Nirakara Vani

Philosophical Entertainment

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Philosophical Entertainment is a concept coined by Alan Watts, who referred to himself as a Philosophical Entertainer. Through listening to Watts, we decided to take up the mantra of making philosophy entertaining again! Science only studies the usual, which is why our objective has been to take uncommon topics (the more taboo the better) and dive into why it makes us uncomfortable. As we settle into our fears, we find that it is what lies behind the heebie jeebies that has us scared; it is death that has us frightened. That being the case, we want to explore death and find out why we feel so...

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Nirakara Vani

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Religion and its Relationship to Enlightenment 12.06.2024 50:37

If you’re not philosophically entertained, our entertainment is only philosophical. Season 2, Episode 2: Religion and its Relationship to Enlightenment In this episode, we will discuss: Introduction Podcast Title: Philosophical Entertainment Host: Matthew Mansfield Episode Topic: Religion and its Relationship to Enlightenment Main Content Personal Anecdote: Host’s comment on never meeting a decent...

EPISODE THREE: Are You in or Out of the Box? 03.06.2024 44:23

If you’re not philosophically entertained, our entertainment is only philosophical. EPISODE THREE: Are You in or Out, of the Box? In this episode, we will discuss: A friend going to India; past lives; The Timeless Being; using the future for your benefit An ego’s journey – the virgin pornstar and pulling your way out of […]

BONUS EPISODE: Special Holiday Episode 18.12.2022 35:06

Topics of Discussion An interview with Tawnya. Ways to listen Our server On Spotify On Apple Podcast Episode Cast & Crew Matthew Mansfield | Host Contribute to the Show

EPISODE ONE: Suicide; Kill or Be Killed? 11.06.2022 49:45

Topics of Discussion The clay model of the Universe. A discussion about our “common sense” understanding of the way things work. The removal of God from Science and the remainder of God’s Word. Discussion about how God has been surgically removed from science and how some parts of God remain. The Christian American sin of […]

EPISODE TWO: The Art of Consideration 26.04.2022 45:56

Topics of Discussion How to rethink the way we establish a belief Summary of Dali Sadhana interview The basics of street epistemology Ways to listen Our server On Spotify On Apple Podcast Episode Cast & Crew Matthew Mansfield | Host Nicolas Rowe | Co-Host Dali Sadhana | Guest Contribute to the Show