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The Friendly Neighborhood Philosopher Podcast
In this show we wil think philosophically about ... pretty much everything. If you have needed more deep conversations in your life about everything from current events to great thinkers, this show is for you.
The Friendly Neighborhood Philosopher Podcast
Deconstruction and the Temptation of Easy Answers
Episode Summary
In this episode, I reflect on the loneliness of living in nuance in a world of scripts. From MAGA truisms to the Sermon on the Mount, I explore how authoritarian movements thrive on simple answers while Jesus called his followers to a radically different way of life—humility, mercy, and love of enemies. Along the way, I share personal updates, how busyness can numb our critical thought, and why deconstruction often feels like wilderness. This is a conversation about resisting the easy scripts, asking better questions, and finding a more merciful, holistic way forward.