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Seeking Selfdom—Going Deeper
by Akello Stone
This podcast expands on insights and ideas shared in the book "Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies." For each of the 13 chapters in the book, three questions are posed and discussed. Prior reading of the book is not a prerequisite. "Seeking Selfdom In the Age of Selfies" is about engaging in a self-exploration through multiple lenses and intersections of scientific disciplines, spiritual philosophies, and modalities of modern communication and artistic expression using a conversational approach.
Episodes
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EP 13 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Deciphering the Noise, and Personal Evolution
More laterIn the final episode of this limited series we'll tackle the subject of deciphering the noise when we seek out the "Truth." We'll also discuss the ultimate message of the book "Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies" of which this podcast is based. Are we living in a time of enormous...
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EP 12 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Social Media, Selfies, and Filters
Social media can be the ultimate place to receive validation from others—but what motivates the validator to "like" what you have posted? Furthermore, are there risks involved with "putting your 'selfie' out there"? We'll examine these intriguing and timely topics as well as discussing the use of...
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EP 11 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Motivational Messages, Viewpoint, and Choice
More laterIn this episode, we'll talk about the possibility that motivational messages are just not enough, as well as what it means to be a driver AND a passenger on the road trip of your own life. We'll also look at "empowered choices" versus "unwanted consequences."
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EP 10 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Meditation, Delusional Ambition, and Time
In this episode, discussed is meditation and the diversity of how we approach it, and what we gain from it. Also discussed is the idea of delusional ambition and examining our relationship to time.
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EP 9 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Past Attachment, Valuing People, Journey to Selfdom
In this episode, we'll talk about the fact that we cannot change the past, even though we spend lots of mental energy wishing we could. We'll also talk about the fact that people matter—even those not known by you. Finally, we'll explore what a "journey to selfdom" class might look like if based…
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EP 8 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Suffering, Staying Present, and Self-love
In this episode, we'll explore "suffering" which is an inevitable part of the human experience. We will also talk about how we can stay present or, more realistically, bring ourselves back to the present moment when we find ourselves "drifting off," and the essential components of self-love.
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EP 7 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Reawakening the Imagination, Fame, and Persistence
In this episode, we'll talk about how we can rejuvenate/reawaken our imagination, the desire of some to chase fame, and the human challenge of evoking "unfettered persistence" necessary to overcome unforeseen challenges.
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EP 6 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Self-doubt, Self-talk, and People Matter
In this episode we will look at the way doubt can manifest itself in our minds as a "voice in our head," how we can conjure a more accepting and supportive voice, and why it's important to ruminate on how valuable each and every human being is in this world.
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EP 5 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Goals v. Dreams, Brain Overload, and Self-perception
In this episode we'll discuss the differentiation between goals and dreams, how dreams can be affected by brain overload, and how self-perception is extremely complicated to navigate.
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EP 4 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Personality, Assumptions, and the Ego
In this episode, we look at the personality and how it may or may not evolve over time, how to overcome making assumptions about people, and how the ego can be a roadblock to achieving higher levels of human connectedness.
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EP 3 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Collective Wisdom, Being Woke, Your Purpose
In this episode we'll discuss the value of both acknowledging and accessing "collective wisdom," the intersection of being woke and having empathy, and how to connect with what you may perceive to be your purpose.
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EP 2 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER PODCAST // Vacation off Worry, Selfdom Seeking Rituals, and Reframing Failure
In this episode we'll discuss the value of both acknowledging and accessing "collective wisdom," the intersection of being woke and having empathy, and how to connect with what you may perceive to be your purpose.
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EP 1 // SEEKING SELFDOM—GOING DEEPER // Master of None, Uncertainty & Social Media
In the premiere episode of this podcast, topics discussed include being a master of none, the challenges of pervasive uncertainty, and whether or not social media contributes to the metaproblem of "unreality"—is it a hindrance to seeking selfdom?
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An OVERVIEW of the PODCAST "Seeking Selfdom––Going Deeper"
We live in a time of great irony. We take countless photos of ourselves, post them to social media for others to view, and yet we don’t really see ourselves. While many seek power, material gain, and that elusive thing called happiness, countless others seek something more—both a deeper...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast expands on insights and ideas shared in the book "Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies." For each of the 13 chapters in the book, three questions are posed and discussed. Prior reading of the book is not a prerequisite.
"Seeking Selfdom In the Age of Selfies" is about engaging in a self-exploration through multiple lenses and intersections of scientific disciplines, spiritual philosophies, and modalities of modern communication and artistic expression using a conversational approach.
HOSTED BY
Akello Stone
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