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This week's guest my friend Joshua DiCaglio, Associate Professor of English at Texas A&M University and author of the fabulous Scale Theory: A Nondisciplinary Inquiry.It's a book bout how contemplating scale can transform us — how it's one thing to understand the microcosm and macrocosm through our maps and another thing entirely to really sit with the mystery of how all of this is happening at once. We can conceptually differentiate ourselves from the rest of the cosmos, but scale makes it clear that at no point do we ever truly stand outside it all.And this has enormous implications: contemplating scale is not merely an idle curiosity but an existential necessity. In an age of exponential AI, our future hinges on whether we can learn to overcome the tendency to colonize other scales with our abstractions and cultivate the capacity to recognize interdependency with the unthinkably small and large. How does truly understanding this change the way we live? Bewilderment is a rich place to start. Let's simmer in it for a while…If you find enjoy this conversation, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment at YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and consider becoming a member here or making tax-deductible contributions at every.org/humansontheloop. Recurring donors get the same community perks, including the book club and online course recordings.Chapters0:00:00 - Teaser0:01:12 - Intro Essay: Scale & AI Safety0:13:25 - You Can't Paint Fractals0:21:29 - We Can Only Act on The Scale at Which We Exist0:23:10 - The Story of Scale Theory0:27:49 - Discovering Scale through Computer Science & Nanotech0:38:37 - Being One & Feeling Many0:44:29 - The Embodiment of Mind & Information0:59:55 - The Scalar Synecdoche: Are Organizations Really Organisms?1:18:32 - Why Does It Matter Where We Draw The Lines Around Individuals?1:33:49 - Responsibility in A World Out of Control1:53:51 - ClosingAnnouncementsCheck out my new single and music video “The Big Machine” — along with an essay on songwriting as evolution and a list of my favorite sci-fi ballads. Switch it up from this week's news by diving in for a trip into the scalar reconfigurations of selfhood:Starting next week I'm hosting a members-only reading and discussion of Federico Campagna's Prophetic Culture: Recreation for Adolescents with a live call on Sat May 3rd:Josh's LinksJoshua DiCaglio's Website + Google Scholar + X + LinkedInScale Theory Part 1 PDF (almost half the book!)Microbes as Machines: Life, Control, and the Problem of Scale in the Emergence of NanotechnologyLanguage and the Logic of Subjectivity: Whitehead and Burke in Crisis (unfortunately not open-access)Project LinksContact me if you have questions or want to work togetherHumans On The Loop's living pitch & planning documentJoin the Future Fossils Discord Server for both public and members-only threadsMeet collaborators on the open online commons Wisdom x Technology Discord serverFull episode and essay archivesPodcastsHumans On The Loop 01 – Richard DoyleHumans On The Loop 06 – K. Allado McDowellHumans On The Loop 10 – J.F. MartelHumans On The Loop 12 – Matt SegallHumans On The Loop 14 – Jim O'ShaughnessyWeird Studies 36 — On HyperstitionFuture Thinkers Podcast – Daniel SchmachtenbergerTalksMichael Garfield — AI-Assisted Transformations of ConsciousnessJacob Foster — Toward A Cultural Ecology of The NoosphereBooksChaim Gingold – Building Sim CityValerie Hanson – Haptic VisionsAndrew Pilsch – TranshumanismPlato – PhaedrusGilbert Ryle – The Concept of MindThomas Hobbes – LeviathanGeoffrey West – ScaleAnonymous – The Cloud of UnknowingDouglas Adams – The Hitchhiker's Guide To The GalaxyArticlesMarc Andreessen – Why Software Is Eating The WorldDavid Krakauer et al. — The Information Theory of IndividualityWilliam Gibson – Google's EarthPeopleCarl SaganEric DrexlerRichard FeynmanNeal StephensonRay KurzweilPlotinusPseudodionysusStuart DavisRina NicolaeN. Katherine HaylesStuart KauffmanVannevar BushGregory BatesonNorbert WienerHeinz Von FoersterKurt GödelJill NephewHumberto MaturanaFrancisco VarelaWilliam BurroughsDorion SaganLynn MargulisPierre Teilhard De ChardinLuigi MangioneIlya PrigogineDavid BohmRamana MaharshiNisargadatta Maharaj This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

What role does phosphorus play in the world? From some of the most lethal substances to the most vital, phosphorus is a complex element that is often overlooked.  So, what makes phosphorus so special? Dan Egan, the author of The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, sits down to explain. Released in March of 2023, Dan's latest book outlines the past, present, and future of what has been called “the oil of our time.” As Dan dives into the intricacies of phosphorus, he reveals the complex nature of this element by using a combination of explanatory science and environmental journalism… In this episode, we discuss: How phosphorus affects food production. The interconnectedness of phosphorus and toxic algae. The most important ways that people interact with phosphorus. Why phosphorus is considered such a prized material. To purchase Dan's book, The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, click here now! Upgrade Your Wallet Game with Ekster!  Get the sleek, smart wallet you deserve—and save while you're at it! Use coupon code FINDINGGENIUS at checkout or shop now with this exclusive link: ekster.com?sca_ref=4822922.DtoeXHFUmQ5  Smarter, slimmer, better. Don't miss out! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Giving Birth in a World Out of Joint Luke 2:1-8We often celebrate Jesus' birth in very individualistic and spiritual terms. Jesus has come to forgive my sins or be my friend or help me when things get tough. Interestingly, these are not the emphases of these verses. Here the focus is on visions of a different world.Jesus' birth occurs in the context of an imperially exploitative act (2:1-3). Emperor Augustus orders a worldwide census. This counting of residents asserts power and political control to secure a world that benefits only elites at the expense of the rest. Emperors counted people in order to tax them. That was a means of transferring wealth and resources to elite control.The reference to the census encapsulates the unjust Roman imperial world into which Jesus is born. Joseph and Mary are subjected to and cooperate with the Emperor Augustus' decree.While the census asserts the emperor's control over people's lives, something subversive happens in the midst. The divine purposes send Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, David's city (2:4-6). Recall the angel's words of 1:32-33 that Jesus will inherit David's forever reign in the midst of Rome's rule. According to Psalm 72, that reign is about justice for all, especially for the poor and needy. It resists oppressors, protects against those who use violence, and ensures peace and food security for all (Psalm 72).That's the gift of Christmas. It offers a vision of a different world, a transformed world of just living for all. The vision also functions as a summons to work for such a world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Egan is a Journalist in Residence at the Center for Water Policy in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences. Egan is an environmental journalist and author of the Death and Life of the Great Lakes and The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance. Egan was a reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covering the Great Lakes from 2002 until 2021. He has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and he has won the Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award, John B. Oakes Award, AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award, and J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award. Egan is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Columbia School of Journalism.https://www.daneganauthor.com/

It's both a precious resource and a dangerous pollutant, exponentially increasing crop yields, while fouling our waterways with blue-green algae. The element phosphorus has played a crucial role in agriculture and war, while its reserves are unevenly distributed, with much of the world's supply located in the occupied territories of Western Sahara. Writer Dan Egan discusses the double-edged nature of an element that is increasingly depleted and overused. (Encore presentation.) Resources: Dan Egan, The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance Norton, 2023 The post Phosphorus: Reaping the Harvest appeared first on KPFA.

Phosphorus is an element that wears many faces. Its overuse as a fertilizer has polluted freshwater ecosystems, transforming rivers and lakes from thriving communities to lethal zones devoid of life. Its role as an explosive has brought fiery death and suffering to many during times of war. And its dwindling global supply poses an existential threat to humanity. Because phosphorus is not just a destructive force - it is essential for all of life on this planet. In The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, author Dan Egan explores the multi-faceted nature of phosphorus and the surprising ways this element has shaped our world. Egan, Journalist in Residence at the Center for Water Policy in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences, transports readers from the guano-covered islands off the coast of Peru to the fertile fields of the American Midwest, from the 17th century laboratories reeking of boiled urine to our tenuous future as the demand for this element outpaces its supply. Tune in to learn about this powerful yet underappreciated element. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 6 of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti discuss with guest Massimo Pigliucci how stoicism and meditation intertwine. Massimo, an acclaimed philosopher, delves into his transition from evolutionary biology to philosophy and Stoicism. The conversation covers key aspects of Stoicism, including the practice of mindfulness, attention (prosoche), and the Stoic approach to life's challenges. They discuss the parallels and differences between Stoic practices and Buddhist meditation, emphasizing the importance of rationality and judgment in Stoicism. The episode also touches on mindfulness in modern contexts, comparing it to classical practices, and concludes with Massimo sharing his personal Stoic meditative practices and reflections on life and death.   Massimo Pigliucci is a distinguished philosopher and author renowned for his work in the philosophy of science and his advocacy for Stoicism as a practical philosophy for modern life. He is a key figure in the modern revival of Stoicism, contributing significantly through his writings, talks, and as a certified philosophical counselor.   Glossary of Terms   Stoicism: An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes rationality, virtue, and resilience. Mindfulness: The practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences. Prosoche: A Stoic term for attentive mindfulness, focusing on rational judgment and action. John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Rick Repetti: Website: https://www.rickrepetti.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickrepetti/  X: https://twitter.com/rickrepetti  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophicalpractitioner/   Massimo Pigliucci: Substack: https://figsinwinter.substack.com/    Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/   Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   Books, Articles, and Publications   Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation - Rick Repetti  https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Handbook-Philosophy-Meditation-Repetti/dp/036764746X A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control―52 Week-by-Week Lessons - Gregory Lopez, Massimo Pigliucci https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-New-Stoics-Week-Week/dp/1615195335/   Quotes   "But meditating in Stoicism is a kind of activity that is very much philosophical in nature... But it's most certainly is a type of philosophizing." - Massimo Pigliucci [00:11:11]   "This is a place where it's converging with sort of cutting edge CogSci, which is the importance of attention to being reasonable that the training of attention is as important as the training of argumentation." - John Vervaeke [00:20:40]   "What can I do better the next time? Again, the idea being your mind needs to be prepared. If you're prepared, you're going to react better the next time around." - Massimo Pigliucci [00:53:15]   Chapters   [00:00:00] - Introduction to the Episode by John Vervaeke [00:01:21] - Massimo Pigliucci's Background and Journey to Stoicism [00:04:44] - Pigliucci's Current Work and Philosophical Interests [00:08:03] - Discussing the Philosophy of Meditation [00:14:47] - Exploration of Stoic Principles: Physics, Logic, and Ethics [00:17:00] - Massimo Pigliucci Discusses the Broader Understanding of Ethics in Stoicism [00:24:40] - Stoic Perspectives on Choice, Good and Evil, and Social Relationships [00:31:09] - Comparing and Contrasting Buddhism and Stoicism [00:43:30] - Massimo's Personal Stoic Meditative Practices [00:53:15] - Massimo Pigliucci's Closing Thoughts on Practical Philosophy  

