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Mere Mortals Conversations
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.,).
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Intentionally Obscure Communication Is Trash - S1E374
What is your tolerance level for communication that is not presented in the most accessible way possible?
In Episode #202 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's recent humbling experience of seeing people who are the best in the world at what they do, what I want to change after my…
What is your tolerance level for communication that is not presented in the most accessible way…
12 June 2021 | 00:30:20
Running A Marathon While Hungover - S1E373
Would you rather run or meditate for half a day? What about daily for a month or a whole year?
In Episode #201 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why junk food is trash and now that we are old it just sucks, I finally (FINALLY!!!) completed a marathon and why it sucked balls, a fun little…
Would you rather run or meditate for half a day? What about daily for a month or a whole…
10 June 2021 | 00:25:15
Meditating 8 Hours Daily On A 7 Day Silent Retreat - S1E370
Would you ever want to try a silent retreat and meditate all day? In a celebratory (but quietly so) Episode #200 on 'Solitude' Juan and I discuss: my recent experience of going on a self-organised silent retreat, how I prepared for being alone and what rules I would implement, immense suffering and pain from strong determination…
Would you ever want to try a silent retreat and meditate all day? In a celebratory (but quietly…
09 June 2021 | 01:00:23
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?
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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