Podcasts about rational

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation if the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it

Our buddy Howard joins us and he brought along his son in-law Filipe. We talked a lot about ICE in small towns and the effects on Filipe and his family's experience. We covered everything else as well. Let's get into it.

Gen X Jace is back with us on the program. We cover the happenings in his home state of Texas and all the other craziness everywhere else. Let's get into it.

This is a SS Live Podcast Extra. We had great people come through. Let's get into it.

John (JD Farmer) is back on the program. John is of the Gen Z generation and it's good to get the perspective of young people let's get into it.

Join Prokoptôn, a private community of dedicated practicing Stoics working together to improve. Learn more at https://skool.com/prokopton -- In this episode, I explore Marcus Aurelius' Meditations 6.27 and what it teaches us about anger. Marcus reminds us that when people do wrong, they do so because they believe their actions are beneficial or appropriate. Our task, therefore, is not to react with anger but to teach, explain, and correct with patience. That idea opens the door to a deeper question: what is anger actually for? Some modern thinkers claim anger is necessary for progress, even suggesting that it fuels social change. I disagree. Anger is not a driver of wise action. It is a signal. Anger alerts us that something has happened which does not accord with our expectations, values, or understanding. That is its only real utility. Once the signal appears, the work begins. We must translate that signal into usable information by asking questions: What happened? Why did it happen? What assumptions am I making? Could I be mistaken? This process turns anger into data. The signal draws our attention to an impression. Rational questioning extracts information from it. And our willingness to revise our own assumptions ensures that we do not simply act on emotional certainty. Seneca makes the Stoic position clear in On Anger: anger itself contributes nothing useful to action. Virtue never requires the assistance of vice. Anger is not a helpful fuel for moral progress. It is a destabilizing force that clouds judgment and pushes us toward impulsive decisions. The goal, then, is not to eliminate anger entirely, since it is part of our human psychology. The goal is to refuse to act while under its influence. Socrates captures this beautifully when he tells a servant, “I would strike you, were I not angry.” His point is simple. If the desire to punish someone appears at the same moment as anger, we cannot trust that the desire is rational. The wise response is to pause until calm judgment returns. This is the Stoic discipline in practice. Anger may signal that something is wrong. But only reason can determine what should be done about it. Listening on Spotify? Leave a comment! Share your thoughts. -- I am a public philosopher, it is my only job. I am enabled to do this job, in large part, thanks to support from my listeners and readers. You can support my work, keep it independent and online, at ⁠https://stoicismpod.com/members⁠ Looking for more Stoic content? Consider my 3x/week newsletter "Stoic Brekkie": ⁠https://stoicbrekkie.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think selling is persuasion. But what if it's really about how humans think, feel, and decide? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, we explore why “pushy” sales often isn't a skills issue—it's a clarity and mindset issue. If you're a founder, leader, or seller who feels stuck, awkward, or discouraged by rejection, this conversation will help you reset. Mark Gordon breaks down how great salespeople create trust, reframe problems, and stay steady through “no”—without losing themselves in the process. About the Guest: Mark Gordon is the Founder of Integrated Go-to-market Solutions (IGTMS), also known as the “Ripple CRO.” He helps companies scale revenue by building clear, aligned sales systems driven by psychology and precision. Episode Chapters: 01:58 Selling isn't persuasion—it's psychology, clarity, and alignment 05:54 What actually drives a “yes” in the information age 08:21 Why most companies don't have a sales problem—they have a clarity problem 12:32 Rational confidence: what separates top sellers from average ones 15:43 Handling “no” without spiraling: pipelines, fit, and self-respect in sales  Key Takeaways: Stop selling features—reframe the problem so the buyer sees it differently. Clarity starts with leadership: if your team can't explain what you do in one sentence, you can't scale. Sales is like poker: know your “cards” so you can focus your energy on reading the other person. Confidence isn't hype—it's belief in the product for the right audience (rational confidence). Don't chase miserable clients: pick motivated buyers who actually want the change. Rejection will sting—let it inform you, not define you. How to Connect With the Guest:  Website: igtms.com  (includes a free go-to-market assessment)  LinkedIn: Mark D. Gordon   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Eric the Analytical Iowan is back on the program. So much to breakdown and he's the guy to do it. Let's get into it.

