Episode
How to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
1:21:08
Published: Mon Apr 19 2021
Description
“Our humanity lies at the intersection of our mortality and our divinity.”Today's guest is Jamie Wheal, who is the author of the global bestseller and Pulitzer Prize nominated Stealing Fire. He’s the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of human performance. The conversation was so interesting that it's split into two parts. Make sure to look out for part 2!In this first episode Lewis and Jamie discuss how to find meaning in your life, the different arcs we all go through in life, how to have faith and deal with uncertainty, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1099Check out his website: www.flowgenomeproject.comCheck out his new book: Recapture the RaptureThe Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-pod
Chapters
A conversation about the new book `Recapture the Rapture, Rethinking God, Sex and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind` and a product called Expensify which helps manage expenses and other corporate services.
00:00 - 04:49 (04:49)
Summary
A conversation about the new book `Recapture the Rapture, Rethinking God, Sex and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind` and a product called Expensify which helps manage expenses and other corporate services.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The idea of being present in the moment is important, but humans are wired to consider the past and the future due to their evolutionary past.
04:49 - 07:47 (02:58)
Summary
The idea of being present in the moment is important, but humans are wired to consider the past and the future due to their evolutionary past. This can lead to stress and a struggle between savoring the world and saving it.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the concept of benign authority and how even trusted figures such as doctors can lead to harmful outcomes such as drug addiction, as well as the difficulties of navigating through societal norms and expectations.
07:47 - 11:33 (03:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses the concept of benign authority and how even trusted figures such as doctors can lead to harmful outcomes such as drug addiction, as well as the difficulties of navigating through societal norms and expectations.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses various ongoing crises in academics, such as the Ivy League admissions scandals, replication crisis, and the peer review crisis in social sciences.
11:33 - 14:53 (03:19)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses various ongoing crises in academics, such as the Ivy League admissions scandals, replication crisis, and the peer review crisis in social sciences. It also highlights medical errors and the recent Lancet study indicating that 21 million people worldwide suffer from iatrogenic illness.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion on the challenges facing Generation Z during a time of a meta crisis, as well as the positive trends such as lower crime rates in this demographic.
14:53 - 17:58 (03:05)
Summary
A discussion on the challenges facing Generation Z during a time of a meta crisis, as well as the positive trends such as lower crime rates in this demographic.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their experience of building a talk on climate change action for a futures conference in Austin by bringing together the values and perspectives of Ted and Burning Man communities.
17:58 - 19:24 (01:26)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of building a talk on climate change action for a futures conference in Austin by bringing together the values and perspectives of Ted and Burning Man communities.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The transcript discusses how Pascal's Wager could be applied to understanding conspiracy theories and encourages people to consider more nuanced views rather than subscribing to global conspiracies.
19:24 - 22:46 (03:21)
Summary
The transcript discusses how Pascal's Wager could be applied to understanding conspiracy theories and encourages people to consider more nuanced views rather than subscribing to global conspiracies.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the current situation in the US where voting suppression tactics are being used and individual states are being pitted against each other, instead of a globally coordinated response to the pandemic.
22:46 - 26:23 (03:36)
Summary
The podcast discusses the current situation in the US where voting suppression tactics are being used and individual states are being pitted against each other, instead of a globally coordinated response to the pandemic.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The episode discusses the possibility of societal collapse if everyone acts solely out of self-interest and touches on various scenarios such as natural disasters and economic crashes.
26:23 - 32:59 (06:36)
Summary
The episode discusses the possibility of societal collapse if everyone acts solely out of self-interest and touches on various scenarios such as natural disasters and economic crashes.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The concept of environmental racism remains in stable systems of imbalance whereby dispossessed and disempowered communities are always at the receiving end of the negative impact of pollution, crises, and the restoration of services.
32:59 - 38:33 (05:34)
Summary
The concept of environmental racism remains in stable systems of imbalance whereby dispossessed and disempowered communities are always at the receiving end of the negative impact of pollution, crises, and the restoration of services. Biohacking peak performance should be the goal for self-care while people with mobility, disposable income, and advanced information can support disempowered communities.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The asymmetrical accumulation of resources, energy credits, and natural resources in living systems occurs nowhere, and the current system often promotes the idea that playing by the rules and waiting your turn will lead to success.
