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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
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In today's episode, we delve into the world of Ernest Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Denial of Death.
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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
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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’
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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’
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In today's episode, we explore the raw power of having a personal philosophy.
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 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
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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.
In this episode of The Observing I, we explore the complexities of navigating relationships with narcissists, whether they’re romantic partners, family members, or colleagues.
A little something to tide you over
Hello you beautiful lot, Since we started back in January 2023, we've released an episode (most) Fridays. However, the episodes back then were 15 minutes long, then they crept up to 30 minutes. Now they're sitting at around an hour. That takes more time, more research,
In this episode, we explore the ancient wisdom of wu wei—the art of non-striving, as taught by Lao Tzu in the Tao Te Ching.
In this episode, we explore the paradoxical relationship between dualism and non-dualism in spiritual thought, examining how these seemingly opposing perspectives coexist and shape our understanding of reality.