Truth Island

Alexander and I parse out the good forms of common sense from the bad, while trying to figure out how we as a species can grow wiser.

Topics:

Vegetables are good...candy is bad...why can't we just figure it out?

Too heavy? Eat less.

The college debt debacle...bad common sense at its finest.

The market place of 'common sense'.

Common sense sometimes changes with the times.

The corrosion of common sense in parenting.

Common sense has a lot to do with moderation.

Too much information can impede the ability to even think.

Avoid 'googling it' and see what happens.

I am joined by Tricia, who comes on the show to discuss whether or not we can change the people in our lives.

Topics:

Trying to change people is typically not true altruism.

The dangers of imposing one's value system onto another.

"Help is not helpful, unless it is helpful."

Friendly suggestions without punishment.

The difference between changing a person and fixing inequities in a relationship.

Accepting people in their original incarnation.

You need to be super vigilante for red flags when meeting new people.

Accepting people for who they are.

The Hard Reset Button.

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Sam shares his tale contracting COVID in Colombia and some of the lessons that he has learned. We also discuss strategies that one can employ to combat tough times.

Evan and I discuss if some of our more complex ideas and ideologies should have labels.

Topics:

Centrism is a type of category and not independent thought.

Labels come with a lot of packaging.

The same label may not mean the same thing to different people.

Being precise in your label.

The curious case of Albert Einstein.

Labels and reaction time.

Learning from history and predicting the future.

Not all philosophers are apathetic tea drinkers.

Taking action in concert with other people.

The sexiness of labels.

The importance of the game plan behind the label.

The meaning of labels overtime.

Tribalism and self-identity.

Patrick comes on again to share his experience with leaving teaching, trying new things, and if the concept of being a 'drifter' is really such a negative label.

Topics:

Why it's wise to try as many things as possible.

Drifter versus explorer.

Sometimes necessity push us in certain directions.

Monotony is the first sign of trouble.

Playing the long game.

Extensive travelling...the ultimate cure to our freedom cravings.

Is the Grasshopper always right?

You need to be constantly vigilante and looking for new opportunities otherwise this life will eat you alive.

Rich or poor...did you enjoy the journey?

I am joined once again by Jonathan, who shares his experiences approaching strangers online.

Topics:

The brevity in our dialogues leave room for misinterpretation and mistaken intent.

Are avatars a way to mask cruelty?

Engaging in spaces where disagreement can occur, fosters growth.

The best forums lean neutral.

Meaningful conversation seldom occurs in the public square of the comments section.

If possible, email is always the best way to approach strangers.

New people will always be on their guard, so always do your research.

Email etiquette 101

Much like meeting people in person, always bring something to the table.

Conversational Activism.

Kenny and I attempt to find closure into the quagmire that is social conditioning and address whether or not human nature itself can be changed.

Topics:

Human nature cannot be changed by rewards and punishments alone.

The fundamentally good versus the fundamentally bad.

No evil or good societies, simply certain forces that triumph over others.

Culture remains the chief 'primer' in pushing a society towards good or bad.

Passion corrupts a man's logic and prepares him to do unjust things.

Figuring out a way to warn people without preaching.

The ultimate preacher, sells you a desirable lifestyle rather than ideas.

This episode is the fourth part of a larger series in which I am joined by Roman Empire expert Brett Davidoff, as we discuss some of the parallels of ancient Rome to the United States and other historical instances of democratic decay. In this episode we discuss the tyrannical rule of the Emperor Caligula.

This episode is the fourth part of a larger series in which I am joined by Roman Empire expert Brett Davidoff, as we discuss some of the parallels of ancient Rome to the United States and other historical instances of democratic decay. In this episode we discuss the rule of Augustus Caesar.

Claire and I discuss the tricky spot that is the workplace, when it comes to working with people we don't quite like.

Topics:

The workplace is all about people...always has been.

Welcome to the night shift...shared goals and shared enemies.

The importance of dark humor.

My aversion to people that are phony...

The importance of personalities.

Sometimes other people can point out the flaws in you.

Speak up immediately, so your disdain doesn't fester for too long.

Figure out sooner rather than later if you can survive in a workplace.

Form alliances but don't sacrifice personal identity.

Always have an 'outside tribe' so you never lose track of yourself.