Ideas On Trial

Leopold Ajami
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Undisputed ideas feed on our indifference and fear of questioning. But not in this court. Ideas on Trial is designed to finally confront them. Join the Novel Philosophy Academy team to explore uncontested ideas in the culture taken for granted for so long, so we can expand our intellectual potential and claim ownership of our lives. Through the lens of philosophy, we examine those little ideas that feed most during our snoring-awakedness. Nope. Not the nap time. Snoring-awakedness is the state where you are fully awake, but your mind is unfocused and unpurposefully noisy. We talk about ethics, life, creativity, choice, culture, happiness, business trends. Chameleons. Whatever fits in our courtroom. Purple elephants? Fits. Hulk? Smash fit. Parasites? Maybe. We love ideas and we love how they affect our whole being. By understanding their meaning and watching their real-world consequences, we can claim the freedom to become the true undisputed champions of our own lives. But it's not just about love. Ideas on Trial is driven by justice. We deserve to live by the ideas that promote that dormant potential that we all have in our lives. Snoring is cool and is experienced best the moment you get interrupted by a vacuum cleaner. Hit subscribe — Ouch, easy!! And bon voyage.

  1. 11/03/2022

    #31- The 'Dark Side': Is It in Our Nature?

    Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character? In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling? Check out our courses: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academy Support the show

    53 min

  2. 10/20/2022

    #30- Luxury: A Madness Beyond Good and Evil?

    What is the link between Luxury and Lucifer? And, does Luxury escapes reason, and if so, why do we need it? Nicolas Chemla joins Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto to explore the role of luxury in the human experience. Join us as we explore questions of great interest, such as whether there are standards for evaluating what is luxurious, the difference between ostentation and true luxury, and how material comfort is linked (and perhaps essential) to our character. Nicolas Chemla is a writer, novelist, and brand consultant with a background in anthropology and twenty years of experience working for global brands and agencies. His first book, Luxifer, was voted "best essay on luxury" by BFMTV in 2015, and his second novel, Murnau des Ténèbres, was finalist for the Renaudot Award in 2021. Support the show

    58 min

  3. 10/06/2022

    #29- Are We Letting Technology Make Us Less Human?

    Our modern technology and its comfort would make us the envy of past generations, but would they really want to adopt our way of living?  In this episode, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto talk with Jamil Asfour about technology and how it helps or hinders our most basic humanity. Are we better off because of our technological progress? Or at some point did we forget to reflect on our purpose and empathy?  Jamil Asfour is an international business and investment professional with 20 years of experience in technology and innovation. Engineer by training, he's worked as an executive for companies such as IBM, Apple, HPE, and Ernst & Young. He is also the Managing Partner at Artelligence.ai  You can watch Jamil TEDx Talk here: https://youtu.be/FO1dJagP4Do Shifting Paradigms - A Witness Of Change | Jamil Asfour | TEDxAlAbdali Check out our work with Novel Philosophy Academy: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academy Support the show

    1h 4m

  4. 06/30/2022

    #28 - How To Become An Effective Advocate of Rights

    Claims of rights are very prominent in the current news: some adopt the language of rights to express pride, whereas others use it to voice their moral outrage against injustice. But what do we mean by rights? Is everything a right simply by making it law? Are rights inherent in human life or part of human dignity? Or maybe, there's a perspective (a philosophical one) that can help you navigate even the most contentious debates of rights at the deepest, most fundamental level. In this episode, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto take you through a framework and methodology for thinking about rights. Whether you want to become an active advocate of certain rights or an informed, responsible citizen, this episode is designed to give you the tools to become an effective communicator and thinker of the pressing issues of the day. Support the show

    1 hr

  5. 06/15/2022

    #27-Unlocking The Key To Musical Expression - With Edmond Redd

    Music expresses that which is inexpressible, or so the saying goes... Yet, in this newest episode, we managed to express so many things about music and its value in human life in the company of none other than Edmond Redd, whom you may know as the author of our Podcast Music. Edmond joins us in an exploration of what goes into creating a great musical composition. In what ways are an author's intention and thinking central to crafting the musical experience? And what role do emotions play and how can one use them to gain more appreciation for music? Edmond Redd is a composer for film, TV, and other media and an educator. His music genre is primarily focused on creating cinematic orchestral music that easily fits in movie trailers and has a flavor of adventure to it. He's always looking to evoke certain emotions and to underline and support the visuals at hand. A firm believer in education, he also teaches audio production, and audio and music composition for video games. Learn more about Edmond's work and listen to his compositions on his website: www.edmondredd.com Learn more about Novel Philosophy Academy and check our educational content on Instagram. Do you want to advance your creative thinking using your daily conversations? Enroll in Supersonic Creativity Program. Do you want to master the art of Public Speaking? Save your seat at the Critical Speaking Bootcamp Support the show

