Talk Doesn't Cook Rice

John and Danny discuss whether it's a good idea to focus too hard on living in the "now." We ask whether it's possible (and desirable) for humans to be more animalistic in our thoughts and discuss the implications of distinguishing between the past, present, and future, including why it might be dangerous to dismiss memory and imagination in favour of the present moment.Get our book, ‘⁠⁠BEING WELL⁠⁠.’ All royalties go to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.Music by Kabbalistic Village: ⁠https://kabbalisticvillage.com/

John and Danny discuss mimetic desire and the role it plays in determining why we want what we want. In doing so, we explore the work of the French thinker René Girard and the book 'Wanting,' by Luke Burgis.Get our book, ‘⁠⁠BEING WELL⁠⁠’. All royalties go to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.  Music by Kabbalistic Village: ⁠https://kabbalisticvillage.com/

John and Danny discuss authenticity through the lens of The Alpinist, a brilliant documentary about the Canadian rock climber, Marc-André Leclerc. Spoiler alert: you don't need to have watched the film, but if you do intend to watch it, we strongly suggest watching before listening!The Alpinist Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11790780/ Get our book, ‘⁠⁠BEING WELL⁠⁠.’ All royalties go to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.Music by Kabbalistic Village: ⁠https://kabbalisticvillage.com/