the specifist
By David
Welcome to my podcast the specifist. In this podcast, I attempt to help you understand things in a deeper, and big-picture way to help you understand yourself, others, reality, life, and much, much, more
the specifistJan 25, 2023
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07:13
Why relativity is exaggerated in its assumptions
May 13, 202429:14
This is why what we do internationally doesn't work: spiral dynamics in depth season 2
If you want to know more about spiral dynamics, here's an in depth episode I made on the subject just for you: open.spotify.com/episode/1ql3O2k2SPAN4Mg8ZMRuXN?si=u_ZdS-IoSk-ItSqJKgNxwA
May 08, 202430:59
Understanding imperfection: the five things that make reality imperfect
May 02, 202424:11
Why phrases like toxic masculinity make you stupid
Apr 29, 202401:00:17
The cost of peace: why peace can lead to too much comfort and complacency
Apr 29, 202455:01
Understanding why you struggle and why this is often a problem for you
Apr 28, 202443:30
Everything is connected part 4: finding the consequence for every action, idea, philosophy, etc...
Apr 17, 202406:55
Understanding life's rhythm and why this helps balance you with what is
Apr 17, 202406:07
How to use action to go beyond your emotions
Apr 17, 202409:44
The usefulness of going back to the basics: why this works, and why this helps you become grounded
Apr 17, 202410:23
Why this will probably be my last episode for this podcast
Mar 21, 202407:07
Why you can't trust your emotions if you want to make good decisions
Mar 16, 202439:60
Why awareness alone can lead to bad decisions
Mar 13, 202420:51
This is why groups make you stupid
Mar 13, 202431:36
The problem with relativity: understanding why judgments and functional truths are necessary
Mar 13, 202436:43
Everything is connected part 3: why it isn't easy to be truly independent
Mar 05, 202419:47
The problem with binaries and how they can lead to rigid behavior
Mar 01, 202423:08
The problem with self-help: why self-help may not be the solution you think it is
Feb 26, 202432:41
Fake therapy: why screaming into the void does nothing for you
Feb 26, 202420:51
Is logic the answer?
Feb 16, 202421:57
What am I missing? A question to help you become more balanced
Feb 16, 202413:11
Random thoughts about being a nuanced thinker and the purposes of doing this
Feb 07, 202444:48
How spending time in silence and away from stimulus can help you become more centered and nuanced
Feb 03, 202408:26
Do your own research, but question your own assumptions as well
Feb 02, 202408:16
Nuance doesn't have to be wishywashy: understanding the difference between nuance and doubt
Feb 01, 202410:28
How opinions laced with facts, or seeming facts, can skew you're thinking,
If someone states pure opinion, you can often be able to disagree, but if the opinion is laced with facts, even if those facts are wrong, can skew your thinking, which is why skepticism and nuanced thinking is necessary.
Feb 01, 202416:07
Becoming a more nuanced thinker, volume one: the basics
In this episode, I am going to be teaching you how to become a better nuance thinker. These are lessons that I’ve learned the hard way, and I don’t want you to learn the same way, and so I hope this episode helps you to become a more nuanced thinker.
Jan 30, 202402:03:22
Understanding the purpose of being a nuanced thinker
Jan 30, 202417:40
Why being careful of how your emotions influence how you see things helps you become nuanced
Jan 26, 202409:02
Calling people grifters, and other similar names doesn't work, it only divides, this is why
Jan 20, 202408:59
The truth is that many worldviews comtain only partial truths: this is what that means
Jan 20, 202405:22
Should you be uncompromising on values? Some pros and cons
Jan 18, 202412:35
Chosing solution-based, over problem-based thinking helps balance perspectives and knowledge
Jan 17, 202411:15
The 3 newest insights about mindfulness and detatchment that I have realized
Jan 15, 202413:49
The three things you must do to become more nuanced and balanced when it comes to truth
Jan 15, 202411:06
How to understand different viewpoints, and why doing this creates less divide and anger
In this episode I explain how to understand another worldview without getting stuck in dogmas and division. Please share this episode with another if you think they will like it, and don't forget to follow my podcast to see future episodes of mine.
Jan 14, 202427:07
How your values and judgments keep you from noticing and Acknowledging what reality actually is
Jan 06, 202426:53
Learning how to become skeptical: a guide
Jan 06, 202421:44
Going through my deep awakening in real time
Dec 19, 202322:58
How looking at imperfection helps us become less dogmatic, and more understanding and compassionate
Dec 16, 202333:14
The truth is that grifters, liars, and con artists are not the problem: here's why
Dec 16, 202320:25
The power of keeping silent: How reducing social media, and groups, can create clarity and wisdom
Dec 11, 202317:32
Here's a logical reason to choose peace rather than negative emotions, and how to do this
Dec 10, 202307:20
Should you take yourself and your opinions seriously? My thoughts and insights
Dec 10, 202316:34
Here is some of the insights I've gained by unlearning things for the past month
Dec 08, 202341:19
reality is messy: this is why
Reality doesn't always fall into shape in the way we want it to, or believe it is, and I explain why this is, and how to know this.
Dec 08, 202348:06
How to unlearn mind-based habits
Dec 03, 202323:29
Is too much knowledge harmful? Understanding the balance between wisdom and knowledge.
Nov 25, 202315:43
Is your belief systems overcomplicating the process of life: an awareness-based practice
Nov 24, 202307:31
You can only teach what you have to give
Nov 23, 202309:54