation with Donald Robertson, one of the world's leading Stoic authors and cognitive-behavioral therapists, we explore a major misconception: Stoicism isn’t just a philosophy to study—it’s a way of life to train. Support the show Resources Stoic Handbook …
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From GOALS to GOLD! How to Invest for an Uncertain Future
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1:19:57Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.In this episode we speak with Woody O'Brien of @unameitltd on his experience as a hockey player to Wall St. investor, and most importantly, his insights on gold and silver investments as a hedge against an uncer…
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Socrates' "Mirror For The Mind" Will Transform Your Thinking
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11:05Send us a text What if another person could act as a mirror for your mind? In this thought-provoking conversation with philosopher Donald Robertson we delve into Socrates' timeless insights on wisdom, self-awareness, and the art of questioning. Discover how Socrates used deep dialogue to uncover life’s most fundamental truths and what he meant by a…
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Do certain behaviors in others make you instantly see red? In today’s episode we dive into the fascinating world of button-pushing and shadows—those behaviors that trigger us most and what they reveal about ourselves. This episode unpacks why some things bother us so deeply, how to turn our frustrations into opportunities for growth, and what it me…
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Socrates’ Two-Column Method Is The Best Self-Help Tool
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18:19Send us a text In this lesson, I speak to Stoicism expert Donald Robertson about how to apply the Socratic method. Discover the timeless wisdom of Socrates and his groundbreaking two-column technique—a simple yet profound method for improving critical thinking, questioning assumptions, and making better decisions. This ancient approach to self-impr…
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Philosophical Frameworks that Inform Your Decisions (Without You Even Knowing It)
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24:51This episode explores philosophical frameworks—ontology, teleology, and dynamism—to inform decision-making in uncertain situations, providing practical advice for applying these concepts in your professional and personal life. Understand how ontology, teleology, and dynamism can help you navigate conversations about future actions for teams, compan…
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