Polymathic Being Podcast

6:26

From Front Porch Neighbors to Backyard Strangers

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/10/04

Today’s topic explores the consequences of how our social lives transitioned from the front porch to the backyard and what that’s done to our sense of community. We’ll also look at some simple steps you can take to reconnect with those around you! Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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14:00

How to Die Like a Boss

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/09/27

Today's topic stares death in the eye in order to help identify what really matters regarding your legacy, your impact on life, and your ability to let it go for what comes after. Today, we’re going to learn how to die like a boss. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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11:16

The Problem with Polymaths

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/09/20

Today’s topic directly addresses a critique of those who claim polymathy as their focus. We’ll explore how to balance the ego of titles, the hubris of credentials, and uncover the truth of polymathy and its value in solving wicked problems. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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9:12

Chit-Chat

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/09/13

Today’s topic works through a great deal of angst surrounding small talk that too many of us dismiss as shallow or irrelevant. However, the research tells a different story of how it unlocks our superpower of social learning and rewards us with feelings of belonging, involvement, and camaraderie. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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9:06

The Bunnies and the Bears

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/09/06

Today’s topic investigates two views of the world that exist across societies. It’s a simplified view with significant consequences for understanding different perspectives. It’s critical to personal relationships as well as how we can view larger social systems. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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11:19

How to be Right

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/08/30

Today’s topic explores an old axiom of mine and how that ties into the core philosophy of Polymathic Being. The goal is to improve our ways of thinking, open ourselves to new information, and to truly learn how to be right in our search for truth. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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6:49

Rediscovering Awe

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/08/23

Today’s topic is a quick reminder to slow down and appreciate the complexity of the world around you. It’s a great antidote to misery and doesn’t require anything special. We’ll introduce a simple technique that can help you find awe in almost anything. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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21:39

Masking as Nuerodivergent

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/08/16

Today’s topic attempts to unmask true anti-social behaviors from the protective cover of neurodivergence. We’ll explore the current state of the neurodivergent world, identify key patterns to pay attention to, and in doing so, I truly believe that once we pull off that mask, we can create healthy, inclusive cultures. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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10:53

The Catastrophe of Smokey Bear

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/08/09

Today's topic ignites the conversation about human hubris and its ecological impact when we view ourselves as masters of nature, or set apart from the consequences. It looks at the recent focus on wildfires and how they’re largely of our own creation, though, not through the reasons that are often provided. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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15:04

The Noble Savage

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/08/02

Today’s topic explores the mythos of tribal cultures worldwide. When we dig just below the surface, we find the same humans, the same issues, and the same struggles, whether in the Amazon jungles, among American tribes, or in the cities of the world. We’ll also discover how to reconnect with the land to ensure thriving. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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73:24

Hack Your Brain! A dynamic exploration into...

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/07/29

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17:33

Damn the Patriarchy

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/07/26

Today’s topic investigates the nuance between the Patriarchy and the Matriarchy and how our common misunderstandings of what they really are deny us an understanding of what it truly means to be human. Let’s strip back the false binaries and fictions to find out how nature optimized us for both. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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9:54

Earning Life

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/07/19

Today’s topic addresses a common misunderstanding that our survival in a hostile natural world has become systematized through complex transactional mediums which are misinterpreted as requiring humans to pay to live. We’ll step back from the moral language and dive into evolutionary biology to see the truth. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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11:50

Laugh at Yourself

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/07/12

Today’s topic adds to our toolkit of Mixed Mental Arts and provides another way to embrace humility, which we first explored in Embracing our White Belts. This powerful art can be applied to politics, our life circumstances, and to our own behaviors to uncover the absurd things we do, and then laugh them away. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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12:15

A Defense of Populism

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/07/05

Today’s topic strives to untangle and understand what is actually meant when we use populism as a pejorative. As with much of politics, we find that its use reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of a critically important concept, and that the solution is far easier to achieve individually than we’re told. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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16:36

The Original Porn

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/06/28

Today’s topic wrangles with a contradiction between male and female consumption of erotic content. Men tend to prefer visual, and women tend to prefer verbal. This, in itself, isn’t the contradiction; that occurs when we have such different perspectives on the acceptability of those media as well as the twists and turns of female sexuality we aren’t supposed to discuss in polite company. Let’s go deeper! Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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16:31

Don't Lose Your Voice

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/06/21

Today’s topic addresses the challenges of an uncritical use of AI in writing. On the one hand, AI represents a transformative tool that can help unlock creativity, improve research, sharpen arguments, and challenge bias. On the other hand, it can lull the author into a sense of agreement, feeding their ego, and drowning their voice in the banality of the average. Let’s dig into the consequences and the solution. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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11:39

Unsettling Science

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/06/14

Today’s Topic is Part 11 in our Keys to Innovation series and tackles the idea of “Settled Science,” showing just how myopic and resistant to new information that idea really is. Worse, it lacks creativity and locks out innovation when consensus can no longer be challenged, preventing us from learning, unlearning, and relearning. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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30:08

The Two Rules of Life

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/06/07

Today’s topic forces us to face two rules that govern our lives. The first is evolutionary biology, and the second is soul maturation. We’ll see how ignoring these two rules creates chaos in society and how understanding, appreciating, and embracing them creates fulfillment.A quick caveat before we get going: This topic is going to make many people uncomfortable, and my intent isn’t to offend. I’m trying, without moral claims, to understand how the world works and what that means for us humans. If

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12:59

Functional Fittness

Polymathic Being Podcast ·

2026/05/31

Today’s topic introduces two amazing writers on Substack who are helping improve the health and resilience of… anyone. The focus is on Functional Fitness, which simply means being able to do what you want, when you want, without significant limitations, no matter your age, condition, or experience. You’ll discover that, when you embrace the challenge, how much potential you’ve left on the table. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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