Show notes
New Intro!My show is now available in all of your favorite podcast apps.In this episode, Nick talks to @Childermass4 about the value of magical thinking, the importance of emotional connection during covid19, the meaning of love, how to empathize better, the dangers of philosophy, how Christianity might be a cope, and so much more.You can support Robert’s writing at https://medium.com/@rob.kuuskThank you for listeningWe hope you enjoy!—NickTimestamps:2:00 Growing out of childhood3:30 The role of philosophy4:50 On being Estonian8:00 Returning to religion10:30 On Magical Thinking16:00 Camus, age, and the role of philosophy21:00 Why we need an ontology21:30 Living with passion25:30 Having confidence in your ideas29:00 The importance of emotional connection under Covid-1933:00 What is love?37:00 How discarded ideas help us empathize38:30 The dangers of misusing philosophy43:00 Christianity as a cope Get full access to Becoming Creature at becomingcreature.substack.com/subscribe
