In this episode I break down the philosophical concept of “space’ according to western-tech philosophy and how we got to a point of completely abandoning it in our minds, our lives and our calendars. This episode is for you if: You want to learn how the western interpretation of “negativity” spun out of control and made us hate all things associated with the unknown which resulted in us being afraid of making space. You want to learn the specific benefits and uses of space that provide deeper meaning in life. You want a relaxing reminder about how much peace extra space can bring to your life. Sister Episode: Re-defining Your Understanding Of Time: https://anchor.fm/alexwolf/episodes/Redefining-Our-Understanding-Of-Time-To-Live-A-More-Meaningful-Life-eo9hs7/a-a47j4f6

Today millennials are old news, but there was a time when our behavior and online activity was on everyone's mind and the world had a lot of opinions about what kind of people we would turn out to be. In this episode I explore some of the critique made about our generation while we were still in adolescence and how some of it in hindsight might have been terrifying and undeniably true. This episode is for you if: You care about how the comprehension gaps between you and your younger siblings or children will impact your relationship and ability to protect them. You want to hear the funny and sad statistics about how literacy rates declined right in front of our eyes and the internet took over. You want a better understanding of how "generations" actually form and how that's connected to tech-philosophy. [BOOK] The Dumbest Generation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585427128?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d [MY VIDEO] The Gap Between Social Technology and Social Technology Research Has Become To Vast To Afford: [MY PRESENTATION] Why Do So Many Millennials Feel Unaligned With Their Age?: Our Generation's Complicated Relationship To Adulthood: https://youtu.be/_fW-2WDutlY [MY AMAZON BOOK STORE]: http://amazon.com/shop/alexwolf

Have you ever tried to live life without a goal? Could you even imagine how it would play out? Inspired by a book written by philosopher James Ogilvy, I open up about how "goalessness" has helped me get more out of life. This episode is for you if: "Living without a goal" doesn't sound depressing but actually piques your interest. You want refreshing reminders about why chasing external things for fulfillment will always ultimately make you feel empty. You want to learn more about how to life an "Artful life" or the "Art of Living". "Living Without A Goal" by James Ogilvy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385417993?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d My Amazon Bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexwolf

In this episode I touch on certain patterns in features women have invented that happen to be very human-friendly. I discuss how this feminine influence manifests in our technology today and how to spot it. This episode is for you if: You want to know how presence, passivity and intimacy are feminine influences that are often overlooked but provide very human-friendly user experiences. You want to better understand how women/feminine influence in technology manifests. You want to learn two of my favorite examples of women who influenced powerfully lucrative human-friendly technology. [BOOK] iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501152017?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Etsy Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL21hc3RlcnMtb2Ytc2NhbGU/episode/Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwLzRkYXFwZTg0dWNnYWRIdUNXVl9jZWgtOTg2YUx3dURMbnFySmNDdm52elk?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiTjsfW5vbuAhU5MlkFHaCoCvcQjrkEegQIBRAF&ep=6 Little Rio (Smart Pillow Company) t: http://www.littleriot.com/pillow-talk My Human-Friendly Technology Presentation: https://youtu.be/AoOWj__78nM

Ever wonder what happened to substance? In music? Art? People? lol In this week's episode I break down theories from thinkers like Stuart Ewen and more about how appearances separated from substance. This episode is for you if: You want to hear my thoughts on HBO's "Fake Famous" and the rise of influencers and celebrities buying fake followers for engagement. You want to trace back how American culture became so focused on appearances. You care about having substance in culture and business. Stuart Ewen "All Consuming Images"  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465001017?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Zara Doc (It's amazon Prime not Youtube my bad): https://www.amazon.com/Zara-Worlds-Richest-Armancio-Ortega/dp/B07C84TSLB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=zara&qid=1613081816&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Christian Dior Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1851779787?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Picture I reference of brownstone in Stuart Ewen book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFAMIc9F-phpUgVSUheP4doE2vPuwXfs/view?usp=sharing

In this episode I explain an ancient Chinese concept called "Li" which can be interpreted as the "grain in things". We talk about how finding the organic patterns both in nature,  our bodies and in our personalities can help us live more meaningful lives. This episode is for you if: -You want to get better at identifying  what (and who) is not compatible with your nature so you don't have to learn the hard way. -You want to get better at reading metaphors in nature and using those to build more nourishing environments for yourself and when accepting others. -You want to understand how understanding the nature of yourself and the elements can support us in developing more human-friendly technology

Just because you ain’t spend money on it, don’t mean it don’t come at a cost! This week I break down the pros and cons of living in an "attention economy" and how it’s impacted the meaning of life. This episode is for you if: You feel like you have no real control over the nature of images/content/news you see and want a better understanding of how it got this way. You are a content-creator and you’re often frustrated with social media. You are a person and you’re often frustrated with social media.

In this episode, I revisit a lot of the themes from EP 3 about the natural role of entertainment. We unpack some of the ancient Hindu perception of "drama" and how wanting in life doesn't make you bad, it makes you human. This episode is for you if: You're into taoist & zen philosophy and you want to learn more about where it came from. You want some refreshing reminders about why it's important to embrace all emotions both "good" and "bad". You want to hear my controversial and judgmental opinions about meditation. Previous podcast episode about entertainment: https://youtu.be/NBJywp6yQW8 IG Live with my girlfriend Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKVAx9_BGeV/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

How much would you pay for an artists life? That and other questions are what are explored in this week's podcast. We discuss the difference between "money" and "wealth". This episode is for you if: How money's transformation from coins to paper to digital effects how we see it today. How the obsession with money blinds people to what wealth actually is. You use the term "money" and "wealth" interchangeably.

Too many people are trying to enforce changes in our behavior on social media through rules and good ideas but good ideas can't stand in the face of reality. In this episode I explore why it's so important to understand the nature of our environments when it come to tech and life. This episode is for you if: You want to better understand how your environments have shaped you as a person. You run a business or household and need perspective on how to change people's behavior without saying anything to them directly. You want to understand how "shoulds"  and "good ideas" can backfire us into hypocrisy and worse conditions. My Amazon Books & Vibes Store: amazon.com/shop/alexwolf "The Dumbest Generation": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585427128/?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d "The Wisdom Of Insecurity": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307741206/?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d Human-Friendly Technology: Using & Designing Healthier Tech By Alex Wolf:  https://youtu.be/AoOWj__78nM 15 min. mini doc "Attention For Sale": https://youtu.be/d0av3MKbdQg Snapchat vs. Facebook Video (Tangible examples of environments) : https://youtu.be/as64HI0Y2G8