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'Too Much Busyness and Noise' (Downtime) - Word Docs
January 18, 2021 19:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Word Docs are stirring from their slumber and weaving their magic – both the whimsical technicolour kind and the wicked dystopian kind – on a raw 2021. How do writers recharge after an insane year? Is downtime part of the process? What do these people do when they're not abusing stationary? You may think the Word Docs simply fold up neatly into cupboards, but no...some of us jog! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blind Insights - Lost Connections in 2020 (Special Guest Peter Thomson)
January 16, 2021 04:54 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBJohann Hari's book "Lost Connections" took on new relevancy in 2020, and still today in many places around the world. While social distancing and isolation have dominated much of human existence in recent memory, the essential elements of human life are disconnected from our way of living. Lost Connections is a book that details 9 main causes of depression and serves as a concise critique of modern living. While isolating, Peter, David, and Tim get together to chat over these topics while re...
Blind Insights - The Value of Everything (Special Guest Steven Hail)
January 05, 2021 22:57 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBValue is a vague word, what we value morally and socially can be different from what value we give something in economic terms. What we call productive work is that which creates the most value, and thus the most productive work is the most rewarded financially. Do banking CEOs with massive salaries do the most valuable work? Or at least, more valuable work than nurses? That may seem wrong to us morally, but it is how we value things economically. It turns out, that there are many theories o...
Blind Insights - Ancient Aliens (Special Guest Peter Thomson)
December 31, 2020 05:13 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBHave you ever wondered if humans are alone in the universe? It seems on the surface something that you may never be able to answer but there's plenty of people who try. Even if we are alone on the universe, is alien life staring up at their relative atmosphere and wondering the same thing as us? These questions have been pondered on for millennia, and though we don't profess to be experts in the area, David, Peter, and Tim provide some seemingly irrelevant insights that shed new light on the...
'Ho Ho Ho: Word Docs find the Sanity Clause'
December 28, 2020 19:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWell, that's it for the grand old dystopian wonderland of 2020. Bring on the New Year! This week, the Word Docs are reflecting on the year that's been: deadlines missed and goals hit, unexpected delights and inevitable tipsiness, real estate bought, sold and fantasised about, and the fact that Amy never delivered on the promised scones. We're making plans for 2021 and even 2022: New bathrooms! Secret disco rooms! Starting our own magic writing school, where Alex will be potions master! Those...
Hermanos de Armas ‘Brothers at Arms’ - A tale of two countries Colombia and Venezuela feat. H.E. Alberto José Mejia Ferrero & Prof. R. Evan Ellis
December 24, 2020 02:10 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJohn, David and Tim are joined by Ambassador of Colombia to Australia, H.E. Alberto José Mejia Ferrero & Prof. R. Evan Ellis, US Army War College, to discuss the complications Colombia faces with the Venezuela crises. This region is of utmost significance to Australia as our interests shift from rising tensions with the Chinese Communist Party. With the Colombian embassy being closed in Venezuela and the Venezuelan refugee crisis at its peak, it is imperative for Australian's to watch with a...
Blind Insights - The Triumphs and Tradgedies of War (Special guest Damien Lewis)
December 23, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB"SAS Band of Brothers" is the latest novel from returning guest Damien Lewis. His works have been hailed as some of the most important books in uncovering secrets and insights from the special forces throughout history. David is an avid reader of Damien's books, and with his latest book, Tim and David had to talk with Damien about the details of another awesome story. Incidentally, this conversation once again proved to draw direct comparisons and inspiration to deal with problems we face in...
'The Avengers Season Finale (interview with Dr Piri Eddy and Dr Peter Beaglehole)'
December 21, 2020 19:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week we have a full pod of doctors and a bonus Word Dog, as the Word Docs are joined by playwrights Piri Eddy and Peter Beaglehole, and Piri's dog Murphy. We explore the experience of writing and producing plays, the life affirming joys of working with other humans, and the reasons why sometimes you just have to go a little nuts. There are power tools and secret ninjas, and Alex gets approximately 20% more manly. Come along and help us probe the vexed questions of playwrights the world ...
"Here’s to Brutality" (Editing and Publishing Live!)
