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Talk Doesn't Cook Rice

Talk Doesn't Cook Rice

Written by: John Stoszkowski and Danny Massaro
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 A reformed academic and a world champion coach, united by their love of philosophy, discuss big ideas and practical insights to inspire wiser living.John Stoszkowski and Danny Massaro Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Flux

    Flux
    Sep 10 2025

    John and Danny discuss the Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, unpacking his vision of life as an ever-shifting fire, where change, becoming, and the unity of opposites shape the heart of reality.
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    58 mins
  • Hope

    Hope
    Jul 2 2025

    John and Danny discuss hope in pessimistic times, weaving together thoughts on Adam Curtis’ new documentary, Heidegger’s philosophy, Ernst Bloch’s philosophy of hope, Albert Camus’s absurdism, and the haunting optimism of the best single series of TV in history, True Detective.
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    1 hr
  • Syntropy

    Syntropy
    Apr 17 2025

    John and Danny discuss the captivating concept of syntropy, exploring how energy drives order from chaos in life’s cosmic dance. Drawing from complexity science and thinkers like Albert Szent-Györgyi, Ray Peat, Ervin Laszlo, and Ulisse Di Corpo, we unpack syntropy’s role in creating structure, from a single cell to entire societies, and share practical ways to tip the balance toward coherence in your own life.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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