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In this episode, Kate is joined by Dan Egan, author of the Devil's Element: Phosphorous and a World Out of Balance. Why phosphorus? Phosphorus is vital for life on Earth and plays a pivotal role in fertilizers that sustain agriculture. However, it's also a finite resource where its overuse in fertilizers has led to significant environmental concerns such as toxic algae blooms. The history of phosphorus, from its isolation as an element, to its sordid history and its various applications, including warfare, is explored. Somehow, phosphorous is at the heart of our food system, the conception of the soap opera, the Clean Water Act, and the children's rhyme “Shelly sells seashells by the seashore.” Its history is nothing short of sordid and it is “the gravest natural resource shortage you've never heard of.” Dan and Kate also explore future sources of phosphorous and whether or not waste is really waste at all. This is an essential part of understanding agricultural systems and a great interview. Find Dan-the Devil's Element: Phosphorous and a World Out of BalanceResources Mentioned: Farmer's of Forty Centuries: Organic Farming in China, Korea, and Japan by F. H. KingInterview with Dan on Sustainable DishSupport the Podcast:SubstackLeave a one-time TipCurrent Discounts for MBS listeners:15% off Farm True ghee and body care products using code: KATEKAV1510% off Home of Wool using code KATEKAVANAUGH15% off Bon Charge blue light blocking gear using code: MINDBODYSOIL15

Dan Egan, author of the New York Times bestseller The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, discusses what extreme measures people have used to find phosphorus, how phosphorus is misused in U.S. agriculture, and how it's so essential to all life on earth. Dan's latest book is The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance.

It's both a precious resource and a dangerous pollutant, exponentially increasing crop yields, while fouling our waterways with blue-green algae. The element phosphorus has played a crucial role in agriculture and war, while its reserves are unevenly distributed, with much of the world's supply located in the occupied territories of Western Sahara. Writer Dan Egan discusses the double-edged nature of an element that is increasingly depleted and overused. Resources: Dan Egan, The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance Norton, 2023 The post Phosphorus: Reaping the Harvest appeared first on KPFA.

Out-of-home (OOH) advertising is the oldest form of advertising there is, and it has had a whirlwind of the past three-and-a-half years. The medium was hard hit by pandemic-era lockdowns, but has recovered quickly and now, according to the World Out of Home Organization's Global Market Index Report, it is set to surpass $40bn in global revenue for the first time this year.Route Research CEO Denise Turner joins host Jack Benjamin and reporter Ella Sagar to discuss the current state of the OOH market, developments in ad measurement, the viral success of fake OOH ads, and whether we've yet reached a 'new normal' when it comes to how individuals are traversing metropolitan areas.Ella also speaks about her recent interview with Clear Channel Europe CEO Justin Cochrane, who told her the OOH company is seeking to become a US-only business.---This episode was edited by our production partner Trisonic.Visit The Media Leader for the most authoritative news analysis and comment on what's happening in commercial media. LinkedIn: The Media LeaderThreads: @TheMediaLeaderTwitter: @TheMediaLeader YouTube: The Media Leader

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Phosphorus is essential for life. It's the second most abundant mineral in the body and critical for bone structure and bodily functions. Like humans, plants need phosphorus, too, and because of this, it is a key component of fertilizer.  Phosphorus also has a dark side. It's used to make firebombs, rat poison, and nerve gas. The increased reliance on phosphorus has created dangerous conditions for humans and animals through its misuse and overuse.  Award-winning journalist Dan Egan explores both sides of phosphorus in his new book, The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance.  Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 252: Dan Egan Episode Credits: Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you'll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated.  Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

What role does phosphorus play in the world? From some of the most lethal substances to the most vital, phosphorus is a complex element that is often overlooked.  So, what makes phosphorus so special? Dan Egan, the author of The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, sits down to explain. Released in March of 2023, Dan's latest book outlines the past, present, and future of what has been called “the oil of our time.” As Dan dives into the intricacies of phosphorus, he reveals the complex nature of this element by using a combination of explanatory science and environmental journalism… In this episode, we discuss: How phosphorus affects food production. The interconnectedness of phosphorus and toxic algae. The most important ways that people interact with phosphorus. Why phosphorus is considered such a prized material. To purchase Dan's book, The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater, Guy Ames, and Lee Rinehart explore the balancing act of managing phosphorus – a macro-nutrient essential for life.  Getting just the right amount of phosphorus without over-applying it is a tricky balance because of the unique way phosphorus interacts with the soil. Getting phosphorus fertilization right is also important for farm profitability since the price of phosphorus fertilizer has almost doubled in recent years. And phosphorus can have highly detrimental effects if it runs off fields into lakes and streams, making managing phosphorus a critical problem for producers to solve.  Using nature as a model, farmers and ranchers can manage phosphorus on their farm to maintain productivity while reducing their reliance on inputs of synthetic forms of this expensive, non-renewable resource.  ATTRA Resources: ·         Toolkit: How to Reduce Synthetic Fertilizer Use ·         Rising Fertilizer Costs: Look to History for Answers  ·         Nutrient Management Plan (590) for Organic Systems  ·         Nutrient Management in Organic Small Grains  Other Resources: ·         It All Turns on Affection  ·         The Nature and Properties of Soils ·         Fertilizer Prices  ·         The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance  ·         Mycorrhizal Fungi Factsheet  Contact Nina Prater, Guy Ames, and Lee Rinehart at ninap@ncat.org, guya@ncat.org, and lee@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. 

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater, Guy Ames, and Lee Rinehart explore the balancing act of managing phosphorus – a macro-nutrient essential for life.  Getting just the right amount of phosphorus without over-applying it is a tricky balance because of the unique way phosphorus interacts with the soil. Getting phosphorus fertilization right is also important for farm profitability since the price of phosphorus fertilizer has almost doubled in recent years. And phosphorus can have highly detrimental effects if it runs off fields into lakes and streams, making managing phosphorus a critical problem for producers to solve.  Using nature as a model, farmers and ranchers can manage phosphorus on their farm to maintain productivity while reducing their reliance on inputs of synthetic forms of this expensive, non-renewable resource.  ATTRA Resources: ·         Toolkit: How to Reduce Synthetic Fertilizer Use ·         Rising Fertilizer Costs: Look to History for Answers  ·         Nutrient Management Plan (590) for Organic Systems  ·         Nutrient Management in Organic Small Grains  Other Resources: ·         It All Turns on Affection  ·         The Nature and Properties of Soils ·         Fertilizer Prices  ·         The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance  ·         Mycorrhizal Fungi Factsheet  Contact Nina Prater, Guy Ames, and Lee Rinehart at ninap@ncat.org, guya@ncat.org, and lee@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. 

On March 10, New York Times Bestselling Author Dan Egan visited the City Opera House in Traverse City. He presented his new book, “The Devil's Element, Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance.” Environmental reporter, Patrick Shea, was the guest host. Patrick works for Interlochen Public Radio, an NPR affiliate in northern Michigan.  Egan writes about phosphorus, the source of great bounty―and now great peril―all over the world. Phosphorus has played a critical role in some of the most lethal substances on earth: firebombs, rat poison, nerve gas. But it's also the key component of one of the most vital: fertilizer, which has sustained life for billions of people. In this major work of explanatory science and environmental journalism, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dan Egan investigates the past, present, and future of what has been called “the oil of our time.” He describes the race to mine it from the fabled guano islands to the far Pacific to the sand dunes of the Western Sahara. He reports on how our overreliance on phosphorus is today causing toxic “dead zones” in waterways from the Florida Everglades to the Mississippi River Basin to the Great Lakes and beyond. And he explores the alarming reality that diminishing access to phosphorus poses a threat to the food system worldwide―which risks rising conflict and even war. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nationalwritersseries/message

Phosphorus is an element that is essential for life, but it is also gravely damaging our waters. We learn more from Dan Egan, author of the book “The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance.”

