In this Episode of Living outside the Matrix, Nigel Howitt discusses the importance of holding a world view based on the Primacy of existence. But he points out that currently our culture is dominated by the opposite idea called the primacy of consciousness. The former leads to human flourishment, the latter to tyranny … [Read more...] about Ep 151 – The Most Important idea for the future of humanity
Ep 150 What we can do about the new political reality at the end of 2021
To know how best to act, we must gather all the information and have as big a picture as possible. Only then can we be in a position to best judge what to do. If we apply this principle to looking back over the past two years of pandemic narrative, we must take a honest look at the state of affairs. Based on my … [Read more...] about Ep 150 What we can do about the new political reality at the end of 2021
What is Truth? – Step one for the truth seeker
Like everyone, you will assume you know all about what truth is. But there are many traps to fall into that you may not be aware of. In the same way that a soldier must be fully prepared for battle, so must you be fully equipped and 'clued in' before you start. If truth were a tangible commodity, it would be the most … [Read more...] about What is Truth? – Step one for the truth seeker
Ep 149 Scientific method has been lost in the mainstream narrative – with Patrik Holmqvist
The loss of genuine scientific method in the mainstream narrative is a cultural reflection of western thinking. The genuine process of seeking knowledge and identifying truth has given way to a new religion some call Scientism. Its a form of pseudo-science that serves a a mock justification for a political agenda. But … [Read more...] about Ep 149 Scientific method has been lost in the mainstream narrative – with Patrik Holmqvist
Ep 148 Thinking in Principles to Increase your Healthspan
A key feature of the rational approach is to think and act according to consciously held principles. Accordingly, the rational person, who naturally prioritises health, is guided by consciously chosen principles in the pursuit of optimal health Your diet is arguably the most powerful tool with which to exert control … [Read more...] about Ep 148 Thinking in Principles to Increase your Healthspan
Ep 147 Foundations of Truth – Premises on which the concept must necessarily stand
In any and every issue you need to know the truth if you are to stand any chance of success. Whether you are trying to lose weight, plan your financial security, trying to figure out how to be healthy and happy, you need to know the truth. But what does it rest on? What premises must we hold to even form the concept … [Read more...] about Ep 147 Foundations of Truth – Premises on which the concept must necessarily stand
Ep 146 Individualism versus Collectivism – Ideas that can either save us or destroy us
In this weeks podcast I am joined by Roslyn Ross, an author and fellow fan of the ideas of Ayn Rand. We discussed her new children's book "City Family Farm Family" and the personal story of living half the year on a farm and the other half in a city. Roslyn spends part of the year on her farm in Nicaragua, and the rest … [Read more...] about Ep 146 Individualism versus Collectivism – Ideas that can either save us or destroy us
Ep 145 The danger of depending on your government health care system
The concepts of health and disease are intimately related, and together they are of crucial importance to every one of us. But these concepts have been hijacked and are being misrepresented to bring about global governance and collectivist tyranny while doing nothing to support genuine health. If we look at the current … [Read more...] about Ep 145 The danger of depending on your government health care system
Ep 144 Technocracy or Freedom – with Patrick Wood
In case you haven't yet heard of it technocracy is about the end game of societal control. It’s about the brave new world that is already here but with its most unpalatable characteristics still concealed. Technocracy is about the end of human freedom and individualism, and the imposition of collective slavery by a … [Read more...] about Ep 144 Technocracy or Freedom – with Patrick Wood
Ep 143 Three Reasons why freedom has no chance – for the next few decades
There are popular ideas that are widely held that are road blocks to freedom. And, in fact, support the advancing totalitarian state. Ideas are powerful, they motivate us. The ideas that people hold as true determine their behaviour, their attitudes, what they will tolerate and what they will not, and the values they … [Read more...] about Ep 143 Three Reasons why freedom has no chance – for the next few decades