December 14, 2020 19:46 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBFrom big structural issues to hooks and semicolons, and everything in-between ... the Word Docs are all over it. Together, Amy, Sean and Alex have edited a lot and been edited even more. In this episode the docs become surgeons, unpacking the editorial process in forensic detail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blind Insights - What You Eat Makes a Difference to the World (Special Guest Roman Davas-Fahey)
December 12, 2020 09:02 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWith so many choices for what to eat from supermarkets or eateries, the impact of what we eat stretches thousands of kilometres and access decades. David and Tim invited Roman Davas-Fahey to give some insight into how what we choose to put on our plates makes a tangible difference for our health, for the planet, and for the community we live in. Roman's passion for food led him to create the Climate Proof Food platform, dedicated to breaking down the issues of the current and past models of ...
New Excercise Evidence for Patellar Tendinopathy
December 05, 2020 00:17 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThis high quality trial provides further evidence to shift us away fro eccentric training for Patelar Tendinoapthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Exercise Evidence for Patellar Tendinopathy
December 05, 2020 00:17 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThis high quality trial provides further evidence to shift us away from eccentric training for Patelar Tendinoapthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PSA - Australia's Tension with the Chinese Communist Party
December 04, 2020 09:59 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBChina's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian tweeted a doctored photo depicting an Australian soldier committing a heinous act. This has ramped up tensions in an already stressed relationship between Australia and the Chinese Communist Party administration. This situation has been commented on and reported on to the nth degree, but what we are hearing is largely lacking sophistication and isn't particularly perceptive. David is here to give some insight into the crisis Australia faces and ...
Grand Games in the Indo-Pacific - SIA's Research Report feat. Emeritus Prof. Purnendra Jain
December 03, 2020 05:32 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBJohn, David & Emeritus Professor Purnendra Jain discuss SIA's report on the power dynamics of the Indo-Pacific & its recommendations. In this welcome back to the STRATEGIKON podcast, the discussion revolved around what has been keeping these intellectuals so busy! We are looking forward to creating more podcasts for you as the ever-changing world develops new and interesting dynamics. In this past year, Sage International Australia has produced a report titled; "The Strategic Implicatio...
"Warts and All" (Living with Art and Artist) - Word Docs
November 30, 2020 19:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis week, our intrepid Word Docs dig down into the relationship between writers and their words. Can you separate the fiction on the page from the reality of its wider context? Which matters more, the message of the author or the impact of the work? And what happens when your favourite creator turns out to be an appalling human? Join Amy T. Matthews, Sean Williams and a particularly hyper Alex Vickery-Howe as they unpack that thorny relationship between story and storyteller. See omnystud...
Blind Insights - How Many Muppets Does it Take to Fill a Cabinet (Special Guest Luke)
November 24, 2020 01:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBRobert Putnam is an American Social Scientist who was awarded a National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama for "deepening our understanding of community in America" in 2013. Clearly being recognised for his outstanding work in social sciences for the benefit of democracy it would make sense to actively incorporate his studies into the American political system. So why was it after 4 years of President Trump someone who represented these views was not placed in Joe Biden's cabinet? I...
Blind Insights - The Plagues of 2020 (Special Guest Luke)
November 23, 2020 00:13 - 47 minutes - 44 MBAlbert Camus' 'The Plague' has regained significance in 2020 with very obvious parallels to the COVID-19 crises that have faced communities across the world. Perhaps less obvious is the relevance of Camus' commentary on how individuals and societies deal with the frailty of life and the attempts to control the chaos of human nature. Camus' fascination with the absurd brings with it wonderful imagery of people facing the waves in the ocean, working against them or being pushed by them. Joinin...
“What Did the ’80s Bring Us?” (Coping with the Unexpected)
November 16, 2020 19:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThere’s no getting around the fact that we live in strange and difficult times, from a global pandemic to a ‘Leader of the Free World’ who refuses to concede defeat –– but, never fear, the Word Docs are here to provide their remedies! Join Amy, Alex and Sean as they unpack the ups and downs of creating new work and telling new stories in the midst of isolation and upheaval. For Sean, it’s about chocolate. For Alex, it’s about Moscato. For Amy, it’s about finding a room without a random rela...
