When was the last time you sat down to relax and read a good book? For some, it may have been just the other day. Others may have listened to a book instead, and still others may not have the time or interest. In this episode i reminisce about how avidly I used to read fiction, appreciate my ability to do so now, and review some benefits of taking the time to sit down with a book every once in a while. Enjoy!

Music:

'Moonlight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Through technology we can communicate and connect with people more than ever before, but somehow people feel more disconnected now that before. Some people spend most of their lives trying to make money, only to live out tehir days trying not to spend it all. Life is full or irony, but sometimes it can be difficult to recognize it at the time. In this episode I share some ironic stories and think about the role irony plays in life. Enjoy!

Quote:

“Brain research tells us that only twenty percent of human beings have a sense of irony, which means that eighty percent of the world takes everything at face value.” - Douglas Coupland.

Music:

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Castles in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Fate and Fortune' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Sarsaparilla' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Ahve you ever used a phrase or expression simply because it's commonly understood? Maybe there are complex philosophical concepts that you understand, but have never researched. In this episode, I take a few minutes to look at some of the most influential philosophers, and point out a few things they believed that we might think twice about today. The more often we question and research what we think and believe, the more confident we can be about where our ideals come from. Enjoy!

Music:

'Reawakening' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au