Tales That Bind Us Alex Miranda

Today’s guest on Tales That Bind Us is Andrew Hathaway, a high school educator, deep-thinker, and avid reader. The focus of this episode is Kurt Vonnegut’s Mother Night which depicts the fictional memoir of an American spy turned Nazi propagandist. We discuss this moral conundrum as well as the human inclination to make bold, unqualified claims, the totalitarian mindset, and many more Vonnegut-esque themes.

Have you ever procrastinated on an assignment? Should you be doing homework right now? Is there a way to make studying not only more efficient but more enjoyable? If you struggle with paying attention in class or at home, it is likely because nobody ever taught you how. Our guest, Jake J. Gibbs, author of "The Mindful Way to Study: Dancing With Your Books" offers a compelling way for students and nonstudents to improve their learning capacity. We spoke about the application of mindfulness to academia, the Western adaptation, and his experiences with Eastern philosophy.

You can find his book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Way-Study-Dancing-Books/dp/0989531414

For more information on Jake, check out http://www.iup.edu/criminology/faculty/gibbs,-john-jake/