Blind Insights - How Should We Raise Children in Modern Society?
November 16, 2020 01:12 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBInspired by the birth of a new family member, Tim has been considering what it takes to raise a child that contributes to society in a meaningful way. David raises the challenges faced by modern parents and explains how spread out the responsibility is of raising children in western society. Neither David nor Tim are parents, but in continuing the discussion about making a good society, it is a logical step to ask what we all can do to contribute to the next generations. If you have any th...
'Kiss, Date, Marry' (Submitting Your Work) - Word Docs
November 09, 2020 19:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, we compare submitting your work to setting up a profile on Tinder. How far can we take this metaphor? Too far. Much, much too far. As a Tinder virgin (metaphorically speaking), Alex is grilling the pros (not a metaphor, although they do get paid for it) on how to submit your work to agents and publishers. How do you find them? How do you talk to them? When are you being too pushy? Do you split the bill? The questions are endless. Don't fret, the Word Docs are here with the ...
Blind Insights - Contributing to Minority Issues in Civilised Democracy
November 03, 2020 12:28 - 45 minutes - 42 MBResponding to a question from Bill Richardson, Tim and David discuss whether civilians could contribute to a discussion about veterans, or a man could contribute to a debate about abortion. Shrouded in the complexity we describe as identity politics lies age-old questions of human knowledge and commonality of experience. This fascinating conversation serves as a toolkit for people participating in democracy to navigate some of the most controversial issues of our time. If you have any thoug...
Blind Insights - Should You Vote for a Monkey or a Muppet?
October 30, 2020 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe 2020 Presidential election in the United States of America is as emotionally charged as any election before it, and a lot seems to be at stake, but what are your options? On one side you have someone who is so emotionally directed that they seem unpredictable and rash (among other descriptions. On the other side, you have someone who seems to follow a mould, with their strings being pulled by an establishment. What is the right decision when you have to make a choice between two outcomes...
Blind Insights - Identifying Monkeys and Muppets
October 30, 2020 11:07 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAre you ever confronted by particularly obtuse or inept people in your life? Whether it be at work, in politic, or at the post office, sometimes you can use all of the swear words available to you to describe the frustrations of dealing with people and it still not encapsulate what they are. David has found some words to describe people and it profoundly explains a chunk of society. Though we're trying not to be rude, please know that anyone reading this, to our mind, is neither monkey nor m...
Blind Insights - Catch 22 and the Problems with Bureaucracy (Special Guest Luke)
October 28, 2020 07:18 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBSatirising war from a WWII Bombardier's perspective, Joseph Heller's most famous work Catch 22 is now synonymous with absurdity and bureaucracy. Like the main protagonist of the story, Joseph Heller served as a bombardier and had significant insight into war and the military which he satires, making the book all the more poignant. Like many works that precede this, Catch 22's "Tragicomdedy" narrative draws the reader in with relatable hilarity but leaves the reader on sour notes. Joining Tim...
“Settle Down, Tiger” (Juggling) - Word Docs
October 19, 2020 19:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode we're talking about how we juggle multiple projects, completely unaided by clones (lazy bastards). This week the Word Docs cram the muse back in her box and adopt a pragmatic approach to this juggling thing. Anti-romantic to the core, we tackle how to be multiple people at once, how to be one person on multiple projects, how to have a life, and whether balance is possible. Just ignore the mental traffic jams and post-deadline crashes and the fact that none of us know who Bett...
Blind Insights - Living through Auschwitz to Flourish over 100 years (Special Guest Eddie Jaku and Aviva Wolff)
October 15, 2020 09:01 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBEddie Jaku is a German Jew who has lived a glorious 100 years and is still going strong. Born in 1920, by the time Eddie was 18, his homeland was a very different country than when he was born. On November 10th 1938 Eddie Jaku was arrested, beaten, and taken to a concentration camp before eventually being taken to Auschwitz, the deadliest camp of the Holocaust. By virtue of some miracles, Eddie managed to survive and escape, before getting married and moving to Australia where he has lived o...
