ThinkWORKS: Because Thinking Is The Hardest Work There Is.
ThinkWORKS: Because Thinking Is The Hardest Work There Is.
Episodes
ThinkWORKS: Because Thinking Is The Hardest Work There Is.
Episodes of ThinkWORKS
Mark All
Few mysteries have captured the American psyche more than that of the mysterious disappearance of a whole colony of English settlers in 1590, leaving behind only one word, Croatoan, which was carved into a log within the deserted colony. It was
Continuing our series on Eastern & Indian philosophies, this edition of ThinkWORKS examines the Hindu & Buddhist discourses on the nature of identity and continuity, which offer both complimentary AND competing visions on the nature of self in
The Buddhist beliefs about the 4 Noble Truths and the 8-fold Noble Path form the foundation of a deeply profound philosophical doctrine with parallels and connections to other Asian philosophies. This episode explains what the Noble Truths are
Continuing our introduction on the principle themes of Indian and Eastern philosophy, this episodes discusses some more of the considerations we need to have before we delve properly into their key philosophical discourses on the nature of real
At last, we pick up the threads of our Philosophy 101 by looking at the traditions put forward in Indian and Eastern philosophy. Part 1 discusses the main tracts of their philosophies and compares and contrasts them with the themes put forward
His gruesome murders have gripped the psyche of humanity for generations, with detectives both professional and amateur spending tens of years trying to discover just who was Jack The Ripper. Join ThinkWORKS host Darren Smithson and regular con
If we accept that science and technology will continue to develop new frontiers across all aspects of our life and work, what ethical frameworks should we insist are developed to protect and serve the wider humanity? This episode picks up from
Looking to the edge of what is predictable before accuracy starts to fall away, this episode discusses the idea of 'the 50 year horizon', the impact of Arthur C Clarke, the visionary who really give this concept traction, and attempts to make s
A plan without the strategies needed to achieve the goal of the plan, is a document without a purpose! This episode discusses one of the ideas in my new book 'You 2.0: Build Yourself Better', and explains how best to employ necessary strategies
Since its publication in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula has both horrified and inspired countless generations and numerous adaptations across all media types, from film, TV, music and comics, to plays and new books. But 'Dracula' also spoke to the
Why do monsters fascinate us? What makes humans create legends, stories and myths around Krakens, Sirens, Mummies, Zombies, Vampires and Aliens? This episode delves into the deep psychological need humans have to both explain unexplainable even
Wait, don't run away! This episode we take a look at why you are good at maths but probably don't know it, and how maths shapes everything around us from days of yore to the furthest reaches of space. All that and we have a quick introduction t
We all joke about making executive decisions, but the reality is that we’ve created a climate of fear that most definitely dissuades us from making key decisions just in case we make the wrong one. In effect we’ve got into a state of learned he
Most 'vision' statements are uninspiring, made for boardrooms and shareholders, and do little to inspire the workforce, or indeed, entrepreneurs and small business owners. And remarkably, few people have a clearly defined vision for their perso
In this episode of ThinkWORKS, we explore the transformative power of the question "How can I help?" Inspired by "New Amsterdam's" Dr. Max Goodwin, we delve into real-life examples where this simple inquiry sparks innovation, deepens empathy, a
It's episode 42, so there is only one topic I could discuss and that's the ultimate answer to life, the universe and everything, which of course we all know is 42! And as part of that we're going to discuss the genius that is Douglas Adams and
With my new book, 'You 2.0: Build Yourself Better' out in the spring giving a full blueprint for planning, setting and delivering on professional and personal goals, this episode introduces the powerful art of setting and achieving goals. Goals
Did you know that when you make your New Year resolutions, you're actually making commitments to the Gods? This short episodes explains how the ritual of New Tear Resolutions came into being and also recaps ways that you can make sure your reso
In our fourth and final part of our look at popular Conspiracy Theories, guest Steve Lowe and I look at the Illuminati, the Hollow Moon, and the Reptilians and how the three theories have come to be linked!Join in the discussion at Comment He
This week we present part 3 of our look at Conspiracy Theories (with the fourth and final part next week) as myself and guest Steve Lowe take a quick look at Covid 19 and then go deep on Area 51, the crash at Roswell and the alien autopsy foota
This episode I show you how to turn your upcoming New Year Resolutions into exciting, adventurous goals that will survive beyond February 2025, and how a free 30 Day Challenge can springboard you into 2025 with the best possible start!Join in
As we continue our mini-series on conspiracy theories, guest Steve Lowe and I take a look at the moon landing, the 911 attacks and contrails and explain some of the various conspiracy theories surrounding these events and try to unpick some of
The first of several episodes that look at conspiracy theories examines why they hold such sway in the human psyche. Join your host Darren Smithson with guest Steve Lowe as they look at the psychology behind and impact of Conspiracy Theories in
Are we just holograms created by a boundary universe or even living inside a future version of The Sims? This episode we delve into the fascination world of M branes, N space and de Sitter universes!Comment with your brain-frying theories at
In this episode I discuss how a 'trick' we do when we go see a blockbuster movie (i.e. suspending our disbelief at how man in bare feet can single-handledly defeat a well trained army of terrorists) can be used consciously to help you achieve s
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