The Wisdom Of
Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 6, 2025 • 14min
Socrates - Power and Stupidity: A Destructive Combination!
Socrates argues that ignorance is the worst of all evils! Especially in the service of power! Ring any bells today?
Apr 2, 2025 • 15min
Pascal and Kierkegaard on the SUPERFICIAL LIFE - Owning up to one's SELF!
One could argue that we live more superficially than ever before. Pascal and Kierkegaard are particularly relevant here!
Mar 30, 2025 • 14min
Why Plato wrote dialogues - Let's bring back the power of real conversation!
Plato chose not to write essays. He wrote dialogues instead. Why? And how is this relevant for us today? Find out more!
Mar 25, 2025 • 19min
The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Melting the wings of our children!
I think this ancient myth is more relevant today than ever before! Find out more!
Mar 20, 2025 • 12min
Nietzsche - DECADENT Culture!
According to Nietzsche, cultures can be healthy or decadent. How do we see the culture today?
Mar 15, 2025 • 19min
Erich Fromm - Submission to Authoritarianism!
The psychologist Erich Fromm argues that we tend to willingly submit to authoritarianism! Relevant today?
Mar 9, 2025 • 14min
Carl Jung - UFOs and their PSYCHIC SIGNIFICANCE!
Carl Jung believed that UFOs have their basis in a vital psychic need! Find out more!
Mar 4, 2025 • 15min
Camus's The Rebel - Helping us to find MEASURE in a time of EXTREMES!
What Camus has to say in The Rebel is very relevant to our current trend towards absolutist and binary thinking!
Feb 26, 2025 • 15min
The Cult of Personality and CEO worship!
Scary times...
Feb 20, 2025 • 13min
Kierkegaard - We've forgotten how to exist! Passion in the age of apathy!
Kierkegaard spends a lot of time talking about the connection between existence and passion! We'd do well to listen to him!
