I've been conflicted about the idea of attending college/university. Why? I get into my personal concerns over critical & creative thinking, & question what's fueling the idea of attending, anyway.
Although a week late, in light of World Mental Health Day, a few things I keep an eye out for & do to keep tabs on my depression, & the struggles I have with anxiety. #EndTheStigma
In reading Lightman's "The Accidental Universe", I learned that some scientists embrace the idea of a multiverse to explain the universe's precision, while others believe in Intelligent Design. Why?
I adopted a new kitten, yesterday, and share a little about our initial encounters. Listen to her purr & learn the name I settled on for this precious little girl. 😻
What is empathy? What are the components? From John DeVore, empathy "is a skill that requires imagination & humility & compassion." This in mind, I look at where & why we may struggle with empathy.
On Canadian Thanksgiving, I share what I'm grateful for, using some of Robin Hobb's quotes to better convey my experiences with mindfulness & meditation.
Does Capitalism feed or perpetuate loneliness? With a background in neurobiology & psychiatry, Dr. Amy Banks seems to think so. Should we redefine The American Dream? Or consider reshaping society?
After the mass shooting in Vegas, I have some impassioned thoughts on guns, protection, gun control vs banning, the “price of freedom”, the value of human life, and more.
From the disparity of written & verbal communication to neural pathways, the neurobiology of beliefs, biases, and so much more! Sentient Future & I also discuss the roles of self-awareness & empathy.
Unexplained joy! But why? Well, it started with a confession, which I thought was the "entire" story. It's what that confession uncovered, and what I learned to equip me going forward.
Building on a previous episode, "Learning as recollection", I discuss why Socrates' dimension of absolutes doesn't add up or fit for me. I present an alternative idea, & Sentient Future offers input.
Highland Park, MI is making lemonade out of 🍋s. A "city of big ideas, huge commitment, & creativity to make it happen." Can we help to build on what they're doing? Will the nation take notice?
Music transforms & transports me via my imagination, where I can do anything, anywhere. Daydreaming may seem all "fun & games" but it's actually good for the brain. Plus a challenge = gold!
Lindsay C. Gibson, Psy. D., offers 6 Tools of Self-Discovery. I share them with you, & how they were recently relevant in my life as they relate to Anchor/podcasting.
Socrates believed we gain knowledge prior to our birth, & spend our lives recollecting it. This idea sparked several nose-to-the-glass questions & a few arm length reassessments. A right mess! 🤓
Have you heard of the Theory of Forms? Where no human hand or even computer can draw a perfect circle? But the perfect versions exist somewhere, not here? Well, what if we have some of this backwards?
What is equal or even superiour? If our senses are flawed, how do we measure these things? • We rail ineffectively against racists & white supremacists, but how can we change minds? Or begin to?
In the book, The Last Days of Socrates, he describes philosophy as "the greatest of the arts." He also says that applying yourself to it is preparing for death & dying. Say what?! I have questions!
Do you think we could achieve our dreams, IF we really wanted to? Are the obstacles real or self-imposed? Is this dream REALLY our passion? Who is REALLY holding us back? What are we going to do?
The idea that language, words shape our perceptions kinda blows my mind. If a group of people can see more shades of green simply because they have words to describe them, I now have many more ?s.
There is a disparity between what a writer pens & a reader takes away or "makes" of it. It can be both frustrating & freeing as a writer, and revelatory & humbling as a reader or maker.
Our end is inevitable. No one avoids it. So, why do fear, worry, & depression surround it?
Highly Sensitive Persons live a rich inner life, but it doesn't come w/o difficulties. What's "normal" to many is physiologically a bit much or overwhelming for 10-20% of society. …Peek into my world.
They've discovered a caterpillar that eats & biodegrades polyethylene. But there's more!
Facts or feelings? Today's dilemma may date back to the 5th century BCE, at least. Will we ever find a mutual understanding? Is scientific knowledge independent of the politics of its 🕔 in history?
After listening to The Great Everything's Debussy & GZA episode, my reflections & experience with music from moods to perceptions to physically feeling the vibrations. What's your experience like?
Better late than never. A little about who's talking at you.
We use the label "hypocrite" as a full stop negative, but perhaps being hypocritical is an unavoidable side effect of the learning process.
The Big Fat Future held a brainstorm, yesterday, for a potential app that could bring opposing sides together. Here are my scattered thoughts; from AI, gamification, incentives, our humanity, & more.
These days, "elite" is a slur for the well-educated, but we're all guilty of being elitist when we use phrases like: "They're so stupid!" In this episode, I talk about trying to remain grounded.
