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Apr 2025
25m 36s

Free Thinking Doesn't Exist: Hume, Kant,...

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What does free thinking actually look like? In this episode, Sierra unpacks the strange paradox at the heart of our “free will” illusion: every idea, insecurity and desire we’ve ever had was first shaped by external forces. Drawing on insights from Hume, Camus and Kant, she explains why true objectivity is impossible—and why the only freedom we ever possess is the power to choose what we let into our minds. You’ll learn:

  • How societal conditioning programs our thoughts and bodies

  • Why media detox and deliberate curation are the first steps toward self‑authorship

  • Practical strategies for isolating from toxic feedback loops and rebuilding an independent mindset

  • What “free thinking” looks like in practice—like treating your own mind as a project you actively code and refine

Whether you’ve ever felt trapped by conventions, haunted by perfectionism or stifled by your own beliefs, Sierra shows you how to reclaim mental space, think critically and finally own your inner narrative—on your own terms.

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