On this podcast I delve into the story of Joshua Hughes, co-founder of VerdEnergia. Josh has a compelling story that's not quite what you'd expect from the typical tree-hugging founder of an intentional community: he used to play semi-professional football, weighed over 300 pounds (mostly muscle), listened to Rush Limbaugh, and get this: he actually knows how cars work
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A short segment from Sam Harris' "Waking Up" podcast, discussing extremist Islam.
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Shots like these were only previously available to those with large budgets...
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Cell phones help us stay connected, but what do they distract us from?
Read More15 Do's and Don'ts of Living in the Costa Rican Jungle
Living in the jungle is a freeing experience, but it can be gnarly if you aren't prepared for it.
Read MoreBook Review: Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Piketty uses statistics and history to explain the nature of capitalism, wealth and inequality.
Read MoreThe Salience of the Protestant Work Ethic
Even as an atheist, the Protestant work ethic persists in my unconscious.
Overcoming Rejection and Finding Strength in Surrender
Life After the Goalposts - Getting Over the Sham
Life really begins after we see the illusion of our goalposts.
Read MoreHow Effective Altruism Can Give Your Life Meaning
Charity shouldn't be thought of as self-sacrifice -- it can makes us happy and give our lives meaning.
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