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| #114: Dylan James, Trenton Jones, and Mason Petersheim | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:29:56 | |
A group philosophical discussion on religion, politics, epistemology, psychology, Nietzsche, and Marx. Enjoy! My Novel: Social Media: Outro provided by Brock Tanya. | |||
| Thoughts #7: The Dark Side of Podcasts | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:09:24 | |
It never ends. | |||
| #106: Mr. Robot - A Modern Analysis of Power, Insanity, and Identity | 04 Apr 2024 | 01:09:10 | |
In this episode, I analyze Mr. Robot through the lens of Nietzschean philosophy and Jungian psychology. Mr. Robot is probably one of my all time favorite shows, and there was much to think about in each and every episode. I highly recommend checking it out. Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener References USA Network's Mr. Robot Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees" Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche's Untimely Meditations Jung's Modern Man in Search of a Soul Play God without permission clip Biggest wealth distribution clip | |||
| Episode #26: Philip J. Walsh, PhD (Phenomenology, Eastern Thought, and Phil. of Tech) | 25 Apr 2021 | 01:10:34 | |
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.
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| Episode #25: Greg Stoutenburg, PhD (Epistemology) | 18 Apr 2021 | 01:02:22 | |
Dr. Greg Stoutenburg is a visiting assistant professor of philosophy at the York College of Pennsylvania. We discussed luck, an epistemological explanation of luck, and epistemological internalism. Enjoy! The intro and outro were provided by Brock Tanya and Terron Tvrdy, respectively. | |||
| Episode #24: Casey R. Johnson, PhD (Social Epistemology) | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:54:23 | |
Dr. Casey Johnson is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Idaho. We discussed MANSPLAINING, the illocutionary force, and a few other brain busters. Enjoy! Intro and outro was provided by Brock Tanya and Terron Tvrdy, respectively. | |||
| Episode #23 Steven Umbrello, MA, MSc (Philosophy of Technology) | 04 Apr 2021 | 01:12:44 | |
Steven Umbrello is the managing director of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, and he is pursuing a doctorate in philosophy studying the ethics and design of AI at the University of Turn, Italy. The west is a victory, but at what cost? Learn of the perils of social media manipulation, murderous world leaders, and KILLER ROBOTS with Steven Umbrello! The intro and outro were both generously provided by Terron Tvrdy; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode #22: Nkrumah Grant, PhD (Ethics of Biology) | 28 Mar 2021 | 00:40:34 | |
Dr. Nkrumah Grant is a post-doctoral researcher of evolutionary biology at the University of Idaho. We discussed bacterial evolution, geo-forming the Martian atmosphere, and the ethical implications of CRISPR technology. The intro and outro were both generously provided by Terron Tvrdy; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (@into.the.absurd), Twitter (@AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #21: Jamie Derrick, PhD (Mindfulness and Jungian Dreamwork) | 24 Mar 2021 | 01:00:47 | |
Dr. Jamie Derrick is an associate clinical professor of psychology at the University of Idaho. Her main focuses are mindfulness, emotional well-being, and developmental psychology. We discussed the benefits of deep, inner work such as mindfulness and Jungian dreamwork. Enjoy! Dr. Derrick's website: https://www.zen-sunflower.com/ The intro and outro were both generously provided by Terron Tvrdy; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (@into.the.absurd), Twitter (@AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #20: Bert Baumgaertner, PhD (Symbolic Logic and Social Epistemology) | 21 Mar 2021 | 00:50:13 | |
Dr. Bert Baumgaertner is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Idaho. We discussed the importance of symbolic philosophy in law, mathematics, and computer science, as well as some social epistemological questions such as vaccine hesitancy, political polarization, and echo chambers. Enjoy! The intro and outro were both generously provided by Terron Tvrdy; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (@into.the.absurd), Twitter (@AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #19: Vincent Trombatore, JD (Philosophy of Government) | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:14:20 | |
Juris doctor and attorney at law, Vincent Trombatore, discusses, in depth, the various problems with democracy today, which include unchecked corporations, social media manipulation, and political polarity. Enjoy! The intro and outro were both generously provided by Terron Tvrdy; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (@into.the.absurd), Twitter (@AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #18: Gerald Fluhrer (Anthroposophy) | 14 Mar 2021 | 01:06:47 | |
