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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 14 MIN

Too Big To Grasp: How a Calm Mind Defies Overwhelm

from Mere Mortals Conversations · host Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

In this episode, I explore the profound concept of hyperobjects, entities so vast they surpass our understanding and how recognising their presence can lead to mental clarity. I dive deep into the idea that life’s overwhelming nature isn’t always due to complexity, but our relationship to that complexity. By reframing calmness as a conscious acceptance of chaos, this discussion becomes a guide for cultivating tranquillity in a turbulent world.(00:00) - What If Life Is Too Big To Grasp?(01:30) - Introducing Hyperobjects: Timothy Morton’s Mind-Bending Concept(03:15) - How the Internet and Capitalism Are Beyond Understanding(05:00) - Life as the Ultimate Hyperobject(07:00) - Choosing Where To Place Your Attention(09:10) - Redefining Calmness: Not Tranquility, But Acceptance(11:20) - Calmness in Crisis: Screaming Kids and Deadlines(13:30) - The Wisdom of Hormozi: Mood Is a Choice(15:00) - A Calm Mind as a Philosophical Act(17:15) - Final Reflections: Living with UncertaintyConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/ Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/K99e8fysBnTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:V4V: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

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