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What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,). We go live every Sunday @ 9am AEST.
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Mere Mortals Monthly Goals - June 2021 - S1E368
Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous month's goals and how we will fix that for the month that…
Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week…
07 June 2021 | 00:31:47
Discipline & Maintaining An Obligation To Your Past/Future Self - S1E372
Have you ever asked yourself what the difference is between purposeful pain and pointless suffering? In Episode #199 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's purchase of a Vee Friend, some of the basics behind non-fungible tokens and gas fees, what NFT's are actually used for, the reasons for doing something painful, why we…
Have you ever asked yourself what the difference is between purposeful pain and pointless…
05 June 2021 | 00:36:26
Methods Of Communication & The Gullibility Of Humans - S1E371
Would you describe yourself as gullible?
In Episode #198 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: using epistemic modals to communicate more effectively, Juan's direct style of conveying information, the release of CIA/FBI documents related to aliens, why we wouldn't be overly worried…
Would you describe yourself as gullible?
In Episode…
03 June 2021 | 00:31:48
Why Do Humans Value Freedom So Much? - S1E369
What does freedom mean to you? In Episode #197 on 'Freedom' Juan and I discuss: why Juan thinks it is a difficult topic to talk about, what we would do if put in charge of Australia, the difference between freedom of an individual vs having a free society, why I personally didn't like Sebastian much and how this conversation has…
What does freedom mean to you? In Episode #197 on 'Freedom' Juan and I discuss: why…
02 June 2021 | 00:54:24
Shaven Headed Strumpets & A Black Ron Weasley - S1E367
I don't even have a good explanation for why these topics came up. In Episode #196 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Gary Vee's non-fungible tokens, how NFT's might be used in the future, the absurd stories that appear in Buddhist texts, how it is possible to completely change your deepest held beliefs, why coding will…
I don't even have a good explanation for why these topics came up. In Episode #196 of…
29 May 2021 | 00:36:46
The Infinite Money Pool & Opportunities Too Good To Pass Up - S1E366
Have you ever had an opportunity that just seemed too easy to be real? In Episode #195 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the absolute apes on Wall St Bets, my brother's recent experience of the infinite money pool, a hilarious study that showed monkeys are better at picking stocks than retail investors, gaining unwarranted…
Have you ever had an opportunity that just seemed too easy to be real? In Episode #195 of…
27 May 2021 | 00:33:13
Analysis Of 'How To Get Rich' By Naval Ravikant - S1E365
What makes a person wise & how can one judge if advice received is wisdom? In Episode #194 on 'Wisdom' Juan and I discuss: the meaning behind the word 'wisdom', how wealth is different to having lots of money, why most competition is useless and better off jettisoned, the 4 different types of luck, avoiding the trap of…
What makes a person wise & how can one judge if advice received is wisdom? In Episode #194…
26 May 2021 | 00:50:58
Accidental Insults & Swearing Statistics - S1E364
How many times a day do you swear, the answer may surprise you (shocked emoji face)! In Episode #193 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the difference between deeply knowing a subject vs being able to communicate on it, my story of accidently insulting someone while trying to give a compliment, insulting nicknames and casual racism,…
How many times a day do you swear, the answer may surprise you (shocked emoji face)! In Episode…
22 May 2021 | 00:26:34
If We Had To Write A Book - What Would It Be About? - S1E363
What kind of book can you expect from the Mere Mortals in the future? In Episode #192 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Stephen King's book 'On Writing' and what techniques are required to be a successful writer, Juan's books about adventure on Mars and his Mere Mortal Maxims, my book's about being weird…
What kind of book can you expect from the Mere Mortals in the future? In Episode #192 of…
20 May 2021 | 00:21:35
Fight The Inevitable Decline By 'Keeping Your Edge' - S1E361
What is important to you right now and is there anything you can do now to ensure it will be there in 30-50 years time? In Episode #191 on 'Keeping Your Edge' Juan and I discuss: what we consider to be our edges right now, why having the ability to think is important, what it means to be a physical polymath, how Juan's training…
What is important to you right now and is there anything you can do now to ensure it will be…
19 May 2021 | 00:45:33