Too Big To Grasp: How a Calm Mind Defies Overwhelm
Description
In this episode, I explore the profound concept of hyperobjects, entities so vast they surpass our understanding and how recognising their presence can lead to mental clarity. I dive deep into the idea that life’s overwhelming nature isn’t always due to complexity, but our relationship to that complexity. By reframing calmness as a conscious acceptance of chaos, this discussion becomes a guide for cultivating tranquillity in a turbulent world.
(00:00 ) - What If Life Is Too Big To Grasp?
(01:30 ) - Introducing Hyperobjects: Timothy Morton’s Mind-Bending Concept
(03:15 ) - How the Internet and Capitalism Are Beyond Understanding
(05:00 ) - Life as the Ultimate Hyperobject
(07:00 ) - Choosing Where To Place Your Attention
(09:10 ) - Redefining Calmness: Not Tranquility, But Acceptance
(11:20 ) - Calmness in Crisis: Screaming Kids and Deadlines
(13:30 ) - The Wisdom of Hormozi: Mood Is a Choice
(15:00 ) - A Calm Mind as a Philosophical Act
(17:15 ) - Final Reflections: Living with Uncertainty
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