Self-Taught
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -A podcast for those who feel like something is missing - like the whole world is moving past them faster than they can make sense of. Based on the belief the intellectual capacity of the average person, our potential for grasping and engaging with complex ideas, is far greater than what is typically believed. This show is about an average person trying to truly understand important issues and ideas and how they are relevant to the average person's life. Philosophy, self-understanding, politics, psychology and more. Let's learn together.
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#5 - What We Can Learn by Making Art | Tareake Ramos
May 16, 2020 16:39 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBNathan speaks with Tareake Ramos about embracing our own authenticity, how the arts can be educational, and the different ways to address the Ahmaud Arbery tragedy. For more videos and conversations, support the project at patreon.com/nathanknox References: Where To Begin by Cleo Wade: https://amzn.to/363F5Ul Dare to Lead by Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/3fShomy Tareake’s program: Dorill.org (instagram: @dorillinitiative) Written Response: medium.com/@selftaught Instagram: @nathan_s_knox
#4 - Rethinking Education | Nickolay Hristov
May 09, 2020 06:23 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn this episode of Self-Taught, Nathan speaks with Nickolay Hristov about the value of time spent reflecting, the potential growth of new ideas post-COVID, and new models for education. You can find more videos, podcasts and articles by supporting the project at: https://www.patreon.com/NathanKnox Read the written response to this conversation: https://medium.com/@selftaught/the-future-of-american-education-part-1-3f0be9a3403b?source=friends_link&sk=291fa84776002525ff03a1e5d1127276
#3 - Embodying the Political Spectrum | Trent Spivey
May 09, 2020 06:22 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn this episode of Self-Taught, Nathan speaks with Trent Spivey about the needs shared by liberals and conservatives, the dangers and necessity of scrutinizing our own political tribes, and the effects COVID-19 may have on our political and social lives. You can find more videos, podcasts and articles by supporting the project at: https://www.patreon.com/NathanKnox Read the written response to this conversation: https://medium.com/@selftaught/departing-from-political-tribes-d45d04d9aa82?sour...
#2 - On Discovering and Pursuing Dreams | Steve Gallagher
May 09, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBNathan speaks with Steve Gallagher about following our dreams, the hero's journey, and finding passion and support in isolation. You can find more videos, podcasts and articles by supporting the project at: https://www.patreon.com/NathanKnox Read the written response to this conversation: https://medium.com/@selftaught/first-principles-of-the-human-condition-on-finding-fulfillment-90b3a68411b4?source=friends_link&sk=958420bb8431ceae574597400f6488be
#1 - Does COVID-19 Mark the End of Neoliberalism? | Grant Conversano
May 08, 2020 23:57 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBNathan and Grant Conversano discuss Neoliberalism and how it may be affected by COVID-19 and rising populist sentiments. Read the written response at: https://medium.com/@selftaught/does-covid-19-mark-the-end-of-neoliberalism-f834fe6bf289?source=friends_link&sk=68a9949cc460f51ba920ead5d46c11f0 To find more, consider supporting the project at: https://www.patreon.com/NathanKnox