Into the Absurd

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...

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, slav...

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.d...

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.dartm...

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.

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 : http...

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...

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:...

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://...

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...

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. 

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 Audiobo...

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. ...

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 Mw...

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. Enjo...

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 Tany...

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/

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. 

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 predicti...

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...

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. 

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.

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.  

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 ge...

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...