THE GLOBAL ISLAND

WHO ARE WE?

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:53:38 GMT

Welcome to The Global Island, where East meets West in exploring truth and meaning. Join us, a duo merging Western philosophy, psychology, and rational discourse with Eastern wisdom and holistic thought. Inspired by late & contemporary thinkers, we attempt to connect science, spirituality, and the art of a meaningful life. Tune in for deep conversations that transcend cultural boundaries and reveal universal truths.

David's Worldview | EP 1

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:34:58 GMT

Today we explore Dave's worldview, the life experiences and the thinkers that have formed his present understanding of the world. In the domains of science, religion and philosophy. The notion that Dave stresses in this episode is how ever-evolving our worldview really are.

Matt's Worldview | EP 2

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:28:48 GMT

Today we explore Matt's worldview. Matt lays out his social and emotional development, and his history of dealing with mental health struggles, addiction, and broken relationships. But the beautiful common line through it is curiosity and a deep desire to make sense of the world. Matt has landed on Eastern philosophy and we are just getting started to understand all that he believes.

Good & Evil | EP 3

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:55:49 GMT

How do we define Good & Evil? Can we? We all have a subjective stance on it, so then how do we collectively find agreement? Non-sectarian or religiously dogmatic? We end the episode by discussing the psychology of Good & Evil.

Mortality | EP 4

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:50 GMT

What can we learn from moral psychology? Are the classical philosophers right? What about modern science: can it shed light on moralism? Where does Eastern & Western thought collide?

Empathy | EP 6

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:59 GMT

What is empathy? Global connectivity, high school ignorance, and the importance of the method? We dive into the temptation of self righteousness, being a speaker instead of a doer, and why we should aim up! Jordan Peterson and reeducation??? What's the neuroscience of gender incongruence? Why does biological literacy matter? We are ALL human = More EMPATHY!!!

Status & Power | EP 7

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:42 GMT

What's Wrong With My Theory? | EP 8

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:01:27 GMT

Does Eric Weinstein have an opinion about anything? What is Hegel's Dialectic? Good theory vs. bad theory? Let's discuss falsification, Max Weber, and why is there more bullshit than truth in the world? We end this episode by discussing why we need "Value-Free Research".

Social Justice | EP 10

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:01:38 GMT

Today, we get serious and go deep into "Social Justice." Separating ideology from scientific rigor. We attempt to define our terms, share where we are ignorant, and seek to find a synthesis that is human focused.

Cursing About Debt | EP 11

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:01:27 GMT

The "F-word?"... European Nude Beaches... What's cultural Hegemony? Chat GPT made an appearance, and we fired Matt! Dave Ramsey + David Graeber = DEBT!! Canceling all debt in the Old Testament = Jubilee.

Create > Consume | EP12

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:35:48 GMT

It's simple just create more than you consumer, right?

Election Night | EP 13

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:29 GMT

2024 American Election! Trump v. Harris. We dig into our predictions and perceptions of our current political state as a nation. We break down the fantastic debate hosted by the Free Press between Sam Harris & Ben Shapiro - showcasing how we believe we need more Socratic-style debating. Are we seeing a new political realignment in America? Why have white men become disenfranchised by the democratic party? Will it be a close election? Who is Trump & Harris - really?!?!? What's the culture war? Media consumption via the different parties? Straw-Mans v. Steel-Mans.

Philosophy | EP 14

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:00:36 GMT

What is philosophy and what is it's use?

Stories | EP 15

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:01:01 GMT

What are stories and are they necessary?