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Mere Mortals
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 @ 11am AEST.
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What are some steps that one could take to get expelled from a monastery in a plausibly deniable way? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why it might be useful to be less serious at work, how inefficient we all actually are at our jobs, why Nike was inspired by the last words of a death row inmate, the fun times of…
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01 April 2021 | 00:27:10
Fanatics, Activists & Religious Zealots (Episode #170 - Zeal) - S1E335
Who are the people that you have met in your life that have the most zeal? In this themed episode on 'Zeal' Juan and I discuss: the fervour and tireless devotion of someone with zeal, the religious connection with the word, whether humanity is less zealous with the decline of religion, coming across as desperate, whether we care…
Who are the people that you have met in your life that have the most zeal? In this themed…
31 March 2021 | 00:33:02
Mere Mortals Monthly Goals - April 2021 - S1E339
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…
29 March 2021 | 00:29:22
A Week Of Being Humbled (Episode #169 - Musings) - S1E334
When was the last time that you were humbled in your day to day life? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's changing opinion on free will and how he has been influenced by Sam Harris, the three levels of consciousness and why they matter, Juan's theory on how emotions are the basic motivation for every…
When was the last time that you were humbled in your day to day life? In this episode of…
27 March 2021 | 00:32:37
Gymnasts & Gymnastics People Are Crazy (Episode #168 - Meanderings) - S1E333
My recent experience attending a gymnastics class has convinced me that gymnasts are a different breed of people. In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: just how dangerous it is to be moving through the air without control, first-hand account of people getting hurt doing flips, the point behind using swear words,…
My recent experience attending a gymnastics class has convinced me that gymnasts are a…
25 March 2021 | 00:29:05
Would You Actually Want To Be Young Again? (Episode #167 - Youth) - S1E332
No-one ever talks about the downsides of being young so the Mere Mortals are here to change that! In this themed episode on 'Youth' Juan and I discuss: the ages between that someone could be called a youth, having less freedom and the turbulence of being in your teens, some things we would personally love to have again, the concept…
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24 March 2021 | 00:47:55
MATT WARD | Minimalist Shoes, Outback Queensland & Ethical Investing: Mere Mortals Conversation #45 - S1E329
Did you know that there are specially designed shoes just for CrossFit? Matt Ward is a long-time friend of both myself and Juan, harkening back to our days on the wild prairie of the high school playground. In this conversation we chat about: Matt's conversion to the barefoot/minimalist shoe lifestyle and the benefits he has gotten from…
Did you know that there are specially designed shoes just for CrossFit? Matt Ward is a…
22 March 2021 | 00:52:33
Learnings From A 5 Day Fast (Episode #166 - Musings) - S1E331
What is the experience of fasting for 5 days and how should you prepare for this? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: my recent experience of fasting, the reasons behind intermittent (and longer) fasting and the necessary preparation, the disappearance of hunger pains, potential hurdles and pitfalls that can arise, the…
What is the experience of fasting for 5 days and how should you prepare for this? In this…
20 March 2021 | 00:33:40
The Shittest & Most Disappointing Books (Episode #165 - Meanderings) - S1E330
Which are the most disappointing books that you have had the displeasure to read? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the discrimination in the children's romance section, how the Mere Mortals would keep the Earth safe from potentially hostile aliens, what are our sensory triggers for recalling memories,…
Which are the most disappointing books that you have had the displeasure to read? In this…
18 March 2021 | 00:24:54
Stranger Danger & Australian Race Riots (Episode #164 - Xenophobia) - S1E327
What are some examples of xenophobia in Australia and is the word actually useful? In this episode on 'Xenophobia' Juan and I discuss: how rare it is to hear the word being used correctly and why that makes it kind of pointless, why it often gets confused with 'racism', the Australian immigration system and the open/closed…
What are some examples of xenophobia in Australia and is the word actually useful? In this…
17 March 2021 | 00:35:20