Dan Egan discusses his book, "The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance." It details the perilous but little-known environmental issues of our time.Then, Douglas Tallamy shares "The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees." In this book, Tallamy explains why the mighty oak tree is one of the most import species of the planet kingdom.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dan Egan takes us on a world tour of phosphates – or would that be phosphorus? It's best to pay attention. His book is “The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance.” Then, Dr. Darren Kelly, the Founder and CEO of Certa Therapeutics in Melbourne, Australia, tells us about his many-decade scientific research which has led to a treatment for Schleroderma, now in advanced clinical trials. The results are worth noting.

Ryan speaks with Professor Massimo Pigliucci about his new book The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders, what Alcibiades's magnetism and lack of moral compass can teach us about what we look for in leaders today, the tension between being virtuous and being pragmatic, and more.Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, the former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, the originator of Neoskepticism, and an advocate and popularizer of Stoicism. He wrote a viral piece in The New York Times called How to Be a Stoic as well as two books on Stoicism titled How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life and A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control a Stoic handbook. He also explores Stoic philosophy on his podcast Stoic Meditations. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

This week on the Cripescast Charlie is joined by Dan Egan, author of the New York Times best-selling book “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes”. Charlie and Dan discuss many environmental issues including the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the positive and negative effects of phosphorus, agriculture and more. Be sure to pick up a copy of his latest book “Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance” which is available now.   Find Dan's book at your local bookstore or on Amazon and follow Dan on Twitter @danpatrickegan   Find us on all platforms @cripescast and @charlieberens, find us on Patreon too patreon.com/charlieberens    The music behind the advertisements is "Double Polka" by Kevin McLeod. 

In this week's episode, Dr. Massimo Pigliucci returns to the podcast to discuss the ongoing relevance and power of Greco-Roman philosophy to shape our character and way of life in the 21st century. Order Massimo's new book: The Quest for Character: https://amzn.to/3hdvXGt Connect with Dr. Pigliucci Web: https://massimopigliucci.com Books by Massimo A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living https://amzn.to/3ovvhKm A Handbook for New Stoics: how to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control https://amzn.to/39pJZhK How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life https://amzn.to/2YqQTNz How to Life a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy https://amzn.to/2YkXiKd Nonsense on Stilts: how To Tell Science from Bunk. https://amzn.to/3iU3iD0 Other books by Massimo: https://amzn.to/39qYrWG Brian's Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Brian Russell's Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian's Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer Information on Brian's Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #stoicism #virtue #character

