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The Easy Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of contemporary political thought, short explainers of Shakespeare and poetry, excerpts from my works of medical fiction, my thoughts on the Meaning of Time, Vaccinating Against Hate, and more. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn even more, including the text of all my writings. And on Substack.
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Donald Harvey Marks asks: Are we really in a Financial meltdown? It sure seems like it to me, an educated non-economist. And at this very moment, I believe we are in what can best be called a “false lull” or deceptive calm before a major financial setback, either a recession or possibly a full depression. The full economic consequences of current policies — especially tariffs, debt expansion, and monetary tightening/loosening swings — are still building like storm clouds. It is IMO not an "if," but a "when and how bad." Most people knowledgeable in this area seem to think that there are fundamental structural weaknesses accumulating under the surface. Collapse may not happen tomorrow, but the conditions are ripening. What are the causes? See his related articles on Spotify, and on his personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com
Donald Harvey Marks asks: With all the uncertainty and turmoil in our lives, many have wondered whether there is meaning to the world, and whether, as Einstein said, God Truly Does Play Dice With The Universe. In many ways, Einstein and his findings of Relativity can help us answer this important question. What are the causes? See my related articles on Spotify, and on my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com
Donald Harvey Marks examines various contemporary and historical issues through the lens of social, political, and moral critique. One of his writings on Substack and on his personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspsot.com scrutinizes the history of antisemitism at UCLA, distinguishing between legitimate criticism of Israeli policy and anti-Zionism that devolves into antisemitic tropes, and notes that modern antisemitism often originates from liberal or leftist political spheres. Another of his writings conducts an ethical and rhetorical analysis of conservative figure Charlie Kirk's controversial statements regarding LGBTQ+ and especially transgender individuals, comparing his language to that used by some conservative Muslim clerics, and concluding that while his speech is highly problematic and can lead to harm, it does not justify violence against him. Two related pieces argue that the pro-Palestinian–antisemitic alliance is often rationalized through a leftist anti-capitalist ideology, which falsely casts Israel as a capitalist-colonial oppressor. A final writing analyzes the historical context of Shylock from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice to understand the centuries-old stereotype of the Jewish moneylender and the theme of revenge against antisemitic persecution. What are the causes? See his related articles on Spotify, and on his personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com
Short discussion of what are deepfakes, how are they made, what dangers to they pose to our freedom? Full text and references at https://bit.ly/3GZJdXh
A discussion of the term Woke, what it means to be Woke, the history of Wokeness. This written episode along with references is found at https://bit.ly/3Fd7fPy
Short but essential discussion of what and who are the Elitists, the Neocons, The Neolibs and The Globalists. My personal and ever-evolving detailed lists of each group are found at https://bit.ly/3Fa4wqb
Existential poetry from the collection: Transit States, by Donald Marks, available on Amazon and Kindle
Do I have the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference and what to do
The public has a right and a need to know the results of all clinical data. Particularly in this time of COVID-19, with many therapeutic and vaccine clinical trials going forward, the public must know the results of clinical studies, whether there are Adverse Events from Therapeutics in order to make an informed decisions. The public must know that vaccines have been adequately tested for safety and efficacy, otherwise the public will not accept vaccines and Therapeutics when they are offered even during a pandemic, This topic was most recently discussed in the Annals of Internal Medicine issue of May 7th 2019. I thank the American College of Physicians, of which I am a Fellow, for their courage in Publishing this article
One of a series of podcasts presented on Henry Kissinger, conflicted Jew and former Secretary of State and National Security advisor. Was he an agent for good or an evil war criminal? The greatest Secretary of State of our time? Only time will tell but I offer a number of different perspectives on this subject. In addition to Kissinger, other people discussed include Mao, Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford,
Personal reflections on the meaning of time, mortality, immortality, influencing the present and the future, and many other things that are dear to me. What I have not told my family, with a sprinkling of poetry, segment from the movie Groundhog Day, and a Star Trek Voyager episode. Read by Donald H. Marks. Personal blog page: https://bit.ly/3bJinSR
Reflections on how best to achieve childhood health, the overall role of vaccines, social justice, and the legacy of Dr Jonas Salk and pandemics.
This podcast discusses the early history of Einstein's life, his key concepts and where they fit into both history and ethics. I then address whether some or all ethical decisions have moral absolutes or are simply relative to their context, "whatever."
In this Soliloquy or internal monologue from Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Hamlet shares his inner feelings thoughts and plans for the future after his father's foul and most unnatural murder. My Explainer and context added.
This beautiful sonnet depicts the love affair from a woman's perspective, from her first attraction, thru the consummation and leading to her sorrow at crushing breaking up. With full explainer to help understand the context.
In this episode I first explain the context in which Shylock found himself in Shakespeare's England, the restrictions on Jews and how he ended up a moneylender. Then I will read Shylock's explanation for why he demands a pound of flesh
Bloodbird🦅, dangerous medical fiction, the 1st member of the Dangerous Doctors series by physician⚕️ author Dimitri Markov - aka Donald H. Marks. A desperate patient and an organ that is Not the only thing transplanted. Life in USA 30 years from now, still gripped by virus🦠 and pollution. LMK if you understand the title.
This deeply moving and intense poem was written by French author Victor Hugo in memory of his daughter Leopoldine. I include introductory and contextual remarks to help you better appreciate and understand this poem.
The famous, familiar, meaningful and reflectful Soliloquy by Jacques in "As You Like It", by Shakespeare. Read by Donald H. Marks. Complete with helpful explainer for context.
"Vera Mortina: When the patient is not the sick one! (Dangerous Doctors Series Book 4)" read by the author Dimitri Markov - aka Donald H. Marks.
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. Violent doctor, greed, psychosis at a local hospital.
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