Polymathic Being Podcast

Today's topic attempts to recenter our day-to-day lives in the things that matter as the political climate has been particularly contentious recently, especially if you live in the US. To hear tell, we are one step away from the end of the world as we know it. It might feel that way online but there are important steps we can take to ground ourselves in a healthier reality. Let’s find out how.

Today's topic shifts gears to focus on our physical health. The topic is sugar and how that delicious and dopamine-rewarding delicacy is like a master key that, unmanaged, unlocks an entire panoply of terrible pathologies that sour our health.

Today's topic swings back to Systems Thinking, one of our foundational tools here on Polymathic Being. We keep being asked if we can further distill the concept for broader application. While there’s risk in over-simplification, let’s explore a simple mantra that anyone can use to apply Systems Thinking and unlock true innovation that balances ethics, safety, and risk.

Today's topic looks at how to turn sacred cows into delicious burgers. At least that’s the way some have described how Polymathic Being uncovers unique insights. It’s a perception that warrants critique to recognize what we are doing, the techniques, and tools we are using, and whether we are having the best benefit.

Today’s Topic digs deep into the current rift between artists and AI. We’ll investigate the value of art and then dive into the history of technological advancements to help contextualize the angst about AI within the Art community. This essay has been one of my most difficult to write as there are so many nuances to tease out properly.

Today’s Topic addresses the advertising of the Green Energy movement and the reality that underlies our drive for environmental stewardship. A simple investigation quickly uncovers that the materials used for green initiatives are, instead, blood red.

Today's topic is another of our Mixed Mental Arts and introduces a fun term, Infobesity, referring to the information overload and mental saturation that we face every day. Join in as we uncover the consequences affecting how we process the world and how too much information can create political divides. We’ll end with recommendations to improve our information fitness.

Today's topic continues our investigation into the feminine and looks at what we value and what we try to delete about her in today’s Western society. It’s going to be messy, embarrassing, visceral, and limiting because we are talking about the monthly menstrual cycle, which creates life and stews angst in our culture.

Today’s Topic is another Mixed Mental Art that delves into our comfort zones and how feeling safe and secure is important but can limit our growth if not considered properly. Join us as we look at how to structure your exposure to life that balances psychological safety with continual personal growth.

Today's topic continues the exploration into our climate that we started with The Climate is Changing and now looks at how extreme our rates of climate change are today compared to the geological record. The goal is to better understand our current climate changes to inform effective action that increases human flourishing.