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Conversations from the Edge of Coaching. We speak to exciting thinkers from inside and outside coaching to learn how we coaches can be at our bravest, most creative and most present with our clients.
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Philosophy for All is a leading podcast for everything related to philosophy and theology. We often host leading scholars and thinkers to bring you the best content in philosophy and theology! Stay tuned for enlightening discussions which would not only enrich your knowledge of philosophy, but also provide you with life lessons from great thinkers!This podcast has ranked globally, past ranks include top 200 in UK, top 40 in Hungary, top 50 in Slovenia & top 20 in Denmark for Arts & Books.
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https://evankaufman.org Hosted by psychotherapist Evan Kaufman, The Existential Lens explores the deeper questions that shape our inner lives—meaning, identity, freedom, anxiety, and the ongoing work of living authentically. Grounded in an existential-humanistic therapy perspective and supported by contemplative practice, each episode offers a quiet space for reflection. It’s an invitation to slow down, think more deeply, and engage your life with greater awareness, presence, and intention.
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Philosophize This!

Stephen West

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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.
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CURRENT FEATURE: HORROR ETERNAL PRESENTS - Terrifying tales that will haunt you forever... MINDRAKER: BACKGROUND ANGER is an eight-episode sci-fi mystery podcast – a surreal tale of love and betrayal, wrapped in an existential meditation on man’s relationship with the forces at war within himself. Mankind is under attack. Alien beings have invaded the collective unconscious, influencing unsuspecting victims to act on their darkest instincts. Maru, a seemingly average man, is burdened by his ...
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PAGL Podcast

Thomas Hora, M.D.

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Welcome to The PAGL podcast, a collection of dialogues with Thomas Hora, M.D., the inspired founder of Metapsychiatry, in live recordings of meetings with his students occurring over many years. PAGL is an acronym for Peace, Assurance, Gratitude, and Love, spiritual qualities we become aware of when we have caught a glimpse of divine Truth and are on the "right track” with our lives. www.pagl.org
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When We Die Talks begins with a single question asked to an anonymous caller: What do you think happens when we die? From there, the conversation unfolds in unexpected directions. Touching on belief, doubt, loss, and the search for meaning. These aren’t experts or public figures. They are everyday people opening up about the things most of us keep quiet. The result is raw, unpredictable, and deeply human. New anonymous calls every Wednesday. Want to share your story? Apply to be a caller at ...
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The Existential Hope Podcast features in-depth conversations with people working on positive, high-tech futures. We explore how the future could be much better than today—if we steer it wisely. Hosts Allison Duettmann and Beatrice Erkers from the Foresight Institute invite the scientists, founders, and philosophers shaping tomorrow’s breakthroughs— AI, nanotech, longevity biotech, neurotech, space, smarter governance, and more. About Foresight Institute: For 40 years the independent nonprofi ...
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a trio of movies-by-minutes podcasts in one feed. the individual shows are minutiae ex machina, the groundhog day project minute by minute, and eternal sunshine of the spotless minute. looking at three movies, one minute at a time, with crossover guests each week.
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Step into the spiral. The Julio Frequency is a cinematic podcast experience hosted by Julio. Each episode transmits raw thoughts, cosmic patterns, and gritty truths from the mind of a gear-obsessed storyteller. It’s part philosophy, part chaos, part tribe-coded therapy session—broadcast straight from the eye of the storm. Whether you’re a tradesman, thrill-seeker, or just tuned in for the frequency shift, this show delivers high-impact narration, savage metaphors, and spiraling insights that ...
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Existential Thoughts

Existential Thoughts

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Existential Thoughts is a podcast reclaiming rest as a radical act of self-preservation. In a world where burnout is normalized and identity is often commodified, the show asks a quieter, more human question: what does it mean to simply be? Hosted by Ronald Ndoro Mind — entrepreneur, founder of global members’ clubs, and visionary behind Le Haus, and Dr. Maurice Stinnett, award-winning diversity, equity & inclusion leader and former White House advisor under the Obama Administration, the pod ...
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The Wisdom Of

Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
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Existential Breakdown

Stephen Vielleux

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Existential Breakdown is a podcast where one man stares into the void and rambles on about video games, general entertainment news, and reads your feedback! Follow me on Twitter @stepsvayoo for ramblings and grumpiness limited to 120 characters.
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just a girl and her existential holes so let’s just go on this adventure we call life and try to fill them Cover art photo provided by Anthony Intraversato on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anthonyintraversato
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Lake Clarity