Blind Insights - The Significance of the Arts (Special Guest Steve Davis)
October 13, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWhy should you spend time going to the theatre, or listening to music when you could read a book or practice a physical discipline instead? Blind Insights has so far addressed how easy it is to get distracted from productive things by lounging with Netflix. While these habits are difficult to kick and we don't need any encouragement to relax with a movie, the cultural and personal significance of film, or music, or the broader arts is not to be scoffed at. Steve Davis the Arts Aficionado and...
Blind Insights - Rewiring our Resistance to Change (Special guest Britt Andreatta)
October 08, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOur brains are complex systems, ones that we don't always have as much control over as we like. We're especially less adaptable than we'd like and there's a good explanation for why, and good work being done on how to combat it. Britt Andreatta is the author of Wired to Resist, and after David read the book we knew we had to talk to her. Between her portfolio with places like LinkedIn and her Ted Talk, Britt is a proven communicator and this conversation is yet another example of excellent id...
Blind Insights - Rewiring our Resistance to Change (Special Guest Britt Andreatta)
October 08, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOur brains are complex systems, ones that we don't always have as much control over as we like. We're especially less adaptable than we'd like and there's a good explanation for why, and good work being done on how to combat it. Britt Andreatta is the author of Wired to Resist, and after David read the book we knew we had to talk to her. Between her portfolio with places like LinkedIn and her Ted Talk, Britt is a proven communicator and this conversation is yet another example of excellent i...
Episode 24 - “Kevin Bacon's Shorts” (Guilty Pleasures) - Word Docs
September 28, 2020 20:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week the Docs are exploring some of their guilty reading pleasures, although as usual they don't stick to the topic and other guilts are exposed, not least of them someone's fantasies about Kevin Bacon's shorts. Prepare for the over-caffeinated enthusiasm, as we learn who was the bane of their primary school librarians, who has a sadistic streak, and who is a secret sports buff. High art/ low art divide be damned, we're taking on the hegemonic elite and flying our freak flags. See omny...
“Kevin Bacon's Shorts” (Guilty Pleasures) - Word Docs
September 28, 2020 20:30 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis week the Docs are exploring some of their guilty reading pleasures, although as usual they don't stick to the topic and other guilts are exposed, not least of them someone's fantasies about Kevin Bacon's shorts. Prepare for the over-caffeinated enthusiasm, as we learn who was the bane of their primary school librarians, who has a sadistic streak, and who is a secret sports buff. High art/ low art divide be damned, we're taking on the hegemonic elite and flying our freak flags. See omn...
Blind Insights - Making the Climate Better (Special guest Amelia Chaplin)
September 25, 2020 14:06 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWe know that there’s an existential problem with climate change and an uptick in environmentalism hitting products and advertising, but can we even articulate what our actions do for the environment? It’s often too complicated and too detached from our everyday struggles to even justify trying to learn the massive literature out there, and climate activists shouting in the streets and in our online safe spaces might not be helping. Enter the Climate Communicator to ameliorate this situation. ...
Blind Insights - Making the Climate Better (Special Guest Amelia Chaplin)
September 25, 2020 14:06 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWe know that there’s an existential problem with climate change and an uptick in environmentalism hitting products and advertising, but can we even articulate what our actions do for the environment? It’s often too complicated and too detached from our everyday struggles to even justify trying to learn the massive literature out there, and climate activists shouting in the streets and in our online safe spaces might not be helping. Enter the Climate Communicator to ameliorate this situation....
“Stimulating and Unnerving” (Teaching Online) - The Word Docs
September 21, 2020 21:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBCOVID-19 threw us headlong into online teaching at a moment's notice, requiring flexibility, agility and the fleet-footedness of a moscato-soaked gazelle. Well, it threw Alex and Sean into online teaching and moscato. Amy was on study leave. Now as Semester Two hits, Amy's joining them on the frontlines, but swapping out the moscato for a nice Clare riesling or a McLaren Vale grenache. What tips can the boys offer? How do you convert a curriculum from face-to-face Socratic teaching to the ch...
