Mere Mortals Conversations

Too Big To Grasp: How a Calm Mind Defies Overwhelm


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In this episode, I explore the profound concept of hyperobjects, entities so vast they surpass our understanding and how recognising their presence can lead to mental clarity. I dive deep into the idea that life’s overwhelming nature isn’t always due to complexity, but our relationship to that complexity. By reframing calmness as a conscious acceptance of chaos, this discussion becomes a guide for cultivating tranquillity in a turbulent world.

(00:00) - What If Life Is Too Big To Grasp?
(01:30) - Introducing Hyperobjects: Timothy Morton’s Mind-Bending Concept
(03:15) - How the Internet and Capitalism Are Beyond Understanding
(05:00) - Life as the Ultimate Hyperobject
(07:00) - Choosing Where To Place Your Attention
(09:10) - Redefining Calmness: Not Tranquility, But Acceptance
(11:20) - Calmness in Crisis: Screaming Kids and Deadlines
(13:30) - The Wisdom of Hormozi: Mood Is a Choice
(15:00) - A Calm Mind as a Philosophical Act
(17:15) - Final Reflections: Living with Uncertainty

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