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The Art Bell ArchiveAugust 28, 2004: The Simple Life - Eric BrendeEric Brende explains why he left behind modern technology to pursue a radically simplified way of living. Motivated by a desire to understand whether advanced tools were truly improving life or merely accelerating stress, Brende and his wife moved into an Amish-like community that rejected electricity and motors. He recounts the challenges and unexpected rewards of farming by hand, relying on neighbors, and discovering the rhythms of a life free from digital intrusion. The conversation explores themes of self-reliance, sustainable living, and the psychological toll of constant technological engagement. Brende critiques the modern obsession with convenience and automation, arguing that...
2025-09-122h 53
Moral FootprintFrom Systems Thinking to Systems Feeling: Transforming Business with Donnie MaclurcanPost-growth economist Donnie Maclurcan joins host Jeni Miles to explore why systems transformation requires moving from thinking to feeling. From not-for-profit business models to the circulation of money and power, Donnie reveals how embodied wisdom might be our most revolutionary tool against extractive capitalism and why slowing down in urgent times could be the key to creating regenerative systems.Key TakeawaysUnderstand why capitalism creates disconnection from our bodies and embodied wisdomLearn the difference between not-for-profit businesses and B Corps or social enterprisesDiscover how debt expansion is a feature of capitalism, not the...
2025-07-3049 min
2025-06-242h 53
Silver Screen BiasesGobble, Gobble! One of Us! w/ LoganThis week we are joined by Logan Swartzentruber discuss Martin Scorsese's 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street! Spoilers ahead!LinksWatch The Wolf of Wall StreetThe Wolf of Wall Street on IMDBThe Wolf of Wall Street on Rotten TomatoesThe Wolf of Wall Street on LetterboxdRead Jordan Belfort's The Wolf of Wall StreetRead Eric Brende's Better Off: Flipping the Switch on TechnologyRead Tom Woods' MeltdownWatch The Big ShortWatch Keynes vs. Hayek Rap BattleWatch Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Battle: Round TwoListen to Gracearchy Podcasts' Psychedelics: A Libertarian Case Against Legalization?Find Logan on InstaListen to StumpedW...
2024-09-162h 20
Light In Your Corner(17) Every Little Thing He Does is AwesomeWhat does it look like to be sheep under the care of our shepherd?It looks like:Having what you need for this day.Co-working with God.Mandatory and merciful resting.Feasting on God's love.And experiencing eternal goodness starting right now!Also, stick around after the episode for some BONUS opinions about HGTV stars, renovation shows, and comfort watching!Additional Light: You are already a masterpiece- YOU ARE.Do not fear spotlight-eating in front of your haters.Auntie Anne's insights!Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
2023-08-3158 min
New PolityLife Without Technology w/ Author Eric BrendeEric Brende is the author of Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology, which describes his experience of living with the Amish. Marc and Eric discuss the role of technology, the aesthetic of homesteading versus urbanism, and how to approach mechanized life.
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2023-08-081h 09
New PolityLife Without Technology w/ Author Eric Brende
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Eric Brende is the author of Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology, which describes his experience of living with the Amish. Marc and Eric discuss the role of technology, the aesthetic of homesteading versus urbanism, and how to approach mechanized life. Watch more at newpolity.com/videos Or help us make more: visit https://www.newpolity.com/donate
2023-08-0300 min
Crazy TownHow to Have Sex with Yourself: The Bizarre Cult of the SingularityMeet Ray Kurzweil, who combines Moore’s Law with nanobots in a faux recipe to cheat death. Please share this episode with your friends and start a conversation.For an entertaining deep dive into the theme of season five (Phalse Prophets), read the definitive peer-reviewed taxonomic analysis from our very own Jason Bradford, PhD. Sources/Links/Notes:Ray Kurzweil's 2005 book checks in at 672 pages -- it's called The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology.Kurzweil's sequel from 2022 is called The Singularity Is Nearer.Brian O'Keefe, "The smartest (or the nuttiest) fut...
2023-03-291h 06
Entrepreneursh*tCreative Series // Josh Berendes (Brende)This episode we’re hosting travel and lifestyle content creator Josh Berendes. Josh opens up to us about how he found his passion for film, following that passion through constant obstacles, and how he stays inspired even in his most challenging moments. For those feeling doubtful in their entrepreneurial journey, Josh brings to a fresh perspective on how to keep moving forward.
Follow Josh and discover his work at // Brende.co // Instagram
Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington
Producer: Kelly Haugen
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2023-02-071h 08
The Aaron Renn ShowThe Productive Urban Household (with Eric Brende)Eric Brende spent a year living with the Amish, and also time trying to live a similar homesteader life in a small town environment. He decided that that there is no place quite like the city to build a productive household environment that is less dependent on the industrialized, technological economy for day to day life. He joined me to talk about his journey and how to get started with the productive urban household life.Eric Brende's web site: https://thehappyhouseholder.com/Eric Brende/WSJ: How to Beat the High Cost of Working: https://www...
2023-01-3034 min
Beneath the Oxwich Adventures with James WaltersDoes New Technology Mean Progress?Here we look at; my journey with new technology; does new technology benefit people; is something else the problem; should we combine new with old. This is part of our series on Living Sustainably.
Find out more in the podcast or check out the article https://www.naffordjunction.co.uk/blog/does-new-technology-mean-progress/
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2021-06-1711 min
The BookmarkEpisode 92 - Better Off with Michelle StottlemireMichelle recommended the book "Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology" by Eric Brende. Join us for a lively discussion of the book and whether or not we could live without technology.
2016-08-3057 min