Ed our elder statesman is back on the program. Ed is always a welcome sight and brings a lot to the show. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Old Soul is back on the show. She's been away for a long time. She is an activist and she's been activating. We catch up on what she's been up to and the rest of the current news. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Chris Cutrone and Douglas Lain discuss Trump's invasion of Iran as an example of bourgeois politics. Rather than condemning the invasion from the perspective of neoliberalism, they neither condemn nor support but describe. Support Sublation Media on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/dietsoap

Walker sits down with Rational Root for a deep dive into Bitcoin's current market structure, bear market vibes, and why this cycle has felt so different, and whether the four-year cycle is still intact. Root argues Bitcoin is in a bear market phase, explains why institutional adoption and ETF flows created a more distributed top instead of a classic parabolic blow-off, and lays out why the next few months may look more like bottom formation than immediate breakout. They discuss the role of long-term holder distribution, why 100k became such a major psychological level, how business cycles and halving cycles interact, and why Bitcoin remains massively bullish long term even if price chops lower in the near term. Five key topics we discuss Why Rational Root believes Bitcoin is currently in a bear market, not just a mid-cycle dip How ETF flows, OTC buying, and institutional adoption changed this cycle's price action Why 100k became a major psychological sell zone for long-term holders and OG whales Whether the four-year cycle is still alive, and how much of it is really driven by the broader business/liquidity cycle Why Root remains extremely bullish long term even while expecting more chop and possible downside in the near term FOLLOW ROOT: X: https://x.com/therationalroot Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsphh4hcsk9trquc2rd0drwge9vh75rmaa43xru4ha74nyrld9emyg4vj6zg WEB: https://www.bitcoinstrategyplatform.com/ PARTNERS & DISCOUNTS: LEDN: Bitcoin-backed lending. Go to ledn.io/walker and unlock liquidity WITHOUT selling your bitcoin. BLOCKSTREAM JADE: BLOCKSTREAM JADE HARDWARE WALLET: Head to https://store.blockstream.com/ and use coupon code WALKER for 10% off! BDIC™ is building an insurance marketplace on the bitcoin standard. Sign up for the waitlist at: http://bdic.io/walker Buy Bitcoin with River: http://partner.river.com/walker GET FOLD ($10 in bitcoin): https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER JOIN THE SUBSTACK TO GET NEW EPISODES DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX: https://walkeramerica.substack.com/ If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's routine orbital successes while contrasting them with China's rational, long-term plan to land humans on the moon by the year 2030. (15)1900 NILE EGYPT

Gen X Jace from Texas is back on the program. Jace updates us on what happened in the Primaries in his home state. We of course cover everything else. Let's get into it.

The Middle East war is in its fifth day as the U.S. and Israel keep striking targets across Iran and Lebanon, Iran retaliates into the Gulf, and funeral preparations begin for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.President Trump is offering shifting explanations for why the U.S. struck Iran, as the White House tries to unify its message and Americans remain wary about what the war is meant to achieve.And the first midterm primary results are in, with Democrats in Texas choosing James Talarico and early races in North Carolina and Arkansas offering a first read on where both parties are headed.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Rebekah Metzler, Dana Farrington, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ana Perez and Nia DumasOur director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.(0:00) Introduction(01:55) Middle East War Intensifies(05:58) Trump's Rational For War(09:36) First Midterm PrimariesTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Trucker T is back on the program. As a veteran of the Iraqi war he has a unique perspective on the current war in Iran. Let's get into it

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs, Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

We are back with another TT LIVE podcast and it is another good one. Some of the usual suspects and several new people. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

C Temptation is back on the program again. If you know C, you know she's not afraid to speak her mind. You know I love that. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Mike Doran, senior fellow and director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, joins the show to bring us the latest breakdown on the war and how long this may go on. ▪️ Times 01:52 Where are things going? 05:45 Rational strikes  09:56 A weakened positioned    16:33 Lasting change 20:13 What comes next? 26:40 Regional war 30:28 Integration  38:30 The Decider  47:32 Futures  Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more content on our School of War Substack

Our buddy Wil from Georgia is back on the program. We talked about the Clintons, Iran and everything else. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Missing Evidence

We were supposed to have Ed on this show but he had a family emergency. So it seemed like a good opportunity to do a text response show. so let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get int it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get int it.

By Craig Scott - Is belief in the bodily resurrection of the dead a leap into irrational thinking?

Eric the Analytical Iowan checks in on the program. We talk Hilary Clinton, the State of the Union and all the rest. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Gen X Jace from Texas stops by the program. He brings us up to date with all the stuff happening in his home state. Then of course we venture into everything else.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast. A compilation of the days TTS. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast, A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

Here's the latest Not A Podcast, A compilation of the days TTs. Let's get into it.

We did a SS Live Podcast today. As always we had a lot of great people that joined us and it was a great conversation. Let's get into it.

Behaving rationally involves facing up to conditions of uncertainty; we never navigate the world with perfect confidence. Sometimes we are uncertain about the way the world is, but we can also be uncertain about our place within the world. This kind of situation arises in cosmology (where the relevant world can extend very far in space or time), and also in quantum mechanics (where new worlds might be created at any measurement), but also when we are simply unsure about the future history of humanity or whether we live in a computer simulation. I talk with philosopher Adam Elga about how to deal with these unique kinds of uncertainties. Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code MINDSCAPE at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod #sponsored Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/02/23/345-adam-elga-on-being-rational-in-a-very-large-universe/ Support Mindscape on Patreon. Adam Elga received his Ph.D. in philosophy from MIT. He is currently a professor of philosophy at Princeton University. His research involves decision and game theory, epistemology, philosophy of probability, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science. Web site Princeton web page Google Scholar publications PhilPeople profile