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The Wisdom Of

The Wisdom Of

By: Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!

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Episodes
  • Karl Jaspers - What does it mean to be a hero in the modern age?

    Karl Jaspers - What does it mean to be a hero in the modern age?
    May 11 2026

    The philosopher Karl Jaspers wrote a little book called Man in the Modern Age, where, among other things, he talks about what it means to be a hero in our modern age, something, I think, we’d do well to reflect on a bit! ... Check out my new books! This one is called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Human
    https://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

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    14 mins
  • Byung-Chul Han - The disappearance of thinking!

    Byung-Chul Han - The disappearance of thinking!
    May 4 2026

    The philosopher Byung-Chul Han doesn't view our contemporary society as one that's conducive to genuine thinking. We need to recover a deeper form of thinking! ... Check out my new books! This one is called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Human
    https://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

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    15 mins
  • Freedom, Happiness, and Control: Dostoevsky’s The Grand Inquisitor and Huxley's Mustapha Mond!

    Freedom, Happiness, and Control: Dostoevsky’s The Grand Inquisitor and Huxley's Mustapha Mond!
    Apr 29 2026

    Through these two seminal fictional characters, Dostoevsky and Huxley offer us a stark warning about our future! ... Check out my new books! This one is called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Human
    https://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/

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    15 mins
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