Knowing Nothing

Today's political climate is wrought with hostility. With everyone shouting their opinions at the tops of their lungs, people seem to have forgotten how to have healthy conversations. And more importantly, we've forgotten how to listen. On this episode of Knowing Nothing, Mickey explores a concept known in psychology as the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and discusses how this effect might have a lot to do with our problems in today's divisive times.

Love is a word that means something different to every person who hears it. But at the same time it's a word we all understand. Love is universal. It has started wars and ended them. It has been the source of the greatest artwork. And it has broken a heck of a lot of hearts. But for all the things love has done, what the heck is love? On this episode of Knowing Nothing, Mickey dives into the science of what is going on inside our brains when we experience love.

Kindness is a skill, just like carpentry or anything else. It requires mindful practice, and more than anything it requires that you make the choice to try. On this episode Mickey talks about how valuable this skill can be, especially in situations when being kind is the last thing you want to do.

This Episode is dedicated to Justin from Tech Support.

Taking responsibility for your own life is one of the strongest actions you can take on your path toward discovering purpose. Inspired by the teachings of Dr. Jordan Peterson, and his own dad, Mickey explores the power of responsibility and how striving for it will add value to your life. There's nothing more fulfilling than trying to grow.

Opening Music by: Whitesand

Ever wonder if you have a sixth sense? Well you do. And a seventh, and an eighth, and a ninth. People connect with the world around us in so many ways that we hardly ever think about. And every one of them is amazing! On this episode of Knowing Nothing, find out just how in tuned with everything you actually are. Get your curiosity engine started, because it's time to know a little more nothing!

WHAT?! Pluto isn't a planet? The outrage! Who could have done this? How could this have happened? Well, if you really want to know, Mickey Roberts will walk you through the whole thing on this episode of Knowing Nothing.

End Music by: Mattia Cupelli

Nobody likes having to say they're sorry, but nevertheless the art of apologizing is central to our relationships with each other. On this episode, Mickey goes through his perspectives on the importance of saying you're sorry and the lessons he's learned about why it's so damn hard to apologize sometimes.

Happy 2019 Everybody! The New year is rolling in and it's time to make some resolutions. On this episode of Knowing Nothing, Mickey explores the opportunity for growth that the new year brings. This one is a little more interactive too! So dawn your New Years hats and let's get curious!

It's a Knowing Nothing Christmas Special! Whether you believe in him or not, The story of Santa Claus has very real roots in history. From the 3rd century Saint Nicholas, to the Norse god Odin, Today's Santa Claus is a mutt of myth and history. And knowing that history will only serve to enrich your love of the Magical Elven Gift Giver we all know as Father Christmas. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!

Everyone has been asked that dreaded question, "what do you do?" Well the answer to that might not be as simple as you think. On this episode of Knowing Nothing Mickey Roberts delves into how we tend to latch onto labels when we define what we do and who we are. But at the end of the day, is defining these answers helpful or harmful?