

Rethinking Humanity
Modern culture values the dead. And it's making us sick.
The Rethinking Humanity Podcast dives into social philosopher Eric Fromm’s writings on society and culture from the 1950s and reveals their relevance to the current day. It connects modern writers and thinkers ideas to those of Fromm. www.rethinkinghumanity.us
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Jul 29, 2021 • 42min
36: Society & Mental Health: Does One Impact the Other?
Is there a link between the way a society is set up and the mental health of the people living within it? We also share our thoughts on Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Olympic Games. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

Jul 22, 2021 • 47min
35: What Gives Meaning to Your Existence? The Need for a Frame of Orientation & Object of Devotion
What is your object of devotion? What is ours as a society? One of our essential human needs is a way to make sense of the world around us. And... A cow retirement home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

Jul 19, 2021 • 46min
34: The Challenges of American Motherhood: Freud, Fromm & The Oedipus Complex
What needs do mothers have that society doesn't make it easy for them to meet? How does that affect her children? What can she do to overcome? And Freud & Fromm's take on the Oedipus Complex. From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vmYjs5VFhY Also mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/29/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-james-suzman.html?referringSource=articleshare--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

Jul 10, 2021 • 26min
33: Our Need for Identity
Humans need to identify themselves. Without a solid sense of "I", one would go insane. Where do we find our identity? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

Jun 26, 2021 • 43min
32: The Need for Rootedness: Incest or Brotherliness?
How do we find our roots, our rootedness as human beings? In our sect, clan, soil, nation, tribe? Or in the brotherhood of man, i.e., the knowledge that we are one of many in the collective of man (humans/humanity)? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

Jun 19, 2021 • 1h 1min
Melissa Bernstein: The Power of Knowing Yourself
Melissa Bernstein of Melissa and Doug Toys and Lifelines.com tells us her story, and helps us understand the power of self awareness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

Jun 10, 2021 • 34min
31: New Logo & Website Reveal! And Two Afghanistan War Stories
We reveal our new logo and website (https://rethinkinghumanity.us)! Our color scheme and emblem is still evolving. What do we learn about the Afghanistan war from two former soldiers? https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/podcasts/the-daily/afghanistan-military-taliban.html--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

Jun 5, 2021 • 43min
30: Create or Destroy? How We Fulfill the Need to Transcend
How do we accomplish transcendence? What is it and why is it important? Create/Destroy: Which is linked to love? Hate? Rethinking Humanity Podcast - Season 2, Episode 30 Recorded LIVE Friday, June 4, 2021 3:15PM EST Follow us on Instagram: @RethinkingHumanity See also: http://RethinkingHumanity.us LaceyDelayne.Medium.com Contact us: RethinkingHumanityPodcast@gmail.com Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host - Lacey Delayne @LaceyDelayne on IG & Twitter Producer & Co-Host: Sonya Larrea @LarreaSonya on IG Technical Producer: Victor Ho @VictorWainHo on Twitter, IG and Clubhouse Partner Links: Quiet Punch - quietpunch.com Use code RETHINKINGHUMANITY at checkout for 10% off to support the podcast. (Disclosure: The affiliate links listed here are products I/we personally use or have used, and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified or don't actually recommend.)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe

May 29, 2021 • 48min
29: Narcissim and the Need to Relate
Explore the roots of narcissism and the human need for connection. Delve into Erich Fromm's insights on the importance of relatedness for sanity and fulfillment. Discover how love, rather than control or submission, fosters true unity while maintaining individuality. The hosts discuss the perils of narcissism, including distorted realities and a lack of self-love. With insights on how cultural isolation affects wellbeing, this conversation reminds us that genuine connection is essential for a healthy society.

May 22, 2021 • 45min
28: Working Ourselves to Death (Literally), The Post Pandemic "Labor Shortage" & The Human Situation
Are we working ourselves to death? Is there a post-pandemic labor shortage? Does the progression beyond being led solely by animal instincts cause a conflict for us as humans that is difficult to bear? What is it that causes insanity? Article Links: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57139434 - Working Ourselves to Death (Literally) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/20/briefing/labor-shortages-covid-wages.html - Post Pandemic "Labor Shortage" Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host - Lacey Delayne @LaceyDelayne on IG & Twitter Producer & Co-Host: Sonya Larrea @LarreaSonya on IG Technical Producer: Victor Ho @VictorWainHo on Twitter, IG and Clubhouse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rethinkinghumanity/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rethinkinghumanity.us/subscribe