The 16:9 PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY SCREENFEED – DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT The World Out Of Home Organization has been around for decades, but under a French acronym that didn't mean a lot to much of the world. The non-profit changed its name from FEPE International to its new handle a few years ago, and has never looked back. It now has members from all over the globe - with outdoor advertising companies of all sizes and stripes signing on to benefit from lobbying, networking, policy discussions, standardization, research and education. The organization also does a heavily attended global conference each year, as well as at least a couple of regional versions in APAC and the Middle East. I had a great chat with out of home media veteran Tom Goddard, a London-based Irishman who gives his time and experience as the organization's President and Executive Chairman. Subscribe to this podcast: iTunes * Google Play * RSS TRANSCRIPT Tom, thank you for joining me. Where are you today?  Tom Goddard: Yeah, nice to be here, David. I'm in sunny London. We're having a Mediterranean type of summer, which is a hit and miss here, but we're having a lovely summer at the moment and I'm right in Hyde Park, so I'm looking into the park and all the joggers. So it's a lovely spot, it's about 28 degrees, so pretty cool.  Hopefully you have air conditioning!  Tom Goddard: Yeah, but I hate using it. I've had to use it a bit lately, but yes, I do.  So you are the head of the World Out of Home Organization? Can you give me the background on yourself and what that organization is all about? Tom Goddard: Yeah, of course, David. For my sins, I'm President of the World Out of Home Organization, it's an honorary reposition and the World Out of Home Organization is a not-for-profit body and its purpose is the same now as it was when it was set up 63 years ago. It's really to drive sector growth.  When the organization was set up in 1959 by Jacques Dauphin who was one of the pioneers of French outdoor media alongside JCDecaux, it was originally called FEPE which is short in French for  Federation European Publicite Exterieur, and in later years, it expanded outside that footprint and became a truly global organization. So in 2018, we decided to rebrand as the World Out of Home Organization, which we launched the following year at our Dubai Congress, which happened just before the pandemic, and so we're now the World Out of Home Organization, but we are 63 years old.  Yeah, I have known a few people who would make reference to FEPE all the time, like Sheldon Silverman when I was in meetings with him, and I didn't know what he was going on about, but when the name was changed, I was like, “Oh, now I get it!” It's a more universal name. Tom Goddard: Yeah. It's very plain and it says what it does.  With regards to your background, are you a media owner guy or an agency guy or something else? Tom Goddard: Yeah, I'm a media owner guy. I come from the media owner side and I've had a long career on the media owner side, all the way from a small company started in Ireland to running the International division of CBS Outdoors, as it was then called. More recently I was the chairman of Ocean Outdoor in the UK, which is one of the leading digital out-of-home companies in the premium sector. Are you still active, or are you still working?  Tom Goddard: Yeah, I'm still pretty active. I just stepped down from Ocean, just about a year and a half ago, but but I have also got a business called, Out of Home Capital, which I've set up with with eight other very experienced out-of-home professionals, and it's a global advisory business that helps all sectors of the out-of-home ecosystem to achieve their strategic plans. So I'm busy with that alongside my active work in the World Out of Home Organization.  Out of Home Capital, is that also a funding entity or purely advisory? Tom Goddard: It's mainly advisory, but we do have access to capital sources, and we do advise, for example, out-of-home media owners who are perhaps getting ready for a sale or getting ready for an IPO, we do advise them on how to go about preparing for that and also we have sources that we can recommend in terms of of capital investment. Is that a going concern that keeps you busy or is it one of those things that's a little little bit of peaks and valleys, where a project comes up and you're all busy and then there's not much going on and you can relax and then something else comes up.? Tom Goddard: We set it up a couple of years ago and within two weeks we had our first project, which was a New York Bank making an investment, needing a due diligence report, and since then we've been steadily busy, including working for a large private equity operator who were examining the potential sale of Clear Channel's European assets, and we have three European city projects at the moment where we're advising European cities on their out-of-home strategy and on their smart city strategy.  So it's really getting traction now, David, and when we set it up, we wondered how it would go, but everybody seems to tell us that there was a gap in the market, there was a need for this global advisory business and that seems to be the case.  I did a lot of consulting for a bunch of years now. Now, I'm just focused on Sixteen:Nine, but I would get emails and phone calls from people asking about whether I could do advisory on digital out-of-home and I would just flat out tell them that there are other people out there who know a hell of a lot more about that particular side of the business than I do, and I would point them that way, because it's just not my thing.  And we'll talk about it later, but I'm eternally confused by the whole programmatic business. I understand it at a macro level, but boy, it's complicated.  Tom Goddard: Absolutely, but if you get any more referrals, just send them my way. But interestingly there are not a lot of advisory units out there who really have the depth of experience needed. For example, we're just in the process of advising a large Asian media player who wants to get a tall hold in Times Square in New York, so you can get things like that along with major retailers who are looking to maximize their digital assets in their supermall. So there aren't many companies that have the ability to assess the audience value and also know about the aesthetics and the environment.  So how global is the World Out of Home Organization at this point, are you covering every continent and how many members do you have? Tom Goddard: Yeah, it's really taken off in the last few years, particularly since we rebranded, David, it's amazing what that has done, but we now have over 150 members worldwide. That's mainly large out-of-home media owners like Lamar, OUTFRONT in the US, and then JCDecaux in Europe, Out of Home media in Australia, Phoenix Metropolitan in China, and we also have lots of national out-of-home trade bodies, like the OAAA in the US and FAW in Germany, Outsmart in the UK and the Outdoor Trade Association in Japan.  The other good thing about our organization is we also admit service providers in the out-of-home sector like Daktronics and BroadSign in the US are members and most of the ad tech providers like View and Hivestack and Vista are members, and of course all the major BD buying agencies as well, Kinetic Talent and Rapport. So we totally embraced the entire 37 billion out-of-home ecosystem.  So if you want to be a member or you're considering being a member, it's not really the case where you go, do I join World Out of Home, or do OAAA or whatever, you can be a member of all of them, and it's not a conflict, and you're not choosing sides?  Tom Goddard: No, in fact the World Out of Home Organization is an international global body whereas the trade associations like Outsmart in the UK and the OAAA in the US are mainly national associations, and what we do is we connect with them and help to amplify the work they're doing and also help them to develop standards and best practices. So it's an entirely complimentary thing that you would join.  And also you would join it to be a part of a sort of a sharing and learning platform and to get access to our extensive database and active networking forum, and of course you get favorable discount rates to all our events. Somebody said to me recently that our annual Congress is really now a must attend event.  Is that the big thing, the resources and the conferences and so on? Are those kinds of the main motivators for joining?  Tom Goddard: They used to be, David. We used to very heavily rely on our annual Congress which is highly attended by the senior people in out-of-home. But we are now doing our annual event, we had one recently in Toronto and next year's is in Lisbon in June, but we're doing two fairly major regional events. We've got one coming up actually in October in Southeast Asia for APAC and that's based in Kuala Lumpur, and we've got one coming up in February in Dubai covering the MENA region.  So the events are a big attraction, but there's a lot more to the organization now, including monthly global Zoom calls with members, webinars and lots of other stuff that's going on throughout the year.   Is it a case where you have media companies, particularly those who cover multiple companies competing in many respects, but this is a forum where they can collaborate and share ideas and the competition goes away for at least a little bit?  Tom Goddard: That's a very astute question, David, and that's the tightrope all trade associations walk and what we do is we try to focus as hard as possible on sector growth and all the things that contribute to sector growth. And what you get is fierce competition locally at national level, between out-of-home media operators, both at the media owner and the media agency level. But there are lots of areas where it makes sense to collaborate and cooperate at association level to drive the sector because there is hard evidence now that a 1% sector growth is five times more valuable to your bottom line than a 1% growth within the silo. So when you talk about the sector, are you talking at a macro level about out-of-home or digital out-of-home?  Tom Goddard: I'm talking about out-of-home at a macro level, and don't forget that, 63% of global revenues still come through the classic out-of-home channel or static, as I think you call it in the US, but that is obviously tipping year by year in favor of digital. Some markets are at 80% digital and other markets are a lot less than that. I never foresee a situation where the market will be all digital. But I think the majority will be digital, but there will still be great work to be done with classic billboards, doing directional work for the likes of McDonald's and other big retail operators.  Yeah, there's any number of instances where I've seen digital in play and thought that wasn't necessary, it was almost like they did it because it's digital, that makes it shinier and newer and more attractive and a poster, a printed stock would've been just fine.  Tom Goddard: Yeah. I guess because of the capital investment required, out-of-home media owners are pretty cany when it comes to the ones that need to be digitized. It's usually a very high value site. Sean Reilly at Lamar has a statistic that shows something like 4% of his inventory produced 27% of his revenues. Forgive me if I haven't got the numbers right, but we are moving into an era now where less is more. So I think you'll see a rationalization of out-of-home inventory around the world, but it will be higher value and more digital. Yeah, I'm curious if your organization has a role in mentoring a lot of the startups that come along? These are the companies that want to put screens on everything, I just wrote last week about a company in London that's putting them on delivery scooters, and I tend to roll my eyes on a lot of these new kinds of efforts, but I thought that one was actually pretty spot on given the way London works and everything else, but there are so many dreamers out there that think they can put a screen anywhere and it's the road to riches route for them.  Tom Goddard: Yeah, as we would say in Ireland, David, “God bless them!” We would say, “Fill your boots!” Tom Goddard: The simple fact is you put multiple screens where there is a huge audience, and on the back of delivery bikers is not exactly the place to get a return on that investment. But I think that there's always gonna be left field entrepreneurs coming into the industry.  Where you see the big changes is with the high value sites around the world, and of course, lots of advertisers are cleverly using trophies or marquee digital sites on their social media as well. Most people who buy space in Times Square or Piccadilly Circus in London get wonderfully extended coverage and amplification on social media. So I think, in terms of dynamic content, in terms of the fact that involving memory and encoding digital motion really scores very high in those areas.  So is that part of the reason why you're seeing like lights, particularly in Asia, you're seeing a lot of these, anamorphic collusion types of creative that they are hoping will also get picked in social media and so on, so it's extending the reach? Tom Goddard: Absolutely, David, this is a really very exciting new innovation and Ocean calls it deep screen, and there are various sorts of versions of it. What we're finding, which is very exciting in our sector is that there's two levels of creativity, the traditional great ideas that the great creatives come up with as well, and then there's the great creative technical applications, and what you've just described, that is a great example of the attention getting the ability of these deep screen ads and they just go viral on social media.  Yeah, I've found that there's only been a few campaigns that have somehow rather threaded the needle between really interesting visuals but actually an effective ad. There have been ones where I'm trying to figure out okay, who is even the brand for this, but once in a while you see the ones where they've managed to achieve both. Tom Goddard: Yeah, the people who invest in these types of locations also use them as part of their annual reports in their own collateral material, they use them in their websites. They get tremendous mileage out of them.  Most of the great creative directors of our times always say, if you can get it right  on a poster, on an outdoor ad, you get it right on all media, that's as true today as it ever was.  Because it's short and sweet and to the point, right? Tom Goddard: Yeah, you've gotta get the message across swiftly and you've gotta be entertaining.  Yeah, I try to emphasize in my past life with consulting clients, that this is not a storytelling medium, it's a glance medium. You've gotta get your message across really quickly and somehow resonate with them.  Tom Goddard: Yeah, you're dead right.  One of the challenges through the years, particularly in the early years of digital out-of-home was getting acceptance from media planners and buyers, that they would understand the medium, that the level of measurement was good enough to mirror what was happening online and elsewhere, and it wasn't just guesswork about audiences. Is that a hurdle that's now being cleared?  Tom Goddard: Yeah, very much, and of course the research is very robust now, in terms of the work that digital out-of-home does.  At a broader level, David, we are now in a global media market that's all about screens, and of all the legacy media, out-of-home has converged best with the digital era, and is regarded really as text friends, so I think we now are an integral part of the digital screen world and there's a terrific amount of research to back that up. We recently spent a year updating and distributing the audience measurement guidelines, because it didn't include digital in the previous version, and it now fully includes the digital part of our medium, so we're well covered there.  Is it possible to have global standards or is there just too many differences region to region or even country by country? Tom Goddard: No, it absolutely is possible to have global standards, and that document, which is a 100+ page document put together by Neil Eddleston and Gideon Adey, two of the accepted global gurus on audience measurement, that has received tremendous endorsement from organizations who are all consulted in the process.  You can have a model that fits most markets that is adjustable for the physical state of the local market and the level of maturity in that market. But yes, the important thing is to try and have an accepted level of research across all the markets so that the CMOs are talking the same language when they're buying out-of-home. I know you're not a hardcore technology guy, but I have to ask about LED just from the lens of LED has opened up the opportunity to get beyond standardized billboard shapes and standardized kinds of locations, so you're now seeing the sides of entire buildings, including the Burj in Dubai being lined with LE  lighting that at a great distance can look like an ad. Are we heading to a time where it's going to be like a few of the movies out there, like Children of Men or Blade Runner, where there are billboards on the sides of buildings and blimps and everything else?  Tom Goddard: I think we're there now, David, certainly in China. If you go to Shanghai, it will blow your mind, and what's great is that there was a time when out-of-home media owners didn't have the greatest relationship with municipalities in cities, but cities now and out-of-home media owners are working collaboratively to integrate great digital treatments in the fabric of the cities and to connect with the smart city technology. I think most mayors in the world now would regard large format, digital media and small format, on street furniture units to make a statement that this is a progressive city, this is a city that's moving fast in the digital age, so I think we're there. I think you can do nonstandard formats, particularly on super premium, as we see, and even now, we see some incredible treatments, with groups of drones being brought in for special occasions, so digital out-of-home is really, as I said, of all the legacy media, it has embraced technology best, and I think is really well equipped. Because when we started this organization, when our forebears started this organization, it was for the same reason which was to drive sector growth. But then, the big tech guys came in with television and later color television and now out-of-home is competing against the tech giants that are preeminent in digital marketing and in digital media.  So we have to move along with that, and that's what we're doing, and this is why digital out-of-home is the second fastest growth medium in all of media .  Is it part of your organization's charge to demystify or simplify some of the enabling technology, because I'm somebody who's been involved in the industry at various levels for more than 20 years and I struggle mightily to understand everything going on with programmatic, and if I'm having trouble, I suspect a lot of other people are.  Tom Goddard: Yeah, you're dead right. I've been banging on about this at various conferences. I think what we have is that programmatic is really simply computer-to-computer trading between SSPs (supply side platforms) and DSPs (demand side platforms) and it's gotten a bit complicated in out-of-home because we've added multiple layers on top of that, such as data stacks, real-time bidding capability, dynamic content, etc, and all these additions are meant to enhance the process and make it even more targeted and precise, but you're right, they also increase the complexity as well.  We often have programmatic panels at our conferences and I appeal to the panelists to speak English and stop talking in all their tech language and we are getting better, but I would have to admit, David, I think it's unnecessarily complicated, or we make it unnecessary complicated, and certainly that's something we need to work on. Yeah, I wonder if some of it simply has to do with all the different vendors, almost inventing terms so that they can differentiate themselves from a bunch of other companies that are doing roughly the same thing?  Tom Goddard: Yes,. I think this gets back to my overriding point: our real competitors are not the other outdoor companies, our real competitor is at sector-level. So the more standards we have, the less complicated it is for media planners and CMOs to look at the medium and buy the medium, the faster the sector will grow.  You and I are absolutely aligned on that, and it's something that we work on constantly.  In terms of the overall organization, if you had to identify what your main sort of challenge or thing that you wanna accomplish in the next couple of years, what would that be? Tom Goddard: Yeah, fortunately, David, in out-of-home, there are way more opportunities than challenges at the moment, but the ones that are in my mind that need more attention are audience measurement and sustainability. We still have huge deserts, huge markets, and regions around the world that either lack or have suboptimal audience measurement systems, such as China, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and again, getting back to my point that if we can all get up to speed in terms of industry standard and languages, you know, I was down at the WFA, the world Federation of Advertisers Congress in Athens a couple of months ago, and listening to the brilliant CMOs talking on the platform there, and they look at things globally and they move around a lot, so it's very important for us to get all those markets that don't have audience measured, and we're introducing ourselves an initiative following our 100+ page guideline book called “Measure the World” to encourage those markets, to put the investment in through their national associations. And then of course, the second thing is sustainability, which is a big challenge for every company and every citizen.  Yes, and I guess the other one that is steadily coming up is security and network security and locking down your billboards and your digital posters.  Tom Goddard: How do you mean?  In terms of not getting hacked! Tom Goddard: To be honest with you, David, it's a very rare occurrence, but it does get a lot of publicity when it happens and it's usually from a novelty point of view. I saw something a couple of days ago that was rather amusing, but it's very rare and our security levels are very high and that's why it's very rare. So I don't see that as an issue.  Yeah, I think the mainstream media companies certainly understand it. It's the smaller kind of entrepreneurial operators who are trying to cut corners and then they discover, “oh, we shouldn't have cut that corner.”  Tom Goddard: That's right.  So if I'm an organization that is listening to this and thinking, I wanna know more, I perhaps want to join the World Out of Home Organization. How do they find you?  Tom Goddard: As I said, the World Out of Home Organization is a not-for-profit organization. Our board of directors, which is like a who's who from the out-of-home media owners association, all give their time voluntarily to the organization. Its only function is to improve and promote out-of-home globally, and to drive sector growth.  The membership fees are pretty nominal and the value that you get from the association makes it a no brainer. So you just log on to our website and there's a place there where you fill out the application form and join, and we are enjoying a very steady growth of new members at the moment. But it's not just about getting membership fees to cover the basic cost of running the organization, it's about learning and sharing, and everybody, as I said in Toronto, at the Congress, whether you are big or small and you have a story to tell, we do a weekly newsletter and everybody has a chance to tell their story in that. So from my point of view, but of course I would say this anyway, David, it's a no brainer to join the World Out of Home Organization. You are doing only good.  It's worldooh.org, correct?  Tom Goddard: Correct!  All right, that was terrific. Thank you for spending some time with me. Tom Goddard: It was a great pleasure and I hope this nice weather continues, and let's chat again sometime to see how much progress we've made. Absolutely.

