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I have decided to quit social media...for the most part. In this episode, I refer to social media — and the internet, as a whole — as The Bug Light, because it has a way of bringing out the very worst in us.There is something virtuous about ignorance in the modern world. And by peeling myself away from the digital world, I think I'm getting just a little bit closer to that virtue.It is time to start living life without relying on social media and the digital dystopia we have created over the ...

In this episode, I discuss the underlying ideas and consequences of nihilism. While the term is often used in relation to a rejection of objective meaning, there is much more to it than that. I suggest nihilism should not be something we proudly embrace. It is a transitory philosophical tool, not a destination.As someone who has taken a special interest in absurdism and pessimism, I have found that nihilism is often misrepresented and generally misunderstood. But when it is put in its pr...

This week, I discuss Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer - a film I've been super excited to see. It's Nolan's first film since Tenet, which, I have to admit, was not his best work. In fact, I watched the film twice in IMAX over the weekend! If your a fan of epic movies, you've got to see this one. Keep up with me on Instagram @TheLastSisyphus!

In this episode, I go into a bit of detail about my new favorite television series: Ted Lasso. It's a show I've recommended to several people already. I also happen to think it's one of the most important shows to come around in a long time—perhaps since The Office. I maintain that Ted Lasso is a show about leadership and human connection, and it's told through a metamodernist lens. (If you don't happen to know what metamodernism is, I define it in this episode.) Espe...

This week, I'm returning to the man who inspired this podcast: Albert Camus. I don't feel enough people are familiar with his work. And in this episode, I try to convince the listener that Camus is one of the most accessible and worthwhile writers and thinkers. I address his writing style, his lyricism, and his most pivotal philosophical position. Even if you've already read Camus, perhaps I'm able to provide a perspective you haven't thought about before.I'd love to hear your thoughts about ...

This is my first review of 2022, and it's a doozy! After taking some time away from the podcast, I decided I would kick off the new year with an independent author I have had the privilege of engaging with on Twitter. House of Sleep is an intriguing work that heavily leans into the power and drawbacks of dreams, and the havoc that arises when we learn of our ability to penetrate another's sleeping state. I highly recommend this work.You can find Brad Kelly on Twitter @BradKelly. He will...