The Alex Wolf Podcast

One day I woke up and I realized I got scammed into believing something like "baking cookies" was not contributing enough to society. That as a woman I should be doing "more". But after my grandma passed I realized it was things like baking cookies that made a safe and loving home environment for me to grow up in an be a decent human being. This episode is for you if: You've felt like overtime the little things your grandparents and parents told you to care about are starting to make more sense. You want to learn more about the correlation between our soulless society and our relationship to the home. You feel like ageism is often overlooked in our culture and you're curious about how you will be treated as you age. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf  you were interested in this episode PLEASE watch my presentation about "Why So Many Millennials Feel Unaligned With Their Age", click here: https://youtu.be/_fW-2WDutlY

You ever wonder how we got here? Like, how did we go from hunting our own meat to two-day shipping? How did we go from being cavemen to domesticated men? Well, the answer is TECHNOLOGY. But it's not just tech alone, It's what we think the tech should be doing *and* what we think the point of life is. This episode is for you if: You're into history and like learning about how innovation has impacted economics, politics and society. You want a different perspective on what civilization is and how you can benefit the most from it. You want to start changing your relationship to technology to live a more meaningful life. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Link to Neil Postman's Book Technopoly: https://amzn.to/36HAJTP Link to Alan Watts Lecture where he breaks down correlation of civilization and the cross (It's the last episode!): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00HY7W21M/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

There’s a difference between using life for life and using life for death. In this episode, I break down how we became such an “out-put”-obsessed culture and how to enjoy life without explaining yourself. This episode is for you if You want to see what else besides “goals” you can focus on to make a good life. You don’t feel as ambitious and title-obsessed as your peers and family. You feel like you need permission to pick up a paint brush, instrument or any new creative hobby but you feel like you have to explain yourself just to start. Loved this episode? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Links to "How Will You Measure Your Life" By Clay Christensen: https://amzn.to/32pLkBv Link to Rent song "Seasons of Love" (try not to cry):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A_2WFx8FEU

In this episode I try to redefine and reveal entertainment not just as trashy TV shows or cheap pop music but a natural expression of activity that has connected and bonded humanity for centuries. This episode is for you if: -You often roll your eyes at entertainment/celebrity culture and often wish people would pick up a book. -You’re a director, actor, musician who loves your art but hates feeling like you have to water it down for popularity. -You love the movie the Matrix and often feel like Neo, esp in 2020. Loved this episode? Want more of them in your life? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Link to “Why Do So Many Millennials Feel Unaligned With Their Age?: Breaking Down This Generation’s Complicated Relationship With Adulthood”: https://youtu.be/_fW-2WDutlY

I thought I would be able to hide my face and just be a writer until one day...  I found this creepy and accurate book about the effects of images written by Neil Postman and it changed my perspective on the written word forever.  This is my story.  This episode is for you if:  -You're a writer or aspiring writer and you feel like writing makes no sense and you think about giving up half the time.  - You appreciate dystopian topics like "Brave New World" and "1984"  - You are curious about how the effects of images are influencing you and your culture.  Loved this episode? Want more of them in your life? Consider leaving a donation!: http://www.linktr.ee/alexwolf Links: Link to book mentioned "Amusing Ourselves To Death": https://amzn.to/3fFaRvn Link to 10 Stimulating reads I recommend: https://www.alexwolf.co/blog/backpacking-through-europe-73k8j-6by3p-rxz9a Link to my documentary I dedicated to Neil Postman & Marshall McLuhan: https://youtu.be/d0av3MKbdQg Link to the Baklava Recipe I used: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-make-baklava/