Principles are basic generalisations used to guide our thinking, and therefore, our actions. They are the main form in which we use concepts, by grouping them together into general observations. This enables us to reduce an enormous number of specific concretes into manageable units, while still retaining all of the … [Read more...] about How to think in principles
Psychology
Ep 177 Subjectivism – an idea that undermines truth and freedom
The idea that we create our own reality is very popular, especially among truth seekers, and the thought leaders of the truth/freedom movement. Its an idea that has truth and falsity woven together in a perfect mix so as to potentially mislead and deceive. The idea that we create our own reality is known in … [Read more...] about Ep 177 Subjectivism – an idea that undermines truth and freedom
The Hierarchy of Knowledge: The Most Neglected Issue in Education
This post was originally written by Lisa VanDamme February 20, 2006, and was published on The Objective Standard website. It can still be found here. You may also be interested in Episode 167 of the podcast about the 'Hierarchical structure of knowledge'. The dismal state of many American schools—especially public … [Read more...] about The Hierarchy of Knowledge: The Most Neglected Issue in Education
Ep 167 – The Hierarchical Structure of Knowledge
In this episode, I am going to discuss an aspect of knowledge that many people these days are not aware of, yet it has immense importance for our political freedom, and our ability to argue for freedom. It can also leave us vulnerable to a serious logical fallacy, and affects our ability to truly understand the ideas … [Read more...] about Ep 167 – The Hierarchical Structure of Knowledge
Ideas – Why they matter, and why you should be interested in them
If you want to know the truth about what is going on in your world, you need to get interested in ideas. If you care about what is going to happen in the future, if you care about freedom, peace and prosperity; you must enter the realm of, and deal with, ideas. Ideas are powerful, big or small, they motivate people, … [Read more...] about Ideas – Why they matter, and why you should be interested in them
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 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
How to be happy
Everyone wants happiness but how do we achieve it? Some ask, is it even possible? In much the same way that it is getting harder and harder to find anyone really healthy, it seems to be getting harder and harder to find people who are truly happy. Maybe, first of all, we should ask ourselves what exactly is … [Read more...] about How to be happy
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 140 Non-Violent Communication – and how it can help with all personal interactions
In all of our interactions with other people it obviously makes good sense to use effective communication. Without it we run the risk of the interaction failing and the message not getting through. Isolation, hurt, pain and frustration are usually the result. Good communication skills are in everyone's rational … [Read more...] about Ep 140 Non-Violent Communication – and how it can help with all personal interactions