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Into the Absurd#88: The Boy, the Rebel, and the Creator 2.0 (Nietzsche's 3 Metamorphoses)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
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2023-09-1017 min
Into the Absurd#87: The Knight of Faith 2.0 (Fear and Trembling Explanation)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
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2023-09-0631 min
Into the Absurd#86: The Dragon 2.0 (Introduction to Buddhism)
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
The Man Who Kille...2023-09-0521 min
Into the Absurd#85: Severance: Symbolism and the SelfA 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
Heraclitus
Orwell's "Politics and the English Language"
“The Practice of Psychotherapy” by Carl Jung
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The Man Who Killed God
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Outro provided by Brock Tanya2023-08-2738 minInto the Absurd#84: Madison Petersheim (The Shack, Disney, Health Care, Paranormal activity)Maddie and I sat down to discuss the philosophy of Disney, Pixar movies, Christianity through the lens of the film The Shack, being a health care professional, and paranormal activity. Beware: We may have created a poltergeist.
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Into the Absurd#83: Orwell's "On Politics and the English Language" with Kevin DonahueKevin and I sit down to discuss how language is used (both intentionally and unintentionally) poorly in such a way that it is misleading, undescriptive, or down-right wrong. We first react to George Carlin's bit, "On Soft Language" from the CappyNJ YouTube channel. Then we move onto an analysis of George Orwell's essay, "Politics and the English Language"
Other references:
Build back better
Verbatim local news script
My novel:
The Man Who Killed God
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Into the Absurd#82: Oppenheimer and the Philosophy of the Apocalypse with Aaron TuminaroAaron and I sit down to discuss the movie Oppenheimer, the Bhagavad Gita, Revelation, the philosophy of death and rebirth, and how to survive one's self-apocalypse.
The Man Who Killed God
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Thoth's Prophecy
Revelation
The Bhagavad Gita with translator notes
JRE #1945 with Eric Weinstein
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2023-08-071h 11Into the Absurd#81: Tim Donahue (Coast Guard, Robert Kennedy Jr., Raising Children)KEVIN'S DAD joins the ITA podcast to discuss his time in the coast guard, some interesting ideas and insight he gained as a truck driver, Robert Kennedy Jr., and raising Kevin.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.2023-07-0459 min
Into the Absurd#80: Thought Surfing with Kevin Donahue #2 (Belief, Reality, and Identity)
Kevin and I sit down for our recurring series "Thought Surfing", where we roam around the inner depths of our consciousness to discover not the truth, not our truth, but some cool ideas that make us smile and think weird thoughts.
What is identity? What is belief? How does your belief affect your identity? And does consciousness affect the way particles interact with the world? Why is everyone so crazy?
Outro provided by Brock Tanya
Novel is out on print with a brand new cover and title:
The Man Who Killed God 2023-06-291h 26
Into the Absurd#79: Aaron Tuminaro (The Case for the Family Unit)My friend, Aaron Tuminaro, joins the ITA to discuss the family units, life in the city, and remote work.
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Into the Absurd#78: The Stranger by Albert Camus: An Analysis (Part 2)WE'RE BACK WITH STRANGER PART 2!!!!
It doesn't hurt to be a stranger. The stranger is free to be anyone--including themselves.
You've asked for an analysis on the Stranger, and here you go. Part 2!
The Stranger by Albert Camus
The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
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2023-05-311h 29
Into the Absurd#77: Audra Hazelwood (Philosopher's Guide to the Apocalypse)How do we survive the apocalypse? Spoiler alert: there is no apocalypse.
Join Audra and I in this mind-bending conversation about philosophy's role in politics, cults, population density, and isolation.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya as per usual.
Still working on part 2 of The Stranger, but I should be able to get that out next weekend. I apologize for the delay.
Audra's podcast:
The Philosopher's Guide to the Apocalypse podcast
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Into the Absurd#76: The Stranger by Albert Camus: An Analysis (Part 1)It doesn't hurt to be a stranger. The stranger is free to be anyone--including themselves.
