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The great poet Rainer Maria Rilke advises all aspiring artists to ask themselves one question: Are you prepared to sacrifice everything? Because that's what it takes! ... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

What Epicurus has to say about gratitude deserves our attention, especially today... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

James argues for a world where we actively participate in the building of reality and where there are multiple sources of transcendence! ... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

A call to revive soul-talk as a character-focused way to describe our moral core. Traces soul ideas from breath and life through Cartesian dualism. Makes a case for viewing the soul as lived character and moral integrity. Revisits Socratic self-examination and the priority of inner virtue over survival.

Explore the alarming rise of loneliness in today's world, framed as a societal issue rather than just a personal struggle. Discover how Rousseau's views on relationships highlight the impact of modern life on human connection. Delve into Byung-Chul Han's insights on narcissism and the dangers of echo chambers shaped by technology. The discussion emphasizes the need to seek authentic, embodied relationships and the importance of unplugging from digital distractions to foster genuine connections.

The podcast delves into the enduring significance of Greek tragedy in today's world. It argues that these ancient plays advocate for humility and caution in our tech-driven lives. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing moral ambiguity, emphasizing that responsibility is often nuanced. Tragedy teaches us about shared suffering, offering emotional release without promises of neat resolutions. Ultimately, embracing the complexity and limitations of life can help cultivate empathy, prudence, and courage.

This French philosopher argues that there is no immaterial soul, and that this doesn't strip life of its value! .... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

Delve into the mind of Edmund Burke, the father of conservatism, as tradition is explored as a guiding force for society. Discover how Burke critiques the chaos stemming from radical revolutions. Gain insights from Dostoevsky, who warns that rejecting tradition leads to alienation. Enjoy the satirical lens of Aristophanes, illustrating the dangers of cold rationalism. T.S. Eliot emphasizes how art thrives through engagement with tradition. Ultimately, these thinkers harmonize in urging us not to dismiss the invaluable wisdom of the past.

For the psychologist Rollo May, art is no dispensable luxury, it's an essential response to nihilism! ....  Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

Happy New Year to all across lands and seas! ...... Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Humanhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/