APEX Level To Power: Self Empowerment from the Tribe. How to Identify and Control the Strings of Power that dominate our live

In this episode of Apex LevelToPower, we chat with actor Mark Pellegrino, Philosophy Professor Rick Repetti and former lecturer Jeffery Williams to discuss Ayn Rand's criticism of Immanuel Kant. Ayn Rand argued that Immanuel Kant built the case for Reason but left the back door open for faith, thus betraying his charge. **NOTE: At the request of the debate participants this video podcast is unedited "The man who . . . closed the door of philosophy to reason, was Immanuel Kant. . . ." - Rand "Kant’s expressly stated purpose was to save the morality of self-abnegation and self-sacrifice. He knew that it could not survive without a mystic base—and what it had to be saved from was reason." - Rand Is Rand's critique of Kant fair?

“Cyber bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm.” In this episode of Apex LTP we chat with Actor Mark Pellegrino and Philosophy Professor Rick Repetti to discuss online bullying and the new Guardian Project which is meant to help victims and call out online bullies Apex Level To Power is a podcast that examines the inner workings of human interactions and teaches you how to succeed within your own interpersonal relationships. Change your level, change your life, change the world.

"The philosophy of Objectivism holds that all human knowledge is reached through reason, the human mental faculty of understanding the world abstractly and logically. Aristotle called man "the rational animal" because it is the faculty of reason that most distinguishes humans from other creatures. But we do not reason automatically. We are beings of free will and we are fallible. This is why we need the science of knowledge—epistemology—to teach us what knowledge is and how to achieve it." In this episode of Apex LTP we chat with Philosophy Professor Rick Repetti to Understand how we know what we know. Apex Level To Power is a podcast that examines the inner workings of human interactions and teaches you how to succeed within your own interpersonal relationships. Change your level, change your life, change the world.

"The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody has decided not to see" - Ayn Rand Nowhere is this quote more true then when left leaning academics are forced to articulate Rand's ideas.  In this podcast, we analyze philosophy professor Skye Cleary's valiant attempt to break out of the academic echo chamber. Cleary's Article: Philosophy shrugged: ignoring Ayn Rand won’t make her go away https://aeon.co/ideas/philosophy-shrugged-ignoring-ayn-rand-wont-make-her-go-away    

Winning an argument on social media can be a tricky endeavor.  In this episode, we examine an online debate about neck tattoos between the host Mark Gleason and an adversary on Twitter.  Guests of the program Jim Luisi and Professor Rick Repetti help us to understand debate tactics, herd psychology, and how to win an online flame war.   

A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he is meant to be. Fred Koch had high expectations for his sons and by all accounts they have done their father proud. In this episode of LevelToPower, we bring back Jim Luisi to examine how the early lives of the Libertarian Billionaire Koch brothers shaped the men they were to become.

Philosophy is something everyone has, most know is important but few people can explain.  In this episode, we bring back the experts to discuss the pitfalls and triumphs of having the right or wrong Philosophy.  The ideas of famous philosophers are introduced and we examine how they may impact your self empowerment

Philosophy is something everyone has, most know is important but few people can explain.  In this episode we discuss the pitfalls and triumphs of having the right or wrong Philosophy.  The ideas of famous philosophers are introduced and we examine how they may impact your self empowerment

How to Win at the Game of Entrepreneurship?   This is a popular question with as many answers as there are entrepreneurs.   In this episode, we chat with self-made man Suvas Pandya about the lessons he learned on his journey from teenager working in retail to successful owner of businesses and real estate.  

We often talk about the advantages of personal empowerment.   But are there any downsides?  Is ignorance bliss or should one seek to gain empowerment?  In this episode we discuss the fears and hurdles commonly encountered in the quest for personal power.  And we discuss the importance of moral courage in the face of adversity.  

Video games might seem like child’s play, but the power dynamics they possess are mirror images of the power dynamics found in human relationships. Noted acquaintance of the podcast Jim Luisi joins us today to discuss our experience playing Game of War, and what it taught us about real life interaction.

Episode 2 in our Series on Abuse.  The abusive power dynamic that a cult or tribal leader share with their herd or tribe is very similar to the dynamics that exist between two individuals involved in an abusive relationship.   On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by friends of the program: Jim Luisi, Vinnie Wolski, Morell Maison. We discuss how the LTP framework can help to identify the nature of the poisonous relationships in your life and how to regain empowerment. 

The strings of power are set deepest when the human mind is being formed.  It should come as no surprise that the education system is where many of the hooks of control are forged. On this episode of LTP, we chat with Jim Luisi about the modern education system and its effects on our goal of self empowerment.  

As goes our games so goes our life.  But can the tactics and strategies of our games be used to succeed in life?  Speed Chess Phenom Yaacov Norowitz visits the LTP podcast to discuss what it is like to be best in world and the lessons he has learned to be successful in both chess and life.  

George Soros is an enigmatic billionaire.  At once a billionaire speculator who crashes currencies and a dedicated leftist philanthropist whose network of groups influences global politics both in and out of the shadows.    On this episode, we chat with friend of the program Jim Luisi about George Soros the man... and what his actions may mean for the the rest of us.  

