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Anxiety and Rationality: A Personal Anonymous Account [Rationality 1/5]
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63 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2021
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In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to an anonymous guest about the anxieties he experienced in a hyper rational approach to Judaism.Our anonymous identifies as a rationalist, or someone who likes to analyze the decisions in his life through a logical lens. He applied this to his Judaism. But as time went on, he began having doubts and questions and his life started to fall apart. Eventually he found a different approach to his Judaism that allowed him to moderate his rationality and live a more meaningful life.- What are the benefits and drawbacks of rationality?- What balance should one attempt to draw?- How can rationalists with doubts about Judaism moderate their mindset to have a more meaningful life?Tune in to hear a conversation about rationality and Judaism.For more, visit https://18forty.org/rational/.References:Why Is It so Hard to Be Rational? By Joshua Rothman https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/08/23/why-is-it-so-hard-to-be-rationalThe Secret of Our Success by Joseph Henrich https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Our-Success-Evolution-Domesticating/dp/0691166854
Released:
Nov 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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