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Mentioned in 53 episodes
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Book • 1891
The book details Zarathustra's descent from his mountain solitude to share his transformative ideas about humanity and existence.
Nietzsche explores themes such as the rejection of traditional moral values, individualism, and the concept of the Overman.
Zarathustra's interactions with various characters reveal his struggle to articulate his vision and confront prevailing societal values.
The book also delves into the existential test of the eternal recurrence of the same and the importance of self-overcoming and personal transformation.
Nietzsche explores themes such as the rejection of traditional moral values, individualism, and the concept of the Overman.
Zarathustra's interactions with various characters reveal his struggle to articulate his vision and confront prevailing societal values.
The book also delves into the existential test of the eternal recurrence of the same and the importance of self-overcoming and personal transformation.
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Mentioned in 53 episodes
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Stephen West in the context of his concept of the "last man" and its implications for modern society.
Stephen West in the context of his concept of the "last man" and its implications for modern society.
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Episode #211 ... Nietzsche returns with a hammer!
Mentioned by Stephen West in relation to his famous statement "God is dead", which is discussed in the context of Nishitani's philosophy.
Stephen West in relation to his famous statement "God is dead", which is discussed in the context of Nishitani's philosophy.385 snips
Episode #217 ... Religion and Nothingness - Kyoto School pt. 2 - Nishitani
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Dwarkesh Patel in relation to his anticipation of a singularity and the potential for humanity to transcend its current limitations.
Dwarkesh Patel in relation to his anticipation of a singularity and the potential for humanity to transcend its current limitations.
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Joe Carlsmith - Otherness and control in the age of AGI
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Jordan B Peterson when discussing the collapse of belief systems and the potential for nihilism.
Jordan B Peterson when discussing the collapse of belief systems and the potential for nihilism.
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139. Maps of Meaning 11: The Flood and the Tower
Mentioned by Jonathan Anomaly in relation to his concept of the "last man" and the potential consequences of a peaceful society.
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#598 - Dr Jonathan Anomaly - The Wild Ethics Of Human Genetic Enhancement
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Dan Koe when discussing the importance of self-improvement and the cyclical nature of creation and destruction.
Dan Koe when discussing the importance of self-improvement and the cyclical nature of creation and destruction.
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The Uncertainty Crisis (Why Most People Feel So Lost)
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as having written Thus Spake Zarathustra, a book Jung did a seminar on; Peterson doesn't recommend starting with this book if you want to read Nietzsche.
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144. Carl Jung (Part 1)
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in the context of writers who have deeply impacted his thinking.
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Biblical Series: The Call to Abraham
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Andrew Klavan in a discussion about the impact of materialism on society and the subsequent rise of common sense.
Andrew Klavan in a discussion about the impact of materialism on society and the subsequent rise of common sense.
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Ep. 1216 - Politics Is Downstream from Trump
Mentioned by Dr. Michael Sugrue and 
Breht ; Dr. Sugrue discusses it as Nietzsche's attempt to replace the Bible, Breht mentions its message of self-overcoming.
Breht ; Dr. Sugrue discusses it as Nietzsche's attempt to replace the Bible, Breht mentions its message of self-overcoming.
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Philosophy Series: Nietzsche and the Death of God
