In this conversation, these fools discuss Justice. Boaz and Brian bring up the recent acquittal of Daniel Penny and the assassination of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and touch on the slipperiness of defining justice and vigilantism, ideological divides, the role of ethical intuition, and the emergence of new paradigms.

In this episode Boaz and Brian discuss the evolution of Post-Modernism from Modernism, exploring the philosophical and societal shifts that followed the rise of rationalism. They examine reactions to modernity, the tension between science, technology and human experience, and the ongoing crisis of meaning and morality in the modern world.

In this episode, Brian and Boaz discuss the concept of intuition. They look at the different names intuition may be known by, its relationship to reason, and the role it plays in our relation to ourselves and reality. The conversation touches on cultivating self awareness, cognitive models, the relationship between intuition and the unconscious mind, and more.

In this episode of the Fools and Sages podcast, Brian and Boaz discuss the relationship between martial arts and philosophy to further contextualize their meaning-making processes. They outline some of the historical context behind martial arts, discuss how martial arts can serve as a bridge between body and mind, outline some distinctions between internal and external martial arts, and more.

This episode of the Fools and Sages Podcast roughly outlines the evolution of Western thought. You might experience these fools as ‘coming from a lot of different angles.’ This conversation aims to contextualize some of those angles, highlighting the connections between philosophy, psychology, and religion.

In the 20th episode of the Fools and Sages podcast, Boaz and Brian take a deep dive into La Maravilla Del Mundo, which is to say, the Marvel of the World, or Ayahuasca. The discussion guides listeners through what a ceremony typically looks like, and gives a peak into the psychological and spiritual dimensions that open up with the use of this medicine. The fools share their personal relationships with ayahuasca, insights into the role of the curandero in ceremony, provide warning and guidance against the potential dangers of using the medicine without the proper respect or guidance, and more.

In this episode of the Fools and Sages podcast Brian and Boaz outline patriotism, cognitive models, and their influence on political discourse and public perception. In doing so they discuss subjectivism, objectivism, the collective unconscious, and the distinction between principles and ideology. The conversation highlights the impact of context, cultural resonance, and adaptability in navigating societal challenges and political dynamics.

These Fools kick off the new year with an episode on the impact of James Joyce’s ‘Finnegan’s Wake.’ Brian and Boaz discuss Joyce’s innovative use of language, his unique narrative style, the cultural and historical context of this work, and some of the philosophical insights to be drawn from it. From this conversation Brian and Boaz expand on the relationship between language and literature, the impact of language on perception and meaning, the complexities of etymology, and more.