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Today's show will continue with the topic of nihilism, exploring how death and impermanence are related to the notion that "life is ultimately meaningless".

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Today we discuss the feeling of Nihilism, exploring whether there is any meaning to life... no biggie ;)

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In this episode, we take a look at the so-called "elephant" in our brains - the unpleasant facts about human motives which are typically ignored.

Link to The Elephant In The Brain

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In this episode, I briefly discuss the peculiar relationship between creativity and resistance - unpacking how a mindful awareness of one's own resistance may be transformed into a powerful compass for achieving our artistic and creative goals.

There is also an original Alan Watts mix at the end of the podcast, so stay tuned for that.

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In this episode, I discuss 5 quotes from philosophers throughout history on the subject of death. If the presence of death is something which causes us needless anxiety - which it no doubt does for many of us - then we must think deeply and try to understand what it really is, seeing beyond the fear we tend to project.

If you found any of these quotes interesting, here are their sources for further reading:

Socrates - Plato's Apology

Seneca - Essay "On the Shortness of Life"

Marcus Aurelius - Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

Alan Watts - Lecture on Buddhism from the "Out of Your Mind" series

Thomas Nagel - The Absurd in Mortal Questions

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In this premiere episode of the Philosophy of You Podcast, I discuss why it's important to address the emptiness of nihilism, as thoughts of nihilism may be subtly colouring the ways we respond to negative emotion and adversity.

Philosophy of You is a podcast on relevant topics relating to the self, the mind, and practical psychology.

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