Midnight Disease Productions

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Five teens head up to Camp Clarity to celebrate their last summer together, but little do they know they're about to stumble on dark secrets that surround the lake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“Thanks for Visiting” is a podcast for the curious, the seekers, and those captivated by life’s big questions. Join me as I sit down with inspiring guests to explore the human condition, creativity, and what it truly means to exist. Together, we’ll share stories, perspectives, and ideas that form a kind of “visitor record”—proof of our time on this Earth and the legacy we’re leaving. Whether we’re diving into existential musings, uncovering creative sparks, or pondering the mysteries of bein ...
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Sleep better with Swedish storyteller Henrik Ståhl. Experience calming conversations, imaginative stories, and gentle humor designed to help you unwind and drift off. Each episode features Henrik’s soothing voice guiding you through introspective reflections and relaxing narratives, offering a unique alternative to traditional meditation apps. Perfect for insomniacs, overthinkers, or anyone seeking a peaceful end to their day. New episodes weekly. Sit back, relax, and let Henrik take you on ...
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Pop culture musings, rants about the history of religious and philosophical thought, film/television/ book reviews from a Pandeist, Libertarian perspective. You name it, we discuss it: Books, history, religion, philosophy politics, movies, tv, sports, games, education, current affairs....we cover everything. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/existentialecho/support
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Existential Detective Stakeout invites you to eavesdrop on two metaphysical sleuths exploring life’s weird questions. Fueled by coffee and aided by intuition, we trace the strange, the sacred, and the wildly human paths of being and becoming.
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Part late-night radio show, part atheist variety hour for the spiritually curious, There Is No God And We’re All Gonna Die follows queer musician Daniel Cartier as he dives into life, death, and the messy meaning in between — with listener questions, original music, and a lot of radical honesty. Whether you're a skeptic, seeker, believer, or just passing through, you're welcome here.
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Existentially Blonde Podcast

Existentially Blonde Podcast

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This podcast unravels the questions we often avoid -death, identity, shame, and meaning - while also exploring the cultural and political realities of 2025. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, sociology, and history, I examine how we consume information, grapple with belief systems, and confront the shortcomings of institutions. Existential themes run throughout, from the anxiety of death and the isolation of loneliness to the ways people create meaning in uncertain times. Episodes are built ...
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Existential, Crisis.

Alejandro Arballo

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Hello! My name is Alejandro, and this is the Existential, Crisis podcast. It’s just me, talking, with all of the overt charisma and confidence only an 18 year old male can have. So go on, listen and make fun of it, that’s kind of the point ;)
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Black Existentialism

John E. Drabinski

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Podcasted process pieces from my course Black Existentialism. The course introduces one of the most important and potent mid-century intellectual movements - the existentialist movement - through a series of black Atlantic thinkers. Our keystone will be Frantz Fanon’s Black Skin, White Masks, which is arguably the most important work of Black existentialism from this period. Across the semester we will see why existentialism, with its focus on the ambiguities and ambivalences of lived-experi ...
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Welcome to Marketing Existential, a marketing podcast that is aimed directly a the heart of the toughest questions in marketing. Questions like, How can I start earning a living on the Internet so I can quit my stupid job?
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Existential Star Stuff

Existential Star Stuff

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Hi there, I'm Aila Osm! I dissect pop culture topics and connect it to ethics! www. ExistentialStarStuff.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/existential-star-stuff/support
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The Existential Owl

North Aster Inc.

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The Existential Owl is composed of a handful of friends, all with lived experience with a variety of mental health disorders, barriers, and additional stigmas. We discuss all things mental health, culture, philosophy, ethics, etc, all with a twist of comedy and authenticity.
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Existential

coreyleak

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The podcast that reminds us that we are human first before anything else. On this show we have the conversations you're having about race, religion, and culture. We share stories and experiences that bring to light the humanity behind the ideologies, politics, and beliefs that we have about the world. Let's talk about justice, faith, and culture together!
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The Gateway to the Unknown

Dan Hageman and Norm Domek

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Dan Hageman and Norm Domek are your guides through the lighter side of the paranormal, where every ghost story is met with a grin and a thoughtful question. From haunted houses to cosmic conundrums, they blend humor and philosophy in a show that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Tune in for laughs, chills, and a fresh perspective on the mysteries that keep us up at night!
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Who are you when you drop the mask? Join Rich as he explores the intersection of depth psychology, existential philosophy, and authentic identity. This isn't self-help or motivation, it's a step into the unconscious patterns, shadow work, and existential questions that shape who we really are. Drawing from Jungian psychology, existentialist thought, and raw personal reflection, each episode examines the fractured spaces where our authentic selves hide beneath societal conditioning. For those ...
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Personality Hacker Podcast

