The Easy Existentialist - Enduring ideas💡 that matter ☕to you
By Donald Harvey Marks
The Easy Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of contemporary political thought, short explainers of Shakespeare and poetry, excerpts from my works of medical fiction, my thoughts on the Meaning of Time, Vaccinating Against Hate, and more. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn even more, including the text of all my writings.
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The Easy Existentialist - Enduring ideas💡 that matter ☕to youMar 14, 2023
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The curious case of deepfakes
Short discussion of what are deepfakes, how are they made, what dangers to they pose to our freedom? Full text and references at https://bit.ly/3GZJdXh
Mar 14, 202311:20
How Woke can we be? The meaning of Woke
A discussion of the term Woke, what it means to be Woke, the history of Wokeness. This written episode along with references is found at https://bit.ly/3Fd7fPy
Mar 14, 202305:52
Elitists, Neocons, Neolibs, oh my !
Short but essential discussion of what and who are the Elitists, the Neocons, The Neolibs and The Globalists. My personal and ever-evolving detailed lists of each group are found at https://bit.ly/3Fa4wqb
Mar 14, 202308:11
"Untitled," an evocative poem, by Donald Marks
Existential poetry from the collection: Transit States, by Donald Marks, available on Amazon and Kindle
May 22, 202201:05
Do I have the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference and what to do
Do I have the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference and what to do
Nov 06, 202011:22
Full disclosure of all clinical data is a must, The public's right-to-know
The public has a right and a need to know the results of all clinical data. Particularly in this time of COVID-19, with many therapeutic and vaccine clinical trials going forward, the public must know the results of clinical studies, whether there are Adverse Events from Therapeutics in order to make an informed decisions. The public must know that vaccines have been adequately tested for safety and efficacy, otherwise the public will not accept vaccines and Therapeutics when they are offered even during a pandemic, This topic was most recently discussed in the Annals of Internal Medicine issue of May 7th 2019. I thank the American College of Physicians, of which I am a Fellow, for their courage in Publishing this article
Nov 04, 202005:35
Henry Kissinger at 100. Former Secretary of State, National Security advisor, agent for good or evil?
One of a series of podcasts presented on Henry Kissinger, conflicted Jew and former Secretary of State and National Security advisor. Was he an agent for good or an evil war criminal? The greatest Secretary of State of our time? Only time will tell but I offer a number of different perspectives on this subject. In addition to Kissinger, other people discussed include Mao, Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford,
Nov 03, 202022:07
The meaning of time. ⏰ Personal Reflections on mortality and the limits of longevity 🧬
Personal reflections on the meaning of time, mortality, immortality, influencing the present and the future, and many other things that are dear to me. What I have not told my family, with a sprinkling of poetry, segment from the movie Groundhog Day, and a Star Trek Voyager episode. Read by Donald H. Marks. Personal blog page: bit.ly/3bJinSR
Jun 20, 202015:30
Vaccinating Against Hate.💉 A concept whose time has come. Salk, Polio Vaccine.
Reflections on how best to achieve childhood health, the overall role of vaccines, social justice, and the legacy of Dr Jonas Salk and pandemics.
May 28, 202035:07
Relative Ethics 💢 Einstein ♾️ and Relativity ⚛️. What really matters?
This podcast discusses the early history of Einstein's life, his key concepts and where they fit into both history and ethics. I then address whether some or all ethical decisions have moral absolutes or are simply relative to their context, "whatever."
May 27, 202039:57
Why did Hamlet ask, "To Be or not to be?" Explainer. Context is the essence
In this Soliloquy or internal monologue from Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Hamlet shares his inner feelings thoughts and plans for the future after his father's foul and most unnatural murder. My Explainer and context added.
May 22, 202005:23
Love Is Not All. The sonnet to love unrequitted, by Edna St Vincent Millay
This beautiful sonnet depicts the love affair from a woman's perspective, from her first attraction, thru the consummation and leading to her sorrow at crushing breaking up. With full explainer to help understand the context.
May 22, 202002:26
Does Shylock really want a pound of flesh? Explainer. The Merchant of Venice - what he said and why.
