The Great Rehumanization
The Great Rehumanization
Martin
A conversational exploration of humanity and the phenomena that makes us human. In an increasingly dehumanizing social milieu, The Great Rehumanization seeks to emphasize and highlight the intrinsic value of human beings, regardless of what labels one adheres to--the only label that matters is HUMAN. Expect to hear music, stories, rumination, and conversation, all loudly proclaiming, as Joseph Campbell once said, that being who you are is life's greatest privilege.
Naming the Podcast, Naming the Problem
This is the return, relaunch of a project that hardly every got up and running in the first place. Why? I explain it all here. Yes, indeed, calling my podcast The Great Rehumanization is a bit like naming a garden "The New Eden" and forgetting to water it for six years! The Great ReHumanization: Naming the Podcast (and the Problems) Have you ever eaten a raw clove of garlic? I mean really eaten it. Not minced into a sauce, not roasted to sweet submission, but taken i...
Dec 9, 2025
1 hr 30 min
Hypocrisy
Disclaimer--I talk about politicians in this episode. This is not a partisan piece, it is the opposite. We tend to immediately conflate any negative mention of a politician with support for that politician's opposition. THAT is not happening here. This is about the contagion of hypocrisy and what that means for the big picture. Hypocrisy is just a part of being human, but it does become a societal pestilence, a pernicious disease when left unchecked. And currently, we have left it unchecked f...
Oct 9, 2024
41 min
Ideology: The Logic of An Idea
On this first return episode we discuss ideology's grip. We talk about how we become possessive of ideologies. We get back to talking about the big picture and how it relates to us personally. This is the first of many more episodes to come which will follow a new format and will be published regularly. Support the show
Apr 26, 2022
1 hr 8 min
Episode 3: The Lonely Crowd
On this episode we discuss becoming warriors for humanity and the value of "fighting" words. We talk about the purpose of opinions, myths related to the "self", "all or nothing" cognitive distortions, and the way propaganda focuses on the individual within the masses. I talk about mental health, make some confessions, and play some of my music. Support the show
May 5, 2020
1 hr 59 min
Episode Two
In this episode I discuss the three main corrupting influences on people and society. I share an old song and some thoughts about it. Our visit with artist and entrepreneur Jay Weinberg continues. I talk about kids who feel a lack of control and how teachers can help. Finally, I close with a warning from our first president, George Washington. Support the show
Jan 29, 2020
1 hr 2 min
Episode One
An introduction to the show. First part of our conversation with artist/songwriter/entrepreneur Jay Weinberg. School Days segment: Arbitrary Punishments. Jay's song Price Gougin'. Support the show
Jan 17, 2020
58 min