Podcast Benomtad

We discuss the good side of conflict. (Reposted for technical reasons.)

My friend LL and I discuss crime and capital punishment. (Reposted for technical reasons.)

My friend LL and I discuss our thoughts on true education. 

We talk about the special ability of humans to imitate and inspire humans in our own lives as well as the need for more of those and, possibly, mentors.

We talk about the special ability of humans to imitate and inspire humans in our own lives as well as the need for more of those and, possibly, mentors.

Our minds tend toward self-deception, and the self itself is a tricky demon.
We start off talking a bit about jobs and having a balanced life, bringing Cal Newport’s philosophy into the conversation.  We then talk about learning deeply and satisfaction, and Newport’s advice against finding one’s bliss.  After, given the capacity of humans for egotistic self-deception, we start talking about correctives for ourselves and practices for self-awareness and empathy, including reading fiction.  We then talk about religion for fostering self-awareness and connection.  How do you track your connection with truth?

I talk with my friend LL about Don Miguel Ruiz's book's 2nd Agreement: Don’t take anything personally; White Lies and other Lies; Intent; and Mindfulness

My friend LL and I discuss the Grimm Brothers’ story “Our Lady’s Child” and, related to this, punishment and the divine.