A definition is a statement expressing the meaning of a concept in terms of its essential characteristics or nature. What do I mean by this? What do you mean by that? Inaccurate or sloppy definitions are the cause of incalculable misunderstandings, deception and misguided action and therefore suffering. Conversely, … [Read more...] about How to check your definitions and know what you’re talking about!
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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
Calling all thinkers… Here’s why you must reject Mysticism!
Mysticism will always negate and prevent Freedom Ideas are powerful, they shape the lives of men and set the course for civilisations. Ideas are what motivate us. The ideas we adopt as true determine our values, our goals, and every aspect of our experience. And the more fundamental an idea is the more powerful it … [Read more...] about Calling all thinkers… Here’s why you must reject Mysticism!
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 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!
A Method to find Truth
Without guidance in the thinking process, your success in finding the truth in any particular issue will be sporadic and limited. Below I offer you a framework to help give structure to your method and therefore increase your confidence that the convictions you hold are indeed true. All of these techniques overlap and … [Read more...] about A Method to find Truth
Ep 151 – The Most Important idea for the future of humanity
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
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