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The Observing I Podcast

David Johnson
Vladimir Solovyov
Arthur Schopenhauer
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Emil Cioran
Psychedelics
Philosophy
Sophia (world Soul)
Leszek Kolakowski
Timothy Leary
Jan Patočka
Ernst Bloch
Living In Truth
Mikhail Bakhtin
Nikolai Fedorov
Entropy
Chronophobia
Hyperobjects
Gift Economy
Slavoj Žižek
Bernard Stiegler

Award winning podcast about philosophy, psychology, and the human experience. New episode every Tuesday. theobservingi.com

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In this episode of The Observing I, we enter the work of Pema Chödrön, exploring shenpa, groundlessness, tonglen, and the uncomfortable spiritual practice of staying present when everything in us wants to escape.

Rather than treating awakening as a ... more

In this episode of The Observing I, we enter the work of Stanislav Grof, the Czech-born psychiatrist whose psychedelic research led him to a stranger view of the unconscious: one shaped not only by childhood and memory, but by birth, death, the body,... more

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Aldous Huxley sat in his study in 1953, watched a vase of flowers become the first thing he had truly seen, and wrote it down. Millions read it. The reducing valve, he called it. The brain filtering out vastness to keep us sane. A beautiful theory. A... more

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Against all odds, we have reached episode one hundred and fifty. To mark this milestone of collective survival, we are taking a brief, unannounced intermission from our Realm of the Psychonauts season to turn the lens completely inward and dissect th... more

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Episode: Peter Putnam's Cosmos: The Functionalist Demolition of Self

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Host of The Observing I Podcast and related appearances across episodes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Amazing work

    I work around heavy machinery and even with noise cancellations I can barely hear what you’re saying.. other than that no complaints here!

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    United States9 months ago

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Sound quality and accessibility can vary across episodes, but the content remains compelling for deep thinkers.
The host's voice and pacing suit long-form philosophical exploration well.
Some episodes are heavy; newcomers may need time to acclimate to dense concepts.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, idea-forward discussions that challenge common assumptions.
Guest selections (when applicable) feel thoughtful and aligned with the show's intellectual scope.

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A thought-provoking, conversation-light program that centers on philosophy, psychology, and the human condition, often through long-form, solo or intimate monologues anchored by literary and historical references. Episodes explore topics like identity, belief, freedom, perception, and the ethics of modern life, frequently blending rigorous argument with personal narrative to challenge listeners to think critically about culture, technology, and meaning. Notable strengths include a distinctive, cerebral focus, reference-rich storytelling, and a willingness to interrogate difficult ideas without resorting to simple answers. This mix tends to attract listeners who value deep, reflective inquiry and are comfortable with dense, idea-forward cont... more

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