7 episodes

I tell rambling stories and read from the middle of boring books.

Go to Sleep Arik Devens

    • Society & Culture

I tell rambling stories and read from the middle of boring books.

    7. The Problems of Philosophy

    7. The Problems of Philosophy

    Show Notes

    This week I end the year with some thoughts on what it's meant to me, some updates on the wedding planning, and some brief hopes for 2018.


    Then I read from a 1912 book called The Problems of Philosophy.


    I hope you enjoy the show, and good night!

    • 34 min
    6. A Journey in Brazil

    6. A Journey in Brazil

    Show Notes

    This week I explain why it's been so long since our last episode. I also give some more details about my upcoming wedding, and talk about what else I've been up to.


    Then I read from an 1867 book called A Journey in Brazil.


    I hope you enjoy the show, and good night!

    • 32 min
    5. Mosaic of New Mexico's Scenery, Rocks, and History

    5. Mosaic of New Mexico's Scenery, Rocks, and History

    Show Notes

    This week I recap what I've been up to lately, including details of my recent trip to Argentina.


    Then I read from a 1972 book called Mosaic of New Mexico’s
    Scenery, Rocks, and History.


    I hope you enjoy the show, and good night!

    • 29 min
    4. The Horse in History

    4. The Horse in History

    Show Notes

    This week I tell the story of how I met a good friend of mine who is currently visiting.


    Then I read from a 1908 book called The Horse in History.


    I hope you enjoy the show, and good night!

    • 34 min
    3. The Critique of Pure Reason

    3. The Critique of Pure Reason

    Show Notes

    This week, I talk about how I'm currently learning to read Japanese, and what I find fascinating and complicated about it.


    Then I read from the introduction of Immanuel Kant's The Critique of Pure Reason.


    I hope you enjoy the show, and good night!

    • 44 min
    2. A Treatise of Human Nature

    2. A Treatise of Human Nature

    Show Notes

    This week, I talk about a recent trip I took to the SFMOMA, and some of the cool things I saw there.


    Then I read from the first book of David Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature.


    I hope you enjoy the show, and good night!

    • 44 min

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