Podcasts by The Spare Minute
Welcome to The Spare Minute! This podcast centers around the spare minutes I can find to discuss topics I find interesting. The goal is to produce rich and engaging content that makes you, the audience, think about various topics. I hope you enjoy these spare minutes I share with you!
Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com
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Ep. 012 Consistency from 2019-07-29T09:00:02
How does one gain attention? Consistent production of content. How does one maintain attention? That is harder to understand. I briefly discuss these ideas in this episode of The Spare Minute. Cont...
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Ep. 012 Endings from 2019-07-22T09:00:51
I discuss the nature of endings in this episode and how they serve, like beginnings, as merely imaginary poles marking points in a story. Beyond the beginning and the end is a grander tale that no ...
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Ep. 012 Willpower > IQ from 2019-07-15T09:00:33
In this brief episode I talk about how willpower gives access to intelligence and how without it we are less likely to be successful. Contact: thespareminute@gmail.com
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Ep. 011 Progress of Self from 2019-07-08T09:00:43
What is the best way to spend our time? Are we defined by what we do? How should we move forward. I talk about these questions without really answering them. If you enjoy this podcast please let me...
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Ep. 010 Civil Discourse from 2019-07-01T09:00:06
We live in a polarized world of fragmented ideas and values. Deep dividing polarization originates from an ever increasing lack of respectful, open dialogue. If we ever hope to overcome these deepe...
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Ep. 009 Language from 2019-06-17T09:00:57
I’m this episode I ponder the philosophy of language and briefly talk about Ludwig Wittgenstein. Enjoy! Contact: thesparinute@gmail.com
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Ep. 008 Serendipity from 2019-06-10T09:00:41
In this episode I discuss the nature of serendipity, put forth a theory of analog versus digital serendipity (and how one may actually be nestled and subject to the other), and I attempt to tie it ...
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Ep. 007 Proficiency (or admitting lack thereof) from 2019-06-03T09:00:50
In this episode I say the word “proficient” a lot! I discuss how it’s important to accept that you don’t know something and to have an excited attitude about this. Not knowing something signifies a...
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Ep. 006 Insecurity and Eternity from 2019-05-27T09:00:58
In this episode I discuss and think through the nature of insecurity, how what we center our lives around can either increase or eliminate our sense of insecurity, and what I feel is the only true ...
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Ep. 005 Consciousness and Consumerism from 2019-05-20T21:00:06
In this episode I discuss the consciousness and the battles we face under the surface. I touch upon how society preys upon our insecurities and seemingly has this tendency (when we allow it) of usi...
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Ep. 004 Habits from 2019-05-13T09:00:15
In this shorter that usual episode I discuss how to establish new habits.
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Ep. 003 Influence and Meaning from 2019-05-06T09:00:13
In this episode I focus on the desire to be influential and the intent thereof, Biblical illusions of influence, and I also spend some time musing on meaning and intention in and of itself. Thank y...
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Ep. 002 Work, Peanut Butter and Genetics from 2019-04-29T09:00:48
Episode two takes place on my commute home. Enjoy the lovely unedited sounds (recorded via iPhone headphones) of my truck and large gulps of water as I talk about my job and various other mundane a...
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Ep. 001 Social Media from 2019-04-22T09:00:24
Welcome to episode one of The Spare Minute. In this pilot episode I talk about my ambitions to create a podcast as well as my thoughts and theories about social media. Thank you for taking a spare ...
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