In this episode I first explain the context in which Shylock found himself in Shakespeare's England, the restrictions on Jews and how he ended up a moneylender. Then I will read Shylock's explanation for why he demands a pound of flesh
May 22, 202005:06
Bloodbird, dangerous medical fiction about transplants, greed and murder, by Dimitri Markov
Bloodbird🦅, dangerous medical fiction, the 1st member of the Dangerous Doctors series by physician⚕️ author Dimitri Markov - aka Donald H. Marks. A desperate patient and an organ that is Not the only thing transplanted. Life in USA 30 years from now, still gripped by virus🦠 and pollution. LMK if you understand the title.
May 21, 202004:56
Tomorrow, at Dawn. The Tragic Poem by Victor Hugo for his beloved daughter. Explainer.
This deeply moving and intense poem was written by French author Victor Hugo in memory of his daughter Leopoldine. I include introductory and contextual remarks to help you better appreciate and understand this poem.
May 20, 202003:07
All The World's a Stage, in "As You Like It," by Shakespeare. Explainer, what Jacques said and why.
The famous, familiar, meaningful and reflectful Soliloquy by Jacques in "As You Like It", by Shakespeare. Read by Donald H. Marks. Complete with helpful explainer for context.
May 20, 202003:54
Vera Mortina, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. A criminally insane murderer doubles as a healer. Let's hope it is fiction
"Vera Mortina: When the patient is not the sick one! (Dangerous Doctors Series Book 4)" read by the author Dimitri Markov - aka Donald H. Marks.
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. Violent doctor, greed, psychosis at a local hospital.
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. Violent doctor, greed, psychosis at a local hospital.
Mar 15, 202017:10
The Surrogate, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. Greed and lust in the in vitro fertilization racket, too realistic to be fiction?
"The Surrogate: A young woman trapped in the greed and power of the IVF indu$try. (Dangerous Doctors Series Book 3)" by Dimitri Markov.- aka Donald H. Marks http://a.co/bLJDHs9
Mar 10, 202005:17
Her Charm Was Contagious, dangerous medical fiction by Dimitri Markov. Greed, jealousy, murder and senility in a medical practice.
"Her Charm Was Contagious: A dangerous doctor and a patient who just loved everyone to death! (Dangerous Doctors Series, Book 2)" read by the author Dimitri Markov aka Donald H. Marks.
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Start reading it for free: http://a.co/bY8QqCF RT and F. LMK via Signal app if you get the title.
Mar 09, 202006:20
Redlands, existential poetry on hopelessness and love, read by the author, Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202002:56
The Golden Fleece, reflective existential poetry read by the author, Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202003:10
Waiting for the Arrival of The Midnight Special. Driving, nearly erotic existential poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202005:59
Untitled, an existential poem on a missed opportunity for love, read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202002:04
To the unknown female sitting alone, existential poetry on a potential encounter, read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks.
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Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202002:36
Lady on a time bomb, existential and suggestively erotic poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks.
Poignant sexual visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Poignant sexual visual imagery. Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202003:03
Moments. Evocative existential poetry read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks.
Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202002:36
Reap, existential poetry on tragedy of causation, read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks.
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Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202001:25
Life in the Fast Lane. Hard driving existential poetry on the pressure of modern existence, read by the author Donald H. Marks
"Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" by Donald Harvey Marks.
Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202001:21
Je t'aime. Tender poetry of existential love, read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by the author Donald Harvey Marks.
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Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202001:35
Magnetic Force. Existential poetry on the pressure of romantic attraction, read by the author Donald H. Marks
From "Transit States: Collected existential and personal poetry" written and read by Donald Harvey Marks. Poignant visual imagery.
Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Start reading it for free: http://a.co/4jnGsDe
Mar 09, 202002:22
What I have not told my family about the meaning of time. Personal Reflections on mortality and the illusion of longevity
Deeply personal and hopefully insightful reflexions on longevity♾️ and the meaning of life. Written and read by Donald H. Marks. Personal blog page www.DHMarks.blogspot.com
Mar 09, 202012:22