Thoughts on Life

In this episode I discuss the phenomena of "Tulipomania." I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Recommended Books/Citations:

https://amzn.to/3lvFlU4

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/research-finds-link-between-social-media-and-the-fear-of-missing-out/2013/07/08/b2cc7ddc-e287-11e2-a11e-c2ea876a8f30_story.html?utm_term=.cd72655cee45

https://amzn.to/3vGZniQ

https://www.theminimalists.com

Today I will be discussing our world's dangerous dependence on technology. I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Recommended Books/Citations:

https://www.acrwebsite.org/volumes/14519/volumes/v36/NA-36

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffWFd_6bJ0

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275361

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525512195/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=567e366209b7e3decb24396300362625&creativeASIN=0525512195

Today I will be discussing George Yancy's article, "Dear White America." I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, or see my music/artwork, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Recommended Books/Citations:

https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/24/dear-white-america/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1844655156/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=16aaabd6cd044aa7b1e9f706779700de&creativeASIN=1844655156

Today I will be discussing the arguments for and against reparations to African America. I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Recommended Books/Citations:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/

https://www.nationalreview.com/2014/05/case-against-reparations-kevin-d-williamson/

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-american-history/371723/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812993543/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=85abbbb87504f075211b15d46affd8ef&creativeASIN=0812993543

Today I will discuss whether or not it is humanity's job to regulate extinction. I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Recommended Books/Citations:

https://aeon.co/essays/condors-bred-in-captivity-need-our-tough-love

https://www.ted.com/talks/stewart_brand_the_dawn_of_de_extinction_are_you_ready?language=en

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063051338/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=5f0108e3ae4875300dd3f4e58455b8b7&creativeASIN=0063051338

Today I will discuss the ethics of eating meat. I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Recommended Books/Citations:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038583/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=a2670634900f5949994e65c94267cfde&creativeASIN=0143038583

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316069884/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=c7183c8cdd73b65e4c9d430c5d9c3ebb&creativeASIN=0316069884

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594866872/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=16041aaefb888cf55530a72a120fc9c5&creativeASIN=1594866872

Today I'm talking about whether hunting is ethical or not, and its contributions to society as a whole. I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Citations:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805055304/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=957db6ac6eef0bcff6bfa48dc370a09e&creativeASIN=0805055304

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/rhino-hunter

https://longreads.com/picks/who-wants-to-shoot-an-elephant/

Book Recommendation: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805055304/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=957db6ac6eef0bcff6bfa48dc370a09e&creativeASIN=0805055304

Today I tackle material I learned from a class I took at the University of Utah from Professor Cynthia Stark entitled, "Philosophy of Racism and Poverty." I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807047414/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=3a27e260d97915eda2a21cf7896ad5b4&creativeASIN=0807047414

I hope to illustrate how our society can be moral without a belief in God or a need for fear to motivate moral behavior. I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Citations: 

https://ceoworld.biz/2020/05/16/revealed-the-worlds-most-and-least-religious-countries-based-on-religious-beliefs-2020/

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/02/29/how-religious-is-your-state/?state=alabama

Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1451636024/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=6938aa0978bcf519bb47abcf203017ae&creativeASIN=1451636024

I attempt to explain what is meant by the phrase "We Are All Gods." I seek to generate understanding and empathy so that we as a society can learn from our mistakes and progress forward. I will donate a portion of proceeds to effective charities. If you would like to donate, please visit my website www.thoughtsonlife.net.

Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741F3M7C/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=jensenljosh-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=b25612c42015df17d1a6f0c9af8b00d4&creativeASIN=B0741F3M7C