Gerald Fluhrer was a teacher at Waldorf school, which is a revolutionary type of schooling based on Rudolf Steiner's teachings of anthroposophy. We discussed Waldorf school, anthroposophy, and the various practical applications of anthroposophical thought. You can find some of Gerald's writings regarding anthroposophy here: https://www.rsarchive.org/ Also check out https://archive.org/details/@glfluhrer For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (@into.the.absurd), Twitter (@AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #17: Mike Silvio (Philosophy of Life) | 07 Mar 2021 | 01:03:30 | |
Mike Silvio is a marathon runner, traveler, university instructor, auto-industry consultant, Lululemon brand ambassador and much more. In fact, Mike is one of the few people in the world that can say they've ran a marathon in all 7 continents...yes, that includes Antarctica. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode #16: Audrey Fu, PhD (Ethics of Technology and Data) | 28 Feb 2021 | 00:54:51 | |
Dr. Audrey Fu is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences at the University of Idaho. We discussed the various implications of biased data and solutions to fix it. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (@into.the.absurd), Twitter (@AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! For more information on what we discussed, check out these articles: 1, 2, 3 | |||
| Episode #15: The Boy, the Rebel, and the Creator (Nietzsche's 3 Metamorphoses) | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:17:16 | |
An explanation of Friedrich Nietzsche's "On the Three Metamorphoses" from Thus Spoke Zarathustra. References: Friedrich Nietzsche, The Portable Nietzsche. Translated by Walter Kaufman. Published by the Penguin Group in 1954. Copyright 1982. Novel: The Man Who Killed God Merch Links: ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| Episode #14: Mark Nielsen, PhD (Philosophy of Mathematics) | 21 Feb 2021 | 00:49:06 | |
Dr. Mark Nielsen is the Associate Dean of the College of Science and a professor of mathematics at the University of Idaho. We discussed the complex nature of mathematics as it pertains to the natural world and the way we think. To that regard, Dr. Nielsen explained the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics, "the mathiverse", and the fundamental limitations of the human intellect in regard to the structure of mathematical systems. The College of Science at the University of Idaho has a podcast which Dr. Nielsen is a part of; it is called The Vandal Science Experience. Check it out! For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (@into.the.absurd), Twitter (@AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #13: Ruel Mannette (Eastern and French Philosophy) | 18 Feb 2021 | 01:06:45 | |
Ruel Mannette is a graduate student at the University of Hawaii, pursuing a doctorate in philosophy. His philosophical interests range from Structuralism and French philosophy to religious studies, bioethics, and eastern philosophy. We discussed memory and how it relates to authenticity and alienation, and we analyzed the many ways that language affects the way we see and interact with the world. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (into.the.absurd), Twitter (AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #12: The Knight of Faith (Fear and Trembling Explanation) | 14 Feb 2021 | 00:31:41 | |
Take two of my analysis of Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling, as well as a subtle praise for the power of belief. The original episode was narrated by Strutity. After some thought, I changed the recording to be my voice. References: 1. Soren Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling 2. The Book of Genesis from the Bible 3. General absurdism information 4. Don’t Try-The Philosophy of Charles Bukowski 5. Fredreich Nietzsche – Becoming who you are 6. The Pursuit of Happiness true story Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| Episode #11: Andy Johnson (Intellectual Discussion of Physics and Mathematics) | 10 Feb 2021 | 01:02:27 | |
Andy Johnson is an intelligent individual to say the least. We discussed some epistemological implications of physics and mathematics, as well as some other brain busters. The background music was a courtesy of Brock Tanya; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (into.the.absurd), Twitter (AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! ***CORRECTION*** Shakespeare invented/introduced 1700 words, not 10,000. Here's the source. | |||
| Episode #10: Tristan Morehouse (Being a stoic) | 07 Feb 2021 | 01:06:49 | |
Tristan Morehouse is an experienced traveler, student, and a master of going with the flow. We discussed travelling, stoicism, having faith in yourself, and farming. Background music in the beginning was a courtesy of Brock Tanya; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (into.the.absurd), Twitter (AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #9: The Dragon (Introduction to Buddhism) | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:21:27 | |