You've asked for an analysis on the Stranger, and here you go. Part 2 will come out in 2-3 weeks. In the mean time, don't be a stranger...or do.
The Stranger by Albert Camus
The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
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...2023-04-201h 25Into the Absurd#75: Mr. Cryptonymous (Bitcoin, Money, Free Will, and Freedom)An anonymous guest and I discuss bitcoin, the philosophy of money, freedom, and free will.
My next two episodes will be an analysis of Camus' "The Stranger". Stay tuned!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya, as always. 2023-04-101h 15
Into the Absurd#74: Thought Surfing with Kevin DonahueKEVIN DONAHUE RETURNS to thought surf through mysticism, lucid dreaming, social politics, and addiction.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
I am currently working on a book analysis for "The Stranger", which was requested from the survey in the last episode with Daniel. That should be out in 2-4 weeks. 2023-03-271h 45
Into the Absurd#73: Aliens, Eric Weinstein, San Holo, roots, water, and the Tao with Daniel TorresWe both listened to the the Joe Rogan podcast episode #1945 with Eric Weinstein who had an amazing idea that went something like this:
So, there's an uncontacted tribe off the coast of India that have no idea what civilization is, have no knowledge of technology (except the boats and planes they see), and don't even know there is such a thing called "India" that owns them. So, what if we're an uncontacted planet? What if an alien civilization owns us and they simply don't let other alien civilizations contact us, including themselves.
We also discussed the artist San Holo, and tal...2023-02-251h 07Into the AbsurdThoughts #6: On the Goal of MeditationWhat is the goal of meditation? An opinion piece.2023-02-2105 min
Into the Absurd#72: Existential Weight: On Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"I discuss the concept of existential weight through the analysis of Milan Kundera's novel, "The Unbearable Lightness of Being". I draw from the writings of Frederick Nietzsche, Jean Paul Sartre, as well as a few others.
Check out On Death and God by clicking on the previous episode or simply going to my website at into-the-absurd.com
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Peace out.
References:
Nietzsche's The Gay Science, "The Greatest Weight"
Milan Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"2023-02-1141 min
Into the AbsurdOn Death and God (Full Audio Book)Is your life worth more than your will to live?
Follow John on a mind-bending quest through Hell to slay the gods and save everything he ever loved.
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Intro – 00:00
Dear Reader – 05:43
The Dream – 07:35
Welcome to the Machine – 16:50
Dead and Dying – 43:16
Life and Living – 50:29
The Storm – 01:26:31
All The Way Down – 01:38:56
Under the Stars – 02:06:09
The Desert of High Noon - 02:12:43
The Forbidden Fruit...2023-01-294h 40
Into the Absurd#71: What is Morality?What is morality? I discuss Mill, Kant, the 10 Commandments, Hammurabi's code (I mistakenly call him "Morabe"), hunters and gatherers, Nietzsche's "Beyond Good and Evil", as well as Zapffe's "The Last Messiah".
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.2023-01-2059 min
Into the AbsurdPSA: On Death and God releaseGo to into-the-absurd.com and scroll down to the red button that says “On Death and God”. Click on it, and you will be able to buy the EPUB or PDF file for $5.00. Much love, peace out!2022-12-3004 min
Into the Absurd#70: Morality and the Myth of Progress (Christmas Special)I discuss the concept of morality, Jung's sacred word, the myth of "progress", and the savior/hero architype.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
On Death and God: https://into-the-absurd.com/2022/12/20/on-death-and-god/
2022-12-2557 min
Into the Absurd#69: Gratitude and Universal Beauty (Thanksgiving Special!)I discuss the importance of gratitude as well as the arguments for and against universal beauty (tackling free will, God vs atheism, the biological explanation, whether beauty actually is universal, etc.). I also go over my view on religion, and why I think atheists don't give theists enough credit.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya. 2022-11-2442 min
Into the Absurd#68: Schopenhauer's "The Wisdom of Life"An analysis of Schopenhauer's essay, "The Wisdom of Life".
