EPISODE · Dec 4, 2023 · 1H 41M
#11 Writing a Book, Meditation and Science - Ross Howard
from Rational Optimization /w Elias Schlie · host Elias Schlie
Ross Howard is an Irish author, sociologist, and teacher who has traveled the world. He recently finished his fantasy book "Changing Names: The Changeling and the Witch" We talked about - Process of writing a book - Validity and truth of science - Meditation and the Vipassana retreat I want to go to Here is a Link to his book: https://amzn.eu/d/arkkYXg His book advice: His Dark Materials (trilogy) - Philip Pullman Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction & Meeting Ross Howard 1:11 - Ross's Journey: Writing & Sociology 4:16 - Discussing the Fantasy Genre and Writing Process 12:13 - Exploring the Themes of Ross's Book 18:26 - The Intersection of Mythology and Modern Beliefs 22:07 - Societal Impact and Cultural Syncretism in Literature 41:08 - Ross's Personal Experiences and Challenges 54:17 - Meditation, Buddhism, and Personal Development 1:10:43 - Life's Turning Points and Pursuing Dreams 1:15:23 - Philosophical Discussions on Meaning and Purpose
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