We speak with Tom Krumins about the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy and his experience in the Boy Scouts of America, as well as the impact of the prevalence of institutional sexual abuse on masculinity and society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The human situation presents a unique problem amongst the human animal. A hybrid of instinct driven animal and rationally-minded self aware evolved human species, there are several inherent pain points for us as we make our way alongside other living things. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...
May 08, 2021•44 min
Can a Society Be Sick?Do humans have an inherent nature? What does that have to do with a Sane Society? Can a Society Be Sick? Do humans have an inherent nature? Can humans be defined in universal terms with regards to our mental and emotional functioning? If so, can a societal structure cause damage to us as a species if it is not built according to our human needs? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumani...
Apr 30, 2021•49 min
We draw the line between what is happening today in modern spheres of the world with the content we've been discussing on the podcast thus far and the ideas of Erich Fromm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe...
Apr 23, 2021•50 min
Could our current society could be sick? We look beyond personal mental ill-being, and see how social pathology, or the pathology of normalcy, is affecting us as a group. Could our society as a whole be lacking in sanity? Is there possibly an unadjustment of the culture itself that is causing ill-being for the humans within it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If ...
Apr 16, 2021•51 min
In this bonus episode, we announce some big news, the beginning of season 2, and some fun things that are ahead for us as a podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe...
Apr 09, 2021•26 min
In this episode, we use the final section of Erich Fromm's To Have or To Be as a springboard for our discussion. In it, he poses the question, is the movement to a society that accommodates our humanity and our human needs more directly really possible? We review all the elements he has suggested that are necessary in order to make that shift, and discuss whether we think it is possible, as well as his evaluation of whether it is possible. Here is a list of the changes Fromm mentions are necessa...
Apr 06, 2021•43 min
In this episode we speak with MIT Professor and Founding Director of MIT's Initiative on Technology and Self about her latest book release, a memoir, called The Empathy Diaries. We also discuss her studies of technology and the self and how the two intermingle and affect our lives. We also see that thread of interaction over the course of her lifetime as we discuss her memoir. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethin...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In episode 22, we discuss some of the final elements that Erich Fromm mentions in his writings on how we can move to a more Being Mode Based Society: Ending misinformation, Creating a Supreme Cultural Council, Ensuring a Humanistic Approach to the Application of Scientific Research and Ending Nuclear Weaponry. We also touch on recent news-making events in the Atlanta area as well as in Colorado, and let everyone know about some big upcoming interviews: Sherry Turkle, next weekend (April 3, 3PM E...
Mar 27, 2021•50 min
In Episode 21 we dive into why, in order to build a being mode based society, we must liberate women from patriarchal domination and end the patriarchy as a way of relating to each other on a personal and societal level. We discuss what the patriarchy is, why it is harmful to both men and women, and that we must move away from it in order to see a more humanized society. Forbes Article We Mention: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2018/01/25/renowned-therapist-explains-the-crushing-effec...
Mar 20, 2021•46 min
In this bit of bonus content, we get out on the streets (or... the beltline) of Atlanta to find out what people think about some of the themes we've been discussing on the podcast. We share the conversations we had with The Jacksons, Keenan (IG: @Keenanismagic), Ramz (IG: @mideast.18), Nour (IG: @nourbeezy), and Moni (IG: @ monisofetch) about self love and self care, and what an extra influx of cash each month might mean for them. A special thanks to each of them for their time and for sharing t...
Mar 16, 2021•20 min
In this interview with Amelia Pang, the Author of Made in China: A Prisoner, An SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of our Consumption, we discuss the dark realities of the source of much of our retail purchases. We make the connection to Erich Fromm's writings from the 1970's about the need for Sane Consumption (Episode 14), as we see that part of the problem around the labor camps that produce much, if not most, of the products we purchase, is the need for incredibly speedy turnarounds on products...
Mar 13, 2021•57 min
In episode 20, we continue our discussion from before our month on the theme of love - in Fromm's ideas on how to build a society based on the being mode - a society where we can live and flourish in our human nature, and not have to suppress it due to the needs of the demanding capitalistic machine. We discuss three of the many ways he suggested we do that. Ending brainwashing methods in political and industrial advertising, closing the gap between rich and poor nations, and implementing a Guar...
Mar 10, 2021•45 min
Yea, we know it's already March...but we had to do oneeee more episode on the theme of love! To start episode 19, we discuss where we are about a year into the pandemic with regards to recovery as a nation from a health perspective as well as an economic perspective. We also reveal what our exciting news is for April 3, the 1st year anniversary of the podcast. And marvel at the fact that we have been doing the podcast for a year now! Diving into the content, we discuss what self love is, what it...
Mar 04, 2021•47 min
In this episode we discuss bell hooks' book All About Love. We examine the confusion of the meaning of love. Our primary relationships form our idea of love which can include dysfunction and at times abuse. Our emotional and physical connection with others can be confused with love. We discuss love being a verb and not a noun. Love is an active choice. Society presents a consumer driven version of love both in movies, literature, and advertising. We begin the conversation about self-love and the...
Feb 27, 2021•46 min
In this episode, Victor and Lacey discuss the ending to her trip to Guatemala. It came to an end quicker than expected. Lacey shares that along with some things she loved about Guatemala that she would like to adopt as a practice to continue in the states. Victor shares more about his life and experiences abroad as well, and we let you know whether the Rethinking Humanity Travel Chronicles Series will live on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this...