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Read essay here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10741/10741-h/10741-h.htm2022-10-261h 03Into the AbsurdThoughts #5: It’s gonna be okayAnother thought2022-10-1200 min
Into the Absurd#67: Royce Johnson (Twilight of the Idols - Education)Mr. Royce Johnson returns to the ITA podcast to discuss Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols, "What the Germans Lack", aphorisms 6 and 7 on education. Royce is an English teacher at Coeur d'Alene high school, and I attended his class in my senior year. His English class served as my formal introduction to higher level philosophy, which is interesting being that Friedrich Nietzsche started off as a philologist--someone who studies language. Prior to recording the podcast, Royce suggested that I read "On Language" by George Orwell, which is an interesting essay regarding doublespeak, euphemisms, etc.
Sources: "Twilight of the I...2022-09-251h 02Into the AbsurdThoughts #4: To WantWhat do we want?2022-09-1508 min
Into the Absurd#66: On the Alienation of the Self from the Real WorldAn opinion essay which applies Nietzsche's work, "How the Real World at last Became a Myth" to the modern day. Prepare to be offended.
Sources:
Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus from https://www2.hawaii.edu/~freeman/courses/phil360/16.%20Myth%20of%20Sisyphus.pdf
Nietzsche's "How the Real World at Last Became a Myth" from Twilight of the Idols
I first heard the quote at the end from a Tweet my friend read to me. Yes, a Tweet. I have looked it up, but I cannot find an original source. 2022-08-2512 min
Into the Absurd#65: Vincent Field (Astral Projection and Lucid Dreaming)Vincent Field is the author of "Astral Projection and Lucid Dreaming - Spiritual Revelations and Out-of-Body Experiences in Higher Dimensions: A Complete Guide to Exploring Nonphysical Reality". We discussed astral projection, lucid dreaming, techniques on how to do both, as well as Vincent's own experiences with each.
If you seek guidance on how to astral project/lucid dream, hit up Vincent on Discord at VinceField#3962.
His book is available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3xnwlXk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vincentfieldauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfieldauthor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincentfieldauthor2022-07-311h 06
Into the Absurd#64: Capitalist Realism with Ben Morris (Part 2)Ben and I sat down to present part 2 of a discussion based analysis and summary of Mark Fisher's "Capitalist Realism". Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher: https://files.libcom.org/files/Capitalist%20Realism_%20Is%20There%20No%20Alternat%20-%20Mark%20Fisher.pdf 2022-07-1156 min
Into the Absurd#63: Daniel Torres (Alternative Medicine, Message Therapy, Adulthood, and Relationships)Daniel Torres is a licensed massage therapist practicing out of north Idaho. We discussed massage therapy, alternative medicine, coming into manhood, and relationships. Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya. 2022-06-1258 min
Into the AbsurdPoem #1: Your Beautiful EyeA new sub episode type where I read poems I write. Enjoy! These will not be available on YouTube.2022-06-0501 min
Into the Absurd#62: Capitalist Realism with Ben Morris (Part 1)Ben and I sat down to present part 1 of a discussion based analysis and summary of Mark Fisher's "Capitalist Realism". Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher: https://files.libcom.org/files/Capitalist%20Realism_%20Is%20There%20No%20Alternat%20-%20Mark%20Fisher.pdf2022-05-281h 27
Into the Absurd#61: Uncle Nick (War, Addiction, Architecture, and Fatherhood)After a long break, ITA returns with a very special guest: my Uncle Nick. We discussed his time in Korea and Iraq in the early 2000's as well as architecture and fatherhood. Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.2022-05-151h 40
Every Trivial FactEvery Trivial Fact #4 - Carl Jung's Undiscovered Self with Gregory Gravelle (On Mass Man, Mass Forces, and Psychic Epidemics, Part 2 of 2)My friend Gregory Gravelle (from Into the Absurd podcast) and I are back to discuss Carl Jung's essay, "The Undiscovered Self." The following conversation follows through with more questions and suppositions on the curious state of the modern Western zeitgeist; the individual's precarious position amongst mass forces and collectives; and the ongoing question - what does the future hold?