Blind Insights - A Guide to Global Prosperity (Special Guest Fadhel Kaboub)
September 19, 2020 14:51 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBTrade economics is something we begrudgingly hear on the news as usually constraining or disrupting global relationships, where people win and lose and agreements are made and dismantled in the name of fairness. But the current paradigm is hardly fair. As it stands, $2 Trillion a year is extracted from the poorest countries and funnelled into the richest, and we don't know how to deal with that under the neoliberal agenda. Luckily, we have Fadhel Kaboub, who is a world-leading MMT economist...
“I Am Norman Bates!” (What Are We Doing?) - The Word Docs
September 14, 2020 21:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat have we been doing this year? Other than teaching through lockdown, eating too much chocolate, drinking moscato, and yapping away on this podcast... In this episode we get to catch up on the Word Docs' latest projects, which involve a theatre/film project which is not a porno (but does feature a dominatrix), music made in the Hall of Possibility, and more pseudonyms for the woman who has everything. What other writers do you know who can get kidnapped by pirates on their way to a writin...
Blind Insights - A Happy Death and more absurdity from Albert Camus (Special guest Luke)
September 12, 2020 14:56 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAlbert Camus is a French 20th-century writer who has influenced much of existential philosophy, despite disliking being called a philosopher. One of his earliest works, titles "A Happy Death" was published post-humously and went on to heavily influence David's unfinished Ph.D. Joining Tim and David to discuss this book in a mini-book club, is Luke, who found us through David's Appearance on The Unforgiving60 podcast. This discussion introduces listeners to Camus' writing, and by no means requ...
Blind Insights - A Happy Death and more absurdity from Albert Camus (Special Guest Luke)
September 12, 2020 14:56 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAlbert Camus is a French 20th-century writer who has influenced much of existential philosophy, despite disliking being called a philosopher. One of his earliest works, titles "A Happy Death" was published post-humously and went on to heavily influence David's unfinished Ph.D. Joining Tim and David to discuss this book in a mini-book club, is Luke, who found us through David's Appearance on The Unforgiving60 podcast. This discussion introduces listeners to Camus' writing, and by no means req...
Blind Insights - Creating is a Matter of Passion, Not Time (Special Guests Patrick Murray & Lucas Day)
September 08, 2020 09:27 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAlso titled Blind Drunk - Celts, Creatives, and Chords, this special episode which started with some fine drinks supplied by Pirate Life and Bridge Road Brewery at the Oxford Hotel, gave some fantastic insights into the processes and lifestyles of creating. Joined by the talented Lucas Day (Liz and Lucas) & the skillful Pat Murray (Tig Junkie), David and Tim discover the inner workings of the creative mind, the process, the struggles, the good, and the bad of passions people can make a livi...
Blind Insights - Creating is a Matter of Passion, Not Time (Special Guests Patrick murray & Lucas Day)
September 08, 2020 09:27 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAlso titled Blind Drunk - Celts, Creatives, and Chords, this special episode which started with some fine drinks supplied by Pirate Life and Bridge Road Brewery at the Oxford Hotel, gave some fantastic insights into the processes and lifestyles of creating. Joined by the talented Lucas Day (Liz and Lucas) & the skilful Pat Murray (Tig Junkie), David and Tim discover the inner workings of the creative mind, the process, the struggles, the good, and the bad of passions people can make a living...
“The Book of Sean” (The 10.5 Commandments) - The Word Docs
September 07, 2020 20:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn which Sean comes down from the mount, stomps out the burning bush and hands down the ten (and a half - don't forget the half) commandments of writing. After a healthy dose of heckling, his disciples agree they're pretty good. No 'thou shalt not covet thy neighbours ass' kind of good, but 'don't be a dick' is definitely a keeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blind Insights - Breathing Can Kill You; Here's How to Stop it (Special Guest James Nestor)
September 01, 2020 14:29 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of Blind Insights, David and Tim are joined by James Nestor, author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Joining the podcast for a second time, James Nestor brings his new research and insights after expanding his understanding of breathing in freediving to examining the fields of anthropology and archaeology. James has done fascinating work involving many experts and some obscure studies to weave together a holistic narrative of human evolution and the significance of...
