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
Philosophy
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 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 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 136 The crisis in thinking behind our loss of freedom
There is a crisis in human thinking at the root of the alleged pandemic and the loss of freedoms across the globe. If vigilance is the price of freedom, then we can only expect our freedom to diminish. Because there is no vigilance being practiced by the populous in our culture. For the vast majority there is not even … [Read more...] about Ep 136 The crisis in thinking behind our loss of freedom
Ep133 Are Science and Spirituality compatible? – An Interview with Brendan D Murphy
It is claimed that a merging of science and spirituality is happening, and that it is a good thing. The assumption is that this will somehow move us on to a place better than where science alone has brought us. But is this even possible? Is it not a contradiction in terms? First we must define our terms. What is … [Read more...] about Ep133 Are Science and Spirituality compatible? – An Interview with Brendan D Murphy
Ep 132 Reason versus mysticism – an essential insight for truth seekers
In Episode 132 of the Podcast I am joined by Patrik Holmqvist to discuss the most essential insight for the truth-seeker. namely that mysticism is the BIGGEST duff steer of method. It amounts to the scuppering of your mind and its ability to achieve certainty on any issue. Mysticism is the tool of the deceiver and the … [Read more...] about Ep 132 Reason versus mysticism – an essential insight for truth seekers
Freedom: the essential condition for human flourishment
Freedom is a condition in which man is left alone to act on his own judgment. If we humans are ever to truly thrive we must be able to enjoy this condition of being left alone, without the interference of other men. We currently enjoy a degree of freedom, but not full political freedom. And the alarming fact is that … [Read more...] about Freedom: the essential condition for human flourishment