

Ep 207: Idling for better creativity & a fulfilling life with 'Idler' Magazine editor Tom Hodkinson
Jan 3, 2024
Tom Hodkinson, founder of 'Idler' magazine promoting a slower, more wholesome way of life, discusses modern life, creativity, and idling. Topics include living an idle lifestyle, avoiding negative spirals and finding flow, honest conversation, cancel culture, the influence of Socrates on ancient philosophy, pushing boundaries in creativity and journalism, productivity and creativity as a twin father, misconceptions of 'Idler' magazine, and the impact of technology on creativity and work.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reflections on Being Highly Sensitive and Finding Flow
03:00 • 2min
A Conversation with the Founder of Idler Magazine: Reflections on Honest Conversation, Cancel Culture, and the Dangers of Social Media Platforms
05:03 • 5min
A Journey of Social Mobility
10:22 • 26min
The Influence of Socrates on Ancient Philosophy
36:22 • 17min
Pushing Boundaries in Creativity and Journalism
53:44 • 19min
Productivity and Creativity as a Twin Father
01:12:53 • 3min
Misconceptions of The Idler magazine
01:15:31 • 11min
The Impact of Technology on Creativity and Work
01:26:31 • 5min