The Wisdom Of
In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
Latest episodes
Jun 3, 2025 • 21min
Will Durant - The top ten greatest thinkers of all time!
Dive into a captivating exploration of the greatest thinkers in history! Discover who tops the list and the profound impact they've had on civilization. From ancient philosophers to modern visionaries, the conversation delves into their originality and influence. Uncover the legacies that shaped our world and the ideas that continue to resonate today. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, this discussion illuminates the brilliance of human thought.
May 31, 2025 • 17min
Henri Bergson - Overcoming the tyranny of mechanical time!
The French philosopher Bergson criticized the scientific notion of time, instead turning to what he called lived time. Find out more! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If interested, check out my new book series! Here's the first one: A Manifest on Beauty: Reclaim Real Beauty in a Digital Agewww.amazon.com/Manifesto-Beauty-Reclaim-Digital-World/dp/1069510815/
May 26, 2025 • 15min
Greek tragedy, Pollution and AI! + announcement!
If interested, check out my new book series! Here's the first one: www.amazon.com/Manifesto-Beauty-Reclaim-Digital-World/dp/1069510815/ The full title is: A Manifest on Beauty: Reclaim Real Beauty in a Digital Age
May 21, 2025 • 17min
If I could time travel....Cafe, Paris, 1940's!
If I could time travel anywhere, I’d skip the big battles and royal balls. Drop me in a smoky café in 1940s Paris—existentialism, espresso, and all! If you're not convinced, take a listen!
May 16, 2025 • 16min
Dylan Thomas' Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night - Don't surrender the flame!
How should we meet death? With rage! Or so says the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas! And he's not the only one! Find out more!
May 16, 2025 • 15min
Kafka's A Hunger Artist - The Death of Uncompromising Art!
What would Kafka think about our attention economy today? And what about the state of our art? Find out more!
May 10, 2025 • 17min
Naomi Klein - The Apocalypse, Mars, and the Bunker Nation!
Naomi Klein, the Canadian author and social activist, argues for what she sees as the apocalyptic mindset of the far Right. Along with Klein, I offer up a few of my own concerns!
May 9, 2025 • 14min
Why We Can't Avoid Making JUDGMENTS—And Why That's a Great Thing!
So as we all know, there’s the popular or cliched idea that we should be “nonjudgmental”. But by and large, I don’t think that’s right!
May 7, 2025 • 15min
Adorno on Animals - "The degradation of a creature to the status of a mere thing"
The philosopher Theodor Adorno lays a powerful groundwork for thinking ethically about animals! Find out more!
May 5, 2025 • 16min
Humour as Social Critique - Let's keep LAUGHING at POWER!
Humour can have real revolutionary force! Ask the philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin. Let's keep laughing at the powerful. It will work!
