River M Kanies
I am Stupid
Embrace humility by seeing the paradoxes inherent to human nature. Overcome nihilism and doomerism with an understanding of philosophical idealism. This framing requires fewer assumptions than standard physicalism/materialism, and provides more intuitive insight into some of life's greatest mysteries. Why is humility so important? Why is utopianism so dubious? Let's explore the limits of consciousness and learn to take back sovereignty of our story and our soul. Read my Essays on Substack: https://iamstupid.substack.com/Instagram: @claritybyriverWebsite: https://claritybyriver.com
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Episodes
62. Paradox as Ground - the Shadows in the Archetypes 07.06.2026 25:23
My second publication with the Essentia foundation. Linking my work to that of Carl Jung, and even making some of the concepts he developed more intuitive for that. Essay: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/paradox-as-ground-the-shadows-in-the-archetypes/reading/ Video: https://youtu.be/17TYyW83aK4
61. The Creative Act pt1 - Josie 25.02.2026 55:28
Discussing the first few chapters of "The Creative Act" by Rick Rubin. The book is on the philosophy of being an artist, but is written in a way to make it clear that we are all fundamentally artistic as human beings as we all play a part in shaping reality, even by merely observing it.
60. Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl 30.12.2025 55:09
Viktor Frankl is the psychotherapist who developed Logotherapy after surviving Auschwitz under the Nazi's I first read this book years ago and so many things resonated, it really helped me at that time and I was inspired to study at his school, from which I now have an accreditation. Frankl is the first person I know of to articulate the connection between meaning and suffering with such a rob...
59. Human Design, My Chart - Meenu 14.11.2025 1:21:02
This is a reading of my Human Design chart by my coach/mentor Meenu Ananthh. Her life coaching website is: https://www.transcendencebymeenu.com/ You can view your Human Design chart here: mybodygraph.com
58. The Perennial Philosophy (Aldous Huxley) 10.11.2025 1:33:34
One of my favorite books, Huxley is up there with McGilchrist in my very top modern philosophers
57. Clarity by River 30.10.2025 44:18
My Life Coaching business has officially been launched, if you or someone you know is struggling personally or in relationships please do reach out; I've built a powerful toolset to help navigate these complex issues. Website: https://claritybyriver.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claritybyriver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@claritybyriver
56. It Didn't Start With You (Mark Wolynn) 16.09.2025 1:57:52
Brief comments on Kirk assassination, then another book review, many patterns relevant to my parental trauma and other family trauma
55. Strategic Family Therapy (Cloe Madanes) 01.09.2025 1:24:05
Note's on Cloe's book Plus a little update on my journey to transition my tech consulting business to more of a life coaching business (doing some free sessions right now so feel free to reach out)
54. Narrative Therapy 26.07.2025 1:20:20
Book review on "Narrative Therapy" by Freedman and Combs. Fascinating to discover that there is a prevalent segment of therapists who use these concepts which are so highly in line with metaphysical idealism. Definitely encouraging as I consider a career transition into the therapy/coaching space.
53. A Bitcoin Retirement Plan 25.07.2025 26:27
Just summing up my best guesses on bitcoin as an investment over the next 5-15 years, and reviewing how to retire with tax free passive income by leveraging debt off your BTC (or any asset) Mark Moss' video on this, includes links to his book and calculator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dn7cn4xlIs
52. Near Death Experiences and Implications 27.06.2025 52:39
Here I wrestle with interpretations of the afterlife and also talk a bit about the personal career/mindset transition I've been going through. I was largely inspired to explore these topics due to the works of John Burke, namely his book Imagine Heaven.
51.X Bitcoin Drivechains pt2 - Open Mic 17.02.2025 1:55:20
Continuation of the previous episode in an open mic format. We had 9 more speakers come up, all of whom had interesting input. Probably the best audience interaction I've had in any pod recording! Paul did a great job of addressing the many and varied questions and topics
50.X Bitcoin Drivechains - Paul Sztorc 16.02.2025 1:05:15
Drivechains could potentially be the last modification needed to bitcoin, opening up possibilities for addressing privacy and scalability on sidechains Guest: Paul Sztorc @Truthcoin Creator of bips 300 + 301 Original X space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLzdzlvqGm
48.X BTC, Privacy, Hard Forks - MetaPrime #2 03.01.2025 1:02:31
@MetaPrime001 joins me for a second discussion. We discuss BTC as the hardest money, why it's not private and what that could mean for a future hard fork scenario Original X space recording: https://x.com/i/spaces/1rmxPogbMXqJN
47. A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin (Jason Maier) 29.08.2024 1:18:44
A much needed pro bitcoin argument from a non-libertarian. Subtitled: a path toward a more just, equitable, and peaceful world. Maier addresses common criticisms from the left such as how Bitcoin "enables crime and is bad for the environment". He put's those arguments to bed, while also demonstrating that Bitcoin is explicitly anti-fascist and anti-racist. This is the most "prog...
46. The Machiavellians (James Burnham) 30.07.2024 1:08:21
Political science is a real thing afterall! So why don't people talk about it? Highlights from: The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham
45. The Total State (Auron MacIntyre) 26.07.2024 1:00:39
How Liberal Democracies become Tyrannies Great book synthesizing criticism for the US oligarchy, or more appropriately "the Cathedral". Why things suck, what can be done about it
44. The Dawn of Everything - A New History of Humanity 07.07.2024 1:12:29
Book about primitive forms of governance, including various implementations of "primitive communism"
43. Deflationary Economics - pt3 29.06.2024 55:19
Highlights from Saifedean Ammous' book "The Fiat Standard", discussing more in depth the economic system we have now, its problems, and how we can evolve past it Saifedean on Lex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp4U5aH_T6A
42. Deflationary Economics - pt2 28.06.2024 44:37
Continuing discussion of the bright future in a deflationary economic system. Highlights from Saifedean Ammous' book "The Bitcoin Standard" Saifedean on Lex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp4U5aH_T6A
41. Deflationary Economics - pt1 27.06.2024 1:22:33
I've been reading books on economics recently and a lot of things are starting to fit together. I was pretty seriously considering getting into real estate investing in a big way, but I think I've found a better use of my time, energy, and talents In parts 2 and 3 I'll be going over highlights from books written by Saifedean Ammous, here is an interview with him on Lex' pod for tho...
40. Assets, Wealth, Life Long Learning (Rich Dad) 26.05.2024 1:57:41
My notes on the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" And on why I'm getting into investing, including probably real estate investing
39. Fasting (Mindy Pelz) 03.05.2024 1:14:55
What I've learned about intermittent fasting, and some other exercise/diet/supplement tips. I highly recommend Dr. Pelz's book 'Fast Like a Girl' for anyone curious about fasting, and especially for women who want to understand their hormonal cycle better
38. tMwT - pt 3 (McGilchrist) 23.03.2024 3:30:26
The last (and arguably best) Part of the book though likely not the end of this series as there are copious appendices
37. tMwT - pt2 (McGilchrist) 21.03.2024 2:34:07
part two of McGilchrist's book
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