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Joe Atman is a philosopher, author, and the founder and CEO of Middle Tree, an educational non-profit. The Philosophy of Joe is a place for him to write about the deep questions of humanity.
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Magical Art (opens the original)
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Suffering, Life & the Circle of It All | A Reflection on Death (opens the original)
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In this episode of Being Human Being, a simple encounter with an injured possum becomes a deeper reflection on suffering, death, helplessness, and the circle of life.After finding the injured animal on the road and staying with it while waiting for help, the speaker reflects on what it means to witness suffering that we cannot prevent. Later that same evening, seeing two healthy possums in the yard creates a striking contrast between death and new life.The conversation explores whether suffering
Beyond Philosophy: Exploring the Unknown (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore the limits of philosophy and what it might mean to move beyond established knowledge.Philosophy has traditionally sought to help us develop a deeper understanding of how the world works. But what happens when understanding what is already known is no longer enough?This conversation explores the challenge of venturing beyond philosophy, science, and conceptual thought into territory that has not yet been explored. We discuss the idea of building a bridge between what w
Who Are We When We Forget Who We Are? | Finding Your Way (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore self-identity, authenticity, and “the way”—and what happens when we begin to let go of the stories, expectations, and beliefs imposed on us by others.The conversation explores what it means to simply be yourself, the influence of society on the choices we make, and the idea of finding a natural rhythm in life rather than constantly forcing outcomes.We also discuss Taoist philosophy and wu wei, self-discovery, honesty, and why mistakes and failure can be essential part
Beyond God: Varity, Vim, and the Nature of Being (opens the original)
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What if truth is not something we need to search for, but something that is already present in every moment?In this thought-provoking episode, Joe Atman explores the nature of truth, being, reality, and human existence beyond traditional religious and conceptual frameworks. He introduces two central ideas: Varity, described as the “source of all sources” and reality itself, and Vim, the animating force or energy that connects humanity with that reality.The conversation challenges the limitations
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