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Hosted by psychotherapist Evan Kaufman, The Existential Lens explores the deeper questions that shape our inner lives—meaning, identity, freedom, anxiety, and the ongoing work of living authentically. Grounded in an existential-humanistic therapy perspective and supported by contemplative practice, each episode offers a quiet space for reflection. It’s an invitation to slow down, think more deeply, and engage your life with greater awareness, presence, and intention.
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Conversations from the Edge of Coaching. We speak to exciting thinkers from inside and outside coaching to learn how we coaches can be at our bravest, most creative and most present with our clients.
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Philosophy for All is a leading podcast for everything related to philosophy and theology. We often host leading scholars and thinkers to bring you the best content in philosophy and theology! Stay tuned for enlightening discussions which would not only enrich your knowledge of philosophy, but also provide you with life lessons from great thinkers!This podcast has ranked globally, past ranks include top 200 in UK, top 40 in Hungary, top 50 in Slovenia & top 20 in Denmark for Arts & Books.
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Existential Thoughts is a podcast reclaiming rest as a radical act of self-preservation. In a world where burnout is normalized and identity is often commodified, the show asks a quieter, more human question: what does it mean to simply be? Hosted by Ronald Ndoro Mind — entrepreneur, founder of global members’ clubs, and visionary behind Le Haus, and Dr. Maurice Stinnett, award-winning diversity, equity & inclusion leader and former White House advisor under the Obama Administration, the pod ...
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Philosophize This!

Stephen West

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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.
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Within Reason

Alex J O'Connor

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For the curious. A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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The Existential Hope Podcast features in-depth conversations with people working on positive, high-tech futures. We explore how the future could be much better than today—if we steer it wisely. Hosts Allison Duettmann and Beatrice Erkers from the Foresight Institute invite the scientists, founders, and philosophers shaping tomorrow’s breakthroughs— AI, nanotech, longevity biotech, neurotech, space, smarter governance, and more. About Foresight Institute: For 40 years the independent nonprofi ...
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Existentially Blonde Podcast

Existentially Blonde Podcast

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This podcast unravels the questions we often avoid -death, identity, shame, and meaning - while also exploring the cultural and political realities of 2025. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, sociology, and history, I examine how we consume information, grapple with belief systems, and confront the shortcomings of institutions. Existential themes run throughout, from the anxiety of death and the isolation of loneliness to the ways people create meaning in uncertain times. Episodes are built ...
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CURRENT FEATURE: HORROR ETERNAL PRESENTS - Terrifying tales that will haunt you forever... MINDRAKER: BACKGROUND ANGER is an eight-episode sci-fi mystery podcast – a surreal tale of love and betrayal, wrapped in an existential meditation on man’s relationship with the forces at war within himself. Mankind is under attack. Alien beings have invaded the collective unconscious, influencing unsuspecting victims to act on their darkest instincts. Maru, a seemingly average man, is burdened by his ...
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PAGL Podcast

Thomas Hora, M.D.

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Welcome to The PAGL podcast, a collection of dialogues with Thomas Hora, M.D., the inspired founder of Metapsychiatry, in live recordings of meetings with his students occurring over many years. PAGL is an acronym for Peace, Assurance, Gratitude, and Love, spiritual qualities we become aware of when we have caught a glimpse of divine Truth and are on the "right track” with our lives. www.pagl.org
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“Thanks for Visiting” is a podcast for the curious, the seekers, and those captivated by life’s big questions. Join me as I sit down with inspiring guests to explore the human condition, creativity, and what it truly means to exist. Together, we’ll share stories, perspectives, and ideas that form a kind of “visitor record”—proof of our time on this Earth and the legacy we’re leaving. Whether we’re diving into existential musings, uncovering creative sparks, or pondering the mysteries of bein ...
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When We Die Talks begins with a single question asked to an anonymous caller: What do you think happens when we die? From there, the conversation unfolds in unexpected directions. Touching on belief, doubt, loss, and the search for meaning. These aren’t experts or public figures. They are everyday people opening up about the things most of us keep quiet. The result is raw, unpredictable, and deeply human. New anonymous calls every Wednesday. Want to share your story? Apply to be a caller at ...
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a trio of movies-by-minutes podcasts in one feed. the individual shows are minutiae ex machina, the groundhog day project minute by minute, and eternal sunshine of the spotless minute. looking at three movies, one minute at a time, with crossover guests each week.
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Who are you when you drop the mask? Join Rich as he explores the intersection of depth psychology, existential philosophy, and authentic identity. This isn't self-help or motivation, it's a step into the unconscious patterns, shadow work, and existential questions that shape who we really are. Drawing from Jungian psychology, existentialist thought, and raw personal reflection, each episode examines the fractured spaces where our authentic selves hide beneath societal conditioning. For those ...
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The Wisdom Of

Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
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Existential Breakdown

Stephen Vielleux

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Existential Breakdown is a podcast where one man stares into the void and rambles on about video games, general entertainment news, and reads your feedback! Follow me on Twitter @stepsvayoo for ramblings and grumpiness limited to 120 characters.
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just a girl and her existential holes so let’s just go on this adventure we call life and try to fill them Cover art photo provided by Anthony Intraversato on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anthonyintraversato
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Lake Clarity

Midnight Disease Productions

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Five teens head up to Camp Clarity to celebrate their last summer together, but little do they know they're about to stumble on dark secrets that surround the lake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pop culture musings, rants about the history of religious and philosophical thought, film/television/ book reviews from a Pandeist, Libertarian perspective. You name it, we discuss it: Books, history, religion, philosophy politics, movies, tv, sports, games, education, current affairs....we cover everything. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/existentialecho/support
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Existential Detective Stakeout invites you to eavesdrop on two metaphysical sleuths exploring life’s weird questions. Fueled by coffee and aided by intuition, we trace the strange, the sacred, and the wildly human paths of being and becoming.
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Sleep better with Swedish storyteller Henrik Ståhl. Experience calming conversations, imaginative stories, and gentle humor designed to help you unwind and drift off. Each episode features Henrik’s soothing voice guiding you through introspective reflections and relaxing narratives, offering a unique alternative to traditional meditation apps. Perfect for insomniacs, overthinkers, or anyone seeking a peaceful end to their day. New episodes weekly. Sit back, relax, and let Henrik take you on ...
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Part late-night radio show, part atheist variety hour for the spiritually curious, There Is No God And We’re All Gonna Die follows queer musician Daniel Cartier as he dives into life, death, and the messy meaning in between — with listener questions, original music, and a lot of radical honesty. Whether you're a skeptic, seeker, believer, or just passing through, you're welcome here.
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Hello! My name is Alejandro, and this is the Existential, Crisis podcast. It’s just me, talking, with all of the overt charisma and confidence only an 18 year old male can have. So go on, listen and make fun of it, that’s kind of the point ;)
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The Existential Owl

North Aster Inc.

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The Existential Owl is composed of a handful of friends, all with lived experience with a variety of mental health disorders, barriers, and additional stigmas. We discuss all things mental health, culture, philosophy, ethics, etc, all with a twist of comedy and authenticity.
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Black Existentialism

John E. Drabinski

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Podcasted process pieces from my course Black Existentialism. The course introduces one of the most important and potent mid-century intellectual movements - the existentialist movement - through a series of black Atlantic thinkers. Our keystone will be Frantz Fanon’s Black Skin, White Masks, which is arguably the most important work of Black existentialism from this period. Across the semester we will see why existentialism, with its focus on the ambiguities and ambivalences of lived-experi ...
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Welcome to Marketing Existential, a marketing podcast that is aimed directly a the heart of the toughest questions in marketing. Questions like, How can I start earning a living on the Internet so I can quit my stupid job?
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Existential Star Stuff

