In this episode Nicolas ponder whether new ideas are possible. And, if they are why they search for new ideas by looking at old ideas. They also ponder their mental cycles and wonder if there isn’t some way to embrace them rather than fight them or try to fix them.

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In this episode Nicolas realizes that their pursuit of knowledge and truth went too far and may in fact have been a manic episode/high energy state. They talk about the steps they are taking to rectify the situation and use their support system

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In this episode Nicolas starts to ponder the validity of the medical model used in mental health treatment in The United States

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_KSYu1Tqx8

The Broken Brain Nancy Anderson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Copeland

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In this episode Nicolas indulges in some academic philosophical thinking by laying out their ideal government (direct democracy with socialist values). They then point out all the problems and land in a somewhat hopeful nowhere

In this episode Nicolas takes the time to examine reformists thinking from FDR to Bernie Sanders. Ultimately they conclude that reformist thinking is a dead end. Much as they might want to believe in it.

In this episode Nicolas tries to slow down their thinking worried that they may be in a high energy state. They also express the desire to hold salons as a way of checking their thinking and externalizing

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In this episode Nicolas examines their thinking and philosophizing and comes to the realization that they have been trying to solve unsolvable problems

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In this episode Nicolas attempts to crystallize the philosophical difference between liberals and leftists. Upon doing this they realize that supporting Bernie Sanders requires a sacrifice of their core beliefs. A realization that must be explored on another episode due to server space limitations

In the face of a seemingly unwinnable political situation Nicolas finds themselves stuck and attempting to cope by analyzing the reality of the situation. Their words of wisdom? Think critically, laugh when possible and admit when stuck.

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In this episode Nicolas reacts to the escalating situation in Iran. They also explain their reasoning for not attending the city council meeting despite their best intentions.

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