One of the key foundational idea that must necessarily underpin the concept of truth for it to have meaning, is to accept that you are a being of volitional consciousness. This means that you have the capacity to make choices, evaluate options and decide what course of action to take in any given circumstances. One of … [Read more...] about You Have Free Will
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Ep 165 – Epistemology: the fundamentals of how to know what’s true
We all need a means to validate what we claim as our knowledge. We need to know how to know things, how to achieve certainty that the ideas we hold and act on, are valid and true. We don’t have automatic knowledge, but we require knowledge in order to act successfully. Hence our need for a means of validating any and … [Read more...] about Ep 165 – Epistemology: the fundamentals of how to know what’s true
Ep 162 – Inconsistent Epistemology with Dr Andrew Kaufman
It has always been important to be able to accurately discern which claims are true and which are false. We humans need knowledge of reality in order to know how to act, so we can lead successful lives. This means we need to have a means of validating the ideas we hold to be true. We need to be able to check the … [Read more...] about Ep 162 – Inconsistent Epistemology with Dr Andrew Kaufman
Why is our western culture falling apart?
In my circle of family and friends I see the signs. My wife and I have 3 surviving parents - all of them are in hospital. My step-sons father has just had surgery on his shoulder. I have many acquaintances with back problems and various ailments. I don't know anyone other than myself and my children who are fully … [Read more...] about Why is our western culture falling apart?
Ep 160 – Dangerous False Ideas (Part 2)
In part one I talked about the proliferation of bad (false) that dominate western culture. These false ideas (any false idea) cannot possibly lead to success, only to failure and suffering. My focus here today is to identify more of the fundamental ideas that shape our thinking, our values, our choices and the way we … [Read more...] about Ep 160 – Dangerous False Ideas (Part 2)
Ep 159 – Dangerous False Ideas (Part 1)
In the world today we see the proliferation of bad ideas! Ideas that are false because they contain some aspect that is not true, that does not correspond to reality. I have been researching across a broad range of topics for the past 10 years, and I have found bad ideas in almost every subject I look into: In … [Read more...] about Ep 159 – Dangerous False Ideas (Part 1)
Ep 157 A Brief History of Deception – and the context in which to see it
In order to best understand the world we live in it is crucial to think in terms of fundamentals and to be philosophically aware. One must have a basic knowledge of philosophy and preferably of Ayn Rand's philosophy Objectivism. When the full context is held in mind its clear that there is no great awakening happening, … [Read more...] about Ep 157 A Brief History of Deception – and the context in which to see it
Ep 156 Science, health and philosophy outside the Matrix – with Dr Andrew Kaufman
Dr Andy Kaufman presents himself as one of the foremost rational thinkers of today. In his questioning of the pandemic narrative he went directly to the fundamentals and sought proof of the existence of the virus and the evidence for and against the predominant paradigm of germ theory in medicine. He followed in the … [Read more...] about Ep 156 Science, health and philosophy outside the Matrix – with Dr Andrew Kaufman
Ep 153 – 12 Questions For Life
Questions are great because they get us thinking. Questions encourage thinking, rules encourage compliance. In this Episode of "Living outside the Matrix" I present you with 12 fundamental questions for life, questions to ask yourself. Your answers will provide insight into some of your most fundamental assumptions and … [Read more...] about Ep 153 – 12 Questions For Life
Ep 152 – Warning All Truth Seekers – Don’t Make These Two Mistakes!
It’s never been more important to know the truth than in the context of today! Freedom is on the line! But how good are the methods used to discern truth? Are they effective? Are they reliable? In this podcast we discuss 2 easy mistakes that many truth seekers fall into. They are super important because they affect our … [Read more...] about Ep 152 – Warning All Truth Seekers – Don’t Make These Two Mistakes!