When Greg found out that Massimo Pigliucci had a PhD in biology and a PhD in philosophy, he knew that this was somebody he had to get on the show.Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee, and is currently the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism and New Skepticism.At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 176 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 16 books, including the best selling “How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life,” “Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk,” and the most recent “The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders.”Massimo and Greg dig into where morality might come from in a scientific way, the decisions that lead to our lifestyle choices, and “doing your own research.” Episode Quotes:Misconceptions about philosophyWhen people think about philosophy, they think about really complex, abstract process of thinking. But the choices you make on a day-to-day basis, your priorities in life, etc. will be evident to a psychologist, or a behavioral ecologist, or an economist, just by observing what you do. Right? And those choices will reflect an underlying set of values and priorities, which is what I would call a philosophy of life and everyone has it. Science & philosophy are interconnectedI used the word "Sci-Phi" to signify that science and philosophy need to work together to give us the best understanding of not only the world, as it is and as it works. But also how we should behave and what we should do about our lives.There are different paths to living a good lifeSo what an expert can do, is to provide you with options and say, okay, so if your question is how to live a good life as a human being, how to figure out the best way to spend your life, how to figure out your priorities and things like that. There are a number of options. And I, as an expert, can present you with those options and can walk you through those options. But I can't tell you which one you should choose because they are equivalent, meaning there are different paths to living a good life.Show Links:Resources:DARWIN'S DANGEROUS IDEA: EVOLUTION AND THE MEANINGS OF LIFE Chrysippus | Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophyOn the Ends of Good and Evil: De Finibus Bonorum et MalorumGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at City College of New YorkProfessional Profile at PhilPeopleMassimo Pigliucci WebsiteMassimo Pigliucci on TEDxAthensHis Work:His works on AeonMassimo Pigliucci on Google ScholarPhilosophy as a Way of Life PodcastStoic Meditations PodcastHow to Be a Stoic WebsiteThe Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good LeadersThink like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today's World - AudiobookA Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for LivingHow to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal PhilosophyA Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control—52 Week-by-Week LessonsNonsense on StiltsHow to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life HardcoverAnswers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to A More Meaningful Life

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Gregory Lopez is an author, editor, and researcher. As a practicing secular Buddhist and Stoic, he is the founder and facilitator of the New York City Stoics Meet-up. He is the co-author of A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control, which he wrote with his friend and former guest of our show Massimo Pigliucci, which you can check out on episode 165 of Boundless Body Radio! Gregory is also on the team for ModernStoicism.com, and co-facilitates Stoic Camp New York with our friend Massimo. In 2017, he co-founded The Stoic Fellowship, which aims to support and increase in-person Stoic communities worldwide. In addition, he is lead editor for Examine.com and editor in chief of the Examine Research Digest. He obtained his master's degree in molecular biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University and his Pharm.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Gregory currently lives in New York City!Find Gregory at-https://greglopez.me/A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Controlhttps://stoicmissingpieces.com/273Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Often referred to as the "Pandemic Prophet," noted science journalist Laurie Garrett chats with us about the COVID 19 pandemic, the state of global health, whether or not it really is safe to wear masks, politics, and so much more. Be in the know in 30ish minutes. Laurie Garrett wrote her first bestselling book, THE COMING PLAGUE: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance, while splitting her time between the Harvard School of Public Health and the New York newspaper, Newsday. In the 1992-93 academic years Garrett was a Fellow at Harvard, where she worked closely with the emerging diseases group, a collection of faculty concerned about the surge in epidemics of previously unknown or rare viruses and bacteria. The book was published in hardcopy by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux in 1994, and spent 19 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. (Source: lauriegarrett.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Often referred to as the "Pandemic Prophet," noted science journalist Laurie Garrett chats with us about the COVID 19 pandemic, the state of global health, whether or not it really is safe to wear masks, politics, and so much more. Be in the know in 30ish minutes. Laurie Garrett wrote her first bestselling book, THE COMING PLAGUE: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance, while splitting her time between the Harvard School of Public Health and the New York newspaper, Newsday. In the 1992-93 academic years Garrett was a Fellow at Harvard, where she worked closely with the emerging diseases group, a collection of faculty concerned about the surge in epidemics of previously unknown or rare viruses and bacteria. The book was published in hardcopy by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux in 1994, and spent 19 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. (Source: lauriegarrett.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transitions are a reality check. There's never a better time to step back and examine what we really want out of life than during a period of massive change. But you don't have to wait for a crisis to take stock of your life.   Recently, I came across A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. It's an inspiring guide that looks at how we think and what it takes to live our best lives. On today's episode, I'm joined by the writer of the book. Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, podcaster, as well as the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York.    His academic work is in evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy. In this episode, he shares why happiness is a process, not an endpoint.   We discussed:   The journey of Massimo's midlife career jump from scientist to philosopher Debunking common myths and misconceptions about stoicism  Why everyone has a philosophy of life (even if they don't know it yet) The concept of training yourself to accept the reality of loss  How to train your brain to stop focusing on what you can't control   Links Philosophy as a Way of Life A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living  Think Like a Stoic A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

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Dr. Anthony Esolen, author, “Sex and the Unreal City” Sex and the Unreal City: The Demolition of the Western Mind Defending Boyhood: How Building Forts, Reading Stories, Playing Ball, and Praying to God Can Change the World Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World

Dr. Anthony Esolen, author, “Sex and the Unreal City” Sex and the Unreal City: The Demolition of the Western Mind Defending Boyhood: How Building Forts, Reading Stories, Playing Ball, and Praying to God Can Change the World Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World

Massimo Pigliucci is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at The City College of New York. He holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He commonly publishes work in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and numerous other publications. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to the Skeptical Inquirer. He has published over 180 technical papers on scientific and philosophic topics as well as written or edited 14 books. Some of his books include including the best-selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life, as well as A Field Guide to a Happy Life, A Handbook for New Stoics, and Nonsense on Stilts. You can follow his work on his wonderful blog, Figs in Winter, joining his philosophy meet-up, called Philosophy Book Club, reading his books, or watching his TED Talk entitled Stoicism as a philosophy for an ordinary life. Books by Massimo Pigliucci: How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control—52 Week-by-Week Lessons How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living Nonsense on Stilts Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to A More Meaningful Life Books Recommended by Massimo Pigliucci: 1.Discourses and Selected Writings - Epictetus 2. The Demon-Haunted World - Carl Sagan 3. Why I Am Not a Christian - Bertrand Russell 4. Philip K.Dick Collected Works -Philip K.Dick 5. The Odyssey - Homer About the Inquiring Mind Podcast: I created The Inquiring Mind Podcast in order to foster free speech, learn from some of the top experts in various fields, and create a platform for respectful conversations. Learn More: https://www.theinquiringmindpodcast.com/​ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inquiring-mind-podcast/id1556213826 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PkxtA4Gl78yOy4HvD64Wj?si=5alt67VxQnSwQSzwJx7MUw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCekWTqxDRcQmaou87NKvNZw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinquiringmindpodcast/

