47 min
The Lightning Podcast S1 E25: Poetry - Skill or Mania? Lightning
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- Philosophy
“Poetry is the work of a gifted person, or of a manic: of these types, the former have versatile imaginations, the latter get carried away.”
— By Aristotle From Poetics
This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Harry Jacobs, and Jake Kozloski as we delve into a multifaceted discussion on poetry, artistry, and philosophy, using Aristotle's quote as a starting point. We explore the contrast between Aristotle and Plato’s views on inspiration, knowledge, and the essence of being a philosopher versus a sophos or wise person. What is the nature of inspiration? Or the distinction between having technique and channeling something greater? This episode attempts to illuminate the intertwined nature of creativity, intellectual pursuit, and human connection.
00:00 Welcome to The Lightning Podcast!
00:26 Introducing Special Guest and AI Dating App Discussion
00:57 Diving into Aristotle's Poetics: Gifted vs. Manic
02:23 Exploring the Philosophy of Art and Poetry
03:01 Athletes, Artists, and the Art of Execution
07:49 The Role of Mania in Creativity and Skill
10:21 Understanding the Artist's Journey and Love
11:47 Debating Plato vs. Aristotle on Art and Knowledge
19:25 The Essence of Techne and the Art of Channeling
20:59 Technology, Engineering, and the Discovery Process
23:03 Exploring the Pragmatic Roots of Human Intelligence
24:01 Heidegger's Theory: Philosophy Born from Crisis
25:30 Philosophy and Crisis: The Historical Context
26:26 Philosophers: Megalomaniacs or Misunderstood Geniuses?
27:49 The Unpredictable Genius of Creativity
28:44 The Wounded Healer: Philosophers and Their Quest for Truth
29:43 Appreciating Zohar: Insights and Inspirations
32:42 Philosophy as Leadership: The Aristotle Approach
35:21 The Essence of Teaching Philosophy
42:15 Philosophy, Art, and the Quest for Understanding
46:20 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations
Special thanks to Jake Kozlowski, CEO of Keeper for joining us on the podcast. Want to find love at first match? Try Keeper:
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“Poetry is the work of a gifted person, or of a manic: of these types, the former have versatile imaginations, the latter get carried away.”
— By Aristotle From Poetics
This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Harry Jacobs, and Jake Kozloski as we delve into a multifaceted discussion on poetry, artistry, and philosophy, using Aristotle's quote as a starting point. We explore the contrast between Aristotle and Plato’s views on inspiration, knowledge, and the essence of being a philosopher versus a sophos or wise person. What is the nature of inspiration? Or the distinction between having technique and channeling something greater? This episode attempts to illuminate the intertwined nature of creativity, intellectual pursuit, and human connection.
00:00 Welcome to The Lightning Podcast!
00:26 Introducing Special Guest and AI Dating App Discussion
00:57 Diving into Aristotle's Poetics: Gifted vs. Manic
02:23 Exploring the Philosophy of Art and Poetry
03:01 Athletes, Artists, and the Art of Execution
07:49 The Role of Mania in Creativity and Skill
10:21 Understanding the Artist's Journey and Love
11:47 Debating Plato vs. Aristotle on Art and Knowledge
19:25 The Essence of Techne and the Art of Channeling
20:59 Technology, Engineering, and the Discovery Process
23:03 Exploring the Pragmatic Roots of Human Intelligence
24:01 Heidegger's Theory: Philosophy Born from Crisis
25:30 Philosophy and Crisis: The Historical Context
26:26 Philosophers: Megalomaniacs or Misunderstood Geniuses?
27:49 The Unpredictable Genius of Creativity
28:44 The Wounded Healer: Philosophers and Their Quest for Truth
29:43 Appreciating Zohar: Insights and Inspirations
32:42 Philosophy as Leadership: The Aristotle Approach
35:21 The Essence of Teaching Philosophy
42:15 Philosophy, Art, and the Quest for Understanding
46:20 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations
Special thanks to Jake Kozlowski, CEO of Keeper for joining us on the podcast. Want to find love at first match? Try Keeper:
http://keeper.ai/
https://twitter.com/KeeperMatch
https://www.instagram.com/keepermatchmaking/reels/
Want to continue the discussion? Join us for more learning and discussion in our Meditations and Chronicles WhatsApp groups!
Meditations: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JIFXc06ABCPEsyfUBtvm1U
Chronicles: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FD6M9a35KCE2XrnJrqaGLU
Follow us on other platforms for more content!
Twitter: https://x.com/lightinspires
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lightning.inspiration?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightning-meditations/
47 min