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The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu

The Vancrux Podcast blends self-improvement with deep, philosophical inquiry to help you become your best self. We feature guests from all walks of life sharing transformative insights, along with solo episodes that explore mindset, meaning, and the pivotal choices we all face.Vancrux is a coined word — “Van” suggests rising or going beyond, and “Crux” means a turning point or critical moment. It reflects our belief that real growth begins where challenge meets choice. To Vancrux then, is to

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All Episodes

6:08

The Eisenhower Matrix — Mastering Time, Decision &...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/11/05

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful frameworks in productivity psychology — The Eisenhower Matrix. Inspired by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s approach to decision-making under immense pressure, this episode dives deep into how you can separate urgency from importance and reclaim control of your time, mind, and life.Through vivid storytelling, metaphors, and neuroscience-backed insights, Wereveal how most people live reacting to noise — mistaking

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9:26

Friedrich Schelling — The Bridge Between Spirit and...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/11/05

Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (1775–1854) was a philosopher who refused to separate nature from spirit. In this episode, we explore how a young prodigy from southern Germany—once roommates with Hegel and Hölderlin—became the philosophical bridge between Idealism, Romanticism, and early Existentialism.You’ll journey through Schelling’s transformation from a student of theology to a visionary who saw nature as alive with divine intelligence—a mirror of the Absolute itself. He believed art was the

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8:43

Go Too Far Instead of Not Far Enough

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/11/03

In this electrifying episode of The Vancrux Podcast, We explore one of life’s most powerful philosophies — why it’s better to go too far than not far enough. This isn’t about recklessness — it’s about discovery. It’s about finding where your real limits are, rather than assuming where they might be. Through vivid storytelling, thought experiments, and psychology-backed insights, we dive into why holding back guarantees mediocrity, while overreaching often reveals potential you didn’t know existed

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10:22

Hegel - The Geist

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/11/03

In this deep and immersive episode, we step into the mind of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, one of the most complex and transformative thinkers in history. Through vivid metaphors, second-person storytelling, and thought experiments, we explore his monumental ideas — Geist (spirit or mind), the dialectic, absolute idealism, and the master-slave dynamic — to uncover how consciousness itself evolves through conflict, tension, and resolution.You’ll experience how every challenge you face — every

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10:19

Thomas Hobbes: The Leviathan

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive deep into the life and philosophy of Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679), the English thinker who forever changed how we view human nature, society, and power. Born prematurely and abandoned by his father, Hobbes grew up with a keen awareness of vulnerability and the precariousness of life. This early exposure to uncertainty would shape his view of humanity as inherently self-interested, competitive, and in need of guidance.You’ll journey with Hobbes from his

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10:30

Johann Fichte - The 'I' and the 'Not I'

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/31

In this episode, we explore the revolutionary mind of Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a founding figure of German Idealism. Fichte challenges us to rethink self-awareness, introducing the concept of the I and the not-I — the interplay between consciousness and resistance that defines who we are.From his roots as a student of Kant, Fichte developed the Wissenschaftslehre, a philosophy asserting that the self is an active creator of reality, not a passive observer. Through thought experiments, we uncover how

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9:50

Jeremy Bentham: The Mathematics of Morality

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/30

Imagine a wallet falls in a puddle on a rainy night, and no one sees but you. Do you keep it or return it? That moral tug-of-war is exactly where Jeremy Bentham built his philosophy. For Bentham, morality wasn’t divine command—it was measurable, calculable, and human. Pleasure, pain, happiness, and suffering could guide every law, every decision, every life.In this episode, we explore:The birth of Utilitarianism in 18th-century London, where Bentham asked: “What if every law existed to maximize

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11:47

Edmund Burke: The Prophet of Order

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/29

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive into the world of Edmund Burke — the Irish-born philosopher, statesman, and political theorist who shaped modern conservatism.We explore how Burke’s foresight into the French Revolution, his defense of the American colonies, and his belief in tradition over radical change made him one of history’s most misunderstood thinkers. From his early days in Dublin and his education among Quakers, to his rise in British Parliament and clashes with monarchic

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13:19

Immanuel Kant — The categorical imperative and morality

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/29

In this episode, we explore Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy and his revolutionary idea — the Categorical Imperative — a universal rule that reshaped how we define right and wrong.Kant believed that true morality doesn’t come from emotion, religion, or personal gain, but from reason. Before any action, he urged us to ask:“What if everyone did the same?”If your action could become a universal law without contradiction, it’s moral. If not, it’s wrong. From this, Kant built an ethical framework based

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14:03

Adam Smith: The Psychology Behind Capitalism,...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the life and legacy of Adam Smith — the man often called the father of modern economics, yet misunderstood by most.Smith wasn’t just about markets or money — he was about morality, empathy, and human nature. From The Theory of Moral Sentiments to The Wealth of Nations, we unpack how Smith built the bridge between compassion and capitalism. We dive into the “Adam Smith Problem,” exploring how one man reconciled self-interest with sympathy — and how

