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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Who is your favourite intellectual/scientist or maybe even spiritual figure ?
As a previous thread suggested Christopher Hitchens would get the nod for me .
Other notable people I take inspiration from in different ways would be Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman, Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins to some degree.
Who do you take inspiration from ?
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"Prof Brian Cox, could listen to him speak about space all day long. He has a great way of dumbing it down so we can understand it  "
Oh mate he’s so annoying the way he speaks. It’s like he’s speaking poetically and I was never a fan of poetry. Ha |
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"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though."
He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.
He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "
Except he's not nor ever has been a self made Billionaire
He got over $400 million from his dad starting out
Has screwed over literally hundreds of contractors for millions of dollars
Has bankrupted himself a few times to get out of paying millions to other businesses
His whole empire will collapse once the banks look for their money in 2022 and he'll be seen for what he is
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.
He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "
Self made ? Don’t you mean inheritance from his grandparents and parents? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.
He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain..
Except he's not nor ever has been a self made Billionaire
He got over $400 million from his dad starting out
Has screwed over literally hundreds of contractors for millions of dollars
Has bankrupted himself a few times to get out of paying millions to other businesses
His whole empire will collapse once the banks look for their money in 2022 and he'll be seen for what he is
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"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.
He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain..
Except he's not nor ever has been a self made Billionaire
He got over $400 million from his dad starting out
Has screwed over literally hundreds of contractors for millions of dollars
Has bankrupted himself a few times to get out of paying millions to other businesses
His whole empire will collapse once the banks look for their money in 2022 and he'll be seen for what he is
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And the wife is divorcing him too |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Gregg Braden
Dandapani
Wayne Dyer
Anyone who can inspire and provoke me to question things more "
I just watched a quick clip by Wayne Dyer . I haven't come across his work before but I will definitely check out more for sure .
I also like listening to Dandapani.
Can you recommend somewhere to start with on Gregg Braden ? |
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"Noam Chomsky
and I love Hitchens too.
Both incredibly clever and astute men."
I forgot about Noam Chomsky actually. Love listening to him on politics. Great call !! |
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Russell Brand
Can be heavy listening sometimes but huge adriration for him the way he has changed his life and the passion he shows for mental health and rehabilitation |
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"Russell Brand
Can be heavy listening sometimes but huge adriration for him the way he has changed his life and the passion he shows for mental health and rehabilitation "
I love listening to Russell but I don't think the language he uses is accessible for many . I think he is a bit of a whirlwind and although I love listening to his content I could see why it would be hard for some to reasonate with . Personally , I adore his ability to articulate and can at times pause and go to a dictionary to reference what he says and to build my own knowledge but not everyone is like that
Great choice though!! |
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"Pierre Bourdieu
I've not heard of him. Can you suugest a good starting point to delve into his content ?
"Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste" is a good starting point"
I'll definitely look at that . Thank you for your time in making the recommendation. |
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"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.
He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "
Omfg. Seriously!! 
For me it’s David Attenborough. I just love his attitude and approach to everything. Also Carl Sagan. |
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Hannah Arendt. Refreshingly/frighteningly objective and fearless in following an idea to whatever conclusion no matter how undesirable. About as unbiased as a human is able to be, along side Guy MacPherson maybe! |
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"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.
He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "
He owes billions of dollars  |
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Gregg Braden
Dandapani
Wayne Dyer
Anyone who can inspire and provoke me to question things more
I just watched a quick clip by Wayne Dyer . I haven't come across his work before but I will definitely check out more for sure .
I also like listening to Dandapani.
Can you recommend somewhere to start with on Gregg Braden ?"
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I would say start off with his channel and if any vdeo stands out for you or has relevance, do watch:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GreggBradenOfficial/videos
My favourite book of his is THE DIVINE MATRIX and what I like about him is his conversational approach to writing and how he integrates the wisdom of many ancient traditions and texts with the latest scientific findings. He's just so uplifting especially in these times |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Gregg Braden
Dandapani
Wayne Dyer
Anyone who can inspire and provoke me to question things more
I just watched a quick clip by Wayne Dyer . I haven't come across his work before but I will definitely check out more for sure .
I also like listening to Dandapani.
Can you recommend somewhere to start with on Gregg Braden ?
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I would say start off with his channel and if any vdeo stands out for you or has relevance, do watch:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GreggBradenOfficial/videos
My favourite book of his is THE DIVINE MATRIX and what I like about him is his conversational approach to writing and how he integrates the wisdom of many ancient traditions and texts with the latest scientific findings. He's just so uplifting especially in these times "
Fantastic. Sounds like something I'd he very interested in exploring for sure ! |
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"David Attenborough is the main man for me
When he dies the world will mourn him
His voice and his way of explaining things will live on forever as will his programmes "
have to agree the man captivates me he could be talking bout horse shit and I'd find it fascinating  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Carl Sagan, Sam Harris, Jordan Petersonis two I've been watching alot of lately. Don't fully agree with them but their views are definitely insightful.
There was some journalists I liked , they were independent but adapted to their paying audience.
Started reading up on Greek philosopher but few I've latched on to yet. |
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