Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the best way to disarm a tyrant is to laugh at him. Of course, you have heard this before, but you’re going to hear it again, goshdarnit, because it bears repeating. Today, let’s all enjoy a peculiarly mirthless exploration of humour (with a “u,” thank you) and its utility for getting truth in through the back door. . . . Oh, OK, we’ll have a laugh or two along the way, too.
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Interview 1006 – New World Next Week with James Evan Pilato
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This week on the New World Next Week: A scientist accuses CIA of funding climate research to develop weather weapons; a cyber security firm reveals the NSA’s Equation Group; and good news updates include more jailed Icelandic banksters. |
Interview 1005 – Alex Tsakiris Argues That Science Is Wrong About Almost Everything
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Today James talks with Alex Tsakiris, host of Skeptiko and author of “Why Science is Wrong… About Almost Everything,” about the nature of consciousness and the failure of the “biological robot” paradigm. We discuss science as a methodology vs. science as a cultural, societal and political authority, and talk about the nature and likelihood of a true revolution in consciousness. |
Malaysian Turmoil, McDonald’s Flops, Growing Forward – The Asia-Pacific Perspective
Interview 1004 – The Asia-Pacific Perspective with Broc West
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This month on The Asia-Pacific Perspective: Malaysia descends into turmoil as PM Razak comes under fire; McDonald’s flops in Vietnam and flounders in Asia generally; and community gardening continues to provide a course forward for self-sufficiency and independence. |
Narcissus and Goldmund – FLNWO #24
Logic and emotion. Language and image. Discipline and instinct. In his classic 1930 novel, Narcissus and Goldmund, Herman Hesse captures the essence of the duality of the human spirit. But while this duality is everywhere evident within us and those around us, is there a higher level of consciousness that combines both Narcissus’ and Goldmunds’ strengths? Is that the answer to the problems posed by fear, authority and tyranny? This month Tjeerd Andringa of the University of Groningen joins James for another fascinating dissection of a classic piece of literature.
Interview 1003 – Kallen Diggs on Avoiding the College Trap
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Career consultant and personal development coach Kallen Diggs to talk about his new book, Reaching The Finish Line. We discuss the expectation of a college degree that prompts many young people to take on crippling student loan debt before they even land a job. We also talk about the changing nature of workforce and how technology is changing our ability to learn and study new skills ourselves. |
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