Truth Island

In this episode Alexander and I tackle the difficult concept of separating social responsibility from personal accountability. We dive into actionable steps that we as individuals can take to ensure that we are always trying our best and at the same time discuss the need of social programs in the form of healthcare, food, and housing.

Editorial Note: I was experimenting with some new recording technology and the audio is rather low......however the quality of conversation is very high!

In this mini episode, I discuss why we should never become intoxicated over the disdain or loathing we have for others, even if it makes us feel good in the short term.

I am joined again with Claire Bevan, as we discuss how we change others, not through direct communication but rather through leading by example. We also explore what this looks like to different age groups and how to negotiate the murky territory of dealing with one's family.

In this mini episode I discuss, how each of us is endowed with the power of invisibility.

A short mini episode in why we have more power to control the possibility of a technological dystopia than we might imagine.

I'm joined with David Dittemore, a retired engineer and active member of the organization Veterans For Peace. David and I discuss Steven Pinker's book The Better Angels of our Nature: Why Violence has Declined. We also delve into issues relating to the death penalty, whether war is inevitable, and much more.

While no prerequisites are required, links are included down below for Pinker's book and a link to support Veterans For Peace.

The Better Angels of our Nature:

https://www.amazon.com/Better-Angels-Our-Nature-Violence/dp/0143122010

Veterans For Peace:

https://www.veteransforpeace.org/take-action/donate

In this mini episode, I discuss why it is not helpful to simply hope and pray for time to pass during these turbulent times of COVID and economic/political uncertainty.

I'm joined once again by Roger as we discuss the delicate balance that exists between order and chaos and how these forces govern our existence.

No prerequisites are required but familiarity with Jordan Peterson's theory on order and chaos is very helpful. Included down below is a link to his full lecture:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhsYatBZoG4

In this mini episode I will be discussing the nature of fire as it relates to human motivation.

For the third installment in our philosophical tool kit, I discuss with Claire Bevan whether the value of being right surpasses the need to be successful. We compare the Jordan Peterson view of speaking directly and with brutal honestly versus the Dale Carnegie method of sandwiching unpleasantly carefully.

While no prior knowledge is needed to enjoy this podcast the referenced work is listed below:

Jordan Peterson: 12 Rules For Life

Dale Carnegie:  How to Win Friends and Influence People

Amy Douglas: What's More Important To You: Being Effective Or Being Right?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/10/12/whats-more-important-to-you-being-effective-or-being-right/#39161aca44a7