Into the Absurd

Mynaa Miesnowan returns to discuss authenticity, the will to power, and disguising one's true self behind masks. Enjoy!  Check out Mynaa's amazing website, bezabezar.com, where you can read his original philosophical writings which cover everything from politics to finding meaning in the universe.  Enjoy!  Outro provided by the BROCK TANYA.  Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man Audiobook:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HduNUU3B8g0&list=PL0n6M8V_lHIua_QuXbbYfIIi-3-N4535m Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man PDF:  https://bpi.edu/ourpages/auto/2010/5/11/36901472/Ralph%20Ellison%20-%20Invisible%20Man%20v3_0.pdf Slayer's song Disciple:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN8HgHoCuzI Sturgil Simpson's song Turtles All the Way Down:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XzDDRZo7CY Tyler Childers' song All Your'n:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrHd3nkCIz4 NWA's Express Yourself:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u31FO_4d9TY Rand Paul rips wasteful government spending:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCCLOXzQrWY

Thomas Hatsis, aka the psychedelic historian, is a modern historian whose research mainly lies in the usage of psychedelics throughout European history for medicinal, spiritual, and "magical" purposes. We discussed the common misperceptions of "witches", the speculation behind Christ's healing practices, and all the gruesome ways the Romans executed people. Enjoy!  Outro provided by Brock Tanya.  Tom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychedelicHistorian/about Some of Tom's books: https://www.audible.com/author/Thomas-Hatsis/B011J4YCP4?source_code=GO1DH13310082090P1&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAjw47eFBhA9EiwAy8kzNA8PBjbpJfkkrdufJycAtZT0k0Q4xsi4OJ2niJBy1c6Xrk8tJs-FfBoCkmUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds  Other links: https://linktr.ee/psychedelichistorian

Mynaa Miesnowan is a modern philosopher whose main focus areas lie in Nietzsche's works--especially Thus Spoke Zarathustra--and various branches of existential philosophy. He has also written extensively in regards to various philosophical ideas; you can view some of his incredible works at https://www.bezabezar.com/post/liberated-ruminations-timely-meditations-i  Link for the The Epic of Mwindo: http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/057.html Link for the video of Steven Sandison confessing to murdering a child molester in prison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YawI85U7QtA  Outro provided by Brock Tanya.  Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: There are times where we briefly lost internet connection. 

Bryce Blankenship, a philosophy instructor at the University of Idaho, dives deep into existentialism and Nietzsche's ideas about life's absurdity. He challenges listeners to grapple with the delicate balance between determinism and personal choice, emphasizing our power to create meaning in a chaotic world. The conversation takes intriguing turns, exploring how time and identity intertwine, the randomness of health risks, and the complexities of faith amidst suffering. Bryce urges us to embrace life's uncertainties while cultivating a resilient sense of self.

Nihle Alexander is the creator of the Nihilist Enigma YouTube channel, where he delves into the realms of nihilism and existentialism. In this engaging discussion, he debunks common misconceptions about nihilism and emphasizes the pursuit of meaning in a chaotic world. They explore consciousness as a possible simulation, the allure of conspiracy theories during crises, and the existential implications of mortality. The conversation also highlights the beauty of life amidst existential dread, prompting a deeper reflection on personal beliefs and the significance of self-created meaning.

Martin Goodson is the host of The Zen Gateway YouTube channel, and he has been teaching Buddhism for over 20 years. We discussed Buddhism, overcoming death, and regaining connectivity to the universe. Enjoy!  Outro provided by Brock Tanya.  Martin's website: https://www.thezengateway.com/

JAMAL IS BACK! Jamal Lyksett is a professor of philosophy at the University of Idaho, and he returns to ITA to explode unto the world his thoughts on Nietzsche VS Descartes and Nietzsche VS the Buddha. Enjoy!  Intro and outro were generously provided by Nick Beck and Terron Tvrdy, respectively. 

Royce Johnson is an English teacher at Coeur d'Alene High School. I had the blessing of being in his class my senior year, where I was introduced to Siddhartha, The Stranger, 1984, Brave New World, The Canterbury Tales, Candide, and various other enlightening, interesting, and beautifully written novels. We discussed Buddhism, Royce's travels in the East, the subtle accuracies in Huxley's predictions of the future, and how kids have changed. Enjoy!  Intro and outro provided by Nick Beck and Terron Tvrdy, respectively. 

Dr. Brad Wray is a philosophy professor at Aarhus University in Denmark! His main areas of expertise lie in the epistemological implications of scientific discoveries and social epistemology. He has also written a vast array of essays and even books including Resisting Scientific Realism and Kuhn's Evolutionary Social Epistemology. We discussed the anti-realism/realism debate, the limits of human knowledge, "collective intentionality", and the limits of unobservable phenomena in science.  Intro and outro provided by Nick Beck and Terron Tvrdy, respectively. 

Dr. Philip J. Walsh is a philosophy professor at Fordham University. His main philosophical interests are eastern philosophy, phenomenology, and the philosophy of technology. His blog: thinkingtech.co Intro and outro provided by Nick Beck and Terron Tvrdy, respectively.