Thinking Unchained Podcast
"Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner." - Lao Tzu
Let's unchain our thinking. Unchain it from religions, cultures, traditions, outdated belief systems...from our parents' old ideologies.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Step into the intricately woven world of "Thinking Unchained," the podcast that unchains your thinking. Join me on a profound journey through the diverse lenses of science, religion, philosophy, psychology, and personal life experiences. Each episode delves into the multifaceted nature of human existence, exploring how these perspectives intersect, clash, and ultimately enrich our understanding of life.
Hosted by Unchained Thinker, a passionate seeker of knowledge. Although, I call myself that name, I am aware I have just begun my journey to unchaining my thinking. As I walk toward the horizon of wisdom, my horizon expands ever more. As I reach one of my Ithakas, Another Ithaka appears in my view. Whether you're a knowledge enthusiast, curious about the unknown, a philosopher pondering the big questions, a believer seeking the heterogeneity of spiritual truths, or someone navigating the complexities of the human mind, this podcast offers something for everyone.
Thinking Unchained Podcast
#3 - Destroyed Due to Lack of Knowledge
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In this episode, I explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity and Howard Gardner’s nine intelligences to broaden our understanding of how we can all be both, intelligent and stupid, at the same time.
“I am not young enough to know everything.” - Oscar Wilde
“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” - George Carlin
Mark Twain noted, “Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” He also said, "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled."
“There is nothing by which a man exasperates most people more, than displaying a superior ability of brilliancy in conversation. They seem pleased at the time; but their envy makes them curse him at their hearts.” - Samuel Johnson
"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." - Matthew 7:6
"Do not correct a fool, or he will hate you; correct a wise man and he will appreciate you." - Proverbs 9:8
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge[…] - Hosea 4:6
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.” - Stephen Hawking
“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with the question longer.” Albert Einstein
“The fool wonders, the wise man asks.” - Benjamin Disraeli