Joel Mark Witt & Antonia Dodge

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Make better decisions based on how your mind works. Personality Hacker teaches you the coding language of your mind and how to use it to create great relationships - a fulfilling career and happiness. Are you born with your personality, or does it develop over time? What is intuition? What's the fastest way to use your natural gifts to improve overall happiness? Join Joel Mark Witt and Antonia Dodge as they discuss small changes in your personality and relationships that have big impact.
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Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
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This podcast explicitly reveals the existentialism of a young adult (me), who has a habit of constant overthinking and generating problems out of thin air. But all jokes apart, things could get pretty real over here. If you have any sort of feedback please feel free to leave a review down below, or drop a mail at [email protected]. You can also find me on Instagram, @theskillednoob. Music used in season 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6nXweiNaeI&list=PLHbXMlEtSG-VV4CEvGZQsYu ...
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find it hard to be positive? Do you wish you were happy, joyful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be joyful. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your ques…
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Despite the launch of ChatGPT 5.2, there is turmoil at OpenAI, coming amid $20 billion losses and fierce competition from Claude and Google's Gemini. CEO Sam Altman’s "code red" signals urgency, especially with a $1 billion AI content deal with Disney. We discuss user experience concerns, noting only 5% of users are paying subscribers, and the pote…
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This episode is a reflective exploration of men’s inner lives viewed through the lens of existentialism. The episode sits with the lived experience of loneliness, loss of meaning, and the sense that there is no clear way to navigate life. Beginning with a contemplative reflection on time, space, and becoming, it widens the frame beyond individual s…
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When people think about AGI, most of them ask “When is it going to arrive?” or “What kind of AGI will we get?”. Andrew Critch, AI safety researcher and mathematician, argues that the most important question is actually “What will we do with it?” In our conversation, we explore the importance of our choices in the quest to make AGI a force for good.…
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In this episode, I explore how philosopher Eugene Thacker’s ideas about pessimism, horror, and “the world-without-us” unexpectedly illuminate the heart of existential therapy. Thacker argues that moments of dread, uncertainty, and limit-experience reveal the limits of human control and understanding—and these moments show up in the therapy room all…
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📸 EPISODE 15: S2 E6 - Cryptid Photography: Blurry Beasts and Uncanny Images Are those shadows just bad lighting, or is your phone camera about to become a source of proof for the unknown? This week on Gateway to the Unknown, join Norm Domek and Dan Hageman as we dive lens-first into the fuzzy, fascinating world of cryptids caught on film! We're exp…
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Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Joel and Antonia explore how the seventh function (trickster) clashes with our core fixations using the FIRM Model. They unpack how this creates double binds for each type, and why it feels so personal, offering a fresh lens on inner tension and growth.…
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Welcome to the first annual Limitless AI Awards show where we're ranking the biggest Winners and Losers in AI. You’re either getting the crown… or the dunce cap. 🏆🧢 2025 was pure AI chaos: surprise rookies, biggest flops, unhinged drama, and one hidden “Model of the Year” pick that might start a war in the group chat. We go category-by-category: Ro…
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In this solo episode, I reflect on Lars von Trier’s Melancholia—a film often described as dark or depressing, yet one I found strangely clarifying and alive. After briefly situating the film within von Trier’s long career, I offer a grounded overview of its structure and themes before moving into deeper psychological and philosophical territory. Dr…
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Hi, Sleepy. Tonight we start in “the benigning” with my Swedish-English tongue and the fear of not having enough words, and somehow end up in a forest with an axe, my dad, and the old intrusive thought that maybe I’m secretly a monster. On the way there we invent a terrible podcast called “Grunts from the Gym,” complain about heavy breathing strang…
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What comes after toxic masculinity? In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into Ben Almassi’s book Nontoxic: Masculinity, Allyship, and Feminist Philosophy—a work that has stayed with me both intellectually and personally. Rather than simply critiquing harmful forms of masculinity, Almassi asks a more difficult and necessary question: if masculin…
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In Costa Mesa 1984 Conference – Spiritual Maturity Part 6, Dr. Hora examines the ongoing process of inner growth and the unfolding of higher understanding. He explores how true spiritual maturity involves consistent awareness, self-reflection, and the dissolution of limiting thought patterns. Discover how each step in this journey deepens clarity, …
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If …
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Slavoj Žižek, Friedrich Nietzsche, Kehinde Andrews – the world has never been short of bad philosophers. But of all the minds who have graced, tortured, or otherwise afflicted human history, which one truly deserves the title: The World's Worst Philosopher? That's not an easy question; after all, philosophy has given us so many options. When Dan De…
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In this episode, I explore one of the most haunting and philosophically rich interviews ever recorded: a conversation between Ernest Becker and Sam Keen, conducted in a hospital room in Vancouver just months before Becker’s death in 1974. Becker, best known for The Denial of Death, understood this interview as a test of everything he had written ab…
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Today we talk about the play Hamlet written by William Shakespeare. We compare more traditional takes on the themes of the play to a more modern, philosophical analysis of the play done by Simon Critchley and Jamieson Webster. We talk about Hamlet and his inability to take action. Surveillance in 16th century England. Ophelia as the tragic hero of …
