Fireside Chats, Episode 101: The Pushbroom Philosopher
Added 2019-08-07 16:00:05 +0000 UTCThere are only a few questions that have truly consequential answers. "What's for dinner?" is a far more common (and certainly useful) inquiry than "what's the meaning of life?" It's just that one seeks a constantly-changing answer in pursuit of an ephemeral solution, while the other gets at the very basis of who we are, why we're here, and what our purpose is. Today's guest, Robert Bell, mixes the blue collar with the white in an interesting way, seeking knowledge as a means to better himself and his understanding of the world, even if it's not relevant to his job, his relationships, or even his other hobbies. It's insight for insight's sake, perhaps the greatest variety of wisdom there is.
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Thank you!
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-21 02:13:47 +0000 UTCDeep. =D
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-21 02:13:43 +0000 UTCThe end of this podcast was amazing
Eric Smith
2019-08-17 17:26:24 +0000 UTCRandom great Nietzsche quote - “How can those who live in the light of the day possibly comprehend the depths of the night?”
Jeremiah Lyne
2019-08-14 18:02:58 +0000 UTCIt's tough, dude. I'm trying to find ways to just distract myself and find new, little joys.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-11 23:45:04 +0000 UTCYour groundhogs day comparison really resonated with me. That seemingly endless pattern gets really demoralizing and can lead to self destructive thoughts if not kept in check. It really helps to scour your memory for the small wins and celebrate them when you can.
Connor Peterman
2019-08-10 00:14:25 +0000 UTCIt's a deep and complex line of thinking, really.
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-08 20:55:25 +0000 UTCPeople always get a snide "you're welcome" when they don't say anything to me when I'm opening a door (etc.)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-08 20:54:57 +0000 UTCI'm a pretty big fan of Ayn Rand. I'm an objectivist in that I believe that there is an objective reality that I merely exist in. To an objectivist, being selfish means pursuing one's rational, objective self interest. To contrast, a subjectivist believes reality is created in the mind. To a subjectivist, being selfish means doing whatever one wants in the moment. So, would you consider an addict who destroys his life with heroin selfish? What about a bank robber? Someone who gives a reasonable percentage of his wealth to charity every year? Someone who receives a windfall and gives it all to charity?
Matthew Cooper
2019-08-08 15:06:26 +0000 UTCThe reward in helping others is just that, the wonderful feeling you receive is the reward. Expecting thanks you’s will set you up for disappointment, always find out why you really do “nice things” for others.
michael cuellar
2019-08-07 20:22:25 +0000 UTCGreat episode I dabble in the cosmic philosophy, which is close or similar to what you’re guest knows.
michael cuellar
2019-08-07 20:11:23 +0000 UTCPerhaps so. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-08-07 19:53:36 +0000 UTCLol I get these jokes all the time! I was a custodian at MIT and worked my way up. You’ll be surprised how smart a lot of these custodians are. The good will hunting jokes will never end!!!
KoRnTOOL
2019-08-07 19:23:33 +0000 UTCRand is just repackaged Aristotle, so you probably do know some about Aristotle Colin!
Keith W
2019-08-07 18:01:05 +0000 UTCI'll pull a Good Will Hunting. What's your major dude? Oh, I bet you read a lotta Gordon Wood, huh? You read your Gordon Wood and you regurgitate it from a textbook and you think you're wicked awesome doin' that, And how 'bout' dem apples? And all that Gordon Wood business.
Trammin’ Kirk
2019-08-07 16:28:40 +0000 UTC