What can sport teach us about the nature of the tribe?   Can the human inclination for sports give us insight into the dynamics of human power?   In this episode of APEX Level To Power w chat with Jim Luisi and football/soccer coach Morell Maison we discuss what English Football teaches us about human power.  

Donald Trump won a surprise election in part by challenging the notion of political correctness.   What does this mean for the PC movement?   Is civility dead or has it just been given a reboot? In this episode we are joined by author Jim Luisi to discuss the human power dynamics behind Political Correctness.  The sanity you save... may be your own.    

In the zero sum language game of Human Power dynamics, rhetoric is the sword and logic is the shield.  What if you could use the power of logic to repeat the situations in your life when everything seemed to magically go your way? In this episode we are joined by author Jim Luisi to review 20 of the most commonly used Logical Fallacies and how they are used to disempower you- And how you can reclaim your power.   

The abusive power dynamic that a cult or tribal leader share with their herd or tribe is very similar to the dynamics that exist between two individuals involved in an abusive relationship.   On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by author and intellectual Jim Luisi. We discuss how the LTP framework can help to identify the nature of the poisonous relationships in your life and how to regain empowerment. 

PART 2: We use the APEX LTP framework as a lens to analyze a fascinating debate between libertarian Stefan Molyneux and Zeitgeist founder Peter Joseph.   What is the higher value... Freedom or Equality?   What is a better system, the free market or a command economy?   How can one use the APEX Level To Power framework to understand the subtext of a debate? 

PART 1: We use the APEX LTP framework as a lens to analyze a fascinating debate between libertarian Stefan Molyneux and Zeitgeist founder Peter Joseph. What is the higher value... Freedom or Equality?   What is a better system, the free market or a command economy?   How can one use the APEX Level To Power framework to understand the subtext of a debate?     

How does one advance in human society?   What is the correct combination of concepts, personality traits and perspectives that allow someone to navigate the treacherous waters to success? On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by former guests Jim Luisi and Evan Daly to examine the practical application of the APEX Level To Power Framework in the areas of human empowerment and advancement. 

The outcome of the 2016 American Presidential Election caught many people by surprise, but those with an understanding of power dynamics, hero and villain trajectories, and the importance of free speech were able to predict the winning candidate from the very beginning of the campaign season. How? Why? On this episode of Level to Power, we’re again joined by author and management consultant Jim Luisi. We discuss forecasting the future, the books that inspire us, philosophy, the morality of the hero, the war against Evil Level 2's and Petty Tyrants and the overarching benefit to studying the Level to Power framework.

 We have all dreamed about starting a business but what if you need to put together a $100 million dollar deal? Sometimes achieving the impossible means standing up to the challenge long enough that it becomes merely improbable. On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by self-professed “every-man” Chris Carhart. Through the lens of the Level To Power (LTP) framework, we examine Chris’ attempt to put together his first $100 million dollar deal. LTP 016 – Climb Mt Improbable from the LevelToPower Blog

Consider all of the great empires that once ruled the Earth. The Romans, Great Britain, the Mongols, the Persians… all powerful empires, all long since fallen to ruin. The American Empire, a young country that has been consistently growing in power since it’s conception, is quickly approaching the natural end of its reign.  On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by author and intellectual Jim Luisi. We use the ancient Roman Empire as a guide for predicting how and when the American Empire will crumble, and how having the right perspective might save us all. LTP 015 – Ominous Parallels from the LevelToPower Blog

Philosopher George Santayana once remarked that, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”  In the Level to Power system, those who wish to lead the pack must first understand the long history of herd mentality and the mindset of those who control it. On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by author and intellectual Jim Luisi. We discuss the history of human society, how mystical and empirical systems impact intellectual thought, and the way belief in gods and kings have encouraged herd mentality.  LTP 014 – East vs West from the LevelToPower Blog

Think about your favorite political or social movement. How often have you gotten into heated debates, attended protests, or voted on behalf of this cause? The campaigns you feel the most emotionally connected to are the campaigns with leaders most likely to manipulate your thought processes and drop you down from a Level Two to a Level One. In this episode of Level to Power, we challenge the preconceived notions of trust in authority figures, examine groupthink and herd mentality, and delve into how organizations create moral panic. LevelToPower | Change Your Level, Change The World LTP 013 - Scoundrels and Lies from the LevelToPower Blog    

As we often say, it’s important to see the forest through the trees – seeing the wider perspective is the key to rising up the corporate chain to the promotions and bonuses you desire. But how do you put this idea into practice? On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by author and management consultant Jim Luisi, who defined the level system in his book, Sensitive by Nature: Understanding Intelligence and the Mind. We discuss the many ways you can start adding value to your workplace, why you should start doing self-assessments, and how to best align yourself with the goals of your manager and company. APEX Level To Power: Self Empowerment from the Tribe. How to Identify and Control the Strings of Power that dominate our lives   LTP 012 - Bridging the Gap from the LevelToPower Blog

