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May 2020
57m 31s

Rebellious Monks! Alan Watts: The Joker ...

DILLION ROBERTS (ALAN WATTS ENTHUSIAST)
About this episode
Watts' seems to evoke the joker role himself by utilizing his hilarious, yet insightful sense of humor, which simplifies challenging philosophical topics and makes it fun & entertaining! Watts discusses the various roles and purposes which artists, music, comedy, art, and the idea of the performer or "The Joker" plays within our culture. Watts begins by equating the role of "The Joker" with the outlaw and rebel who exists on the fringes of society, but still plays a vital role in the larger picture. They do this in many ways such as: rejecting the status quo, their governments and social institutions, as well as challenging their society's commonly held beliefs. Much of this exciting and thought provoking episode is derived from the Hindu concept of Game Theory, which centers around the idea that all of life is a game in which we play, each day of our lives. This one will make you laugh and blow your mind at the same time! Watts' seems to evoke the joker role himself by utilizing his hilarious, yet insightful sense of humor, which simplifies challenging philosophical topics and makes it fun & entertaining! Sponsored by: Einstein Capital | Alternative Business Funding www.einsteinfunds.com Special Offer: Free NAV Direct credit account for our listeners! BUSINESS CREDIT SCORES/REPORTS & PERSONAL CREDIT REPORTS ON ONE PLATFORM PLUS ACCESS TO OUR LENDING MARKETPLACE & EDUCATION CENTER ON BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT: https://nav.nkwcmr.net/einsteincap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theenthusiasts/support
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