A simple introduction to Buddhism. If you would like to learn more about Buddhism, I recommend reading Siddhartha by Herman Hesse and The Dhammapada. This is a re-recording of episode #9: The Dragon. I had Luchia Pike narrate that episode, but after some thought I realized that it would be better for my voice to narrate all solo episodes of the podcast to avoid inconsistencies. References 1. The 8-Fold Path: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eightfold-Path 2. John Ross Carter and Mahinda Palihawadana, The Dhammapada, Oxford University Press, 2008. Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| Episode #8: David Goodwin (Felony Disenfranchisement) | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:39:18 | |
David Goodwin is a philosophy student at the University of Idaho, who will be attending law school this upcoming Fall. We discussed felony disenfranchisement. The outro background music was a courtesy of Terron Tvrdy, a musician and good friend; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (into.the.absurd), Twitter (AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode #7: Tyler Moye (Self-discipline, struggle, and travel) | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:11:38 | |
Tyler Moye is an entrepreneur and avid traveler. We discussed the philosophy of self-discipline, the benefits of a gap year, social media, environmental philosophy, and the meaning enveloped in struggle. The outro background music was a courtesy of Terron Tvrdy, a musician and good friend; he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. Additionally, if you are interested in taking a gap year or want to learn more about gap years, go to Tyler's website at: gaptheyear.com. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (into.the.absurd), Twitter (AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening! ***CORRECTION: A Man’s Search for Meaning is by Viktor Frankl. | |||
| #104: Kenny Roby (Music, Addiction, and Spiritual Growth) | 03 Mar 2024 | 01:16:57 | |
Kenny Roby is a musician, song writer, natural philosopher, and well-rounded human being. His songs create a soft sound reminiscent of bluegrass and outlaw country, speaking of addiction, suffering, healing, life, and personal growth. We discussed the theme of addiction, habits, and modern-day rituals after playing All Trains Lead to Cocaine, my personal favorite of Kenny's songs. You can find Kenny's music anywhere you listen to your tunes. Find the Spotify link here. Other links: If you would like to explore more Into the Absurd episodes, but you're not sure where to start, check out my public Spotify playlists on my profile and look for the Into the Absurd emblem (Sisyphus pushing the Yin and Yang). Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| Episode #6: Jamal Lyksett (Buddhism, Taoism, and Nietzsche) | 24 Jan 2021 | 01:19:33 | |
Jamal Lyksett, M.A., J.D, is a philosophy professor at the University of Idaho. He teaches Buddhism, Critical Thinking, Ethics, and Historical Figures of Philosophy. We discussed the ties between early Buddhism and Hinduism, Buddhist philosophy, Nietzsche, and the similarities between Buddhism and western existential thought. The outro background music was a courtesy of Brock Tanya--a music producer and good friend--he is the sole owner and distributor of this music. For any questions, comments, or suggestions, email us at into.the.absurd.podcast@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook (@podcast.into.the.absurd), Instagram (into.the.absurd), Twitter (AbsurdInto), or Reddit (r/Into_the_Absurd). Thank you for listening. | |||
| Episode #5: Bryce Blankenship (Authenticity, Identity, and Environmental Philosophy) | 10 Dec 2020 | 01:10:12 | |
Bryce Blankenship is a senior instructor in the Department of Politics and Philosophy at the University of Idaho. He is experienced in regards to existentialism, the philosophy of alcohol, personal identity, environmental ethics, and feminism. During this talk, we discuss environmental philosophy, authenticity in regards to Sartre, and the philosophy of alcohol. Bryce’s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/mTa9mSXDM9o | |||
| Episode #4: The Yin and the Yang (Taoism Explanation) | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:20:33 | |
A brief introduction to Taoism. Background music: Terron Tvrdy. Information about the Yin Yang: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/27/comfort-reading-tao-te-ching-laozi#:~:text=Little%20can%20be%20said%20with,has%20been%20lost%20for%20ever Lao Tzu: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/laozi/ Taoism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/daoism/#toc The Tao Te Ching, as read and translated by Wayne Dyer: https://youtu.be/73_Voet2fnc. You can find the transcript and audio file in the comments of the video. | |||
| Episode #3: Kevin Donahue (Mysticism and Lucid Dreaming) | 21 Nov 2020 | 00:57:40 | |
Kevin Donahue is an avid lucid dreamer and mystic enthusiast. If you are interested in learning how to lucid dream, feel free to contact Kevin at kevindon9119@gmail.com. His ebook should come out within the next three months, at which point we will have a follow-up episode; the link will be posted in the description.
