Why do we consider highbrow pursuits (or “Art”) to be inherently superior to baser, more visceral lowbrow pleasures (or “Donuts”)? Is there a way to maximize the sources of pleasure available to us so as to be able to deeply engage with and enjoy Art and Donuts equally? (Spoiler - the answer is “yes”)
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Would you lie to to save Anne Frank? Are lies just lies? And is there a difference between lies and fiction? That's just some of the things I discuss in this episode. Actually no, that's everything I discuss in this episode.
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Lawyer-turned-philosophist Patrick Daniel discusses the biggest (and scariest) change in his life: abandoning corporate law to pursue life as a penniless philosopher in Budapest! Also, the Holocaust.
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Today we celebrate the birthday of French composer Claude Debussy, and wonder: what does a painting sound like? Also, it's the birthday of my favourite rapper - GZA, the Genius, of the Wu Tang Clan!
Lawyer slash classical musician Stephan discusses finding new dimensions in Mozart through the innovative approach to music of legendary pianist Glenn Gould.
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21 min
About Wise Hypocrite
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A podcast on The 10 Questions of Human Existence.
Who am I? What's my purpose? How do I face suffering? Why does any of it matter? These questions define our lives.
Lawyer-turned-philosopher Patrick Daniel gallivants through culture, philosophy, and lived experiences to find answers to the 10 questions that connect us all.