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Aloha by Feelin Fine
Woozy Duck by North Circuit
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Greg's Website, Into The Absurd (Link to the first episode of our "Sel...2022-04-192h 09
Into the Absurd#60: Welcome to the MachineWELCOME TO THE MACHINE! An opinion piece critiquing civilization with a short summary and analysis of Zapffe’s 1933 essay, The Last Messiah.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
Peter Zapffe’s The Last Messiah: https://philosophynow.org/issues/45/The_Last_Messiah
The Undiscovered Self by Carl Jung: https://fleurmach.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/jung-the-undiscovered-self-1957.pdf
Every Trivial Fact podcast hosted by Mynaa Miesnowan episodes on The Undiscovered Self: https://www.bezabezar.com/post/every-trivial-fact-3-carl-jung-s-undiscovered-self-with-gregory-gravelle-on-psychic-epidemics
Pink Floyd’s “Welcome to the Machine” lyrics: https://genius.com/Pink-floyd-welcome-to-the-machine-lyrics
Sex at Dawn by Ch...2022-04-1058 minInto the AbsurdPSA: Every Trivial Fact, Jung’s “The Undiscovered Self”I just recently finished a 2 part series on Jung’s “The Undiscovered Self” with Mynaa Miesnowan, a frequent guest of ITA, on his podcast, Every Trivial Fact. Go check out part 1 at the following links: https://www.bezabezar.com/post/every-trivial-fact-3-carl-jung-s-undiscovered-self-with-gregory-gravelle-on-psychic-epidemics 2022-03-2707 minEvery Trivial FactEvery Trivial Fact #3 - Carl Jung's Undiscovered Self with Gregory Gravelle (On Mass Man, Mass Forces, and Psychic Epidemics, Part 1 of 2)My friend Gregory Gravelle (from Into the Absurd podcast) and I discuss Carl Jung's essay, "The Undiscovered Self." The ensuing conversation questions the precarious position of the "mass man's" place in the modern world as an individual. The term "mass man" is used by Jung to denote that modern man is increasingly driven, disempowered by, and manipulated through mass forces of government, media, public opinion, propaganda, technology, and many other aspects of a larger, alienating, all-encompassing and ever-more complex industrial civilization, leaving us with one primary question: how can the individual protect themselves from the ever encroaching mass forces...2022-03-272h 02Into the AbsurdThoughts #3: The Destroyer of Worlds"I am come as death, the destroyer of worlds." - J. Robert Oppenheimer, derived from the Bhagivad Gita. Background music provided by Terron Tvrdy2022-03-2307 min
Into the Absurd#59: Jam Session and Life Discussion with the Boys (Terron and Dietrich)Skip to minute 50 for our philosophical discussion on finding freedom in industrial society and Dietrich's explanation of Christianity. Before this, we conduct a jam session where I poorly play the piano and sing, Terron plays the drums, and Dietrich plays the guitar. Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya. 2022-03-202h 06
Into the Absurd#58: The Butera Brothers (The Art and Philosophy of Film)Caden and Rylan Butera join the ITA podcast to discuss the philosophy and art of film! Take that, DFW! These two are heavily involved in the production of indie films and are amazing at what they do. We acknowledged the influence of film on culture while also highlighting the potential it has to promote positive change within a society. We likewise examined the artistic process of both filmmaking and creative writing; most notably, we discussed the power which lies in the "flow state". Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya
Caden's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co...2022-02-271h 32Into the AbsurdThoughts #2: On Freedom from the IdealHow do we break the chains of our ideals, beliefs, and gods who control us?2022-02-2004 min
Into the Absurd#57: DFW's "E Unibus Pluram", an Analysis (Part 2)An analysis of David Foster Wallace's "E Unibus Pluram", a thorough critique of US fiction and televisual culture written in the early 1990's.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.2022-02-1358 minInto the AbsurdThoughts #1: Power, the Feeling vs Domination/ControlI am starting a bonus series where I simply talk into my phone recorder whenever I have a thought or thoughts worth sharing. Enjoy! This will not be available on YouTube.2022-02-0410 min
Into the Absurd#56: DFW's "E Unibus Pluram", an Analysis (Part 1)An analysis of David Foster Wallace's "E Unibus Pluram", a thorough critique of US fiction and televisual culture written in the early 1990's.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.2022-02-011h 12
Into the Absurd#55: Tom Hatsis, M.A.Tom is the author of multiple books regarding the usage and history of psychedelic drugs, which have been used by human beings since the dawn of civilization for spiritual and medicinal purposes. His most recent book, "LSD The Wonder Child: The Golden Age of Psychedelic Research in the 1950s", details the bizarre yet incredible history of LSD--going from the usage of ergot in spiritual practices, to the CIA in various sadistic experiments, to hippies, scientists, psychologists, and intellectuals throughout the mid to late 20th century. We discussed religion, Carl Jung, Alaska cruises vs tropical cruises, the history of LSD, and...2022-01-231h 00
