Talk Doesn't Cook Rice
John Stoszkowski and Danny Massaro
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Flux
John and Danny discuss the Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, unpacking his vision of life as an ever-shifting fire, where change, becoming, and the unity of opposites shape the heart of reality.
Hope
John and Danny discuss hope in pessimistic times, weaving together thoughts on Adam Curtis’ new documentary, Heidegger’s philosophy, Ernst Bloch’s philosophy of hope, Albert Camus’s absurdism, and…
Syntropy
John and Danny discuss the captivating concept of syntropy, exploring how energy drives order from chaos in life’s cosmic dance. Drawing from complexity science and thinkers like Albert…
The Master and His Emissary
John and Danny discuss Dr Iain McGilchrist's brilliant 2009 book, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World.We explore the differences between the right and…
From Languishing to Flourishing
John and Danny discuss Corey Keyes’ concept of languishing, which involves low mental health, marked by a lack of interest, motivation, and feelings of emptiness. We examine how languishing differs…
The Disappearance of Rituals
John and Danny discuss Byung-Chul Han’s insightful book, The Disappearance of Rituals. We examine the rise of narcissism and its impact on diminishing the importance of rituals, exploring the…
The Burnout Society
John and Danny discuss Byung-Chul Han’s excellent book, “The Burnout Society.” We outline Han’s critique of our modern world—a landscape characterised by an overwhelming emphasis on positivity and…
Spiral Dynamics
John and Danny discuss Spiral Dynamics, a psychological framework that describes how human values and worldviews change over time in response to life conditions and experiences. We outline the main…
Personality
John and Danny discuss the fascinating world of personality. We unravel the layers that make us who we are, exploring the influence of genetics, environment, and experience. We also explore some of…
The Self
John and Danny discuss the notion of 'the self' and the eternal question of what makes a person the same person over time. We explore the great Scottish philosopher David Hume's perspective, his…
Nostalgia
John and Danny discuss nostalgia, a complex emotion described as "a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past." We examine its different types, exploring how it can wield both positive…
Why Talk Doesn't Cook Rice
John and Danny discuss the philosophy behind our podcast's new name, "Talk Doesn't Cook Rice." We dive into its pragmatic significance, its connection to embodied perception inspired by French…
Mr Inbetween
John and Danny discuss the brilliant TV show that is Mr Inbetween. We explore how it relates to themes like morality, phenomenology, authenticity, and absurdism, and ask why it is we love the…
Inferiority Complex
John and Danny discuss the captivating work of Alfred Adler, the brilliant Austrian psychotherapist and visionary behind individual psychology. We explore Adler's unique journey, from his…
The Denial of Death
John and Danny discuss the profound ideas of Ernest Becker in his groundbreaking book, "The Denial of Death." We explore the existential anxiety that lurks within us all and how it can affect our…
Pragmatism
John and Danny discuss the philosophy of pragmatism and its relevance to modern life. We explore the ideas of three classic American pragmatists—Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John…
Status
John and Danny discuss the evolution of status in human life and the ways it distorts and defines our behaviour as individuals and societies. We explore Will Storr’s excellent book, The Status Game,…
Bullshit
John and Danny discuss bullshit, exploring what it is, why we do it, and who is susceptible to it. We also examine the notions of persuasive and evasive bullshitting and ask if bullshitting is…
Being Well
John and Danny discuss well-being and ask whether "being well" might actually be a better focus if we are to truly flourish. Is well-being just another corporate buzzword and are well-being…
Energy
John and Danny discuss the “bioenergetic” view of health and how it might impact the way we think, learn, and live. The central point revolves around maximising metabolic function so that we approach…
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Talk Doesn't Cook Rice has published 33 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Philosophy, Society & Culture.
Talk Doesn't Cook Rice is currently declining with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 59m.
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