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| Episode #1: An Absurd Introduction | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:09:08 | |
We give a brief description of absurdism, and give a surface-level analysis of two works of Nietzsche and Camus. Sources: brilliant.org, scienceline.ucsb.edu, merriam-webster.com, The Portable Nietzsche (book, translated by Walter Kaufmann), and www2.hawaii.edu (Camus: The Myth of Sisyphus). | |||
| Into the Absurd (Trailer) | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:00:50 | |
| #103: Ecclesiastes with Michael Hayes | 15 Jan 2024 | 02:11:53 | |
Michael Hayes and I discuss Ecclesiastes, a book from the Old Testament with many of the absurdist/existential underpinnings we echo in the modern day. Michael is a writer, short film director, community volunteer, teacher, father, band member, and all around a nice, thoughtful, and intelligent man. Below are some links you may be interested in. Michael's short film, If a Tree Falls The Byrd's "Turn! Turn! Turn!" The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #102: Notes of a Madman #1 | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:45:12 | |
A year in review along with some notes I wrote in my notebook. May the force be with you. Happy New Year! | |||
| #101: THE MYTH OF SISYPHUS (9: FINALE WITH JAMAL LYKSETT) | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:36:04 | |
At last, we've arrived at the final installment of my series on Camus's Nobel prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus. Today, I will read the final chapter of The Myth of Sisyphus, and discuss it along with other points throughout the novel with the professor who introduced me to this in the first place: Jamal Lyksett. Beginning Song "Sisyphus (Who You Calling a ....?)" by Pine Tar Rage References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Emerson's Self Reliance Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Zapffe's The Last Messiah Camus' The Stranger Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Chris Ryan's Tangentially Speaking Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #100: The Myth of Sisyphus (8: Absurd Creation) | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:56:37 | |
An analysis of chapter 3 of Camus's Nobel prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus. Here we delve into what absurd art and creation is and how to let go of that which you've created. How does the absurd artist deal with their art? What does it meant to create as an absurdist? References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Emerson's Self Reliance Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Zapffe's The Last Messiah Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Chris Ryan's Tangentially Speaking Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #99: Movies, cringe videos, Christianity, and Buddhism with Kevin Donahue | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:39:27 | |
Kevin and I sit down to react to some movie trailers, discuss feminism in the modern day, strong female characters, the Book of Jobe, Mystique from X-Men and the importance of being yourself, and how to transcend past the idea that Buddhism is about "becoming nobody". Sources: Avatar the Last Airbender Trailer The Book of Jobe Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #98: The Myth of Sisyphus (7: Conqueror) | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:39:00 | |
The conqueror conquers for the sake of conquering! Let us conquer to the fullest with Camus in my analysis of Chapter 2, The Absurd Man, Section 3, Conqueror of his award winning essay: The Myth of Sisyphus. References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Emerson's Self Reliance Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Zapffe's The Last Messiah Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Chris Ryan's Tangentially Speaking Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #97: Ryan Bush (Designing the Mind) | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:54:01 | |
Ryan Bush is the author of Designing the Mind and his new upcoming book, Become Who You Are, which you can stay updated with its February release date at his website. We discussed psychitecture--the architecture of the mind--utilizing principles of Nietzsche and Maslow's philosophy and psychology. | |||
| #96: The Myth of Sisyphus (6: Drama) | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:29:50 | |
We discuss Chapter 2 "The Absurd Man", Section 2, "Drama" of Camus' Nobel prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus. Here, Camus explains why the actor is a prime example of who "the absurd man" is. The absurd man, much like the actor, lives many different lives--and all of them to the fullest. What the absurdist cannot unify, they multiply. References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Zapffe's The Last Messiah Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #95: The Myth of Sisyphus (5: Don Juanism) | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:52:39 | |
Welcome back to The Myth of Sisyphus. Today we review section 5, Don Juanism. References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #94: Jamal Lyksett (An Absurd Reasoning Overview) | 23 Oct 2023 | 01:00:22 | |
Jamal and I give an overview of the topics Camus discusses in chapter 1 of his Nobel prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus. In addition to that, Jamal does a great job comparing Buddhism to Camus' absurdism by connecting the ideas of attachment, enlightenment, etc. to encountering the absurd. Jamal is a philosophy professor at the University of Idaho. References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Novel The Man Who Killed God Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya. | |||
| #93: The Myth of Sisyphus (4: Absurd Freedom) | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:53:43 | |
An overview and analysis of section 4 of Camus' Nobel prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus. How is one free if they are a slave to the future? References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Novel The Man Who Killed God Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