38:33 - 41:16 (02:43)
Summary
The asymmetrical accumulation of resources, energy credits, and natural resources in living systems occurs nowhere, and the current system often promotes the idea that playing by the rules and waiting your turn will lead to success.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this excerpt from an episode of the podcast, The Portal, Eric Weinstein discusses the limitations of rational thinking and scientific inquiry in certain contexts and domains, such as climate change, globalism, and markets.
41:18 - 45:09 (03:51)
Summary
In this excerpt from an episode of the podcast, The Portal, Eric Weinstein discusses the limitations of rational thinking and scientific inquiry in certain contexts and domains, such as climate change, globalism, and markets.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The difference between fibrillation and stress is comparable to the difference between living a full life and simply existing.
45:09 - 48:00 (02:51)
Summary
The difference between fibrillation and stress is comparable to the difference between living a full life and simply existing. We are meant to face challenges and experiences and the key is to manage them effectively.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the Potemkin villages of the Stalinist era and compares it to how hippie culture was portrayed in a 1973 documentary, noting that the latter appeared more authentic.
48:00 - 51:53 (03:52)
Summary
The speaker discusses the Potemkin villages of the Stalinist era and compares it to how hippie culture was portrayed in a 1973 documentary, noting that the latter appeared more authentic.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses how unexamined beliefs can lead to negative philosophical and ethical implications.
51:53 - 54:04 (02:10)
Summary
The podcast discusses how unexamined beliefs can lead to negative philosophical and ethical implications. The dangers of blindly following ideas from sources such as New Age are highlighted.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast talks about a unique meditation technique, where one needs to imagine negative thoughts and feelings while inhaling instead of thinking happy thoughts.
54:04 - 56:51 (02:47)
Summary
The podcast talks about a unique meditation technique, where one needs to imagine negative thoughts and feelings while inhaling instead of thinking happy thoughts.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The discovery of Haley's Comet in the 1700s and 1800s was the beginning of humanity understanding and exploring comets, a concept that previous generations couldn't grasp until then.
56:51 - 1:00:53 (04:02)
Summary
The discovery of Haley's Comet in the 1700s and 1800s was the beginning of humanity understanding and exploring comets, a concept that previous generations couldn't grasp until then.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The diversity of American music is rooted in the unique blend of cultures and traditions brought together by immigrants and indigenous people, creating a heretical and spiritual mysticism unique to America that is reflected in jazz, blues, and other musical genres.
1:00:53 - 1:06:26 (05:32)
Summary
The diversity of American music is rooted in the unique blend of cultures and traditions brought together by immigrants and indigenous people, creating a heretical and spiritual mysticism unique to America that is reflected in jazz, blues, and other musical genres.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast host talks about history, including Mahatma Gandhi and the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as a critique of taking stand on something.
1:06:26 - 1:12:01 (05:35)
Summary
The podcast host talks about history, including Mahatma Gandhi and the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as a critique of taking stand on something.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A man inspired by Kung Fu movies from his childhood decided to become a Shaolin monk by gaming the system at Princeton in the early 90s.
1:12:01 - 1:16:38 (04:36)
Summary
A man inspired by Kung Fu movies from his childhood decided to become a Shaolin monk by gaming the system at Princeton in the early 90s.
EpisodeHow to Find Meaning in a World of Chaos w/Jamie Wheal (Part 1) EP 1099
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Deepak Chopra's quote emphasizes the power of choice to shape our future and encourages us to choose new thoughts, ideas, and actions towards a greater life for ourselves.
1:16:38 - 1:20:57 (04:18)
Summary
Deepak Chopra's quote emphasizes the power of choice to shape our future and encourages us to choose new thoughts, ideas, and actions towards a greater life for ourselves. The concept of balancing mortality and divinity in our humanity is also discussed.