Who was Seneca and Why Should We Study Him?
In this series, join Simon Drew as he dives deep into the writings of Lucius Annaeus Seneca – the renowned Stoic philosopher, politician, and playwright. In this episode Simon gives a brief overview of Seneca’s life, and he sets the scene for the episodes to come. Become a patron at patreon.com/simonjedrew/ to support Simon’s work […]
The Wisdom of Miles Davis P2: Turning Mistakes Into Masterpieces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinBfnhUtjY&feature=youtu.be Miles Davis, the legendary trumpeter, was one of the most revolutionary artists in all of history, compared to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky. His music influenced the sound of multiple generations of musicians, and he is widely regarded to be one of the most creatively inspired people who ever […]
The Wisdom of Miles Davis P1: Let the Logos Flow
Miles Davis, the legendary trumpeter, was one of the most revolutionary artists in all of history, compared to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky. His music influenced the sound of multiple generations of musicians, and he is widely regarded to be one of the most creatively inspired people who ever lived. […]
The Miles Method – A Theory of Transformative Artistry
Introduction Of all the musical geniuses of the 20th century, there were perhaps none as creatively prolific as Miles Davis. A musical seeker and truth-teller, Miles was unapologetically disruptive to the global music scene, and his influence is still being heard in the music of today. Now, almost thirty years after his passing, those who […]
Dirk Mahling | Misconceptions About the Dichotomy of Control
ABOUT DIRK MAHLING Faculty member at the College of Stoic Philosophers (FCSP) Professor Emeritus, Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA Fulbright Scholar Licensed Psychologist, Germany Licensed Autogenic Training/Meditation Councellor Go-Dan (5th degree black belt) in Aikido, Instructor Certified Advanced Hanggliding Instructor; USHGA Officer of the reserve in the German Army Frigga’s Web Association, Trustee; […]
Brian Muraresku | The Hallucinogenic Origins of Philosophy & Religion
About the Guest: Brian C. Muraresku graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a degree in Latin, Greek and Sanskrit. As an alumnus of Georgetown Law and a member of the New York Bar, he has been practicing law internationally for fifteen years. He lives outside Washington D.C. with his wife and two daughters. […]
Rob Turner from GoGo Penguin
Rob turner is a musician from Manchester UK and is the Drummer and co-writer with the band GoGo Penguin. The band is known for expanding the piano trio format, combining elements of traditional styles such as Jazz and Classical with modern electronic music which they perform live on acoustic instruments. His work with the band has included five […]
Dru Johnson on Biblical Philosophy & Epistemology
Dru Johnson is an associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King’s College in New York City, director of the Center for Hebraic Thought , editor at The Biblical Mind, host of the Center for Hebraic Thought Podcast, and co-host of the OnScript Podcast. Before that, he was a high-school dropout, skinhead, punk rock drummer, combat veteran, IT supervisor, and […]
Harry Terrell & Eli Goss from The Breathing Effect
Harry Terrell and Eli Goss are the founders of The Breathing Effect – an LA-based synth-heavy rock band that leaves a lasting impression. They play psychedelic fusion with soul, jazz, and electronic influences, and are signed to L.A.’s Alpha Pup Records label. Shapes That Change Shape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAQr0SPUqQ8 The Breathing Effect Bandcamp: https://thebreathingeffect.bandcamp.com/ The Breathing Effect […]
Troels Engberg-Pedersen | Stoic and Christian Theology
Troels Engberg-Pedersen | Stoic and Christian Theology About Our Guest Troels Engberg Pedersen is a Pauline theologian, author, and professor of New Testament exegesis at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. For approximately 25 years, Pedersen has focused his attentions on the writings of Paul the Apostle and on exploring how the structure and content of the Pauline epistles align with themes which are […]