Open Minded Podcast

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  #157 Chaos, Order & The Rise of Stoicism 14.09.2026 57min

  Expect to learn: Why everyone is a monster to someone Why the purpose of life is to be defeated by larger and larger thingsWhat Boxer from animal farm and Plato’s Guardians have in commonIs stoicism a good life philosophyGet a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcastEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 00:00 Everyone is a monster to someone 06:35 Does the hero need the villain08:35 The etymology of the word “villain”12:19 What is the real reason you’re trying to be good?15:31 The proof is in the pudding 24:34 How Greek Mythology depicts chaos33:30 The purpose of life is to be defeated by larger and larger things37:42 How to overcome chaos41:34 Boxer from animal farm47:28 The pros and cons of Stoicism
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  #156 The Courage To Be Disliked & The Psychology of Awareness 07.09.2026 57min

  Expect to learn:The psychology of open loopsHow the panopticon prison system is like an all seeing godDoes learning philosophy make you depressed?Get a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #155 Can Society Survive Without Religion? 25.08.2026 1h 4min

  Expect to learn:How atheists should approach religion What does religion teach us about ourselves?Do you need religion to make you a good person?Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #154 What If You Lived Life in Third Person? 20.08.2026 55min

  Expect to learn:The psychology of reframesWhat is Heidegger's being towards deathIn-depth sales psychologyWhat is Freud and Jung’s idea of transferenceBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcastEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #153 The Fish to Pond Ratio & The Psychology of Demons 09.08.2026 1h 14min

  Expect to learn:How Unclean Spirits Hide Within the Unconscious Mind and Nervous SystemThe Hidden Wisdom Behind Idioms and Popular SayingsWhy the Big Fish Must Leave the Small PondHow to reach ApotheosisC.S. Lewis on believing in JesusEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #152 Profound Pondering: How To Alchemise Your Negative Thoughts 27.07.2026 1h 6min

  Profound Pondering is a content creator, poet and authorExpect to learn:The Timeless Lessons from The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoWhy Do We Trust Our Doubts More Than Our Hope?Why Do Those Who Possess Nothing Often Possess Everything?Why Do We Spend More Time in Our Heads Than We Do Living Real Life?Why the Heart Doesn't Shout, It WhispersGet a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcastEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #151 Should You Sacrifice Ambition for Relationships? 20.07.2026 1h 4min

  Expect to learn:Is death the cause of everything we do?Is the ordinary life worth living?Is modern society designed for the average person?Get a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcastEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #150 The Alchemist & Guerrilla Marketing 14.07.2026 1h 5min

  Expect to learn:Jungian personal destiny in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist The psychology of the guerrilla crossoverGet a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcastEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #149 Language Perception & Marketing Psychology 06.07.2026 1h 11min

  Expect to learn:1974 Loftus and Palmer car crash studyWhat exactly is Semantic Satiation?Does language have a spiritual impact?System One vs. System Two Thinking Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #148 Christian Morality, Deontology & Utilitarianism 29.06.2026 1h 5min

  Expect to learn:Do Priests Experience Freudian Repression?The Problem with UtilitarianismWhy the Road to Hell Is Paved with Good IntentionsWhat Is Caffeine Consciousness?Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #147 Melvin Poh - Confucianism, Buddhism, & Daoism 26.06.2026 1h 14min

  Melvin Poh is a Forbes 30under30 entrepreneur, content creator, and philosopherExpect to learn:The Historical Rise of IndividualismHow Western Values Took Over the GlobeWhy the East and West See God Completely DifferentlyHow Confucius Would Handle Toxic RelationshipsEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #146 Jungian Individuation & Leaving University 11.06.2026 1h

  Expect to learn:Why A Levels Are harder then most uni degreesWhy you feel nihilistic after uniHow Carl Jung suggested you integrate the parts of the self Get a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #145 Angelo Somers - The Tragedy of Wanting an Extraordinary Life 02.06.2026 1h 32min

  Angelo Somers is a YouTuber, Making Content on Philosophy, Psychology and Self ImprovementExpect to learn:Is It Possible to Succeed Without Hating Yourself?Is the Ordinary Life Worth Living?What Is Jungian Individuation?Can Someone Fuelled by the Right Reasons Defeat Someone Driven by Ego?What Is Master Morality vs. Slave Morality?Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #144 Steven Pressfield: The Fascinating Battle Between Ego, Spirituality and Creativity 25.05.2026 56min

  Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art, Turning Pro and 35+ moreExpect To learn:Why You’re Failing Because You Have A Big Ego Why Exactly Are Modern People Are Starving for spirituality?How Your Love For The Game Evolves Over TimeThe Hidden Differences Between Writing Fiction and Non-fiction In The Creative ProcessEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #143 The Will to Power & The Procrustean Bed 14.05.2026 59min

  Expect to Learn:The Story of the Procrustean BedHave Europe lost its soul through objectivity?Why People Loose Their Will To PowerGet a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #142 Tina Yao - Ancient Chinese Philosophy That Actually Works 04.05.2026 32min

  Tina Yao Is A Philosophy Student At The University Of Virginia, Content Creator, And Founder Of Girls Who InnovateExpect to Learn:What The Bhagavad Gita Teaches About Letting Go Of OutcomesWu Wei Explained In The Simplest Way PossibleThe Hidden Truths Behind The Yin Yang SymbolWhy Getting It Right First Time Is A CurseGet a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_
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  #141 Attachment Psychology & Machiavelli’s Ethics 27.04.2026 59min

  Get a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #140 Zac Zinn (Scibblemouth) The Philosophy of Truth & The Future of Science 14.04.2026 1h 7min

  Scibblemouth is a content creator and presenter for the ABC, who explores science and the universe. Expect to Learn:What’s at the bottom of the Wikipedia rabbit hole of knowledge?Why are some things not worth knowing?What does Mary’s Thought Experiment say about consciousness?Is truth actually objective or subjective?Get a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #139 The Zeigarnik Effect, Rituals & Spirituality 10.04.2026 47min

  Expect to Learn:What Richard Dawkins meant by “I believe in God”What really is the Zeigarnik effect?Why humans have an inherent desire for monastic ritualWhy Friedrich Nietzsche suggested religion is an illusionGet a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_ 
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  #138 Child Psychology & The Highly Intelligent 30.03.2026 56min

  Expect to Learn:Why Intelligence Doesn’t Make You HappyThe Child Psychology Behind Using FearWhat Is The Master Oogway Archetype?How Do You Actually Know If You’re Intelligent?Get a happy birthday message for a friend from Jacob and Joel  https://v.cameo.com/e/m0WDmqAAYZbBuy us a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/openmindedpodcast Episodes You Might Enjoy:#119 Angelo Somers - Existentialism vs Hedonism vs Absurdismhttps://tinyurl.com/455h7ydp#114 Dostoyevsky, University & Internal Vindicationhttps://tinyurl.com/36vrnycs#91 Escaping Plato's Cave And Living in the Unspeakable worldhttps://tinyurl.com/2m5sdnjeFind us on:Instagram - @openminded.podcastTikTok - @openminded.podFacebook - @open minded podcastJacobs Instagram @JacobsurrealJoels Instagram @Joel.Clifton_