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Philosophical debates and discussions from the ground-up, where we attempt to get our head around some of history's most intriguing ideas and thinkers. At the end of each episode we will pick the next topic and set each other a piece of content relating to that topic to consume before we sit down and talk about it. This content will inform but not limit the debates between us. This podcast is hosted by two brothers, Alex Ballard and Will Ballard.
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In this episode we discuss the notion of resistance in the context of Steven Pressfield's 2002 book The War of Art, how it manifests in our lives and how we might go about minimising its harmful effects on our goals and wellbeing.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners!
In this episode we discuss some theories surrounding habit forming and apply some of the ideas to our own lives. The books we reference are The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and Atomic Habits by James Clear. If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes of Almost Hidden.
In this episode we look at contemporary and traditional conceptions of masculinity and how they may be influencing young people growing up today. With this topic being so exhaustive and often emotionally charged, we hope the views expressed here will be not be misinterpreted. It is our view that having mature conversations on topics like this is vital in combatting political tribalism from all sides. Thanks for listening!
In this episode, we discuss the complexities of choosing a career path and some of the logistics around how to actualize goals. We also touch briefly on the importance of habits. There may be a part 2 so watch this space!
We are back after a break to discuss the ego and how it can so easily mislead us and cause suffering. We also touch on the power of letting go when trying to perform or get past anxiety in our daily tasks. More from Will: Fergus Finking (YouTube)More From Alex: MrDylanRecords (Youtube)
In this episode we discuss our histories with social media and the dangers that come with its overuse. If you liked this episode please leave us a review.
In this episode we discuss why it seems to be getting harder to have conversations about divisive topics, respecting our opponents and how political bias can distract us from deeper truths in a debate. If you liked this episode please leave us a review. If you request a topic then we will more than likely use it in a future episode!
For this discussion we were joined by our friend and cousin Joe Ballard to debate the role both capitalism and communism have played in shaping the world we live in today. We are far from experts in this field so please forgive any historical inaccuracies. It was great to air our thoughts on each and learn more about these ideas. If you liked this episode please consider subscribing!
For this discussion we were joined by our friend and cousin Joe Ballard to debate the role both capitalism and communism have played in shaping the world we live in today. We are far from experts in this field so please forgive any historical inaccuracies. It was great to air our thoughts on each and learn more about these ideas. If you liked this episode please consider subscribing!
In this episode, we use videos featuring David Goggins, Jocko Willink and Jordan Peterson to look into the nature of fear and how it can stand in the way of the things we want to accomplish in life. We talk about the fleeting nature of motivation, the rewards for pushing through fear and the merits of incremental exposure to the fearful things. Thanks for listening. Follow us on Twitter at @HiddenAlmost for more content!
In this episode we talk about how adaptable the human mind can be, referencing both an introduction to a book, The Courage To Be Disliked, and a video by the channel Mind Field on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment. Please check us out on Twitter @HiddenAlmost and leave us a review if you have any thoughts on the episode.
In this episode we discuss the changing meaning and importance of Christmas as we move from childhood to adulthood, memories of Christmas growing up, and how we should feel this year with the backdrop of the pandemic and how difficult things have been for so many.
In this episode, we discuss and debate the merits of adopting a meditation practice, our personal experiences with meditating and certain philosophical perspectives about the ego and how it can control our lives.
In this episode, our first proper discussion, we attempt to wrap our heads around the often misunderstood philosophy of Nihilism. We look at its various forms; existential, cosmic, passive, active, before debating its legitimacy and place in the current world as well as our own experiences with it.
This episode is simply an introduction to who we are and what we want the podcast to be about. The idea is to approach philosophical ideas from the ground up, using broad themes and schools of thought as platforms for discussions that could branch out in any direction. Subscribe for new episodes every fortnight!
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