The Wisdom Of

Explore the alarming rise of loneliness in today's world, framed as a societal issue rather than just a personal struggle. Discover how Rousseau's views on relationships highlight the impact of modern life on human connection. Delve into Byung-Chul Han's insights on narcissism and the dangers of echo chambers shaped by technology. The discussion emphasizes the need to seek authentic, embodied relationships and the importance of unplugging from digital distractions to foster genuine connections.

The podcast delves into the enduring significance of Greek tragedy in today's world. It argues that these ancient plays advocate for humility and caution in our tech-driven lives. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing moral ambiguity, emphasizing that responsibility is often nuanced. Tragedy teaches us about shared suffering, offering emotional release without promises of neat resolutions. Ultimately, embracing the complexity and limitations of life can help cultivate empathy, prudence, and courage.

This French philosopher argues that there is no immaterial soul, and that this doesn't strip life of its value! .... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

Delve into the mind of Edmund Burke, the father of conservatism, as tradition is explored as a guiding force for society. Discover how Burke critiques the chaos stemming from radical revolutions. Gain insights from Dostoevsky, who warns that rejecting tradition leads to alienation. Enjoy the satirical lens of Aristophanes, illustrating the dangers of cold rationalism. T.S. Eliot emphasizes how art thrives through engagement with tradition. Ultimately, these thinkers harmonize in urging us not to dismiss the invaluable wisdom of the past.

For the psychologist Rollo May, art is no dispensable luxury, it's an essential response to nihilism! ....  Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

Happy New Year to all across lands and seas! ...... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

Nietzsche criticizes our modern infatuation with money-making, an infatuation that he thinks reveals a deep spiritual impoverishment and an erosion of character...... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

Self-interest is directionless and ultimately, is an enemy of both self-actualization and love. For these things, we need a relation to something outside of our own egos. .... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

Why do we still crave originals in a world of endless duplication? Psychologist Paul Bloom reveals that objects possess invisible essences shaped by their origins and stories. Childhood attachments to loved toys illustrate this intrinsic value. Meanwhile, philosopher Walter Benjamin discusses how the unique 'aura' of artworks is lost through reproduction, stripping them of their history and presence. The conversation highlights a modern yearning for authenticity, pushing back against the digital age's relentless copying. It’s a fascinating dive into our quest for the genuine!

What is the essence of eroticism in today's world? Explore Kierkegaard's take on desire as shaped by distance and possibility. Discover Barthes's notion that elusiveness enhances desire. Proust’s reflections reveal how interpretation and absence sustain longing. Byung-Chul Han argues that true eroticism requires a real, resisting other. The discussion raises concerns about modern culture's transparency damaging the mystery that fuels eros, while Han critiques pornography for suffocating erotic imagination. Can eroticism thrive without shadow and silence?