The Alex Wolf Podcast

Explore the eye-opening concept of the 'matrix' as a tool for intentional living. Discover how societal systems, while often restrictive, can also empower you. Dive into the paradox of modern consumerism, where abundance doesn't guarantee fulfillment. Reflect on the cultural contradiction of leisure in America, and learn to navigate trust and automation for personal freedom. This intriguing discussion encourages you to reclaim autonomy and engage meaningfully with life.

Between the recent Jimmy Fallon incident and the pressure to hop from one platform to the next, in this episode I question just how much all our favorite social media platforms actually care about making life easier for content creators. We go into the reality of behavioral economics and how wanting to help isn’t always enough. This episode is for you if: You feel a lot of unwanted pressure to join and dominate Clubhouse, Tik Tok or any other growing platform. You want to learn from some tangible examples in business history where the dynamics because creatives and big business clashed. You care about behavioral economics and want to better understand the different between initiatives and results. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf This episode is brought to you by Wethos. Designed specifically for small studio owners, Wethos makes it easy to scale your services up with teams and offer big, meaningful projects to your clients. Price proposals blazingly fast, find new collaborators, and effortlessly manage your budgets and payments, all in one place. Set up a Virtual Studio for free and scope your first project in less than 10 minutes. Join for free at www.wethos.co/alexwolf Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Wethos.

In this episode we talk about how taste is everythinggg when it comes to living an artful, peaceful and meaningful life. This episode is for you if: You want to understand how to use your sensuality to ignite an endless spring of gratitude and reawaken your inspiration. All the slimy peppers, onions and vinegars you hated as a kid are doing it for you right now. You’ve come full circle and want to enjoy it. You’re a designer or are in the arts and want to cultivate a perspective that will help you develop a stronger eye, ear or sense of taste. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf Eddie Murphy McDonald’s Bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAx553k7W5s This episode is brought to you by Wethos. Designed specifically for small studio owners, Wethos makes it easy to scale your services up with teams and offer big, meaningful projects to your clients. Price proposals blazingly fast, find new collaborators, and effortlessly manage your budgets and payments, all in one place. Set up a Virtual Studio for free and scope your first project in less than 10 minutes. Join for free at wethos.co. Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Wethos.

In this episode I share how becoming sensitive to the differences in design can create a new burst of meaning in life. I share how the fork and chopstick are a great starting point to understand how inventions and objects around you influence your behavior and perception. This episode is for you if: You want everyday, ordinary life to feel more fascinating by training your eye to see the beauty or philosophy in simple objects. You want to better understand how technology being too convenient  is ruining opportunities to feel meaning or depth. You want to learn a brief history of the chopstick and the fork and how they are a result of the eras they came from. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf This episode is brought to you by Wethos. Designed specifically for small studio owners, Wethos makes it easy to scale your services up with teams and offer big, meaningful projects to your clients. Price proposals blazingly fast, find new collaborators, and effortlessly manage your budgets and payments, all in one place. Set up a Virtual Studio for free and scope your first project in less than 10 minutes. Join for free at wethos.co. Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Wethos. Link to Gold Mining Youtube Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niAThj8qaSg Sadly, I did not find the pick of the different ice cream scoopers 😞 Let me know if you do!

Explore the rich concept of space, not just as emptiness, but as a vital element for creativity and life satisfaction. Discover how our fear of negativity has distorted our relationship with the unknown. Unearth the transformative impact of technology on our perceptions of space and distance. Learn to embrace both joy and sorrow in emotional experiences, promoting a sense of balance. Ultimately, find peace and meaning through the intentional creation of space in your life.

The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into whether millennials truly deserve the label of 'dumbest generation.' It highlights how technology shapes generational identity, revealing gaps that affect relationships. A critique of our over-reliance on devices for learning sheds light on the decline of deep reading. The conversation stresses the urgency of civic engagement in a fast-paced world, while also unpacking alarming statistics about literacy and political participation. Finally, it explores the emotional connections across generations, encouraging reflection on how we perceive youth.

Have you ever tried to live life without a goal? Could you even imagine how it would play out? Inspired by a book written by philosopher James Ogilvy, I open up about how "goalessness" has helped me get more out of life. This episode is for you if: "Living without a goal" doesn't sound depressing but actually piques your interest. You want refreshing reminders about why chasing external things for fulfillment will always ultimately make you feel empty. You want to learn more about how to life an "Artful life" or the "Art of Living". Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf  "Living Without A Goal" by James Ogilvy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385417993?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d

In this episode I touch on certain patterns in features women have invented that happen to be very human-friendly. I discuss how this feminine influence manifests in our technology today and how to spot it. This episode is for you if: You want to know how presence, passivity and intimacy are feminine influences that are often overlooked but provide very human-friendly user experiences. You want to better understand how women/feminine influence in technology manifests. You want to learn two of my favorite examples of women who influenced powerfully lucrative human-friendly technology. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf [BOOK] iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501152017?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Etsy Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL21hc3RlcnMtb2Ytc2NhbGU/episode/Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwLzRkYXFwZTg0dWNnYWRIdUNXVl9jZWgtOTg2YUx3dURMbnFySmNDdm52elk?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiTjsfW5vbuAhU5MlkFHaCoCvcQjrkEegQIBRAF&ep=6 Little Rio (Smart Pillow Company) t: http://www.littleriot.com/pillow-talk My Human-Friendly Technology Presentation: https://youtu.be/AoOWj__78nM

Ever wonder what happened to substance? In music? Art? People? lol In this week's episode I break down theories from thinkers like Stuart Ewen and more about how appearances separated from substance. This episode is for you if: You want to hear my thoughts on HBO's "Fake Famous" and the rise of influencers and celebrities buying fake followers for engagement. You want to trace back how American culture became so focused on appearances. You care about having substance in culture and business. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf Stuart Ewen "All Consuming Images"  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465001017?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Zara Doc (It's amazon Prime not Youtube my bad): https://www.amazon.com/Zara-Worlds-Richest-Armancio-Ortega/dp/B07C84TSLB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=zara&qid=1613081816&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Christian Dior Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1851779787?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Picture I reference of brownstone in Stuart Ewen book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFAMIc9F-phpUgVSUheP4doE2vPuwXfs/view?usp=sharing

In this episode I explain an ancient Chinese concept called "Li" which can be interpreted as the "grain in things". We talk about how finding the organic patterns both in nature,  our bodies and in our personalities can help us live more meaningful lives. This episode is for you if: -You want to get better at identifying  what (and who) is not compatible with your nature so you don't have to learn the hard way. -You want to get better at reading metaphors in nature and using those to build more nourishing environments for yourself and when accepting others. -You want to understand how understanding the nature of yourself and the elements can support us in developing more human-friendly technology Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Check out my amazon book store!: www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf