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Gut Feelings: Epsiode 432
Episode 432 Gut FeelingsSometimes we might get a feeling - anxiety, worry, fear - and we’re unsure if it relates to an intuition, or if it’s just our emotions getting carried away. So how can we tell the difference between a gut feeling and a common worry? In a sense,...
The Myth of Science: Episode 431
Episode 431 The Myth of ScienceWe’ve heard the phrase “Trust the science” many times over the last couple of years. However, science is an ongoing process of inquiry. The only way it can work is if people don’t trust it, but instead subject it to reasonable scrutiny....
Remember to Breathe: Episode 430
Episode 430 Remember to BreatheThe function of breathing in humans is special, as it is one of few processes that can be controlled consciously or unconsciously. So it provides an interesting link to the deeper parts of our minds. When we get stressed or upset, if we...
Our Own Actions: Episode 429
Episode 429 Our Own ActionsLooking at other people’s reactions, sometimes we might be disturbed. We did our best to be kind, to be helpful. Even so, sometimes people get angry at us, make accusations and claim we are cruel. Often we cannot account for others’ internal...
Anarchapulco Reflections: Episode 428
Episode 428 Anarchapulco ReflectionsAnarchapulco is a conference that started in 2015 for liberty lovers everywhere to gather in one place. In this episode, Kurt talks about his experiences in the first year, and how it has changed, gathered momentum and inspired...
Look Good Feel Good: Episode 427
Episode 427 Look Good Feel GoodWhen a person is depressed, it’s common for them to take less care of their personal appearance. They might not feel motivated to brush their hair or choose a nice outfit. This can be part of a negative spiral. When we take less care of...
Combination of Contradictions: Episode 426
Episode 426 Combination of ContradictionsWe might often assume that two ideas are irreconcilable, that there is no way they can go together or coexist in the same space. When we look a little deeper, we might find that the two are actually entirely compatible. For...
Being Grateful For Grievances: Episode 425
Episode 425 Being Grateful For GrievancesWe don’t necessarily go looking for criticism, and often people are too polite to tell us what might be obvious to them. We might avoid hearing about our flaws, but the consequences of our actions are a little more difficult to...
Embrace The Absurdity: Episode 424
Episode 424 Embrace The AbsurdityZach Barth once created a game called InfiniMiner, which became the inspiration for another game known as Minecraft. Zach sat by and watched as Minecraft became the most commercially successful video game in the world, eventually being...
Space Weather: Episode 423
Episode 423 Space WeatherWhen people tell us that the stars affect our fates, we might think of astrology and we might be very interested or perhaps think such things are unscientific. However, the field of heliobiology is an emergent science that shows a relationship...
What is Now Visible: Episode 422
Episode 422 What is Now Visible If we begin a new hobby or discipline, calligraphy or architecture theory for example, we might suddenly notice a remarkable amount of detail in the world around us. Suddenly we can see calligraphy in a classic style in all kinds of...
Purposeful Speech: Episode 421
Episode 421 Purposeful SpeechOur speech is one of few tools we have to interact with the world, so it is wise to use it carefully. In the past, guides of gentleman's etiquette recommended to never criticize someone behind their back, and never in public. To criticize...
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