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šŸŽ™ļø Nietzsche: The Philosopher Who Saw Through Everything – The Deeper Thinking Podcast

What if everything you’ve been taught about morality, ambition, and even your own identity is a lie? What if the values you hold dearest weren’t designed to empower you—but to keep you weak?

Nietzsche saw through the illusions of civilization. He recognized that morality wasn’t a divine truth but a human invention—one that often served the interests of the powerless rather than the strong. His critique of Christianity as a ā€˜slave morality’ was not a call to abandon ethics, but to rebuild them from the ground up.

But what does Nietzsche mean for us today?

In an era of identity crises, digital conformity, and ideological tribalism, Nietzsche’s call to self-overcoming has never been more urgent.

šŸ”¹ How does Nietzsche’s Übermensch concept apply in the age of AI and transhumanism?

šŸ”¹ Are modern political movements just new forms of herd morality?
šŸ”¹ What does it mean to create your own values when the world is drowning in noise?

This episode explores how Nietzsche’s most dangerous ideas still shake the foundations of thought today—and why they may hold the key to true freedom.

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šŸ“– Beyond Good and Evil – Friedrich Nietzsche

šŸ”¹ Nietzsche’s masterpiece that dismantles conventional morality and challenges readers to think beyond societal conditioning.
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šŸ“– Thus Spoke Zarathustra – Friedrich Nietzsche

šŸ”¹ The poetic, prophetic work in which Nietzsche introduces the concept of the Übermensch and the eternal recurrence.
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šŸ“– The Gay Science – Friedrich Nietzsche

šŸ”¹ Contains Nietzsche’s famous declaration "God is dead" and explores the radical implications of a world without divine morality.
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šŸ“– The Genealogy of Morals – Friedrich Nietzsche

šŸ”¹ A deep dive into how morality evolved—and why much of what we consider ā€œgoodā€ is rooted in resentment rather than strength.
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šŸ“– Heidegger’s Nietzsche – Martin Heidegger

šŸ”¹ A rigorous analysis of Nietzsche’s ideas by one of the 20th century’s most influential philosophers.
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šŸ“– Nietzsche and the Postmodern Condition – David Farrell Krell

šŸ”¹ Explores Nietzsche’s impact on postmodern thought, from Foucault to Derrida.
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šŸ“– Why Nietzsche Matters – Keith Ansell-Pearson

šŸ”¹ A contemporary look at why Nietzsche’s philosophy remains essential in modern debates on ethics, politics, and personal growth.
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šŸ“– Nietzsche and the Burbs – Lars Iyer

šŸ”¹ A darkly comic novel that imagines Nietzsche’s ideas playing out in a modern high school setting.
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šŸ“– Human, All Too Human – Friedrich Nietzsche

šŸ”¹ A more personal and introspective side of Nietzsche, filled with aphorisms on life, love, and human nature.
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šŸ“– The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and the Next Great Disruption – Mustafa Suleyman

šŸ”¹ Explores the implications of AI’s rise, mirroring Nietzsche’s warnings about power and control.
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šŸ”Ž Further Reading & Research:

The Philosophy of Self-Overcoming

Nietzsche vs. Modern Political Thought

The Eternal Recurrence: Does It Hold Up Today?

AI and the Übermensch: Will Machines Surpass Us?

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