The Wisdom Of

Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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Aug 8, 2025 • 12min

Aristotle and Nietzsche - A return to TOUCH in a disembodied age!

In our age of digitization, our sense of touch has clearly been demoted. For thinkers like Aristotle and Nietzsche, the cost is enormous! ... 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/
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Aug 4, 2025 • 16min

The Philosopher and his Poodles: Schopenhauer's Ethics of Compassion!

The German philosopher Schopenhauer believed that compassion was the true foundation of morality. It worked best when it came to his dogs! ... 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/
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Jul 23, 2025 • 14min

The Fissure of Being, or Why You’re Never Whole: Sartre’s Existential Bombshell!

Why are we not like rocks or cabbage? Because there's a hole or fissure at the heart of our being! Or so says the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre! ... 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/
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Jul 16, 2025 • 14min

Carl Jung, Heidegger, and the California Gold Rush!

Explore the fascinating transformation of gold from a symbol of value to a mere commodity during the California Gold Rush. Delve into the philosophical insights of Carl Jung and Martin Heidegger, who scrutinize the implications of this shift on human existence. Discover Heidegger's critique of modern technology and its impact on how we perceive resources, challenging listeners to seek deeper connections with the world around them.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 12min

Star Wars vs. Star Trek - Why Star Trek is better!

Star Wars and Star Trek: Which of these is more philosophically interesting? And which of these two universes would you want to live in? I got my answer! ... 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/
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Jul 7, 2025 • 11min

Byung-Chul Han - Why so many of us feel so empty today!

Explore the deep existential emptiness that lies beneath modern life's shiny surface. Discover how hyperactivity and self-exploitation lead to burnout and fatigue. Delve into the impact of echo chambers that erase diversity, making life feel smooth yet shallow. Understand how the erosion of rituals and fragmented time strips away depth and narrative from our experiences. Tune in to uncover why the fast pace and uniformity of contemporary life leave so many feeling hollow.
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Jul 4, 2025 • 12min

ASMR - A sensory rebellion against our disembodied age!

Is ASMR just some superficial Youtube phenomenon? Or is there something important and deep behind its popularity? Find out more! ... 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/
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Jul 1, 2025 • 15min

Susan Wolf and Dostoevsky - The Problem with being a Moral Saint!

Exploring the concept of moral saints reveals intriguing dilemmas. Contemporary philosopher Susan Wolf argues that striving for moral perfection can limit personal experiences. Dostoevsky’s characters illustrate the emotional distress tied to the quest for morality, highlighting the dangers of self-proclaimed purity. Camus further critiques the pursuit of absolute justice, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of morality that accepts human flaws. Discovering the rich complexity of human morality is both enlightening and unsettling!
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Jun 24, 2025 • 11min

Wisdom as Content, Grifters, and why Socrates wouldn’t have used Patreon!

In our attention-economy wisdom has now become content - ready-made for monetization! Socrates warned against this trend long ago! ... 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/
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Jun 21, 2025 • 13min

The Cynics - Ya gotta be TOUGH to be happy!

These ancient philosophers argued that physical toughness was a discipline essential to happiness. Relevant for us today? I think so! If interested, check out my new book series! The second book is available now! www.amazon.com/Manifesto-Beauty-Reclaim-Digital-World/dp/1069510815/

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