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| #92: The Myth of Sisyphus (3: Philosophical Suicide) | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:39:56 | |
Can you live with the absurd? And if you can, can you philosophically live with it? To Camus, philosophical suicide is the sudden leap the existentialist takes from nihilism to mysticism. This episode is my analysis of chapter 1, section 3, "Philosophical Suicide" of Albert Camus' nobel prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus. References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Novel The Man Who Killed God Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya. | |||
| #91: The Myth of Sisyphus (2: Absurd Walls) | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:38:28 | |
The contradiction that is met between our desire for meaning and the knowledge of its inexistence is the absurd. And this absurd is a wall that cannot be climbed over. This is episode two of my series on Albert Camus' Nobel Prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus, in which I dive into section 2 of Chapter 1, "An Absurd Reasoning", i.e. "Absurd Walls". If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or depression, please read the Myth of Sisyphus in its entirety prior to listening to this podcast. Please reach out to people you love and tell them how you feel. I am likewise happy to help if you go to the contact link located near the bottom of my website. References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Novel The Man Who Killed God Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
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| #90: The Myth of Sisyphus (1: Absurdity and Suicide) | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:37:27 | |
After 90 episodes, the Myth of Sisyphus series is FINALLY here. This will be a 5-9 part series that goes over, analyzes, and explains Albert Camus' Nobel Prize winning essay, The Myth of Sisyphus. This episode in particular explains the first section of "An Absurd Reasoning", "Absurdity and Suicide". Which deals with the question as to whether life is or is not worth living in the face of the absurd. References The Myth of Sisyphus - Print version General Myth of Sisyphus/Camus info Novel The Man Who Killed God Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #89: Dryw Owens (Moxy the Band) | 17 Sep 2023 | 01:03:14 | |
Dryw Owens is a multi-instrumentalist musician and producer. He is both the producer and a member of Moxy the Band. Moxy the Band recently put out their debut concept album, Dream Feeling, which incorporates '80s themes along with a futuristic, synth-wave type of sound. The album mainly covers the topic of loss (a friend moving away, a loved one passing, or being in a relationship doomed to end) and one's struggle towards overcoming it. We discussed the creative process, the flow state, following your dreams, and, of course, the concepts behind Dream Feeling and Moxy the Band. You can find Dryw Owens on Instagram @drywowens Novel The Man Who Killed God Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA T-Shirt ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #88: The Boy, the Rebel, and the Creator 2.0 (Nietzsche's 3 Metamorphoses) | 10 Sep 2023 | 00:17:16 | |
An explanation of Friedrich Nietzsche's "On the Three Metamorphoses" from Thus Spoke Zarathustra. References: Friedrich Nietzsche, The Portable Nietzsche. Translated by Walter Kaufman. Published by the Penguin Group in 1954. Copyright 1982. Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup ITA Tank Top ITA Bottle Opener Outro provided by Brock Tanya
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| #87: The Knight of Faith 2.0 (Fear and Trembling Explanation) | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:31:41 | |
Take two of my analysis of Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling, as well as a subtle praise for the power of belief. The original episode was narrated by References: 1. Soren Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling 2. The Book of Genesis from the Bible 3. General absurdism information 4. Don’t Try-The Philosophy of Charles Bukowski 5. Fredreich Nietzsche – Becoming who you are 6. The Pursuit of Happiness true story Novel Merch Links ITA Coffee Cup Outro provided by Brock Tanya | |||
| #112: "2 + 2 = 5", An Introduction to Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:51:50 | |
Twice two equals five! I swear! Does man live and act out of spite? To defy the odds against him? To prove wrong all those who have subjected him with their calculated doubts? Today, ITA tackles Dostoyevsky's thought experiment/rebel statement "twice two equals five" from his novel Notes from Underground. References My Novel: Social Media: Outro provided by Brock Tanya. | |||
| #86: The Dragon 2.0 (Introduction to Buddhism) | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:21:27 | |
A simple introduction to Buddhism. If you would like to learn more about Buddhism, I recommend reading Siddhartha by Herman Hesse and The Dhammapada. This is a re-recording of episode #9: The Dragon. I had Luchia Pike narrate that episode, but after some thought I realized that it would be better for my voice to narrate all solo episodes of the podcast to avoid inconsistencies. References 1. The 8-Fold Path: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eightfold-Path 2. John Ross Carter and Mahinda Palihawadana, The Dhammapada, Oxford University Press, 2008. Novel Merch Links Outro provided by Brock Tanya
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| #85: Severance: Symbolism and the Self | 27 Aug 2023 | 00:38:22 | |
A pod-essay on the relationship between language, identity, and reality, and how these concepts relate to the Apple TV series: Severance. References: Siddhartha by Herman Hesse "On Truth and Lie in an Extra Moral Sense" by Friedrich Nietzsche Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Orwell's "Politics and the English Language" “The Practice of Psychotherapy” by Carl Jung Novel Merch Links Outro provided by Brock Tanya
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