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A philosophical approach to mental health, culture, and philosophy.
Lost in Thought was Aleks Hammo's podcast from 2018 — 2023. He now hosts a new podcast called Normal: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rkoh1YFcYOzKffjHQQfNE
Lost in Thought was Aleks Hammo's podcast from 2018 — 2023. He now hosts a new podcast called Normal: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rkoh1YFcYOzKffjHQQfNE
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It's normal to feel overwhelmed when thinking about success. Perhaps success reflects something about our true selves, or it may signal our intelligence or ability to be creative, or perhaps it demonstrates our capacity to conform to social norms. But success is one of those concepts that is so hard to define that it seems to be entirely subjective. In today's episode, I look at the psychology and philosophy of success, what it means to be successful, what we can do to make sure we are thinking about success in ways that reflect our true selves, and how we can recognise toxic cultural norms.
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It's normal to take antidepressants. They calm down the inner existentialist, they make depression manageable, they make it easier to get out of bed, and they generally make life feel less overwhelming. But none of us really know how they help, or whether it's worth pushing through some of the side-effects they cause. In this episode, we unpack how the most common antidepressants (SSRIs) work, what side effects we can sometimes experience, as well as potential reasons we may have for starting treatment. I also speak about my own experience with antidepressants, and how I combine medication with therapy to reduce the impact of side-effects.
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My 100th episode. Thanks for being here.
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Setting goals feels counterintuitive because it inevitably ends up in self-loathig. Maybe, though, there's a way we can set goals AND be happy.
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Bryn Chapman-Parish is an Actor and Musician, best known for his role as Spider in Heartbreak High.
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I analyse and try to resolve 5 key issues within Progressive politics, while also keeping the Conservative alternative in mind.
I speak about the difficulty progressives have finding an idol, cancel culture, echo chambers, openness to experience and difference, as well as the psychology behind Progressive and Conservative views.
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After nearly 5 years on antidepressants, I've decided to come off them. This episode explores my reasons why, and what's changed in my life to encourage me to make this decision.
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Émile P. Torres is a Philosopher and Historian whose work focuses on existential threats to civilization and humanity.
Émile has published on a wide range of topics, including machine superintelligence, emerging technologies and religious eschatology, as well as the history and ethics of human extinction.
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Our world is made of thoughts, but we are lost in them.
Welcome to Lost in Thought, a podcast about our world, our thoughts, and how these things impact our mental health.
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Aurelia St Clair is a comedian, model, writer, and podcaster.
Aurelia and I spoke about 'idiosyncratic' Naarm/Melbourne meme and suburb cultures, the perils of being a content creator, as well as diversity, otherness, and whiteness.
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Abbie Chatfield is a public figure: social critic, political activist, radio/tv presenter, podcaster, and business woman.
I ask Abbie about being a celebrity, what it means to have 400k+ followers on Instagram, and how stardom impacts mental health.
I also ask Abbie to define the meaning of life.
TW: Suicide
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I sat down and chatted with Anjelica Angwin of CLUB NITE.
CLUB NITE is a piercing, tongue-in-cheek analysis of Melbourne’s distinct party scenes; a live-action meme filled with banter, rainbow lighting, dance, certified bangers, and a cathartic commentary on Zoomer self-exploration and current social-woke-politics.
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Dr. Mehreen Faruqi is a Senator for NSW who represents The Greens.
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Get tickets to my public interview with Philosopher Justin Clemens
I talk about the loss of hope that comes with full-time work.
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Conversation around phone addiction is stilted and infrequent. What are our reasons for losing ourselves in our phones, and how can we hope to change our relationship to them?
Also, I mention and misquote an article about phone addiction. Correct stats are here: "the average smartphone user rarely goes two hours without using her device, unlocks her device 50 or more times a day, and swipes or taps on it as many as 2,617 times in the process."
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Simon Critchley is a Philosopher at The New School (NYC), an author, and a writer/moderator at The New York Times.
Simon and I spoke about the nature of philosophy, life before philosophy (which included punk music and an interesting evening with Lemmy of Motörhead), the current state of world politics, as well as how scenes, communities, and new ideas develop.
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2021 is winding up and I take a moment to reflect on the changes to my "philosophy of life," and I also ask the question of what we become when we are so plugged in (social media, internet, etc.)
You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
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Flex Mami / Lil Ahenkan is a Ghanaian-Australian Entrepreneur, Author (The Success Experiment), Podcaster, DJ, and TV Presenter.
Flex and I explore the marvels and perils of online life, influencing, setting boundaries, communicating with strangers, creating the world in one's image, and selling/commodifying the self.
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Moktar is an Egyptian / Australian producer based in Naarm / Melbourne. Moktar’s recent EP “Silk” is a meditation on Arabness, otherness, and self-discovery.
“Silk” represents a shift in Moktar’s sound which echoes his identity as a Middle-Easterner, an Egyptian, and an Arab.
Moktar and I discussed our experiences as Arabs in Australia, the changes in Moktar's sound, and what it takes to get in touch with one's history.
Follow Moktar on Instagram, and listen to his EP "Silk" here
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Becoming a social media influencer is a very strange phenomenon. You have incredible control over the priorities and beliefs or your audience. But, at what cost?
Have you ever thought about what it actually means to represent yourself online? How personally impactful is it when we develop an online personality? Is there a way to ethically influence people?
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