Bruce and I have had some back and forth recently on the definition and importance of Middle Powers in the current global order. I thought that it would be valuable to invite Bruce into the virtual studio to discuss the role and influence of the Middle Powers. In particular I wanted to review with Bruce his recent writings with several colleagues on ‘democratic multilateralism’ and ‘competitive multilateralism’. How could these shape global governance efforts going forward in light of the growing tensions between the two leading states – the United States and China. Bruce Jones is currently the director and a senior fellow in the Project on International Order and Strategy of the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution; he also works with the Center for East Asia Policy Studies. Bruce is as well a consulting professor at the Freeman Spogli Institute at Stanford University. Jones previously served as the vice president and director for the Foreign Policy program. Jones’ research expertise and policy experience is in international security. His current research focus is on U.S. strategy, international order, and great power relations. Recent publications include an article in Foreign Affairs, “Can Middle Powers Lead the World Out of the Pandemic? Because the United States and China Have Shown They Can’t”

Listen in as Dr. Massimo Pigliucci (best selling author of books on Stoicism as well as a professor of philosophy and expert on evolutionary biology) shares his knowledge and wisdom concerning the modern practice of Stoicism, it's relationship to spirituality and Christianity, and how to live a good life. Bio: Dr. Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. (See fuller bio below) Connect with Dr. Pigliucci Web: https://massimopigliucci.com Twitter: @mpigliucci Books by Massimo A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living https://amzn.to/3ovvhKm  A Handbook for New Stoics: how to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control https://amzn.to/39pJZhK  How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life https://amzn.to/2YqQTNz  How to Life a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy https://amzn.to/2YkXiKd  Nonsense on Stilts: how To Tell Science from Bunk. https://amzn.to/3iU3iD0  Other books by Massimo: https://amzn.to/39qYrWG Books recommended by Massimo Carl Sagan. The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark https://amzn.to/3absot7 Bertrand Russell. Autobiography https://amzn.to/3orcfVD Connect with Brian Russell: Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com Brian Russell's Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258   Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.

EPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: What to say in a French elevatorA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: What to bring to a dinner partyQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:  How to respond when someone says, "must be nice"? In a walk-up building, can you buzz people in or do you have to personally greet them at the building's front door?VENT OR REPENT:  A not-important email, TV SpoilersCORDIALS OF KINDNESS:  Supporting others, Bagging groceries at the supermarketTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWFrench elevator etiquette on YouTubeBelle says "Bonjour" in "Beauty and the Beast"Andrew Wyeth's "Christina's World""Out of this World" Episode 1MC Escher's RelativityYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Support our show through PatreonSubscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple PodcastsCall, text, or email us your questionsFollow us on InstagramVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterBuy some fabulous official merchandiseCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob Paravonian

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that look for meaning in reflections from the past, both near and far: Cold Moon: On Love, Life, and Responsibility by Roger Rosenblatt, and A World Out of Reach: Dispatches from Life Under Lockdown, edited by Meghan O'Rourke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books that search for meaning by reflecting on the past: Cold Moon: On Love, Life and Responsibility, by Roger Rosenblatt, and A World Out of Reach: Dispatches from Life Under Lockdown, edited by Meghan O'Rourke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I am talk to my buddy Goose as he tries to teach me more about astrophysics, some guys cat, and much more! Poster Reference - E.T. Extra Terrestrial Song Reference - Daft Punk (Around the World) Out on all major platforms including YouTube. Thanks for the listening. Please like, subscribe, and share!Twitch.tv/tonytonesworld #tonytonesworld #tonytonesworldpodcast #TTW #podcast

Is the Feminine Voice the Key to Shift the World Out of Chaos? What if the rise of the feminine voice was the key to our future? Join Cindy as she explores the importance of voice and how the world scales tipped to such a state of imbalance by discounting the feminine voice and defining success based on a ‘masculine’ model. We examine studies that reflect deeply conditioned unconscious gender biases and the impact these biases have in the world balance. As more people reject their feminine strengths in favour of masculine, believing that’s the only way to succeed, the world shifts out of balance. Technological advances that would have been unthinkable not long ago are now commonplace. We have such potential at our fingertips. And yet, suicide rates are at an all-time high. Depression and anxiety as well. Across ages and cultures. We’re experiencing the effects of climate change … and now the chaos of COVID. Consider how we take control of our lives when we have so little control over much of what happens around us. What if everything you thought you knew about negotiation was wrong. In fact, what if it was counter-productive? Get introduced to a simple model that can elevate your influence and persuasive abilities to get better outcomes, more creative outcomes, better buy-in, less conflict, longer lasting agreements, better relationships, and more positive impact – both personally and professionally.

Dr. Anthony Esolen, author, “Sex and the Unreal City” Sex and the Unreal City: The Demolition of the Western Mind Defending Boyhood: How Building Forts, Reading Stories, Playing Ball, and Praying to God Can Change the World Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World

A Compelling, Challenging, and Urgent Discussion of COVID 19 and the great challenges for social, racial, and climate justice organizers Laurie Barrett—author of the The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance Her hair-raising, sober, and chilling assessment of the COVID 19 Virus in discussion with Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta COVID 19 and the Challenge to Organizers in Black, Latino(a) and low-income communities And all racial, social, and climate justice organizers IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE SHOW FROM OUR GREAT WEBSITE, VOICESFROMTHEFRONTLINES.COM AND REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE, CHECK US OUT OUR PODCAST ON APPLE, SOUNDCLOUD,STICHER YOU HAVE 168 HOURS THIS WEEK AND EVERY WEEK—MAKE ONE OF YOUR BEST LISTENING TO VOICES EACH WEEK Eric’s summary of key points that will be discussed based on Laurie Barrett’s brilliant assessment This is a brand new microbe never seen on planet earth before. The U.S. death toll is 75 thousand and the world death toll is 316,000 always getting larger We need a vaccine that is a “home run” and must be produced for all 7.5 Billion people on the planet If not successfully eradicated may get out slowly all over planet and hope the virus does not mutate The Rich countries must give massive aid and income transfers to the poor countries. Eric adds this is an anti-imperialist challenge to today’s movement-every social justice group must be evaluated by its concrete aid to the Third World The Strategy Center is raising this challenge to ourselves The leadership of the Cuban medical brigades must be acknowledged and emulated. We urge all members, staff, and organizers to listen to this compelling conversation and send email responses to Eric@Voicesfromthefrontlines.com and Channing@thestrategycenter.org

On episode 49, we welcome philosopher Massimo Pigliucci to discuss how we can use Stoic philosophy to improve mental health, learn about the necessity of separating internal and external success, and how we can implement practices to make us feel in control of our well-being. Massimo Pigliucci is the K D Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. He is the author of How to Be a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living (2017),  A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control (2019), co-authored with Gregory Lopez, and How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy (forthcoming, 2020), co-edited with Skye Cleary and Dan Kaufman.   Leon Garber is a philosophical writer, contemplating and elucidating the deep recesses of man's soul. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Psychotherapist — specializing in Existential Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Therapy — and manages a blog exploring issues of death, self-esteem, love, freedom, life-meaning, and mental health/mental illness, from both empirical and personal viewpoints. Alen D. Ulman is a content creator and life long auto-didact. Alen manages the page Ego Ends Now which is a growing community for expanding consciousness with vital information about science, medicine, self actualization, philosophy, psychology and methods to overcome identification with compulsive thought. The purpose of Ego Ends Now is to make sure to give everyone in it's community every tool available to add levity in their own lives, making it a very real possibility for them to create a life of their own design, and help impact the world and our global community positively. Find us on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethemoment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemomentpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMomentPodcast/ We are also everywhere podcasts are available!  Where To Follow Massimo Pigliucci:  Website: https://massimopigliucci.com/massimo-central/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpigliucci -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Support the show on Patreon if you like us!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- #MassimoPigliucci  #Stoicism #HowToLiveAGoodLife

COVID-19 originated in China and exploded across the US. Today, a look at the leaders of those two countries: What have they done right to contain this pandemic, what have they done wrong, and what haven't they done at all? On Today's Show:Laurie Garrett, Pulitzer, Peabody, and Polk-prize-winning health and science writer, and author of multiple best-selling books on global health and epidemic diseases, including, The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance ( Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1994) discusses her cover story from The New Republic’s May issue about how Presidents Trump and Xi set the stage for the coronavirus pandemic. 

Pulitzer-winning Laurie Garrett, author of The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance, talks about the dangers of politicians offering coronavirus misinformation.

Pulitzer-winning Laurie Garrett, author of The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance, talks about the dangers of politicians offering coronavirus misinformation.