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9:27

Rousseau: Exposing the illusion of society

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/26

Jean-Jacques Rousseau wasn’t just a philosopher — he was a rebel against the illusion of progress. In this episode, we explore how he tore through the polished surface of civilization to reveal what lies beneath: envy, vanity, and the loss of authentic selfhood.You’ll discover why Rousseau believed society corrupted human nature, what The Social Contract really meant for freedom, and how Émile revolutionized education. We also dive into his haunting idea of the “Natural Man” — a being untouched by

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10:32

Voltaire - Cultivate your garden

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/26

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive into the life, ideas, and revolutionary wit of Voltaire, the sharpest pen of the Enlightenment. Known for challenging hypocrisy, superstition, and blind optimism, Voltaire’s works continue to inspire those who value reason, courage, and personal responsibility.We explore:His famous declaration: “Écrasez l’infâme!” — how Voltaire fought superstition, fanaticism, and clerical abuse with logic and satire.Candide: the story of a young man navigating a

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9:22

David Hume – The Limits of Human Knowledge

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/25

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive deep into the mind of David Hume, one of philosophy’s greatest skeptics — a man who dismantled the certainty of knowledge, truth, and even the self.Through vivid storytelling and real-life parallels, the episode explores Hume’s biggest ideas: the Problem of Induction, the Bundle Theory of Self, Hume’s Fork, and the Is–Ought Problem. You’ll discover how Hume’s radical doubt reshaped science, psychology, and spirituality — and how you can apply his

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10:25

George Berkeley - Reality Is All in Your Mind

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/24

What if everything you see, touch, and hear isn’t really out there — but within your own mind? In this immersive episode, we explore George Berkeley’s radical philosophy that reality itself exists only through perception — that “to be is to be perceived.” You’ll journey through the Irish philosopher’s life, his daring rejection of materialism, and his vision of God as the ultimate perceiver who sustains the universe itself.We unpack how Berkeley’s ideas foreshadow modern neuroscience and quantum

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10:44

John Locke — We’re Born as Blank Slates

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/23

What if you were born as a blank slate — no beliefs, no instincts, no preloaded knowledge — just pure potential? In this episode, we explore how John Locke’s revolutionary ideas about the mind, education, and freedom transformed philosophy and helped shape modern democracy. By the end, you’ll see why Locke believed your experiences write your destiny — and how you can rewrite yours. 🔥 Useful Links:📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math — https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question a Day Journal —

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11:05

Francis Bacon – The Four Idols of the Mind

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/22

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive deep into the philosophy of Francis Bacon — the man who revolutionized how we think about truth, bias, and human understanding. Bacon believed that before we can uncover real knowledge, we must first confront the illusions that cloud our perception.We explore his Four Idols of the Mind — the Idols of the Tribe, Den, Marketplace, and Theatre — and how they still shape modern thinking through cognitive bias, echo chambers, and emotional reasoning. From

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10:30

Gottfried Leibniz – The soul particle

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the mind of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz — one of history’s greatest polymaths who sought to reveal the divine logic behind existence itself. Born in 1646, Leibniz didn’t just help invent calculus — he envisioned a universe built from monads: spiritual “code-like” entities reflecting the whole cosmos within themselves. From his Principle of Sufficient Reason (“nothing happens without a reason”) to his vision of a pre-established harmony where mind and

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8:49

Baruch Spinoza: A Different Perspective on God

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/20

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive into the bold and revolutionary ideas of Baruch Spinoza, the philosopher who redefined what it means to understand God. Spinoza challenged centuries of religious tradition by proposing that God is not separate from the universe — God is the universe itself.We explore how this radical perspective transformed philosophy, spirituality, and science, showing that everything in existence is interconnected and divine. Spinoza’s insights on logic, emotion, and

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126:09

Justin McSweeny - Purpose, God and the Quantum.

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/19

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I sit down with Justin McSweeny, the host of The Idea Cast Interview Series — a powerful platform exploring the depths of human thought, consciousness, and philosophy.Our conversation moves fluidly between purpose, God, quantum physics, and the trolley problem, diving into how logic, faith, and science can coexist within the same space of human understanding. We question whether our choices are truly our own, explore how quantum uncertainty mirrors our inner

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3:43

The Wax Argument

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2025/10/18

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore René Descartes’ Wax Argument — a deceptively simple observation that redefined how we understand truth and knowledge. When Descartes watched a piece of wax melt, its shape, color, texture, and smell all changed. Yet he still knew it was the same piece of wax. That realization revealed something profound — our senses can deceive us, but reason never lies.This episode uncovers why Descartes used this to build his case for Rationalism — the belief that

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