Intellectual Freedom Podcast
Intellectual freedom is not just a buzzword. It is a fundamental necessity for human civilization and your life's flourishing. It is the essence of the human spirit to question, explore, and seek answers to the most profound questions that confront us every day.
Without intellectual freedom, we are but slaves to the whims of those in power, unable to challenge authority, push boundaries, or pursue truth. In our post-modern world, ignorance and oppression weigh heavy on all of us, stifling creativity, innovation, and progress. The quest for knowledge is not a luxury. It is a basic human need. Only through intellectual freedom can we unlock the full potential of our collective intellect and build a brighter future for all.
This podcast explores topics in culture, philosophy, wisdom literature, and complex problems we all confront in life.
Episodes
125 episodes
#124: Echoes of Tyranny: The Seduction of Safety and the Price of Freedom (Part 7)
In this final episode of the Echoes of Tyranny series, we delve deep into the chilling conclusions of George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', exploring their haunting relevance in today’s world. We break down the different...
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Episode 124
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31:40
Episode #123: Echoes of Tyranny: Why Rebellion Matters (Part 6)
Feeling stuck in a world that seems designed to keep you quiet, comfortable, and controlled? You’re not alone—and neither were the rebels of Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New World. In this episode, we’re diving deep into t...
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Episode 123
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52:39
Episode #122: Echoes of Tyranny: From Tinder to Totalitarianism--The Struggle for Authentic Connection (Part 5)
Welcome back, friends, to another deep dive into the wild world of dystopia. This is episode five in our seven-part series on Dystopia Literature and theemergence of it in our world today. In this epissode, we’re leaving behind the constant sur...
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Episode 122
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Episode #121: Echoes of Tyranny: The Silent War Between Conformity and Courage (Part 4)
In Part 4 of Echoes of Tyranny, we continue with two of the greatest dystopian novels and ask a pressing question: What happens to us when individuality becomes the enemy? First, we plunge into the world of Orwell's 1984,...
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Episode 121
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1:16:57
Episode #120: Echoes of Tyranny: Truth Subject to Change Without Notice (Part 3)
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of truth and reality, exploring how they can be bent, twisted, and outright manipulated. Drawing from two of the most influential dystopian novels—1984 and Brave New World
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Episode 120
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1:03:21
Episode #119: Echoes of Tyranny: Fear, Pleasure, and the Art of Government Control (Part 2)
In the second episode of the 'Echoes of Tyranny' series, we delve into the heart of dystopian societies, where the grip of control reaches every corner of life. This isn't just a discussion of 1984's Big Brother or Brave New World'...
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Episode 119
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1:26:16
#118: Echoes of Tyranny: How Fiction Became Our Reality (Part 1)
The worlds of 1984 and Brave New World are no longer just fiction—they're disturbingly close to our reality. In this first episode of Echoes of Tyranny: How Fiction Became Our Reality, we dive into the unsettling para...
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Episode 118
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55:52
Episode #117: The Uniparty's Dirty Game: Create a Problem to Solve a Problem
Have you ever wondered why a government, a system of institutions specifically designed to solve problems, often preserves and worsens the problems they are supposed to solve? Buckle up as we dive into a lively discuss...
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Episode 117
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33:08
#116: Democracy is Dead While the Plutocracy and Uniparty are Thriving
In this episode, we delve deep into the heart of American democracy and confront a stark reality: Democracy is Dead. Join us as we explore the undeniable influence of economic elites, intellectual elites, and unelected officials in steering the...
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Episode 116
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36:06
#115: Degrees of Freedom: Navigating the College Maze
It is past time to challenge the age-old belief in the college dream.Join us in a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of higher education. As a seasoned educator, I take a holistic approach to this important decision f...
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Episode 115
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32:51
#114: Are You a Monothinker? The Democrats and Republicans Hope So.
Explore the world of "Mono-Thinking." Have you ever noticed how political affiliations often dictate people's stances on various issues? You can identify a mono thinker by the number of things or problems they explain with the same answer. ...
