Peace is an almost universally held value, yet seemingly as elusive as happiness. Few would explicitly claim to not want to see peace in the wider community. However, human actions very often contradict explicitly professed values. Firstly, what exactly is peace anyway? What must be in place in order to achieve it? … [Read more...] about Peace can only be found outside the Matrix
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Ep 27: The benefits of a high fat diet – with Nora Gedgaudas
The high fat diet is becoming widely known as the best way to loose weight, improve energy levels and boost mental performance. There are a whole list of benefits associated with eating a high fat diet (see below) yet we have been told for the past 50 years by our governments and official agencies that fats are bad for … [Read more...] about Ep 27: The benefits of a high fat diet – with Nora Gedgaudas
A whole new health paradigm with Dr Zach Bush MD
In this episode Nigel Howitt and Dr Zach Bush discuss the new health paradigm that is emerging as a result of joining all the dots of the latest scientific medical discoveries while reminding ourselves of the broader context. The first point to note is that these days it is absolutely necessary to think outside the box … [Read more...] about A whole new health paradigm with Dr Zach Bush MD
The Philosophy of Objectivism with Dr David Kelley
Objectivism gives you clear unambiguous answers to the essential questions of life. What is the nature of reality? What is real and what is not? How can I know what is true? What should I do? How should I act? To answer questions such as these we need philosophy. In this episode of 'Living outside the Matrix', … [Read more...] about The Philosophy of Objectivism with Dr David Kelley
Myths about Capitalism
Capitalism is a recent historical phenomenon, and its impact is most often unappreciated. Have you ever wondered why so many centuries past by without any significant advances in technology and material comfort? Have you ever questioned why the industrial revolution suddenly sprang forth seemingly out of nowhere to … [Read more...] about Myths about Capitalism
Capitalism – Villain or solution?
Capitalism is not the cause of any problems we humans face today. In fact, it is arguably the solution to all of them. Capitalism ensures your rights and your freedom. It serves you. Capitalism is the only socio-economic system that says that men are free! Capitalism is fundamentally opposed to slavery and to war. It … [Read more...] about Capitalism – Villain or solution?
What is love?
The question ‘what is love?’ has been the subject of speculation for millennia. Within the Matrix, the mainstream cultural download of unquestioned assumptions, there is plenty of confusing nonsense spoken about this hugely important part of the human experience. Everyone wants to love and to be loved. But what do we … [Read more...] about What is love?
Radical un-schooling with Dayna Martin
In this episode of the 'Living outside the Matrix' Podcast we discuss a radical form of home education called Un-Schooling. Dayna Martin of www.daynamartin.com offers her vision and her approach. Is going to school really the best way for our children to prepare for a life in the current socio-political context? Many … [Read more...] about Radical un-schooling with Dayna Martin
Optimal Health strategy 4 : Fasting
Fasting is one of the healthiest thing you can do. It may seem counter-intuitive because of the constant barrage of pro-eating advertising and relentless conditioning but it's true. Fasting is simple, accessible, zero cost and empowering. Fasting is so good for us that it is the 4th part of my optimal health strategy. … [Read more...] about Optimal Health strategy 4 : Fasting
Ep 18 Emotions – What are they and how do they work?
For many people feelings are an important part of any consideration, and are implicitly considered a means of guidance in our lives, a tool for gaining knowledge of reality. But are they? It is popular to feel over and above thinking. But does this really serve us? Emotions are treated as primaries, they just are. We … [Read more...] about Ep 18 Emotions – What are they and how do they work?