The Amateur Society

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWebsite: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another set of aphorisms from The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Our goal in this series is to demonstrate that philosophy is neither boring nor unapproachable. Everyone must engage with our own thoughts and dig deeper to discover things about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Join us as Steven goes through important topics in practical philosophy and demonstrates how any amateur can begin to access more challenging materials. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a new direction after an extended absence! Fatherhood is fantastic, and it has led me to think about how we should structure our approach here at The Amateur Society. In our first series of 2020 we will model an ongoing philosophical inquiry to demonstrate that everyone can develop the skills necessary to ask meaningful, challenging questions and to dig in. We begin with a handful of aphorisms from Nassim Taleb's The Bed of Procrustes. This will be our approach for the next several sessions, and we hope you enjoy the free-ranging exploration of many critical ideas. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!The Bed Of Procrustes: https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Procrustes-Philosophical-Practical-Aphorisms/dp/0812982401Taleb's Incerto: https://www.amazon.com/Incerto-Deluxe-Randomness-Procrustes-Antifragile/dp/198481981XWordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This discussion focuses on the nature of parenthood as Courtney and I prepare for the birth of our first daughter. It is important to learn from the experiences of others in addition to exploring these important topics through our own worldviews. Parenting is an awesome responsibility and something that so many throughout the generations have found such joy in. We will be taking a break from podcasting likely through the beginning of 2020 depending on how everything goes. We appreciate your prayers as we embark upon this magnificent journey. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This discussion focuses on ignorance and why we often make a willful choice to avoid exploring certain territory. The picture isn't so clear, and there are many instances where we could say that ignorance is, in fact, preferable to knowledge. We hope you enjoy this dynamic look into the questions that matter and the definitions that structure our approach to ignorance. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This discussion focuses on wisdom, what it is, and why it is important. It may seem obvious that wisdom is good and worthwhile to pursue, but our culture has shifted in several ways that have in many instances led to a prioritization of education and intelligence over wisdom. We unpack these different definitions and make an appeal that all of us must pursue wisdom wholeheartedly in this generation. We hope you will share this broadcast with someone who needs to hear it. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! We all inevitably deal with frustrations in our live that arise when things stand in the way of us pursuing a goal, whether grand or mundane. We have spoken about frustration on The Amateur Society before, and this conversation returns to focus on how we should understand and deal with the frustration that we face both before it arises and after it appears. Hopefully you enjoy this helpful conversation about different approaches that can help us navigate a world beset with the potential for frustration. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! At many points we have encountered in ourselves or others a tendency to be lazy instead of productive. There is definitely a time for rest in order to maximize productivity going forward by avoiding burnout, but all too often we encounter excuses. What are the sources of this overall lack of productivity despite extremely powerful tools enabling us to be more efficient? How can we overcome these obstacles to become more productive? Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! What would you write in a note to yourself that would be opened in ten years. Over that time frame plenty of uncertainty can come into play. Our first instinct is usually to hope that some goal has been completed or some experience taken place, but what about the broader questions? I would hope that I had discovered many things that I was wrong about and corrected them, that I would have a more solid worldview foundation, and that I would have improved at making decisions. Let's be encouraged to think more about these critical attitudes and beliefs that underpin our approach to our lives. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This week we are examining an interesting branch of math and physics, chaos theory. In certain dynamic, complex systems small changes to initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes. This understanding has significant implications even at a personal, philosophical, and worldview level. Please be encouraged that the small decisions we make do make a difference. Let's be more thoughtful about everything. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This week we look at an important concept in improvement and growth, via negativa. Our culture has a bias to make additions as our default path to solutions when often times the best starting point is to make subtractions. Whether in our diet, our habits, our careers, and our relationships, there are going to be many things that we know are harmful - or at least not helpful - that we would benefit from removing. This is easier said than done, but an understanding of the critical concepts and dynamics surrounding it may help move us forward on the path to growth. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This week we look at a critical subject in science: the origin of life. It is challenging to assess competing theories about the origin of life because the landscape is laden with worldview baggage. As such, having a genuine discussion typically takes a back seat to personal attacks. For the dedicated amateur, thinking about this subject offers a wide array of insight into how to examine key ideas. The truth about this question has tremendous implications. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This week we examine an age old topic in philosophy: beauty. Whether in the natural landscapes around us or in the human experience, defining beauty and grounding it properly in our worldviews is trickier than it might first appear. Are the standards of beauty objective or subjective, and what might the implications of each be? We hope that you enjoy this conversation and greatly appreciate your time here with us. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another stimulating conversation! This week we turn to the field of medicine and examine some of the big picture technological trends that have driven progress in this important field. The discussion focuses on information technology, big data, miniaturization, imaging technology, and genetic medicine. All of us bear a responsibility to inform ourselves, to ask meaningful questions, and to expand our worldviews as we embark further into a generation of profound transformations driven in large part by technological developments. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a shorter, lighter conversation! On this episode we discussed vacation, which means different things to different people. For example, I am perfectly content to take a vacation where I don't travel. Spending a couple of days at home to take care of anything I'd like and to relax sounds like a fantastic break to me. For others, travel is a necessary part of any vacation. Whatever your preference, we hope that you enjoy this conversation about vacation and what we can do to get more out of the time that we have. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another interesting philosophical conversation! We begin with the definition of solipsism before venturing into the territory of immediately difficult questions by considering whether or not we even exist. How would we think about a question like that? How do our worldviews come into play when examining these ideas? What levels of certainty can we attain in looking into various questions? This is a more technical episode, and it contains some valuable insight about our thought processes. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another interesting philosophical conversation! In this episode, the group examines the distinctions between dualism and naturalism when it comes to consciousness and considers a relatively new argument for dualism concerning intentionality. Are the brain and the mind one and the same, or do mental states have properties that brain states do not? What are the right tools to examine these questions? What implications so different positions have? Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society!WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another conversation about decision theory! In this episode, the group examines the psychological bias of anchoring and how it impacts our ability to make decisions. We often discuss how worldview ultimately informs our decisions, but along the way there are all sorts of cognitive biases that have a tendency to trip us up. While it is never going to be possible to extricate ourselves entirely from all of these biases, having a better understanding of them does provide some defense. Most importantly, this knowledge challenges us to think more seriously about our decision making and our worldviews. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another conversation about the philosophy of science! This conversation examines the definition of the scientific method and the assumptions that are made in its application. In our society many consider science as the primary or even the only way of accessing meaningful truth. In reality, there are important limitations on the scientific method that have a significant impact on our worldviews. Unfortunately, this isn't an area that gets covered in the standard course of education, but with a bit of determined critical thinking we can all strengthen our perspectives on this critical subject. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a conversation about an important component of practical philosophy: thought experiments. While sitting down and running through systematic metaphysics and other complex topics is not going to be feasible for everyday amateurs like us, we can still garner a lot of insight out of performing thought experiments. Why did a decision get made or why did a situation play out the way it did? Asking these questions about ourselves and others allows us to gain insight into more general principles that we can use to better understand our own worldviews and the world around us. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a conversation about a critical topic in philosophy and life: free will. The idea of the extent of our freedom is a worldview-driven concept that has been pondered for millennia. However, despite its significance it isn't a part of common inquiry except in unique circumstances. Are we actually free as it seems? How would we know? What would the consequences be of either conclusion? We hope that you enjoy this stimulating discussion. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another discussion about the new 'Adversity Score' that is going to be reported to colleges and universities as an accompaniment to students' SAT scores. We answer specific questions about what the score will contain, how it will be implemented, and why it is being incorporated into college admissions. The themes touched on by this conversation strike at the heart of culturally and politically pressing topics like equality, affirmative action, and the role of higher education. We must think critically and examine these matters rather than dive into our own ideological pools following every published headline. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another discussion about relationships! In honor of Mother's Day our conversation focuses on the importance and impact of motherhood with reflections on our own personal experiences as well as thoughts about the role of the mother in society. Many helpful thoughts arise about the bond between mother and child, how this precious relationship develops over time, and how key similarities connect our individual, diverse experiences. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for another discussion about decision making! When do we enlist the help of external resources to make decisions? Should we seek advice and counsel more from open source info and other people? What difficulties may arise from including others in our decision making? This conversation explores many important questions that motivate us to be more thoughtful about our decisions so that we're less inclined to be on autopilot. We must own the responsibility for our decisions, so we must practice thinking about them clearly. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion of the field of engineering! I didn't study to become an engineer, but recently I've discovered a handful of great YouTube channels that have kindled an amateur interest in the subject. Many fascinating questions and experiments are being answered and performed in an accessible manner, and it's well worth the time to check out these resources. The most important takeaways for me are the importance of practical problem solving and how it can lead to powerful innovation. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion of probability and how we handle the uncertainty of future events by hedging our bets. Have you ever said that something was possible, likely, or almost certain? Are their actual probabilities associated with those statements, or are we just guessing? It's a genuine challenge to unpack even relatively simple probabilities, so we have to use our instincts honed by experience in complex situations. Algorithms can perform better than humans at assessing probability, but everything tends to break down when rare events are considered. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion about the fire at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. This iconic structure has stood for almost a millennium, and the footage of the roof burning and the spire collapsing was shocking. Given that large portions of the building are still intact, what does this tell us about the critical essence of such a place? In moments like these we should ask additional questions. Why do we immediately perceive Notre Dame as significant? What would different worldviews say about the significance of the structure? How can we be more thoughtful in general instead of only being forced to reflect by dramatic events if at all? Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion about the importance of aligning our priorities. How do we balance the different aspects of decisions that we have to make? How important is having a defined set of priorities? Whether in careers or personal relationships, we all must make an effort to examine what our decisions reveal about our priorities. Incremental improvement is well worth the effort. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion about the scientific method, recent acknowledgements of weaknesses in the neo-Darwinian synthesis, and the connection between science and worldview. This kind of conversation is extremely important, as we all have a responsibility to go at least one step deeper beyond the textbook presentations of leading theories. Such descriptions are usually extremely brief and contain definitive statements. In reality, there are always more questions than answers. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion about the release of a summary of the Mueller report concluding that there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia surrounding the 2016 election and that no obstruction of the investigations took place. After several years of breathless reporting from news outlets who have even won Pulitzer prizes for their fraudulent and embarrassing coverage, how will things play out from here? This unfolding saga is still far from over, and the repercussions may be surprising and dramatic. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion about the recent uncovering of extensive fraud in college admissions. This dynamic has raised many important questions about the integrity of the admissions process as well as the nature of our systems. In this conversation we focus on the moral structure of what leads people - in particular the parents - to make these kinds of decisions. Ultimately, as always this should serve to motivate us to asking deeper questions about our own worldviews. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a discussion about properly basic beliefs. How can we prove that our rational faculties are reliable? What does it even mean to prove something? There are certain aspects of our knowledge that are axiomatic. We have to start somewhere. Those beliefs, when understood correctly, can be described as properly basic beliefs. Join us as we examine some nuances in this pivotal topic in philosophy. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a critical discussion about death. We all know intellectually that death is inevitable, but hardly anyone seeks to reckon with the implications of this truth. Death is uncomfortable and even frightening to ponder whether we have been mercifully spared from its immediacy for a time or whether we have been relentlessly exposed to it. It's no wonder that people try to avoid thinking or speaking of it whenever possible, but it must be reckoned with boldly. Hopefully this episode encourages you to ask additional questions about this overlooked topic. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for an discussion about the importance of travel. What makes travel so memorable to so many? How will technology impact travel in the years ahead? How do people prioritize between comfort and immersion? Join us as we discuss our most memorable travel experiences and analyze how travel holds such a special place in our lives. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for an important discussion about the importance of conversation. Conversation is critical to creating and sustaining relationships with others as well as our own identities, but is there a way to have more meaningful conversations than the mundane exchanges we are used to? The consequences of not engaging in this pursuit can be significant, and hopefully your experience with us has helped you to develop the necessary tools to have more purposeful conversations and to appreciate the importance this endeavor holds. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for an important conversation about the definition of life. Whether we look at the biological or the existential definitions, there is intense disagreement about key questions surrounding life that as a society we seem incapable of discussion in a productive way. Each one of us must ask these critical questions as part of an investigation of our own worldviews in order to properly undertake the necessary national conversation that is long overdue. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective

Welcome back to The Amateur Society for a conversation about what it means to be an amateur and the impact of the cult of expertise. Expertise is important and necessary, but in our society we often give people who are experts in a specific field credibility in other areas when a true expert needs to spend all of their time in their field to stay at the head of the pack. Would you rather be the best at one thing and average at everything else, or would you rather be in the top ten percent at everything? The proper amateur pursues balance and a broad knowledge base to become anti-fragile to the pressures and stresses on life. Thanks again for joining us on The Amateur Society! WordPress: https://amateursociety.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWArNcoTCBRxeoTJWvcc9QSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/theamateursocietyiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-amateur-society-28550453/Steemit: https://steemit.com/@amateursocietyGab: https://gab.ai/AmateurSocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/ontheobjective