Into the Absurd#54: On Making All Things Equal"All men are created equal." Sure, under the eyes of the law, this decree is necessary in creating a just, fair, and civil state. However, if taken literally, we are ultimately defining all people as the same--with no differences. This alienates the individual from themselves and gives them no reason for the pursuit for self-knowledge. In this episode, we will dissect the claim that "All men are created equal" and its implications. This will serve as an introduction for some later works on mass media and televisual culture as well as self-knowledge.
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Into the Absurd#53: Make Art Not Friends, An AnalysisAn analysis on Sturgill Simpson's "Make Art Not Friends" from his album Sound and Fury. I bring up Jung's ideas on weights and measures as it relates the the value and desires of the individual versus the herd and Nietzsche's ideas on art and being misunderstood.
Check out Sturgill's "Make Art Not Friends" here: https://youtu.be/U0-mjAB_Mig
Outro provided by Brock Tanya. 2021-12-2739 min
Into the Absurd#52: Dr. Terry Soule (Artificial Intelligence and Evolutionary Computing)Dr. Terry Soule is the computer science department chair at the University of Idaho, as well as a professor and video game designer. We discussed the ethical implications of artificial intelligence/automation, consciousness and the development of such, and evolution from a technological standpoint.
Outro provided by Brock Tanya. 2021-12-081h 01
Into the Absurd#51: "Industrial Society and its Future" by Ted Kaczynski, an Analysis and Summary (Part 2)For every solution, there is but another problem.
Ted Kaczynski was a philosopher, psychologist, mathematician, and unfortunately, domestic terrorist of the late 1900's, who destroyed the lives of multiple people in an attempt to start a revolution against techno-industrial society. His essay, "Industrial Society and its Future", though quite radical, contains amazing insights as to why our society is so broken, why mental health disorders are the norm, and why technological progress will continuously strip away our freedoms as individuals so long as it exists. Though I do not advocate for violence, I do advocate for the...2021-11-281h 36
Into the Absurd#50: "Industrial Society and its Future" by Ted Kaczynski, an Analysis and Summary (Part 1)For every solution, there is but another problem.
Ted Kaczynski was a philosopher, psychologist, mathematician, and unfortunately, domestic terrorist of the late 1900's, who destroyed the lives of multiple people in an attempt to start a revolution against techno-industrial society. His essay, "Industrial Society and its Future", though quite radical, contains amazing insights as to why our society is so broken, why mental health disorders are the norm, and why technological progress will continuously strip away our freedoms as individuals so long as it exists. Though I do not advocate violence, I do advocate for the understanding o...2021-11-211h 26
Into the Absurd#49: On Being You with Mynaa MiesnowanThey tell you to "be yourself", "listen to yourself", "express yourself"...yet, what happens when you do? Do they scorn you? Do they attack you? Do they tell you that you're acting strange or rude? Indeed, how can one be themselves in a world that wants you to lie--that wants you to be an actor? In this episode, Mynaa Miesnowan and I dive deep into the art of "absolving unto yourself", where we revisit the central themes of Emerson's "Self Reliance" in order to recap on our 8-part series on the essay all about "being yourself" in the most...2021-11-072h 12
Into the Absurd#48: Self Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Finale)The series finale of Self Reliance! Dissolve unto thyself! Trust thyself! BE YOURSELF! Cliché, I know, but all cliché's emerge into this dimension of reality by their utility. With that said, stop the act, get the lies out of your ass, and pour out unto this world your full, unfiltered, and honest SELF, for it is sincere, brutal honesty that holds the torch which can guide you out of the labrynth of slavery, decadence, and weakness and INTO THE ABSURD! With that...enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
Self Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyl...2021-10-302h 09
Into the Absurd#47: Self Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Part 7)It's time to dive deep into the absurd with a thoroughly precise and absurdly tangential analysis and dissection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, Self-Reliance. Almost as if the GODS of eternal recurrence have commanded it, Mynaa Miesnowan returns to dive deep into the nature of "trusting thyself"!
