Peppermint Philosophy Podcast
Peppermint Philosophy Podcast
Adam Burgess
Join me for a weekly (or so) reflection on a subject or idea that’s been on my mind…
Episode 13: The Dangers of Messianic Politicians and Labels
In today's episode I reflect on the dangers of investing so much of your identity in politicians and ideologies in light of the recent revelations about Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party of the UK. Music: Medicine beat, Joji Miller For more podcasts and other stuff visit Peppermintphilosophypodcast.com Support the podcast by trying a better web browser for privacy. Try brave: Brave.com/pep424
Nov 1, 2020
Episode 12: Gurus, Spirituality and DMT with Toby
In this episode I’m joined by my mate Toby and we discuss spirituality and the phenomena of Gurus/teachers in all their glory and controversy. We also discuss different practices we have tried ourselves and some of the motivations behind giving them a go… Support he podcast and try a better browser that doesn't track you. Download Brave at brave.com/pep424
Oct 10, 2020
Episode 11: Robots, Cyborgs and Transhumanism with Rob
In this episode I'm joined by Rob from Peppermint Chill. We discuss humanities relationship with technology and how I feel we are in the beginning stages of transhumanism. Find more at Peppermintphilosophypodcast.com Support the podcast by trying a web browser that doesn't treat you like the product and improves your browser speed in the process. Try Brave web browser at brave.com/pep424
Oct 4, 2020
Episode 10: Radical Politics with Connor
Today I talk to my good friend Connor, a Welsh man living in the United States. We talk about what he misses from home, the differences in people and politics, social media… And well so much more. This one’s a hoot and I loved recording it, I talked way too much but sometimes you have friends who just help you connect the dots and talk all kinds of whacky ideas, Connor is that guy! Music by the great Aryll Fae (artificial.music) making the best royalty free music there is! Check them out at https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Find more podcasts and blogs at peppermintphilosophypodcast.com
Sep 22, 2020
Episode 9: Human Struggles with Jake and Rob
In this weeks episode I'm joined by the Boys from Peppermint Chill, Jake and Rob to discuss a range of topics such as: personal improvements and challenges, social media, finding meaning and how to overcome struggles. This is a great conversation with some actual Philosophy! Go out there and have some conversations with your friends, family and loved ones! Find more at Peppermintphilosophypodcast.com Listen to Peppermint Chill on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AtNYVVw2E0gIKwxlTHyEY?si=ao7VVBMuTu6E2rrtdiiYiA Music by the great Aryll Fae at artificial.music for best royalty free music out there: https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Be Brave, switch to a new web browser that respects your privacy and treats you like the customer not the product! Download Brave at https://brave.com/pep424 to support the podcast!
Aug 28, 2020
Episode 8: Purpose
An excerpt from my second Podcast Peppermint Chill. Me and my friends Jake and Rob discuss the Universe, suffering and human purpose. Listen to Peppermint Chill on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AtNYVVw2E0gIKwxlTHyEY?si=ZUW_6vltT2asQS7NIBCgOQ Music by artificial.music at: https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music for best royalty free music!
Aug 20, 2020
Episode 7: What is Freedom?
I discuss my recent thoughts on freedom and what that actually means with some reflections on Blade Runner and our ability to choose. Find more at: peppermintphilosophypodcast.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RdYyNuu4o8XmnJnO8esgV?si=gpVUm-kUTFe7_6MbCWPdGg Subscribe to my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHZCwtmar6WAekJsphsNLQ Music from artificial.music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music) best royalty-free music out there!
Aug 7, 2020
Episode 6: Why I don’t like Social Media
I discuss (in very all-over-the-place fashion) some of the main reasons I left social media and why I think the current model for how they work is detrimental to people. Find more stuff at: peppermintphilosophypodcast.com Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RdYyNuu4o8XmnJnO8esgV?si=tUV13_X7S7aB3EnTKgwsEg Music introduction by: https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music please give Artificial.music some love. It was a track called Forget the Past and Remember the Future. Best royalty-free music out there!
Aug 3, 2020
Episode 5: The Human Stories of Covid-19
I sit down and have a chat with my friend Dr. Shiva Pandey, an F2 Junior Doctor working in the North East of England. We discuss how it feels to be an NHS worker during the Covid-19 Pandemic and some insights into what it's like to be a junior doctor. Ordinary people having ordinary conversations can expand your understanding of different human experiences, that can only benefit you! Musical interlude by: https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music give them some love, best royalty free music out there!
Jul 12, 2020
Episode 4: Be a Doer not a Quitter
I reflect on how I used to give up at the first obstacle when I was growing up and how I got out of that mental barrier with the help of some friends! I encourage you all to try something new and stick with it! "A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step" - Lao Tzu
Jul 8, 2020
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