Existential Star Stuff

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Hi there, I'm Aila Osm! I dissect pop culture topics and connect it to ethics! www. ExistentialStarStuff.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/existential-star-stuff/support
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My name is Sam Fischer and this podcast is a means through which I can share the things God has put on my heart. Ultimately, fishing for men and giving you a little something to think about in your own life.
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Existential

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The podcast that reminds us that we are human first before anything else. On this show we have the conversations you're having about race, religion, and culture. We share stories and experiences that bring to light the humanity behind the ideologies, politics, and beliefs that we have about the world. Let's talk about justice, faith, and culture together!
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Personality Hacker Podcast

Joel Mark Witt & Antonia Dodge

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Make better decisions based on how your mind works. Personality Hacker teaches you the coding language of your mind and how to use it to create great relationships - a fulfilling career and happiness. Are you born with your personality, or does it develop over time? What is intuition? What's the fastest way to use your natural gifts to improve overall happiness? Join Joel Mark Witt and Antonia Dodge as they discuss small changes in your personality and relationships that have big impact.
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Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
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This podcast explicitly reveals the existentialism of a young adult (me), who has a habit of constant overthinking and generating problems out of thin air. But all jokes apart, things could get pretty real over here. If you have any sort of feedback please feel free to leave a review down below, or drop a mail at [email protected]. You can also find me on Instagram, @theskillednoob. Music used in season 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6nXweiNaeI&list=PLHbXMlEtSG-VV4CEvGZQsYu ...
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Anna Gát, founder of the Interintellect community, joins us to explore the essential role of hopeful action and diverse communities in shaping the future. Anna shares why she started Interintellect as a space for intellectual inquiry free from political polarization and traditional gatekeeping, driven by the hope that constructive social collaborat…
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In this episode, I explore how philosopher Eugene Thacker’s ideas about pessimism, horror, and “the world-without-us” unexpectedly illuminate the heart of existential therapy. Thacker argues that moments of dread, uncertainty, and limit-experience reveal the limits of human control and understanding—and these moments show up in the therapy room all…
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What does it mean to be a self? In this episode of The Existential Lens, psychotherapist Evan Kaufman explores the evolving nature of identity—how who we are is not a fixed object to uncover, but an ongoing process we enact moment by moment. Drawing on existential therapy, phenomenology, and enactivist psychology, Evan examines why our sense of sel…
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Are you having an existential crisis? Do you know what you believe? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how we can live even when we don’t know what to believe. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: [email protected]
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In Episode 6, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett pause at the halfway point of Season 1 to reflect on the journey so far the stories shared, the lessons learned, and how these conversations have shaped them. They revisit moments with Michelle, Charlene, Luci, and others, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and rest. They also share a …
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We keep hearing over and over that generative AI is causing massive problems in education, both in K-12 schools and at the college level. Lots of people are worried about students using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments, and that is a problem. But really, the issues go a lot deeper, to the very philosophy of education itself. We sat down and talked t…
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Mortality feels different when you’re sitting beside a parent and waiting for the breath that doesn’t return. In this call, we stay close to that moment—not with big theories or tidy comfort, but with the real stuff: complicated love, sudden anger, the guilt that shows up long after it’s “too late,” and the small rituals we use to get ourselves thr…
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When everything can be reproduced, why do we still crave the original? The psychologist Paul Bloom and the philosopher Walter Benjamin offer up some insight! Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Human https://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/…
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Helen Sieroda is an APECS-accredited Master Executive Coach with over 30 years’ experience coaching and mentoring senior leaders. She is founder and director of Wise Goose School of Coaching, a certified B Corp delivering executive coaching and accredited coach training. Helen’s work is shaped by a lifelong commitment to inclusion, sustainability, …
