Yeah, so there was supposed to be an episode 102 last Sunday but, instead, you got a blank void. A sense of emptiness that pervaded your very existence. The reality is that I was exhausted at the weekend and decided to take some time out. I had a lot going
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Have We Reached Peak Existential Dread?
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One hundred episodes. A hundred dives into the deep end. This one? This one is different. You’ve been sold a lie. Happiness. Perfection. The stories that shape you, control you, keep you running like a hamster on a wheel, chasing a dangling carrot that’s always just out of
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What happens when we build something smarter than ourselves? Smarter, faster, maybe even more ethical - if it can figure out what ethics even are. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the philosophical minefield of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This isn’t just about robots and algorithms; this
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Here’s the pitch: What if every religion you’ve ever heard of, every sacred story, every whispered prayer, was just a shard of broken glass? Each one catching the light, but none of them showing you the whole picture. That’s Omnism. The belief that truth isn’t neat
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In our first episode of 2025, we dive deep into The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick—the sprawling, chaotic, and profoundly philosophical work of one of science fiction's greatest minds. Through the lens of Dick’s personal life and mystical experiences, we explore the core themes of his
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In today's episode, we're talking about Immanuel Kant, the philosopher with ideas so big, they’re still shaping how we think centuries later. We take a deep yet approachable dive into Kant’s life, his revolutionary ideas, and his surprisingly modern legacy. Join us as we
Well would you look at that, we've been nominated for an award.
I'm on holiday at the moment and, as is always the way, taking some proper time out gets the creativity going. I've decided to start doing a comic featuring conversational snippets between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, as regularly as I can, and share them with
In today's episode, we're exploring the world of Alain de Botton, the philosopher who makes old ideas feel fresh. We'll explore how he takes complex concepts and brings them down to earth, showing us how they can be applied to our everyday lives. Whether
It’s Willy’s Chocolate Experience. Great expectations building up to an empty grey warehouse and sad faced wonky donks.
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In today's episode, we delve into the world of Ernest Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Denial of Death.
In today's episode, we're exploring the world of media theorist and philosopher Douglas Rushkoff and how his ideas impact the human experience He's also one of the few living philosophers that we've covered so far (the other being Alain de Botton, go
What if a demon could teach you philosophy? In today's episode, we delve into the world of Buer, the Demon of Philosophy, as described in the Ars Goetia. Known for his teachings in moral philosophy, natural sciences, and medicine, Buer is more than just a demon - he’
In today’s episode, we’re getting into the voxel world of Minecraft. Far more than just a video game, Minecraft stands as a mirror to the human experience. It challenges us to consider very human ideas of purpose, creativity, and resilience. Through the lens of philosophy and psychology, we’
In today's episode, we explore the raw power of having a personal philosophy.
In today's episode, we dive into the modern resurgence of Stoicism and explore why today’s self-help versions of the philosophy often feel incomplete
In today's episode, we delve into the ancient world of Merkabah mysticism. Originally rooted in early Jewish mystical practices, the Merkabah—meaning “chariot”—has captivated spiritual seekers, philosophers, and even modern New Age practitioners for centuries. But what is the Merkabah, really? Is it a symbolic pathway to
What have I let myself in for this week?
In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the darker side of self-help culture. While the self-help industry promises growth, success, and happiness, it can also set unrealistic expectations, create toxic perfectionism, and leave us feeling more isolated than empowered. We’ll explore the false promise of
Well would you look at that, we've been nominated for an award.
In this week's episode, we're exploring a rather dramatic and powerful question -"Are you the product of your mind?"
In this episode of The Observing I, we’re diving deep into the darker side of human nature—what psychologists call the Dark Tetrad.