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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.,).
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Episode #27 - Panic - S1E34
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss all things related to panic. With the current growth of the coronavirus we are all seeing radical changes to the normality that we have grown used to. This can and already has led to some panic situations in crowded areas, granted though it was fighting over toilet paper.
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In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss all things related to panic. With the current growth of…
22 March 2020 | 01:00:34
Episode #26 - Ego - S1E33
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss everything involving ego (the self; that which feels, acts or thinks). Some of the highlights from the episode include: personal experiences with their own ego and how it interfered negatively in their lives, an introduction to the psychoanalytic three-fold concept of the Id (instincts), Superego…
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss everything involving ego (the self; that which feels,…
15 March 2020 | 01:01:27
Episode #25 - Coronavirus: Pandemic? - S1E32
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the recent news of the Coronavirus and whether it is, or could become, a pandemic. The boys first talk about some of the statistics before comparing it with pandemics from the past. Fear also plays into the equation, as can be seen in the toilet paper fiasco seen right now in Australia. Hopefully the…
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the recent news of the Coronavirus and whether it is, or…
08 March 2020 | 00:56:00
Episode #24 - Mental Health - S1E29
The team at Mere Mortals tackle a topic which impacts one in ten people globally, mental health issues. Amongst the topic, the team talks about the top two issues when it comes to mental health, anxiety and depression. They also tackle ways to spot the symptons early and ways that individuals can step out of these issues and improve. As always…
The team at Mere Mortals tackle a topic which impacts one in ten people globally, mental health…
01 March 2020 | 00:57:23
Episode #23 - Overcoming fear - S1E28
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss 'overcoming fear', in particular how they have personally approached issues in their own lives. Fear is a negative emotion and there are many methods (both mental and physical) to move past it. The team also talks about when a fear should be addressed and the difference between innate and…
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss 'overcoming fear', in particular how they have…
23 February 2020 | 01:02:12
Episode #22 - Pace of Technology - S1E27
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the 'Pace of Technology'. They first start (as always) with a definition of what technology is and how that definition has changed through the ages. They took a historical look at the many advancements from the beginning of human history that culminate to the present day. Then the podcast takes…
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss the 'Pace of Technology'. They first start (as…
16 February 2020 | 00:55:47
Episode #21 - Regret - S1E25
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss 'Regret' with a bit of preamble on other topics. There are 5 common regrets noted by people on their death bed and these are listed, with a bit of commentary on how they affect our daily lives. Anticipatory regret is also a common occurrence and can have a real influence on our decisions. Hope…
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss 'Regret' with a bit of preamble on other…
09 February 2020 | 01:07:27
Episode #20 - Individual high performance - S1E24
In this episode the team discuss individual high performance, that is, aspects of how a person as an individual can achieve a certain level of mastery. Defining the topic resulted in no clear definition but a greater sense of what 'high performance' means. Further exploration revealed some commonalities and examples of what the team…
In this episode the team discuss individual high performance, that is, aspects of how a person…
02 February 2020 | 01:02:15
Episode #19 - Existential risk - S1E22
In this episode the team discuss existential risk, also known as global catastrophic risk. Climate change is in the current zeitgeist and the lads talk about it, amongst others such as meteor impacts, hostile AI, nuclear holocaust and flu pandemics. Impact, time and probability also play a huge part of whether an issue should be classified as…
In this episode the team discuss existential risk, also known as global catastrophic risk.…
27 January 2020 | 01:02:28
Episode #18 - Books - S1E21
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss all things books. The team go over some of their favourite and worst books, explaining why they were good or bad. They also conversed about speed reading and on the difference between listening and reading, especially the difference between a book and its audio counterpart. Enjoy!
In this episode Juan and Kyrin discuss all things books. The team go over some of their…
20 January 2020 | 00:51:18