Blind Insights - Breathing Can Kill You; Here's How to Stop it (Special guest James Nestor)
September 01, 2020 14:29 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of Blind Insights, David and Tim are joined by James Nestor, author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Joining the podcast for a second time, James Nestor brings his new research and insights after expanding his understanding of breathing in freediving to examining the fields of anthropology and archaeology. James has done fascinating work involving many experts and some obscure studies to weave together a holistic narrative of human evolution and the significance of b...
Blind Insights - Forging creativity in Knives (Special Guest Karim Haddad)
August 28, 2020 14:07 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBKnifemaking is a special interest of David's, as a collector of fine handmade knives, he is especially interested in the tactile qualities of a well-made knife. Our guest Karim Haddad heads one of Australia's most creative and constructive workshops, Tharwa Valley Forge. The intricacies and details of the knifemaking world make it one deep hobby to get into and give plenty of options for collectors to admire and spend significant sums of money on. Tharwa Valley is more than just a place to m...
Europe - Edgy in the East feat. CDRE Patrick J. Tyrrell OBE RN (Ret’d)
August 27, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn this episode of STRATEGIKON, we examine the ongoings in Belarus and the likely fate of Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. Also up for discussion, changes to European security caused by the recent decision of President Trump to relocate US forces from Germany to Poland. And finally, Europe’s southeast in the Eastern Mediterranean, tensions rise between NATO members and long-time regional rivals Turkey and Greece, making Europe a fascinating hot topic at the moment. Our virtual studi...
Blind Insights - Being Social on Social Media (Special Guest Chloe Grayling)
August 21, 2020 11:06 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBSocial media sometimes gets a bad rap; well, what if we used it more constructively? Chloe Grayling is the perfect example of using social media constructively and positively, as a means of enhancing her own life and the lives of others. David and Tim talk to Chloe (@lovechloejane) about her work as an influencer and as a consultant with small businesses to uncover methods of improving social media spaces for all kinds of users. Find Chloe's socials here: Instagram - @lovechloejane TikTo...
Blind Insights - Demystifying Unemployment and Trade Peace (Special guest Stephanie Kelton)
August 13, 2020 14:51 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBStephanie Kelton, professor of economics and public policy at Stony Brook University and Author of The Deficit Myth, Joins Tim and David to discuss her new book, globally rising unemployment rates, and the misconceptions of trade wars. These typically dry issues are explained with such elegance and passion that they feel imminently relevant and fascinating, which they truly are. This episode of Blind Insights is another look at Modern Monetary Theory - information the COVID-19 economic crisis...
Blind Insights - Demystifying Unemployment and Trade Peace (Special Guest Stephanie Kelton)
August 13, 2020 14:51 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBStephanie Kelton, professor of economics and public policy at Stony Brook University and Author of The Deficit Myth, Joins Tim and David to discuss her new book, globally rising unemployment rates, and the misconceptions of trade wars. These typically dry issues are explained with such elegance and passion that they feel imminently relevant and fascinating, which they truly are. This episode of Blind Insights is another look at Modern Monetary Theory - information the COVID-19 economic crisi...
Blind Insights - Vote for us as Philosopher Kings and How to think about WEIRD things (Special Guest Peter Thomson)
August 06, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 72 MBPlato's "The Republic" calls for rulers who are wise, intelligent, and humble in their lifestyle, where philosophers are kings. The question is, would you vote for us as Philosopher kings? Would we vote for us? Our society as advanced as it is, and for all the good we have by comparison to even recent history, is dissatisfactory to all of us in many ways. What would you do if you had the power to change it all? We take that thought seriously in this episode and discover some wonderful and fr...
Blind Insights - Vote for us as Philosopher Kings and How to think about WEIRD things (Special guest Peter Thomson)
August 06, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 72 MBPlato's "The Republic" calls for rulers who are wise, intelligent, and humble in their lifestyle, where philosophers are kings. The question is, would you vote for us as Philosopher kings? Would we vote for us? Our society as advanced as it is, and for all the good we have by comparison to even recent history, is dissatisfactory to all of us in many ways. What would you do if you had the power to change it all? We take that thought seriously in this episode and discover some wonderful and fri...