Feb 24, 2021•37 min
In this episode of Rethinking Humanity: Interviews, we speak with Dr. Logan Levkoff on the theme of Uplifting Sex in Society. Dr. Levkoff is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and Sex Educator Supervisor and served on the AASECT Board of Directors. She is a thought leader in the field of human sexuality and personal relationships and frequently appears on television including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show, The CBS Early Show, Oprah, Fox News Channel, and CNN. We speak ...
Feb 19, 2021•57 min
In this episode, our month on the theme of love continues with a shallow dive into A Different Approach to Relationships: Ethical Non Monogamy and Polyamory with Vivica Volt of the Fun Time Program. Call it a 101. Recorded live on Valentines Day, we dive into the why and how of the idea, as well as reasons why it requires self awareness and effective, open communication skills. Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com , please feel free to shoot us an email sharing your thoug...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 23 min
As our love themed month continues, we welcome Troy Lynch of Decide Brand to chat with us about his growing brand, the role love plays in the brand (i.e. His recently highly successful "heart period" merchandise), and what love is. He also shares the story of how the brand launched, and how love was at the center of it all. You can find Troy at @decide.brand and @iamlukelegacy and www.decidebrand.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: ...
Feb 13, 2021•30 min
In the second episode, Lacey shares the crazy story surrounding how she got her passport in record time, street greetings among folks in Quetzaltenango, the exchange rate, the cheap food in the open air markets, and the not so beautiful side of Guatemala. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...
Feb 10, 2021•31 min
In Episode 17, we begin a series for the month of February focused on love. To begin, we pull our springboard for discussion from Erich Fromm's book The Art of Loving (Free here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKwIlz-dzx4&t=2706s ) In it, he presents six different types of love: Brotherly, Motherly, Fatherly, Erotic, Self-Love and Love for God. We give an overview of each of these types of love as well as a basic definition of what love is, from Fromm's perspective. He proposes that love i...
Feb 06, 2021•46 min
In this impromptu new Rethinking Humanity spinoff series, Victor and Lacey discuss her latest adventure going back to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala for a little reset. We talk about how Lacey has observed Guatemala's handling of COVID-19 precautions locally in stores and cities, how she decided to go, some other cool facts about Xela (Quetzaltenango's nickname) and Victor shares some about his travel experiences as well. If you want to send feedback about this episode or request us address a specifi...
Feb 03, 2021•32 min
In Episode 16, we dig into the meat of more ways we can move to a being-mode based society, by two means Fromm mentions in To Have or To Be, Chapter 9: Decentralization and Ending Bureaucracy. He says we must replace it with Humanistic Management, and that in a bureaucracy, it is impossible for all members to be participating in a genuine and authentic way. This is why if we are to move to a being-mode based society, where all individuals are valued and heard in the decision making process of th...
Feb 01, 2021•47 min
Rethinking Humanity: Interviews - Andrew Philip, PhD - Integrated Care In this episode from Saturday January 23, we do a LIVE discussion with Andrew Philip, a PhD km Psychology about his work to advance integrated care and bring a more humanistic approach to Primary Care. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min
As a continuation of episode 14, we finalize the discussion on the idea of Sane Consumption and dive into the means to accomplish the shift to Sane Consumption as a society - one of the ways Fromm mentions we could potentially do so is via Consumer Strikes. Consumer strikes provide an opportunity to urge industry and government to make changes without direct governmental involvement, and a large majority of the population aren't necessary for this avenue to be successful. Sonya and Lacey discuss...
Jan 21, 2021•41 min
"We must put an end to the present situation where a healthy economy is only possible at the price of unhealthy human beings." This sums up the foundational message of episode 14. Fromm says in the final chapter of To Have or To Be that in order to shift to a society that is based around the Being Mode of Existence, we must change the values of what we measure as successful. At the current time, success equals sick human beings & the money flowing back and forth (through a certain subset of ...
Jan 16, 2021•46 min
We talk to Dr. Kerry Leddy Malawista, Op-ed writer of 'A Category 5 Mental Health Crisis is Coming', for the Baltimore Sun published January 1, 2021. In the op-ed, she describes how widely affected we have been mentally and emotionally by the changes in our lifestyles due to COVID-19. She discusses the need for mental health experts to be placed on the COVID-19 Task Force under President Elect Joe Biden. In our interview we discuss what she is seeing with regards to increases in demand for thera...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Episode 13 - In this New Years Eve episode, we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to 2021. We also discuss a Vox article called The End of Productivity discussing how the pandemic has impacted people's jobs, and caused them to rethink the way they approach work and the value they place on it in their lives. The revelation of how unsatisfying the work-obsessed life really is caused them to be open to changing how they live. We share some audio from one of Dr. Gabor Mate's latest YouTube interviews fr...
Jan 01, 2021•53 min
In 12, we discuss what's kept us from making a new episode for a while now (hint-hint: it has to do with the political universe ascending on GA recently ;) ), some enlightening information we've learned from newly discovered thinker Dr. Gabor Mate, as well as how Fromm discusses ways we can shift as a society from operating primarily out of the having mode of existence to operating out of the being mode of existence. The key, he says, is an shift in individual values. His recipe for change mirro...
Dec 24, 2020•46 min
In our final episode profiling Further Aspects of Having and Being, we have probably our most emotional discussion yet, as we share about joy, pleasure in our own lives, what they mean in the eyes of Fromm, and how they each relate to the having & being modes of approach to life. Additionally, we see sin & forgiveness defined through the lens of authoritarian structure of the having mode as well as the being mode. Sin described in the being mode will blow your mind, as well as the simple...
Nov 03, 2020•51 min
