Thinking Unchained Podcast
"Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner." - Lao Tzu
“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 Byron Batz, 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
#16 - How Did We Get Here?
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If you would like to read my essay, you can find it #16 - How Did We Get Here? - Welcome
How Did We Get Here? explores the quiet, complicated architecture of our becoming. We often search for simple explanations—a single moment, a single cause—to make sense of where we stand. But human life is shaped by convergences: countless small choices, inherited patterns, unexpected disruptions, and the slow momentum of systems already in motion.
This podcast looks beyond oversimplified narratives to examine the deeper forces that shape our personal lives, our relationships, our institutions, and our societies. It asks what it really takes to change direction—whether through patient, incremental recalibration or through the shock of rupture—and what happens when we stop waiting for miracles and begin acting with intention.
At its heart, this is a meditation on complexity, agency, and the courage required to transform our trajectory. Not by dreaming, but by moving.