Imagine you’re a bartender in a restaurant dreaming of success. What do you need to get the job you desire? Is it an Ivy-league education, a prestigious family name, or a resume filled with internships and experience? Or merely leadership and the power of perspective? On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by Evan Daly, a Jersey bartender who built a business in liquor sales, for a discussion on what it really takes to secure the career you crave and dominate your industry. LTP 011- Conversation with Evan Daly from the LevelToPower Blog

On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by professional wrestler, management consultant, landlord, insurance broker, proud father, ad “sexual being” Aaron Fenzi, otherwise known in the ring as Mr. Thursday Night. We discuss the hidden power dynamics within the world of professional wrestling, and how you can use the showmanship and camaraderie of the sport to inspire success within your own professional industry. LTP 010 - The Wrestler: The TAO of Aaron Fenzi from the LevelToPower Blog

Consider the experience of watching a commercial for a charity cause you previously knew nothing about. In the span of a few minutes, the organization takes you from not caring about a cause to searching for your wallet to send in a donation. How do they do it? It’s simple – they tapped into right places in your mind. If you want to know how to influence those around you, you have to start with the very beginning of who they are – the human mind LTP 009 - Pitfalls Of The Human Mind from the LevelToPower Blog  

What is the nature of reality?  What is knowledge?  How do we know what is true?  A firm grounding in reality and logic is requisite for the empowered individual. People operating at Level 1, only on the perceptual level, feel they know reality and therefore no logic is required.   People at Level2, the conceptual, realize that validation of knowledge requires a rigorous application of logic. It is the nature of the herd that leaders want message reach over message truth.   Leaders will often use social pressure to suppress the critical analysis on their own members in order to increase the reach of their own messages. This campaign against independent thought is an essential basis of the herd mentality, which encourages the blind acceptance of the leader’s reality. LTP 008- Philosophy and Logic Survival Guide from the LevelToPower Blog  

We shape the world around us through our points of view. Every event, every moment, is interpreted by the individual through their own perspective lens. Most of us travel through life only able to see the world through our own frames and paradigms, but what if you could shift your perspective to see the world through someone else’s eyes? And even further -- if you could not only see the world through someone else’s eyes, but could take that alien viewpoint and manipulate it to reflect your own? LTP 007- Introduction To Levels from the LevelToPower Blog

If you’ve ever had to complete a group project for work or school, you know that some groups are much more successful than others. One group will coordinate perfectly to complete the project, while another struggles to understand the instructions of the task at hand. This happens even at the most prestigious universities and exclusive companies – but why? In this episode of Level to Power we examine the intricacies of social group dynamics and human suggestibility by using the behaviors of social animals in the wild as a model. Understanding the difference between the bee hive, a flock of sheep, and the wolf pack is the key to selecting the right group of people to work with on a project, and how to become the leader of the group itself. LTP 006- Suggestible Ewe from the LevelToPower Blog  

We all know that one person who seems to have it all. They don’t just climb the career ladder – they skip entire rungs and dwell comfortably at the top. They’re the Alpha in life, even when they’re not the richest, smartest, or most attractive member of the group – but how do they do it? In this episode of Level to Power we outline the foundations of social power, showing you how the Alphas of the world use perspective and cognitive empathy to influence those around them, and how you can use these foundations to your advantage. LTP 005: Foundations to Power from the LevelToPower Blog  

On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by author and intellectual Jim Luisi. The concept of levels explained in his book Sensitive by Nature: Understanding Intelligence and the Mind was a major foundation for building the Level to Power framework. We discuss the level system in depth, and explain how mastering perspective and changing your level will help you navigate intrapersonal conflicts in the workplace. LTP 004 - Levels in the Real World with Jim Luisi from the LevelToPower Blog

When was the last time you questioned, or heard someone else question, the leader of your organization? Were the questions welcomed? More than likely, you were ostracized for challenging the authority of the decision makers. In this episode of Apex Level to Power, we discuss the fundamental nature of the Herd, the relationship between the leaders of an organization and their followers, and why questioning your leader is the quickest way to reclaim your own power. LTP 003 - The Herd- Reclaiming your power from the LevelToPower Blog

Everyone has been in a situation that seems to have no solution. Any move you could possibly make leads to a losing outcome – there are no winning choices in sight. This conundrum was best exemplified in the popular Star Trek series, in the form of the Kobayashi Maru training exercise designed to test the character of the Starfleet Academy cadets. In this episode of Level To Power, we discuss how to beat the Kobayashi Maru test, finding a solution in every no win scenario. LTP 002 - Kobayashi Maru- Winning the No-Win Scenario from the LevelToPower Blog

Are you a Sheep or a Wolf? An Alpha or a Beta? Everyone who isn’t at the top of the power hierarchy wants to know how to get there, but those in control are rarely willing to give up their secrets to success.  Sheep, stuck in the herd but longing to escape, are left with self-help books that promise results but only offer clichéd platitudes and empty advice. Welcome to APEX LevelToPower: a step-by-step guide to advancing in society. LTP 001: Welcome to APEX; The basics of using perspective to change your world from the LevelToPower Blog