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The Observing I Podcast

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

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

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Latest Episodes

You can dissolve the self, touch the infinite and return convinced you have seen behind the curtain. Then the tea goes cold, someone still deserves an apology, and the ego quietly promotes itself to “the awakened one”. This season finale asks what al... more

Wilber’s four quadrants begin with a persuasive idea. A human problem has an inside and an outside, and it belongs to an individual as well as the world around them.

This episode explores Integral Theory, the difference between waking up and growing... more

Bernardo Kastrup argues that consciousness may not be something the brain produces, but the reality within which brains, bodies and the physical world appear. In this episode, I follow his route from computer engineering into analytic idealism, and e... more

We like to believe that our eyes are honest, that the world we see is a reasonably accurate representation of what is actually there. But the math suggests a different story. We aren't observers of a physical world; we are users of a biological inter... more

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Recent Guests

Bernardo Kastrup
Philosopher and computer scientist known for analytic idealism
Analytic Idealism / Consciousness-Only Ontology
Episode: Bernardo Kastrup: Is Consciousness Fundamental?
Timothy Morton
Philosopher and author
Episode: Hyperobjects and Other Nightmares: Timothy Morton and the Ecology of Collapse
Peter Putnam
Philosopher and physicist introduced as the episode's guest
Episode: Peter Putnam's Cosmos: The Functionalist Demolition of Self

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Deeper than deep

    An amazing and insightful podcast. The host does a really great job and makes you think about reality and all the other crazy stuff too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    craig lefebvre
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devin4991
    United Statesa year 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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