Today we talk about two different theories for why we ritualize self-destructive behavior. We check out a lesser-known work from Dostoevsky called The Gambler. We consider how much we can hold people morally accountable for this kind of stuff. Then we look at the work of Georges Bataille, his book The Accursed Share, and how a hidden underlying economics may ... Show More
Nov 10
Ep. 379: Egyptian Philosophy with Chike Jeffers (Part One)
The co-author of the African run of the History of Philosophy Podcast (and new book) joins us to go over philosophical works from 2200-1400 BCE: "The Instruction of Ptahhotep," "The Instruction Addressed to King Merikare," "The Great Hymn to the Aten," "The Dispute Between a Man ... Show More
43m 54s
Apr 2025
Why I Struggled With Money, Focus, and Fame | Iman Gadzhi
Iman Gadzhi Podcast - Interview With Jack Neel. This is the 33rd episode of the Jack Neel Podcast, where I discuss crime, business, and psychology with fascinating individuals. If you have any suggestions to make the content more engaging or requests for specific guests, let me k ... Show More
1h 52m