    1 hr

  6. 06/02/2022

    #26-How Can Children's Books Help Us Become Better Adults? With Sara Ghannoum

    When it's time for children to pick up their first book, what should we expect them to learn from it?  Should children's books be confined to stories and themes that deal only with the familiar? Or can one take the risk of challenging children to think about more complex issues? And what does this all mean for their character development and success? Our guest this week is Sara Ghannoum, the author of the children’s book series Tom Alien, who discovers life on Earth and all the issues that come with living here. Sara spends her days managing the emotions of her two little aliens, Maha and Saif, which inspires her creations. Previously, she worked in the medical and nanotechnology fields and has been published in various scientific journals. She grew up between Australia and Lebanon and currently resides in Dubai. Discover more about Sara's work and Tom Alien at: www.tomalien.com You can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LddWefIuoxQ Learn more about Novel Philosophy Academy and check our educational content on Instagram. Do you want to advance your creative thinking using your daily conversations? Enroll in Supersonic Creativity Program. Do you want to master the art of Public Speaking? Save your seat at the Critical Speaking Bootcamp     Support the show

    50 min

  7. 05/19/2022

    #25-The Art of Etiquette: What's Below the Surface? With Samira Hammadi

    You can also watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KKNBKtV7Y10 Are etiquette and manners indispensable for one's moral learning?  If you go by how they are taught and perceived in our culture, certainly not: knowing which fork to use or how to properly sit in certain special situations may be important, but hardly essential. However, our guest this week is here to challenge this view. Join Samira Hammadi for an insight into etiquette and manners you've never heard of, where you'll not only discover what's in etiquette beyond the fork and the social convention but a new framework that grounds it within vital moral principles and self-knowledge. Samira Hammadi is a writer, life coach, etiquette consultant, and LSA pilot. She is the founder of Modern Etiquette Consultancy, where they consult, train, and coach individuals and organizations on the art of etiquette. Samira's passion is writing children's and teenagers' books about kindness and manners with life lessons, making the young readers reflect and question how to make mindful choices that will significantly impact their lives and the future. You can learn more about Samira's work and her company, the Modern Etiquette Consultancy, at: www.themodernetiquetteacademy.com Learn more about Novel Philosophy Academy and check our educational content on Instagram. Do you want to advance your creative thinking using your daily conversations? Enroll in Supersonic Creativity Program. Do you want to master the art of Public Speaking? Save your seat at the Critical Speaking Bootcamp Support the show

    48 min
  8. #24-Warning: Art Will Touch You If You Listen - With Luc Travers

    05/05/2022

    #24-Warning: Art Will Touch You If You Listen - With Luc Travers

    You can also watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Fbg3-3oqFM Have you ever felt that you lack the words or the method to fully appreciate the art you know you love? Have you found yourself wandering around a museum not knowing what to do, what to look at and how? Our guest in this episode is author and art expert Luc Travers, who not only joins us to put art appreciation on trial but will take you through a live experience where he will show you a unique and simple method to personally enjoy and connect with art. You can find the link to the artwork here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ADaQaKxpBKWTwSlgwdTD8EpZPy7Qy_ukpLK06IYMK5g/edit?usp=sharing Contemplate the artwork in the link above and follow Luc's Instructions so you can enjoy the experience :) Luc Travers got into art through his interest in philosophy and history, which led him to pursue a degree in art history. Still, he felt he was missing out on something, so he set out to design a method that would help people live the artistic experience as exciting as watching a movie or reading a novel. Since then, he's taught art appreciation to elementary and junior high students at the VanDamme Academy and has authored two books: Touching the Art (2010) and the forthcoming Stories in Paint. Intrigued to learn more about art? Check Luc's website to view his work and announcements, and pre-order his upcoming book: www.touchingtheart.com Only when you finish listening to the episode, then you can read more about the artwork discussed: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435621 If you want to learn more about what we do, and our training programs  at Novel Philosophy Academy, check our website: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academy Support the show

    1h 1m
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Undisputed ideas feed on our indifference and fear of questioning. But not in this court. Ideas on Trial is designed to finally confront them. Join the Novel Philosophy Academy team to explore uncontested ideas in the culture taken for granted for so long, so we can expand our intellectual potential and claim ownership of our lives. Through the lens of philosophy, we examine those little ideas that feed most during our snoring-awakedness. Nope. Not the nap time. Snoring-awakedness is the state where you are fully awake, but your mind is unfocused and unpurposefully noisy. We talk about ethics, life, creativity, choice, culture, happiness, business trends. Chameleons. Whatever fits in our courtroom. Purple elephants? Fits. Hulk? Smash fit. Parasites? Maybe. We love ideas and we love how they affect our whole being. By understanding their meaning and watching their real-world consequences, we can claim the freedom to become the true undisputed champions of our own lives. But it's not just about love. Ideas on Trial is driven by justice. We deserve to live by the ideas that promote that dormant potential that we all have in our lives. Snoring is cool and is experienced best the moment you get interrupted by a vacuum cleaner. Hit subscribe — Ouch, easy!! And bon voyage.

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  • Creator
    Leopold Ajami
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    32
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    Clean
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