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, sen…
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In this episode, I take a deep dive into I Don’t Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real, a landmark work that changed how we understand depression in men. Male depression often doesn’t look like sadness. It shows up as anger, withdrawal, numbness, overwork, or a quiet collapse of intimacy. Drawing from Real’s insights and my own work as a psychothe…
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How do you know you’re having a spiritual awakening?Most people don’t realize it’s happening until the signs get too loud to ignore. In this episode of The Julio Frequency, I’m breaking down three real indicators that you’re stepping into a higher level of awareness — dreams, people, and solitude. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a signal. A spiral …
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There’s a growing public sense that the current model of the social contract is broken, due in large part to rising inequality and the pursuit of profit over social progress. The “social contract” defines the relationship between citizens, their government and business. Its modern form emerged after WWII and, in western democracies, was largely str…
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Did you know you can repair an inguinal hernia without using mesh? In this episode of The Julio Frequency, Julio shares his personal journey through a meshless hernia repair—a procedure that avoids foreign objects inside the body. 🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode: • How the surgery is performed and why it’s different from traditional mesh repair…
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Gaussian splatting is a groundbreaking technology that overlays past images onto current scenes for immersive 3D experiences. We discuss its potential to transform Hollywood productions, reduce costs, and enhance gaming. Splatting could actually redefine our interactions with technology and memories. Straight out of Black Mirror. ------ 🌌 LIMITLESS…
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Happy Holidays from The HORROR ETERNAL -- this week, as a special Holiday treat, we present a sneak preview of MINDRAKER SEASON TWO: VIOLENCE FUGUE -- Episode One in its entirety. HORROR ETERNAL will return on JANUARY 6th with a new stand alone nightmare titled: THE MISSING TOUCH. From SPIRAL OPUS AUDIO and MONSTER FORGE RADIO ©2025 Roy Burdine…
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It’s almost Christmas, and instead of a long episode, Daniel takes a moment to reflect. In this short, candid episode, Daniel — a gay, liberal atheist living in the Bible Belt — talks about community, anger, compassion, and the challenge of choosing love in an increasingly divided world. Topics include: Why hatred is easy — and love takes actual wo…
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Believe it or not, Amazon has some hidden strengths in AI, especially with the groundbreaking Trainium 3 chip and significant data center expansions. We discuss advancements in robotics and challenges with TSMC's manufacturing. With promising partnerships and interesting market outlooks, we'll definitely be keeping an eye on Amazon moving into 2026…
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In this episode, I explore a concept that immediately stopped me in my tracks: the otrovert. I first encountered this idea when my wife shared an article with me and said, “This feels like you.” The article introduced the term otrovert—someone who isn’t quite an introvert or an extrovert, but a person who can enjoy people deeply while still feeling…
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Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Joel and Antonia challenge the common myths around introversion and extraversion, showing it's not just about being social or reserved. They explore how each extraverted function creates "rapport" with different aspects of life (people, ideas, environments, and projects) and why this helps exp…
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Hey everyone, it’s Nilay. Decoder is on our holiday break. We’ve got a lot of fun stuff coming up in the New Year, though, including a special Decoder Live at CES. Stay tuned for more details, including how to RSVP for free tickets. In the meantime, we’ve got a great episode of the podcast Channels, featuring two of the best media reporters in the …
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Christmas is around the corner of time, Sleepy, and we are standing in the doorway not really knowing if we want to go in or not. In this episode we drift off together through gingerbread pigs that shatter on hallway floors, storm nights on snow covered fields, plastic Jeeps with detachable men, and the strange ache of all the last times we never k…
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In Costa Mesa 1984 Conference – Spiritual Maturity (Part 5), Dr. Hora continues examining the deeper implications of spiritual maturity as a lived state of consciousness. He clarifies how mature awareness expresses itself through clarity, responsibility, and alignment with spiritual principles. This episode deepens the understanding of growth beyon…
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is life ultimately meaningless? Is it possible to figure out the meaning of life? What can you do to find meaning in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the meaning of life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want a…
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This week’s Saturday Contemplation, A Year You’ll Never Get Back, sits with a simple truth: this year is over, regardless of how it went. Instead of turning toward regret or self-judgment, this reflection invites you to look back gently at how you spent the time you were given. What filled your days, what quietly shaped you, and what this past year…
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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do…
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ASML has a clear lithography market dominance, but it faces potential competition from a Chinese prototype. We introduce challenger Substrate, highlight Elon Musk’s lunar mass driver concept, and critique Waymo's fundraising amid competitive pressures. We also analyze Amazon's $10 billion investment in OpenAI and the challenges of sustaining AI ope…
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Your thoughts are like landmines. Step carefully. Every step in your mind can blow you apart.In Episode 5 of The Julio Frequency Podcast, Julio breaks down how overthinking can sabotage progress, how fear and mental traps keep us stuck, and how to start removing those “land mines” from your mind.This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a signal. A spiral of …
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