0:08 – Monday's with Mitch: The Trump Administration announced its reached a peace deal with the Taliban and an agreement to pull troops out of Afghanistan; 2020 Democratic field is shrinking: Mayor Pete and Tom Steyer drop out; plus more on Super Tuesday. 0:34 – Primary Election 2020 Debate: Oakland's Measure Q, a parcel tax of $148 per parcel to raise approximately $21 million per year for parks maintenance and homeless services, and provides a low-income senior exemption. The ballot question is as follows: “Shall a measure to provide: homelessness support services and programs to help homeless individuals move into shelters and housing; trash removal from parks and creeks; safe, well-maintained parks and trails; clean, accessible park restrooms; improved water quality; and park facilities repairs, by enacting an annual $148 parcel tax for single-family parcels, and other parcels as specified, for 20 years, raising approximately $21,000,000 annually with exemptions for low-income seniors, be adopted? For: Brooke Levin, Yes on Q campaign Against: Marcus Crawley, No on Q campaign Debate: Oakland's Measure Q 0:51 – KPFA News: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a primary election in her San Francisco congressional district on Super Tuesday, and several challengers are vying to become the runner-up she'll face in November. KPFA's Ariel Boone has the story. 1:08 – COVID-19 and a proper public health response Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) is a former senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations and a Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer. She is the author of several books, including Ebola: Story of an Outbreak, The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance and Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health. Laurie Garrett on COVID-19 1:34 – KPFA News: Fresno County prosecutor Andrew Janz gained national attention in 2018 when came close to defeating incumbent Republican Devin Nunes in California's heavily Republican 22nd Congressional District.  Now, he's campaigning to become the first Democrat in decades to become the mayor of Fresno.  Janz is in a tight race with former Fresno police chief Jerry Dyer. Fresno, with its population of over half a million residents, it is the fifth largest city in California.  Vic Bedoian reports from Fresno. 1:30 – Election 2020: South Carolina primary results Kevin Alexander Gray (@KevinAGray) is a longtime South Carolina political organizer and analyst who has worked on many political campaigns. His books include Waiting for Lightning to Strike: The Fundamentals of Black Politics. He is co-editor of the book Killing Trayvons: An Anthology of American Violence. 1:47 – How the Democratic campaign organizing is looking on the ground Akela Lacy (@akela_lacy) is a political reporter with the Intercept, covering the Democratic Presidential race. The post “We've got to start testing widely” Laurie Garrett on the high risk profile and public health response for the coronavirus; Plus: We host a debate on Oakland's Measure Q parcel tax appeared first on KPFA.

Pulitzer Prize winning health expert Laurie Garrett reveals the potential scope of a coronavirus pandemic from China and how you can stay safe and healthy to prevent an outbreak. Recorded 2/25/20 @Laurie_Garrett The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Plague-Emerging-Diseases-Balance/dp/0140250913 #coronavirus #worldhealthorganization #pandemic cdc

If you need help getting unstuck in life, you are going to love this episode. We provide ten book suggestions to help anyone looking to attain a flourishing life. Our 10 Books:1. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living- Dale Carnegie2. The Obstacle is the Way- Ryan Holiday3. The Monk Who Sold His Prostitute- Robin Sharma4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life- Mark Manson5. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose- Eckhart Tolle6. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- Greg McKeown 7. Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism- Fumio Sasaki 8. A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control—Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez9. The Game- Neil Strauss10. The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness- Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga Make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes!!

What is stoicism and how can it help us manage a life crisis? A doctor and professor of philosophy, Massimo Pigliucci faced a critical juncture with the death of his father and undergoing a divorce. He looked to the ancient philosophers for answers and discovered “virtue ethics,” an approach to life that advances human improvement through the development of values. “Stoicism tries to eliminate destructive emotions as much as possible while cultivating the positive ones. The Stoics concluded that a good human life is that in which we apply reason in order to improve society. If we improve as people, we will be improving society; and if we work to improve society, we will automatically be improving ourselves,” the professor explains. Massimo Pigliucci is a doctor of genetics, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, which is what he teaches as a professor at City College of New York and writes about on his blog, How to be a Stoic. His notable works include A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control and How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life.

What does the yoga practice look like out in the world? What does it mean to take your yoga 'off the mat'? Join Cindy Chase, Theresa May and Penny Carroll for this thoughtful discussion. Penny references: Michael Stone's "Yoga for a World Out of Balance" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/santosha-yoga/message

Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break into a run until you are sprinting as fast as you can. After a while, you begin to slow down. Not just because of a lack of breath, but because something doesn’t quite feel right. Your steps relax to a strolling pace as you turn back to glance at where you started — but it isn’t clear how far you’ve come. You continue walking; at first for hours, then days, and then weeks. Eventually, although the anxiety set in days ago, you come to a stop. No matter how many steps you had taken, the horizon never came any closer. The goal was never realised, regardless of your efforts. This short passage might tell you something about your own life, or at least a way of thinking which has occupied your mind at one time or another. The horizon in the story is an analogy for instrumental goods. Instrumental goods are those things in life that you want because you believe them to be necessary for your well-being or happiness. A new job or a trip that you’ve always wanted to take, for example. We think that once we meet these goals, we will somehow achieve happiness as if it was some state which could be reached and maintained forever. But these ideas are sorely misguided. We cannot find and maintain happiness by seeking it in instrumental goods. You see, permanent, unchanging happiness is like the horizon in the story. No matter how hard you work for it, no matter how many promotions you achieve, how many new trips you take, you simply cannot find happiness in this way. Contents Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus. Part II. The Discourses and The Enchiridion. Part III. Modern Stoicism. Part IV. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Part V. Further Analysis and Discussion. Links How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life, A. A. Long (Amazon). A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, William Irvine (Amazon). Discourses and Selected Writings, Epictetus (Amazon). Psychotherapy: A Very Short Introduction, Tom Burns and Eva Burns-Lundgren (Amazon). Meditations, Marcus Aurelius (Amazon). A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science, Jonathan Haidt (Amazon). Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1, Peter Adamson (Amazon). The Partially Examine Life, Episode 124: The Stoic Life with Epictetus (Podcast).

Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break into a run until you are sprinting as fast as you can. After a while, you begin to slow down. Not just because of a lack of breath, but because something doesn’t quite feel right. Your steps relax to a strolling pace as you turn back to glance at where you started — but it isn’t clear how far you’ve come. You continue walking; at first for hours, then days, and then weeks. Eventually, although the anxiety set in days ago, you come to a stop. No matter how many steps you had taken, the horizon never came any closer. The goal was never realised, regardless of your efforts. This short passage might tell you something about your own life, or at least a way of thinking which has occupied your mind at one time or another. The horizon in the story is an analogy for instrumental goods. Instrumental goods are those things in life that you want because you believe them to be necessary for your well-being or happiness. A new job or a trip that you’ve always wanted to take, for example. We think that once we meet these goals, we will somehow achieve happiness as if it was some state which could be reached and maintained forever. But these ideas are sorely misguided. We cannot find and maintain happiness by seeking it in instrumental goods. You see, permanent, unchanging happiness is like the horizon in the story. No matter how hard you work for it, no matter how many promotions you achieve, how many new trips you take, you simply cannot find happiness in this way. Contents Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus. Part II. The Discourses and The Enchiridion. Part III. Modern Stoicism. Part IV. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Part V. Further Analysis and Discussion. Links How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life, A. A. Long (Amazon). A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, William Irvine (Amazon). Discourses and Selected Writings, Epictetus (Amazon). Psychotherapy: A Very Short Introduction, Tom Burns and Eva Burns-Lundgren (Amazon). Meditations, Marcus Aurelius (Amazon). A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science, Jonathan Haidt (Amazon). Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1, Peter Adamson (Amazon). The Partially Examine Life, Episode 124: The Stoic Life with Epictetus (Podcast).

Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break into a run until you are sprinting as fast as you can. After a while, you begin to slow down. Not just because of a lack of breath, but because something doesn’t quite feel right. Your steps relax to a strolling pace as you turn back to glance at where you started — but it isn’t clear how far you’ve come. You continue walking; at first for hours, then days, and then weeks. Eventually, although the anxiety set in days ago, you come to a stop. No matter how many steps you had taken, the horizon never came any closer. The goal was never realised, regardless of your efforts. This short passage might tell you something about your own life, or at least a way of thinking which has occupied your mind at one time or another. The horizon in the story is an analogy for instrumental goods. Instrumental goods are those things in life that you want because you believe them to be necessary for your well-being or happiness. A new job or a trip that you’ve always wanted to take, for example. We think that once we meet these goals, we will somehow achieve happiness as if it was some state which could be reached and maintained forever. But these ideas are sorely misguided. We cannot find and maintain happiness by seeking it in instrumental goods. You see, permanent, unchanging happiness is like the horizon in the story. No matter how hard you work for it, no matter how many promotions you achieve, how many new trips you take, you simply cannot find happiness in this way. Contents Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus. Part II. The Discourses and The Enchiridion. Part III. Modern Stoicism. Part IV. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Part V. Further Analysis and Discussion. Links How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life, A. A. Long (Amazon). A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, William Irvine (Amazon). Discourses and Selected Writings, Epictetus (Amazon). Psychotherapy: A Very Short Introduction, Tom Burns and Eva Burns-Lundgren (Amazon). Meditations, Marcus Aurelius (Amazon). A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science, Jonathan Haidt (Amazon). Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1, Peter Adamson (Amazon). The Partially Examine Life, Episode 124: The Stoic Life with Epictetus (Podcast).

Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break into a run until you are sprinting as fast as you can. After a while, you begin to slow down. Not just because of a lack of breath, but because something doesn’t quite feel right. Your steps relax to a strolling pace as you turn back to glance at where you started — but it isn’t clear how far you’ve come. You continue walking; at first for hours, then days, and then weeks. Eventually, although the anxiety set in days ago, you come to a stop. No matter how many steps you had taken, the horizon never came any closer. The goal was never realised, regardless of your efforts. This short passage might tell you something about your own life, or at least a way of thinking which has occupied your mind at one time or another. The horizon in the story is an analogy for instrumental goods. Instrumental goods are those things in life that you want because you believe them to be necessary for your well-being or happiness. A new job or a trip that you’ve always wanted to take, for example. We think that once we meet these goals, we will somehow achieve happiness as if it was some state which could be reached and maintained forever. But these ideas are sorely misguided. We cannot find and maintain happiness by seeking it in instrumental goods. You see, permanent, unchanging happiness is like the horizon in the story. No matter how hard you work for it, no matter how many promotions you achieve, how many new trips you take, you simply cannot find happiness in this way. Contents Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus. Part II. The Discourses and The Enchiridion. Part III. Modern Stoicism. Part IV. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Part V. Further Analysis and Discussion. Links How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life, A. A. Long (Amazon). A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, William Irvine (Amazon). Discourses and Selected Writings, Epictetus (Amazon). Psychotherapy: A Very Short Introduction, Tom Burns and Eva Burns-Lundgren (Amazon). Meditations, Marcus Aurelius (Amazon). A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science, Jonathan Haidt (Amazon). Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1, Peter Adamson (Amazon). The Partially Examine Life, Episode 124: The Stoic Life with Epictetus (Podcast).

Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break into a run until you are sprinting as fast as you can. After a while, you begin to slow down. Not just because of a lack of breath, but because something doesn’t quite feel right. Your steps relax to a strolling pace as you turn back to glance at where you started — but it isn’t clear how far you’ve come. You continue walking; at first for hours, then days, and then weeks. Eventually, although the anxiety set in days ago, you come to a stop. No matter how many steps you had taken, the horizon never came any closer. The goal was never realised, regardless of your efforts. This short passage might tell you something about your own life, or at least a way of thinking which has occupied your mind at one time or another. The horizon in the story is an analogy for instrumental goods. Instrumental goods are those things in life that you want because you believe them to be necessary for your well-being or happiness. A new job or a trip that you’ve always wanted to take, for example. We think that once we meet these goals, we will somehow achieve happiness as if it was some state which could be reached and maintained forever. But these ideas are sorely misguided. We cannot find and maintain happiness by seeking it in instrumental goods. You see, permanent, unchanging happiness is like the horizon in the story. No matter how hard you work for it, no matter how many promotions you achieve, how many new trips you take, you simply cannot find happiness in this way. Contents Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus. Part II. The Discourses and The Enchiridion. Part III. Modern Stoicism. Part IV. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Part V. Further Analysis and Discussion. Links How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life, A. A. Long (Amazon). A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, William Irvine (Amazon). Discourses and Selected Writings, Epictetus (Amazon). Psychotherapy: A Very Short Introduction, Tom Burns and Eva Burns-Lundgren (Amazon). Meditations, Marcus Aurelius (Amazon). A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living, Massimo Pigliucci (Amazon). The Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science, Jonathan Haidt (Amazon). Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1, Peter Adamson (Amazon). The Partially Examine Life, Episode 124: The Stoic Life with Epictetus (Podcast).

Fr Ray Kasch sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost titled 'Get the World Out of the Church' on September 23, 2018.

Our latest podcast guest, Laurie Garrett, is an award winning science journalist (she has won all three major journalism awards: the Peabody, the Pulitzer, and the Polk) and a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. I first heard about Laurie back in 2000 when I read her book, "The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance." Among many accomplishments, she's well known for chronicling the Ebola outbreak both in the 90's and more recently. In this episode, Laurie tells us some of her stories from the frontline of outbreak science journalism and some challenges she sees for the global community in preparing for the next pandemic. Check out our show links at www.publichealthunited.org and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at PHUpodcast.

Michael Stone (1974–2017) was a prominent and innovative Buddhist teacher, yogi, psychotherapist, and author. He was the founder and director of the Centre of Gravity Sangha, a community of yoga and Buddhist practitioners based in Toronto, and he taught widely and had a large international following. He is the author of The Inner Tradition of Yoga, Yoga for a World Out of Balance, Freeing the Body Freeing the Mind, and Awake in the World. For more information visit michaelstoneteaching.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Euin Cobb (your host) is today's speaker. Topic: Autonomous Cars (also known as driverless cars and self-driving vehicles). What they are; how they will change our lives; and especially the powerful forces which may accelerate their dominance of all roads and highways by mandating the elimination of human-driven cars. Google's work on autonomous cars, and their recent lobbying for laws making them legal in Nevada, Florida and California. It's beginning to look as though autonomous cars might become available and popular within this decade.  Source material mentioned in today's episode: A Wall Street Journal article dated Sept. 24, 2012, written by Dan Niel, which provides an excellent analysis of what autonomous cars are all about, effects they will have on our lives and on civilization, and forces which may propel them to dominate the road at a surprising rate. The NOVA documentary, The Great Robot Race (available in DVD and streaming format from Netflix) which details the 2004 and 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge to create an autonomous vehicle for the US military. And the 1976 novel A World Out of Time, by Larry Niven, which described autonomous cars in the deep future. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the January 2, 2013 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 33 minutes] News Item: While at LibertyCon in Chattanooga a few months ago, I had the privilege of interviewing the convention's Literary Guest of Honor: the bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. This interview was different from the almost 400 I've done over the last seven years. This one was videotaped (in HD) by a professional. The professional, Derek Pearson who has been producing music videos for some time, was looking for a project to help him showcase his skills in videography as well as post production with the intention of moving his career into TV show production. The resulting video interview is now available online for your viewing pleasure, and at the traditional Internet price: Free.

"Cover Their Faces" by Lust for Youth from the album Growing Seeds; "The Oppressor" by Co La from Soft Power Memento; "Ever Be Real" by Internet Club from Vanishing Vision; "The Weird Stone" by Eternal Tapestry from A World Out of Time; "Night Porter" by Rangda from Formerly Extinct; "Your Cast Will Tire" by Raime from Quarter Turns Over A Living Line; "Wet Blanket" by Metz from their self titled album; "A Home for Paco Sala" by Paco Salo from Ro-Me-Ro; "Numb" by Andy Stott from Luxury Problems; "Mixed Messages" by Steve Hauschildt from Sequitur; "Mecanique" by Forma from Off/On.

"Cover Their Faces" by Lust for Youth from the album Growing Seeds; "The Oppressor" by Co La from Soft Power Memento; "Ever Be Real" by Internet Club from Vanishing Vision; "The Weird Stone" by Eternal Tapestry from A World Out of Time; "Night Porter" by Rangda from Formerly Extinct; "Your Cast Will Tire" by Raime from Quarter Turns Over A Living Line; "Wet Blanket" by Metz from their self titled album; "A Home for Paco Sala" by Paco Salo from Ro-Me-Ro; "Numb" by Andy Stott from Luxury Problems; "Mixed Messages" by Steve Hauschildt from Sequitur; "Mecanique" by Forma from Off/On.

Laurie Garrett is one of America's premier authorities on healthcare and disease prevention, and a powerful advocate for a forceful response to threats to human health. Currently the senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, she is the author of "The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance" and "Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health." She is the only person ever to have been awarded all three of the Big "Ps" of journalism: The Peabody, The Polk (twice), and The Pulitzer.

Mark Madison speaks with Tom Butler at the Sc3 in Shepherdstown, WV. Tom is the editorial projects director for the Foundation for Deep Ecology, and a long-time conservation activist focused on wilderness and biodiversity. He is a founding board member and current vice president of the Northeast Wilderness Trust, the only land trust in the northeastern United States focused exclusively on protecting forever-wild landscapes. His book Wild Earth: Wild Ideas for a World Out of Balance collected essays from the conservation journal Butler edited from 1997–2005.

Mark Madison speaks with Tom Butler at the Sc3 in Shepherdstown, WV. Tom is the editorial projects director for the Foundation for Deep Ecology, and a long-time conservation activist focused on wilderness and biodiversity. He is a founding board member and current vice president of the Northeast Wilderness Trust, the only land trust in the northeastern United States focused exclusively on protecting forever-wild landscapes. His book Wild Earth: Wild Ideas for a World Out of Balance collected essays from the conservation journal Butler edited from 1997–2005.

Demographics are the "sleeper driver" that will affect several other trends, according to Paul Laudicina, managing officer and chairman of the board for A.T. Kearney. The author of World Out of Balance, he put demographics at the top of the list of five drivers of change; others include the "new consumer" and natural resources and environmental regulation and activism. "Demographics is clearly driving lots of the other trends," he said. "Certainly in the last 50 years we've had greater advances in life expectancy than in the last 5,000."

Demographics are the "sleeper driver" that will affect several other trends, according to Paul Laudicina, managing officer and chairman of the board for A.T. Kearney. The author of World Out of Balance, he put demographics at the top of the list of five drivers of change; others include the "new consumer" and natural resources and environmental regulation and activism. "Demographics is clearly driving lots of the other trends," he said. "Certainly in the last 50 years we've had greater advances in life expectancy than in the last 5,000."