Behind? Each episode stands on its own, so fear not! We discussed the warm and cozy blanket of repression and self-deception/herd-reliance as well as the power in being yourself. Enjoy.
Self Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyle/docs/self/self.pdf
Background music provided by Bro...2021-10-201h 50
Into the Absurd#46: Matthew Hazelwood (Democracy vs Anarchism, US Politics, and Consciousness)Matthew Hazelwood is the cohost of the Beyond Talking Points podcast and the host of The Philosopher's Guide to the Apocalypse podcast. We discussed the problems with democracy, overpopulation ("I am inevitable!") vs love in respect to the COVID-19 epidemic, American politics, and the debate on "cleaning your own room" featuring Jordan Peterson. Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
Beyond Talking Points: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Hag3O3dJr64F6VNs7rF3w?si=18cYp-yeQHKyIpd4gYpc_Q&dl_branch=1
The Philosopher's Guide to the Apocalypse: https://open.spotify.com/show/0022dxux6LS7...2021-10-131h 30
Into the Absurd#45: Self Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Part 6)It's time to dive deep into the absurd with a thoroughly precise and absurdly tangential analysis and dissection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, Self-Reliance. Almost as if the GODS of eternal recurrence have commanded it, Mynaa Miesnowan returns to dive deep into the nature of "trusting thyself"! Behind? Each episode stands on its own, so fear not! We discuss culture, corruption of the mind, slavery with extra steps, and much more. Enjoy. Self Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyle/docs/self/self.pdf Create Your Own Religion: https://www.amazon.com/Create-Your-Own-Religion-How/dp/1938875028 The Nietzsche Podcast: https://open.spotify...2021-10-052h 00
Into the Absurd#44: Self Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Part 5)It's time to dive deep into the absurd with a thoroughly precise and absurdly tangential analysis and dissection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, Self-Reliance. Almost as if the GODS of eternal recurrence have commanded it, Mynaa Miesnowan returns to dive deep into the nature of "trusting thyself"!
Behind? Each episode stands on its own, so fear not! Enjoy.
Self Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyle/docs/self/self.pdf
Background music provided by Brock Tanya.
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Into the Absurd#43: Self Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Part 4)It's time to dive deep into the absurd with a thoroughly precise and absurdly tangential analysis and dissection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, Self-Reliance. Almost as if the GODS of eternal recurrence have commanded it, Mynaa Miesnowan returns to dive deep into the nature of "trusting thyself"!
We continue our series on page 10 from the essay link below:
Self-Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyle/docs/self/self.pdf2021-09-221h 59
Into the Absurd#42: Len McCoy, Psy.D. (Mental Health, Flow States, and Selflessness)Dr. Len McCoy is a psychologist and private-practice therapist. We discussed the relationship between therapists and their clients, the flow state vs instructions, and selflessness. Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.2021-09-1554 min
Into the Absurd#41: Keegan Kjeldsen (Art and Religion)Keegan Kjeldsen is the host of The Nietzsche Podcast, a philosophy podcast featuring explanatory narratives and interviews centered around the philosophical works and ideas of German philosopher, psychologist, and philologist, Friedrich Nietzsche. We reviewed passages from Nietzsche's Human All Too Human which explored the relationship between art and religion. Enjoy!
