Today we talk about positive power, neoliberalism, narcissism as a reaction to modern life, how technology makes isolation easier, and some tactics to find peace in the digital panopticon.
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#218 — Welcome to the Cult Factory
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Network Building In A Hostile World (Toolbox)
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In today’s episode, we cover how to forge a thriving life with AJ, Johnny, and Coach Michael.
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#170: The State of Things - Solo Episode
Themes: Identity, Othering, Restoring Our Humanity, Finding Your Center The world is in a state where the divisiveness cuts so deep that human beings are actually wishing death upon one another for not falling in line with a particular point of view. How did we get here? Discover ... Show More
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The Spectrum of Narcissism, Feminism, and Activism
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depressive slumps & the Sad Girl culture: serving CANT
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Auto-Exploitation, Positive Violence, and the Palliative Society: A Modern Philosopher’s Ideas for Making Sense of the Present Age
Feelings of burnout and boredom have become prevalent in modern life. To understand the roots of and solutions to these issues, we can turn to both ancient philosophers and contemporary thinkers. Among the latter is Korean-German philosopher Byung-Chul Han, whose thought-provokin ... Show More
58m 6s
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post-pandemic uneasiness: it's not just you
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