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Episode 114
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26:34
#113: Conditioned for Mediocrity: Reclaiming Your Life in a Sedated and Superficial World
"People are happy; they get what they want, and they never want what they can't get... they're so conditioned that they practically can't help behaving as they ought to behave." ~Aldous HuxleyThis quote from the dystopian ...
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Episode 113
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26:30
# 112: The Doctor of Philosophy Committed Suicide. Nobody Noticed.
It's not a secret that higher education and the academic elites far too often do not serve the nation effectively. The PhD is especially failing society in countless ways. More specifically, this podcast focuses on our philosophers ...
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Episode 112
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28:06
#111: Next Level Your Life: Be Process Oriented Not Goal Oriented
Welcome to a transformative episode where we unveil a life-changing perspective shift: Challenge Yourself to Be Process-Oriented, Not Goal-Oriented. Whether you're a student, professional, or retiree, this mindset can revolutionize your journey...
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Episode 111
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29:41
#110: The Horror Show of a Trump vs. Biden Rematch in 2024
Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we tackle the looming specter of a Trump vs. Biden rematch in the 2024 election. Three fundamental characteristics of both candidates make this rematch a horror show nobody should want to watch. Plus...
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Episode 110
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30:26
#109: The Power of Your Social Circle: Where Your Mind Goes, You Go
This thought-provoking podcast episode delves into the timeless wisdom of an ancient proverb attributed to King Solomon: "Walk with the wise and become wise. Associate with fools and become foolish." Join me on a journey of self-reflection as w...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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16:18
#108: The AI Revolution: Will Machines Outthink Humanity?
In this episode, we venture into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence and its potential to reshape human thinking. We explore the intriguing question: Can machines learn to think and understand like humans, or even better?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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30:24
#107: Embracing Unpleasant Truths: Why Erasing History Isn’t the Answer
In this thought-provoking episode, we passionately explore history, culture, and the controversial topic of renaming military installations, sanitizing history, or downright removing history when it is uncomfortable. Buckle up for an engaging j...
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Episode 107
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21:29
#106: Whispers from the Grave: Life's Most Profound Lessons, Shared Simply
In this poignant episode we delve into the timeless concept that life's most profound wisdom can often be found in the simplest of moments. Join us as we explore the extraordinary story of a life cut short, but through death emerges...
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Episode 106
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24:22
#105: Shared Values: Exploring the Common Ground of Abrahamic Religions
The news headlines are admittedly ugly. War, hate, anger, and division, unfortunately, represent the interactions of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. But, if we deeply read the texts of these three great religions, there is deep wisdom to be unco...
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Episode 105
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51:10
#104: The Tragic Loss of the Foundation for Justice and Morality
The world is in a state of chaos, and one of the main reasons is the loss of a unifying system of justice and morality. It can be argued that long before the flowering of democracy and the idea of freedom sprung to life in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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59:37
#103: Banning Tik Tok: National Security Risk or Another Big Government Power Grab?
TikTok, a seductive digital vortex, has been a source of amusement for many and terror for others. The app's algorithmic power to draw in users, particularly the impressionable young, has been a cause for deep concern as it exposes them to harm...
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Episode 103
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50:02
#102: The Decline of Religion: Why Faith Is So Hard in the Postmodern World
For an atheist, faith seems to be an impossibility. For a practitioner of Christianity or any religion for that matter, it is hard to maintain faith. But why?We live in a superficial world. In many ways, the religious i...
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Episode 102
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47:40
#101: What the **Bleep** was I Thinking!?! Using Medieval Wisdom to Revolutionize Your Decision-Making in Three Simple Steps
We have all been there—bad decisions. Making bad decisions triggers negative consequences, such as financial loss, relationship damage, or missed opportunities. As we go through life and accumulate lousy decision after lousy decision, ...
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Episode 101
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52:56
#100: The American Dream Isn't Just Dead--It Was the Wrong Dream to Begin With
A recent YouGov survey found that only 30% of Americans overall believe in the American dream and see it as very or somewhat attainable for themselves. It is cliche now to say the American Dream is dead. You can read innumerable articl...
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Episode 100
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