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The Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of medical fiction, existential poetry, general philosophy and some of my favorite Shakespeare. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn


    • May 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    "Untitled," by Donald Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 1:05


    Existential poetry from the collection: Transit States, by Donald Marks, available on Amazon and Kindle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Do I have the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference and what to do

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 11:22


    Do I have the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference and what to do --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Full disclosure of all clinical data is a must, The public's right-to-know

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 5:35


    The public has a right and a need to know the results of all clinical data. Particularly in this time of COVID-19, with many therapeutic and vaccine clinical trials going forward, the public must know the results of clinical studies, whether there are Adverse Events from Therapeutics in order to make an informed decisions. The public must know that vaccines have been adequately tested for safety and efficacy, otherwise the public will not accept vaccines and Therapeutics when they are offered even during a pandemic, This topic was most recently discussed in the Annals of Internal Medicine issue of May 7th 2019. I thank the American College of Physicians, of which I am a Fellow, for their courage in Publishing this article --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Henry Kissinger in his late 90s. Former Secretary of State, National Security advisor, agent for good or evil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 21:32


    One of a series of podcasts presented on Henry Kissinger, conflicted Jew and former Secretary of State and National Security advisor. Was he an agent for good or an evil war criminal? The greatest Secretary of State of our time? Only time will tell but I offer a number of different perspectives on this subject. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    The meaning of time. ⏰ Personal Reflections on mortality and the limits of longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 15:32


    Personal reflections on the meaning of time, mortality, immortality, influencing the present and the future, and many other things that are dear to me. What I have not told my family, with a sprinkling of poetry, segment from the movie Groundhog Day, and a Star Trek Voyager episode. Read by Donald H. Marks. Personal blog page: https://bit.ly/3bJinSR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Vaccinating Against Hate.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 34:32


    Reflections on how best to achieve childhood health, the overall role of vaccines, social justice, and the legacy of Dr Jonas Salk and pandemics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Relative Ethics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 39:23


    This podcast discusses the early history of Einstein's life, his key concepts and where they fit into both history and ethics. I then address whether some or all ethical decisions have moral absolutes or are simply relative to their context, "whatever." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Why did Hamlet ask, "To Be or not to be?" Explainer. Context is the essence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 6:00


    In this Soliloquy or internal monologue from Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Hamlet shares his inner feelings thoughts and plans for the future after his father's foul and most unnatural murder. My Explainer and context added. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Love Is Not All. The sonnet to love unrequitted, by Edna St Vincent Millay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 2:26


    This beautiful sonnet depicts the love affair from a woman's perspective, from her first attraction, thru the consummation and leading to her sorrow at crushing breaking up. With full explainer to help understand the context. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Does Shylock really want a pound of flesh? Explainer. The Merchant of Venice - what he said and why.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 5:05


    In this episode I first explain the context in which Shylock found himself in Shakespeare's England, the restrictions on Jews and how he ended up a moneylender. Then I will read Shylock's explanation for why he demands a pound of flesh --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Bloodbird, dangerous medical fiction about transplants, greed and murder, by Dimitri Markov

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 4:56


    Tomorrow, at Dawn. The Tragic Poem by Victor Hugo for his beloved daughter. Explainer.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 3:43


    This deeply moving and intense poem was written by French author Victor Hugo in memory of his daughter Leopoldine. I include introductory and contextual remarks to help you better appreciate and understand this poem. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    All The World's a Stage, in "As You Like It," by Shakespeare. Explainer, what Jacques said and why.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 3:53


    The famous, familiar, meaningful and reflectful Soliloquy by Jacques in "As You Like It", by Shakespeare. Read by Donald H. Marks. Complete with helpful explainer for context. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Vera Mortina, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. A criminally insane murderer doubles as a healer. Let's hope it is fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 17:10


    "Vera Mortina: When the patient is not the sick one! (Dangerous Doctors Series Book 4)" read by the author Dimitri Markov - aka Donald H. Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/7mlyZFz . Violent doctor, greed, psychosis at a local hospital. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    The Surrogate, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. Greed and lust in the in vitro fertilization racket, too realistic to be fiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 5:16


    "The Surrogate: A young woman trapped in the greed and power of the IVF indu$try. (Dangerous Doctors Series Book 3)" by Dimitri Markov.- aka Donald H. Marks http://a.co/bLJDHs9 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Her Charm Was Contagious, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. Greed, jealousy, murder and senility in a medical practice.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 6:20


    "Her Charm Was Contagious: A dangerous doctor and a patient who just loved everyone to death! (Dangerous Doctors Series, Book 2)" read by the author Dimitri Markov aka Donald H. Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/bY8QqCF RT and F. LMK via Signal app if you get the title. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Redlands, existential poetry on hopelessness and love, read by the author, Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 2:56


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    The Golden Fleece, reflective existential poetry read by the author, Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 3:10


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Waiting for the Arrival of The Midnight Special. Driving, nearly erotic existential poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 5:58


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Untitled, an existential poem on a missed opportunity for love, read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 2:03


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    To the unknown female sitting alone, existential poetry on a potential encounter, read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 2:36


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Lady on a time bomb, existential and suggestively erotic poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 3:02


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant sexual visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Moments. Evocative existential poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 2:36


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Reap, existential poetry on tragedy of causation, read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 1:25


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Life in the Fast Lane. Hard driving existential poetry on the pressure of modern existence, read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 1:20


    "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Je t'aime. Tender poetry of existential love, read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 1:34


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    Magnetic Force. Existential poetry on the pressure of romantic attraction, read by the author Donald H. Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 2:21


    From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    What I have not told my family about the meaning of time. Personal Reflections on mortality and the illusion of longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 12:21


    Deeply personal and hopefully insightful reflexions on longevity♾️ and the meaning of life. Written and read by Donald H. Marks. Personal blog page www.DHMarks.blogspot.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dhmarks/message

    The Existentialist Podcast - Enduring ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 0:53


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