Mitch Green
Professor of philosophy at the University of Connecticut and author of Know Thyself: The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge. His expertise is in self-knowledge and its limits.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 53min
Is the journey to self-discovery pointless?
Mitch Green, a philosophy professor at the University of Connecticut and author of Know Thyself, dives deep into the quest for self-knowledge. He discusses the limitations of popular personality tests like Myers-Briggs, emphasizing that true self-discovery is a lifelong journey requiring external feedback and confronting hard truths. Exploring Socratic philosophy, he highlights the importance of questioning one's own values. The conversation warns against the dangers of rigid self-identities and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of personal growth.
Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 6min
Superstructure 30 - Is Inflation Real? (ft. Mitch Green @drmitchpdx)
Mitch Green, a heterodox economist, joins the hosts to discuss the problems with inflation as a catch-all term for price changes. They explore the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and different measures of inflation. They also delve into the narratives and perspectives surrounding inflation, including the left's perspective and the politicization of the issue. Additionally, they discuss the pricing strategies of fast food pizza chains and share anecdotes about Fred Lee. The podcast ends with random conversations and disconnected phrases.