The Nietzsche Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZARzVCRfJZDCyeKjvIEfE?si=gj-x7GqlQeyS8A_oGMWeag&dl_branch=12021-09-081h 20
Into the Absurd#40: Daniele Bolelli (How Civilizations Collapse)Daniele Bolelli is a historian, philosopher, MMA fighter, and a professor. Go check out his podcasts, The Drunken Taoist and History on Fire for fresh looks on both society and history; he has episodes pertaining to some of the most interesting people who ever lived including Bruce Lee, Marcus Aurelius, etc. He is also the author of Create Your Own Religion, On the Warrior's Path, Not Afraid, and 50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know: Religion.
We went deep into the absurd on the ways in which civilizations collapse, the dangers of dogmatic thought, and why building a d...2021-09-0149 min
Into the Absurd#39: Self-Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Part 3)It's time to dive deep into the absurd with a thoroughly precise and absurdly tangential analysis and dissection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, Self-Reliance. Almost as if the GODS of eternal recurrence have commanded it, Mynaa Miesnowan returns to dive deep into the nature of "trusting thyself"...enjoy!
Self-Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyle/docs/self/self.pdf
The Genius of the Crowd: https://genius.com/Charles-bukowski-the-genius-of-the-crowd-annotated 2021-08-241h 58
Into the Absurd#38: Self-Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Part 2)It's time to dive deep into the absurd with a thoroughly precise and absurdly tangential analysis and dissection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, Self-Reliance. Almost as if the GODS of eternal recurrence have commanded it, Mynaa Miesnowan returns to dive deep into the nature of "trusting thyself"...enjoy!
Self-Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyle/docs/self/self.pdf
Tender by Blur: https://open.spotify.com/track/42cxPm9jgbaxIVN77XA1m6?si=b71ca1fd86e345382021-08-121h 41
Into the Absurd#37: Self-Reliance, an Analysis with Mynaa Miesnowan (Part 1)It's time to dive deep into the absurd with a thoroughly precise and absurdly tangential analysis and dissection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, Self-Reliance. Almost as if the GODS of eternal recurrence have commanded it, Mynaa Miesnowan returns to dive deep into the nature of "trusting thyself"...enjoy!
Self-Reliance: https://math.dartmouth.edu/~doyle/docs/self/self.pdf
Sturgill Simpson's, "You Can Have the Crown": https://youtu.be/jMkhsamX-2I
NWA's, "Express Yourself": https://youtu.be/u31FO_4d9TY
Cover art: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ralph-Waldo-Emerson2021-08-041h 39
Into the AbsurdEpisode #36: Ruel Mannette (Following the Path of Least Resistance and the Myth of Progress)Ruel Mannette returns to ITA to discuss the Taoist idea of "following the path of least resistance", how phenomenology can be used to make sense out of Skinwalker Ranch and other paranormal activity, and why it is so difficult to create a peaceful, functioning, and "progressing" society. Enjoy!
Tao Te Ching quote was read from Wayne Dyer's translation. 2021-07-061h 01
Into the AbsurdEpisode #35: Mynaa Miesnowan (On Wearing Masks)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...2021-06-221h 36
Into the AbsurdEpisode #34: Thomas Hatsis, M.A. (Entheogenic Spiritual/Healing Practices of Early Europeans)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=CjwKCAjw47eFBhA9EiwAy8kzNA8PBjbpJfkkrdufJycAtZT0k0Q4xsi4OJ2ni...2021-06-151h 11
Into the AbsurdEpisode #33: Mynaa Miesnowan (WILL TO POWER)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!
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Into the AbsurdEpisode #32: Bryce Blankenship, M.A. (The Absurdity of Existence)The man, the myth, the legend...BRYCE BLANKENSHIP has returned to the ITA podcast to give forth his wisdom unto me and you. WHAT IS THIS WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE? What does it mean to live? How do we face the fact that death is but inches away--that our lives hang with utmost fragility over the abyss of inexistence? I'm not sure...it seems, however, that Bryce has a couple ideas up his sleeves. Enjoy!
Outro provided by Brock Tanya.
