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Welcome to the Fools and Sages Podcast, where deep conversations intersect with practical wisdom. Hosted by Brian Lee and Boaz Soifer, this show invites listeners into thought-provoking conversations that illuminate the transformative insights Boaz gained from nearly three decades of dialogue with Brian.
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- Fasting, The Craving Mind and The Alchemy of Hunger · 1 h 8 min · Episodul 119In This episode, The Fools explore fasting as more than abstaining from food: a practice that can reveal our habits, impulses, and relationship with self-discipline. They connect…
- Buddha, Rebirth and Why You Can't Flush a Pingpong Ball · 1 h 8 min · Episodul 118In this episode, Buddha, Rebirth and Why You Can't Flush a Pingpong Ball 118, The Fools discuss the previous episode with Dr. Fred Cooper and unfold some of the topics touched on…
- Our Self, Our Reality and Waking Up to The Ground of Being: Dr. Fred Cooper · 1 h 12 min · Episodul 117In this episode, The Fools talk with Dr. Fred Cooper, a theoretical physicist (and Fellow at The Santa Fe Institute), and advanced practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Together they…
- Riding Backwards on an Ox One May Enter the Buddha Hall · 1 h 3 min · Episodul 116In this episode, The Fools explore Brian's unusual personal journey. Rejecting academia as well as the conventional approaches to life and career, he built his world from the…
- Wheel Within Wheels and The Deep Breath of The Universe · 1 h 1 min · Episodul 115In this episode, The Fools explore the deep connections between seasons, place, consciousness, and the cycles of nature. They discuss how our environment influences our…
- Your Very Own Mind/Body Problem: A Philosophical Analysis of Exercise · 59 min · Episodul 114In this episode, The Fools explore the complex relationship between mind and body, the philosophy of exercise, and how internal practices like Tai Chi and internal martial arts…
- Waking Up From History with Raj Dev: Africa, AI and the Way Forward · 1 h 30 min · Episodul 113In this episode, The Fools talk with Raj Dev, polymath and entrepreneur, who shares his diverse background, his work in sustainable development, and his insights on trust…
- I Saw Three Ships Come Sailin' In · 1 h 6 min · Episodul 112In this episode, The Fools explore the nuances of apprenticeship, mentorship, leadership, and the transmission of knowledge and values across generations. They discuss how…
- Old Farmers Never Die, They Just Go To Seed · 1 h 3 min · Episodul 111In this episode, The Fools explore Wendell Berry's life, work, and philosophy, emphasizing the importance of deep connection to land, discipline, and the American relationship…
- Resenting The Benefactor or How Brian Became An Old Korean Man · 1 h 1 min · Episodul 109In this episode, The Fools explore the themes of easy times, individuation, moral force, and the importance of discipline and moral character in personal development and societal…
- How can we be two places at once when we're not anywhere at all? · 1 h 8 min · Episodul 109In this episode, The Fools explore the complex dynamics of organizational collective psychology, the importance of dialogue and synthesis in decision-making, and the influence of…
- When Bad Therapy Happens to Good People · 1 h 17 min · Episodul 108In this episode, The Fools explore the nature of therapy, mental health, and the importance of internal dispositions and choices in personal growth. They discuss the risks of…
- The Mother Ditch of The Common Good · 1 h 8 min · Episodul 107In this episode, The Fools explore the concept of the common good, its historical roots, (from Aristotle and after) and its implications for modern society and governance. They…
- Soulmates or Cellmates? The Enigma of Intimate Relationships · 59 min · Episodul 106Soulmates or Cellmates? The Enigma of Intimate Relationships 106, In which The Fools explore the complex layers of intimate partnership, archetypes, metaphysical perspectives…
- Whispers from The Universe and The Pachenko Machine of Souls · 53 min · Episodul 105In this episode, The Fools explore the nature of reality, consciousness, and the interpretive process of meaning. They delve into ontological concepts, the universe's messaging…
- Take Your Time: Deconstructing Patience 104 · 60 min · Episodul 104In this episode, The Fools explore the complex nature of patience, impatience, and their relationship with mortality, suffering, and inner peace. They delve into philosophical…
- Who Are You? All About Character Typing · 1 h 12 min · Episodul 103In this riveting episode The Fools take a look at different systems for typing personalities, looking at their differing assumptions, goals, strengths and weaknesses. They also…
- Fanning the Flames of Philosophy's Hearth · 1 h 52 min · Episodul 102In this episode The Fools have the pleasure of speaking with Joshua Beneventi, an anthropologist, philosopher, and the North American Ambassador for Logos Publishing. In this…
- Speaking the Tao With Kenneth Leong · 1 h 30 min · Episodul 101In this episode, Ken shares his deep insights into Eastern philosophies like Taoism and Buddhism, exploring their relevance in modern life, the nature of the self, and the…
- Happy Happy Joy Joy 100 · 59 min · Episodul 100In this episode, Happy Happy Joy Joy 100, The Fools explore the multifaceted nature of joy, its associations, and its role in human experience. They delve into philosophical…