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Send us a text Veganism is often discussed in popular level discourse with numerous different perspectives. In this video, I examine the variety of different debates that veganism brings into the picture and how asking ourselves these important questions may lead us to discover internal inconsistencies. This video is not aimed at convincing you of …
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THE HORROR ETERNAL PRESENTS: WE ARE NOT DEAD - CH.5 -- A down on his luck screenwriter begins receiving messages claiming to be from the future, warning of terrifying events to come. The inescapable presence of the Watchers inspires strange behavior in the increasingly anxious population. From SPIRAL OPUS AUDIO and MONSTER FORGE RADIO ©2025 Roy Bur…
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IBM was instrumental to the entire 20th century of computing — but it's a lot harder for most of us to see what it's been up to during this century. That's because it's fully an enterprise company, and CEO Arvind Krishna says that business is booming. But there’s a huge change coming to that business as well, as Watson-style deep learning has given…
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You fall into this one right in the middle of a life passage, Sleepy. We start in the big white room with no walls, where there is no blueprint for how to live, only this strange job of talking into a microphone so that other humans can fall asleep. From there it drifts into roosters who only want to fight, 80s school computers asking if you want t…
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Michael Stevens is the creator of Vsauce, one of YouTube's most popular channels. Alongside Hannah Fry he hosts the newly-launched podcast The Rest is Science. Timestamps: 0:00 - Does Anything Really Exist? 10:32 - Is Michael a Mereological Nihilist? 19:42 - Are Philosophers Overcomplicating Function Behaviour? 25:24 - Do “You” Really Exist? 41:57 …
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In Spiritual Maturity, Part 2, Dr. Hora continues his examination of the qualities that define a spiritually evolved life. He explores how genuine maturity expresses itself through compassion, discernment, and alignment with higher principles. Discover how this unfolding awareness transforms challenges into opportunities for growth and greater free…
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a …
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Jainism, along with Buddhism and Hinduism, is one of India's great dharmic traditions – though far less well known than its siblings. Emerging around the second century BCE, it is best-known for valuing ahimsa in pursuit of liberation – a devout practice of non-violence. Yet there is far more to Jain philosophy than liberation and ahimsa. Jainism o…
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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and returning guest, Luke Grote, to explore one of the most intense, provocative, and fascinating chapters I’ve ever read. Luke recently sent me a chapter from his upcoming book — a piece he describes as the best work he’s ever written — and after reading it, I have to agree. It’s part theology, part philo…
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This episode is a post-Thanksgiving gratitude list, with a reality check on the world we’re living in. I talk about Transgender Day of Remembrance, online trolls, toxic masculinity, and the difference between anger and resentment. I get into the idea of “being the love you want to see,” how living in the Bible Belt forces me into unlikely conversat…
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Today we talk about the philosophy behind the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. We talk about how ineffective violence and honor codes are as ways of maintaining the stability of a society. How catastrophe may be a deterrent to violence. The tension presented by Shakespeare between a Christian view of love, marriage and salvation and an…
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Joe Carlsmith is a writer, researcher, and philosopher. He works at Anthropic on the character/constitution/spec for Claude. Before that, he was a senior advisor at Open Philanthropy. To see all Forethought’s published research, visit forethought.org/research. To subscribe to our newsletter, visit forethought.org/subscribe.…
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want …
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Designing a futuristic city is a fraught task — a mixture of ambition, state of the art technology, inevitable budget blowouts and the need to not just inspire, but awe. We get an update on the progress of two mega metropolises — Xiongan in China and Neom in Saudi Arabia. Also, how a better understanding of the brain can help deter future conflicts…
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Send us a text As the year winds down, many of us feel the weight of burnout, grief, and the emotional toll of the world’s noise. In this episode, Thanks for Visiting hosts Lex & Kati explore the role of healthy escapism — the small, intentional pauses that let our minds breathe and our bodies reset. They talk about why stepping away isn’t avoidanc…
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Do you lash out at others? Does it feel like the world is full of idiots? Are you constantly arguing and stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what it really means to pick your battles. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: …