Bryce's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYukClZsrW6IUW_NrOAIBIA/featured 2021-06-011h 02
Into the AbsurdEpisode #31: Nihle Alexander (Nihilism and Existentialism)Nihle is the host/creator of the Nihilist Enigma YouTube channel, where he explores nihilism, absurdism, and existentialism through the lens of beautifully written philosophical narratives. We discussed the common misperceptions of nihilism, coming to terms with death, and finding meaning and truth in an objectively meaningless and truth-less world. Enjoy!
Outro kindly provided by Brock Tanya.
NihilistEnigma: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0TUXIUkoptAEXH4V4hUcA/featured
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Into the AbsurdEpisode #30: Martin Goodson (Buddhism and Overcoming Death)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/2021-05-181h 01
Into the AbsurdEpisode #29: Jamal Lyksett, M.A., J.D. (Nietzschean Epistemology)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. 2021-05-1151 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #28: Royce Johnson (Buddhism, Education, and Dystopias)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. 2021-05-021h 28
Into the AbsurdEpisode #27: K. Brad Wray, PhD (Epistemology of Science)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. 2021-04-281h 03
Into the AbsurdEpisode #26: Philip J. Walsh, PhD (Phenomenology, Eastern Thought, and Phil. of Tech)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.2021-04-251h 10
Into the AbsurdEpisode #25: Greg Stoutenburg, PhD (Epistemology)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.2021-04-181h 02
Into the AbsurdEpisode #24: Casey R. Johnson, PhD (Social Epistemology)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. 2021-04-1154 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #23 Steven Umbrello, MA, MSc (Philosophy of Technology)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! 2021-04-041h 12
Into the AbsurdEpisode #22: Nkrumah Grant, PhD (Ethics of Biology)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!2021-03-2840 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #21: Jamie Derrick, PhD (Mindfulness and Jungian Dreamwork)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 (@i...2021-03-241h 00
Into the AbsurdEpisode #20: Bert Baumgaertner, PhD (Symbolic Logic and Social Epistemology)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...2021-03-2150 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #19: Vincent Trombatore, JD (Philosophy of Government)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!2021-03-171h 14
Into the AbsurdEpisode #18: Gerald Fluhrer (Anthroposophy)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
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Into the AbsurdEpisode #17: Mike Silvio (Philosophy of Life)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! 2021-03-071h 03
Into the AbsurdEpisode #16: Audrey Fu, PhD (Ethics of Technology and Data)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 2021-02-2854 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #15: The Boy, the Rebel, and the Creator (Nietzsche's 3 Metamorphoses)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
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Into the AbsurdEpisode #14: Mark Nielsen, PhD (Philosophy of Mathematics)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 i...2021-02-2149 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #13: Ruel Mannette (Eastern and French Philosophy)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). T...2021-02-181h 06
Into the AbsurdEpisode #12: The Knight of Faith (Fear and Trembling Explanation)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
The Man Who Killed God
Merch Links
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Into the AbsurdEpisode #11: Andy Johnson (Intellectual Discussion of Physics and Mathematics)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 so...2021-02-101h 02
Into the AbsurdEpisode #10: Tristan Morehouse (Being a stoic)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.
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Into the AbsurdEpisode #9: The Dragon (Introduction to Buddhism)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
The Man Who Killed...2021-02-0321 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #8: David Goodwin (Felony Disenfranchisement)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!2021-02-0139 min
Into the AbsurdEpisode #7: Tyler Moye (Self-discipline, struggle, and travel)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...2021-01-271h 11
Into the AbsurdEpisode #6: Jamal Lyksett (Buddhism, Taoism, and Nietzsche)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...2021-01-241h 19Into the AbsurdEpisode #5: Bryce Blankenship (Authenticity, Identity, and Environmental Philosophy)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/mTa9mSXDM9o2020-12-101h 10Into the AbsurdEpisode #4: The Yin and the Yang (Taoism Explanation)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.2020-12-0620 minInto the AbsurdEpisode #3: Kevin Donahue (Mysticism and Lucid Dreaming)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.2020-11-2157 minInto the AbsurdEpisode #1: An Absurd IntroductionWe 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).2020-10-1209 minInto the AbsurdInto the Absurd (Trailer)2020-09-2900 min