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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.,). We go live every Sunday @ 9am AEST.
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Questions can't be asked forever, so when is optimal to stop inquiring? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's recent ankle rolling fiasco and being able to appreciate running, John Keats concept of negative capability, learning the ability to live in paradox, are we capable of making music if we had the…
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06 March 2021 | 00:27:52
The Feelings You Are Unwilling To Feel (Episode #159 - Meanderings) - S1E320
Are there any emotions that you don't allow to rise to the surface because of an internal fear of what will happen? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: stealing quotes on the internet and how to do it in an ethical way, my method of diverting the blame when being accused of something, the difference between not…
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04 March 2021 | 00:22:36
The World Would Be Better Off Without Bald People!!! (Episode #158 - Violence) - S1E319
Have you noticed that bald men in movies are either the villain or extremely violent heroes? In this episode on 'Violence' Juan and I discuss: how 1.28 million people died in 2013, where it comes from in the human character and if it is necessary, the possibility of a World War III, what would happen if everybody learnt a martial…
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03 March 2021 | 00:51:16
GLEN SPEERING | Struggling With Depression & Learning Languages: Mere Mortals Conversation #42 - S1E318
Glen is an experienced language teacher and fascinated with the world around him. He speaks three languages, is working on a fourth and is the Director of Teaching at Australians Teach English. He is a relaxed and fun loving teacher who enables students to relax and enjoy the learning process. Glen also has a background in science as a…
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01 March 2021 | 00:42:45
Realising When You Are Wrong (Episode #157 - Musings) - S1E317
What are some tell-tale signs that you need to introspect and find out if your thinking is incorrect? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: a bit about Buddhism, Dharma and testing the theories for oneself, using the podcast to figure out when I hold contradictory beliefs, directing introspection to find incorrect patterns…
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27 February 2021 | 00:27:40
Paying With Your Phone & The Future Of Banking (Episode #156 - Meanderings) - S1E316
Will the rise of cryptocurrencies change how the banking system operates? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: some new changes coming to the podcast, why my shoe is tastier than vegan cheese, losing your key and getting locked out, Juan's recent experiment paying with his phone, where Juan thinks online monetary…
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25 February 2021 | 00:22:32
How To Face Your Fear Of The Unknown (Episode #155 - Unknown) - S1E314
What is the proper mental state and risk management strategy when you are confronting your fears? In this themed episode on 'Unknown' Juan and I discuss: the multiple definitions of the unknown, how Juan had to face his fear of not having a phone, lessons from explorers of the past on how to venture into unknown territory, fears that…
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24 February 2021 | 00:34:34
BRENDAN JAYO | Zen Philosophy, Crazy Lefties & Outrageous People: Mere Mortals Conversation #41 - S1E315
Brendan is back again and this time we are talking all things Zen. We start off with a discussion on the general overview of the religion/philosophy and some of its core aspects of Zazen, the Koans & Satori. One of the things that Brendan (and I) enjoy about the Zen way of thinking is that there is relatively little dogma and that one can…
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22 February 2021 | 00:45:35
A Sad Story Of Bad Parenting (Episode #154 - Musings) - S1E313
Why is it so heart-breaking to see bullying parents in real life? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: what is the best amount of physical exercise per week to improve, how day trading promotes short term thinking in general, purposefully stopping to smell the roses, my story of seeing a Dad being an asshole to his kids,…
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20 February 2021 | 00:40:29
Will Driving Ever Be Banned? (Episode #153 - Meanderings) - S1E310
With the coming wave of AI and self-driving cars, will it ever be illegal for humans to manually take the wheel? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: Juan's plans to become a rapper, why driving and traffic suck balls, the ethics surrounding the use of self-driving cars and whether anyone actually enjoys driving,…
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18 February 2021 | 00:32:02