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THE HORROR ETERNAL PRESENTS: WE ARE NOT DEAD - CH.4 -- A down on his luck screenwriter begins receiving messages claiming to be from the future, warning of terrifying events to come. Humanity struggles to go about their everyday lives despite the inescapable presence of the strange alien Watchers. From SPIRAL OPUS AUDIO and MONSTER FORGE RADIO ©202…
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Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com In this episode, Joel and Antonia unpack the aspirational phrase "never give up" and explore how to tell the difference between healthy persistence and knowing when to let go. They discuss sunk cost fallacy, quitting with integrity, emotional regulation, and why completion doesn't always mean …
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Hey everyone, it's Nilay. It’s been great being back in the Decoder chair this fall, and we’ve got a bunch of great episodes coming up to round out the year. But the production team is off this week for the holiday, so today, we’re going to share this episode of The Gray Area with you. This time, host Sean Illing is talking to data scientist Hannah…
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Rain on the roof of Adventure Wolf, and inside: me, you, and a slow blue longing that refuses to have a name. We follow it anyway, through foggy moorland, over a childhood beach, into the black water and out among pine roots and beautiful decay. I mumble Latin, mispronounce clouds, nearly fall asleep mid-sentence, and confess my synthwave tears. Al…
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In Spiritual Maturity Part 1, recorded at the 1984 Costa Mesa Conference, Dr. Hora examines what it means to grow beyond ego-driven living into deeper spiritual understanding. He explores the stages of development that lead from personal reactivity to clarity, compassion, and wisdom. Discover how spiritual maturity unfolds as we align thought with …
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is suicide ever okay? What is the difference between euthanasia and assisted suicide? What is philosophical suicide? Danny and Randy explore the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help. Suicide hotline #988 Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Th…
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This week’s Saturday Contemplation turns toward a truth most of us struggle to look at: our time is limited, whether we see it clearly or not. Some people learn this through illness or loss. For the rest of us, the illusion of “later” makes it easy to forget. Instead of treating that reality as something bleak, this contemplation explores how it ca…
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This episode jumps between anger, grief, forgiveness, politics, and unexpected hope — so, basically business as usual. I talk about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, why transphobia makes me furious, and the weird emotional gymnastics required to stay human in a world that keeps dehumanizing people. I get into forgiveness (including forgiving the…
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! What is the best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed? How can you keep your momentum while still taking time to enjoy yourself? What video games are Danny and Randy playing/excited to play? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss their recent problems, victories, video games, and…
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The global Covid 19 lockdown may seem like an eternity ago, but the threat of another full-scale pandemic has never resided. Scientists warn that as the Arctic permafrost continues to melt ancient viruses and bacteria are gradually being freed from the ice. The risks are significant, but researchers are working to identify potential threats and bet…
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In this episode, Evan examines the paradox of free will in therapy—why all psychotherapy assumes that human beings can choose differently, and how that assumption becomes tangled in a culture marked by technological overwhelm, economic constraint, and a growing sense of powerlessness. Drawing on existential-humanistic therapy, Viktor Frankl’s insig…
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Okay, let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about to define the next battle in AI, and it might completely transform not only how you order a sandwich, but also how the entire internet economy works in general. If you’ve been listening to the show this past year, you’ve heard me bring up the Doordash problem…
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Nuclear energy has a reputation problem. Despite being one of the safest and most reliable clean-energy technologies ever developed, public perception is dominated by a handful of accidents, Cold War imagery, and decades of political resistance. Isabelle Boemeke, model-turned-science-communicator and author of Rad Future, argues that this disconnec…
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In Episode 5, Ronald Ndoro Mind and Dr. Maurice Stinnett sit down with Michelle Songy, founder of CAKE Technologies and Press Hook, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, courage, and staying grounded through change. From quitting her corporate job at Coca-Cola and launching a hospitality tech startup in London, to selling that company …
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