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or at www.lunchtimespecialpodcast.com]]>enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright The Lunchtime Special Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7aaa54a2c5c87d9e5ec331b9114a1cd9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-lunchtime-special-podcastWed, 07 Apr 2021 15:25:19 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkThe Lunchtime Special Networklunchtimespecialpodcast@gmail.comWelcome to the Lunchtime Special Podcast. A show about life, death and everything in between. Each week the panel of 'Lunchers' discuss a topic which captured their imagination and piqued their curiosity. We hope you enjoy the show. Find us on...
We hope you enjoy the show.

Find us on Instagram and Facebook @lunchtimespecialpodcast
or at www.lunchtimespecialpodcast.com]]>cleanepisodicThe Lunchtime Special Networklunchtimespecialpodcast@gmail.comWelcome to the Lunchtime Special Podcast. A show about life, death and everything in between. Each week the panel of 'Lunchers' discuss a topic which captured their imagination and piqued their curiosity. We hope you enjoy the show. Find us on Instagram and Facebook @lunchtimespecialpodcast or at www.lunchtimespecialpodcast.comNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/lunchtimespecial/breathing-episode-18-tltsp-mixdown-1
Now take a deep breath and listen.

Link to article:
https://physicsworld.com/a/can-decelerated-breathing-confer-health-benefits/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21189705Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:15:17 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkIn this last episode for 2019, Atish and Spiro farewell the decade with a chat about a fundamental of life. They discuss the Yogic practice of Pranayama and correlation of the benefits found by a German research team on decelerated breathing. The...
Now take a deep breath and listen.

Link to article:
https://physicsworld.com/a/can-decelerated-breathing-confer-health-benefits/]]>1687magic,yoga,brain,health,meditation,science,philosophy,occult,neuroscience,breathing,pranayama,yogic,welbeingcleanfullThe Lunchtime Special NetworkIn this last episode for 2019, Atish and Spiro farewell the decade with a chat about a fundamental of life. They discuss the Yogic practice of Pranayama and correlation of the benefits found by a German research team on decelerated breathing. The conversation goes deep and even includes a matra sung by Atish. Now take a deep breath and listen. Link to article: https://physicsworld.com/a/can-decelerated-breathing-confer-health-benefits/Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/lunchtimespecial/real-and-virtual-reality-episode-17In this episode, the team discuss all things virtual. From the digital such as movies and games to the analog like physical books.

Join us as we debate the virtues of the virtual.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_reality
Episode Image by the European Space Agency

Intro music by Skincage.
https://skincage.bandcamp.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18835221Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:00:14 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkWhat is reality? Does reality need to involve matter, or can it be virtual? In this episode, the team discuss all things virtual. From the digital such as movies and games to the analog like physical books. Join us as we debate the virtues of the...In this episode, the team discuss all things virtual. From the digital such as movies and games to the analog like physical books.

Join us as we debate the virtues of the virtual.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_reality
Episode Image by the European Space Agency

Intro music by Skincage.
https://skincage.bandcamp.com/]]>2060reality,life,matrix,games,virtual,computers,digital,perception,ai,esports,matter,analog,thematrix,virtualreality,computergames,perceivercleanfullThe Lunchtime Special NetworkWhat is reality? Does reality need to involve matter, or can it be virtual? In this episode, the team discuss all things virtual. From the digital such as movies and games to the analog like physical books. Join us as we debate the virtues of the virtual. Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_reality Episode Image by the European Space Agency Intro music by Skincage. https://skincage.bandcamp.com/Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/lunchtimespecial/atlantis-episode-16-mixdown-1But, did it ever exist or was it a literary construct designed to engage the reader in contemplating different political paradigms and ways of living?
Join Spiro, Doug and Ondrej as they debate and explore the history and potential real-world locations of this mythical culture.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richat_Structure
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaeus_(dialogue)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critias_(dialogue)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis

Intro music by Skincage.
https://skincage.bandcamp.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17157652Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:14:41 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkIn this episode, we discuss the existence of the most famous lost civilisation, the sunken city-state of Atlantis. First introduced by the great Greek philosopher Plato in his dialogues, Atlantis has continued to captivate the minds of historians,...But, did it ever exist or was it a literary construct designed to engage the reader in contemplating different political paradigms and ways of living?
Join Spiro, Doug and Ondrej as they debate and explore the history and potential real-world locations of this mythical culture.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richat_Structure
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaeus_(dialogue)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critias_(dialogue)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis

Intro music by Skincage.
https://skincage.bandcamp.com/]]>2222lost,history,athens,atlantis,plato,ancient,myth,mythology,mythical,cataclysm,sunken,richat,richatstructure,lostcivilisation,ancientgreekcleanfullThe Lunchtime Special NetworkIn this episode, we discuss the existence of the most famous lost civilisation, the sunken city-state of Atlantis. First introduced by the great Greek philosopher Plato in his dialogues, Atlantis has continued to captivate the minds of historians, archeologists and story writers for over two thousand years. But, did it ever exist or was it a literary construct designed to engage the reader in contemplating different political paradigms and ways of living? Join Spiro, Doug and Ondrej as they debate and explore the history and potential real-world locations of this mythical culture. Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richat_Structure https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaeus_(dialogue) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critias_(dialogue) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis Intro music by Skincage. https://skincage.bandcamp.com/Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/lunchtimespecial/planes-trains-and-autonomous-vehicles-epWe're starting off this year with a brief look back on 2018 with our highlights and experiences. We then dive deep into the future of autonomous and electric vehicles, be they on the ground or in the air.
Our favourite conspiracy theory on data and privacy makes a comeback as well as cryptocurrencies and Blockchain.
Lots of salient points and interesting factoids are presented, so sit back and enjoy the show.

Further Info
A digital spinal cord that streams your thoughts:
https://youtu.be/mmiIz6ZJfq0
Electric cars:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_vehicle#Experimentation
Blockchain:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain
Google Duplex:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Assistant#Google_Duplex]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16869081Tue, 29 Jan 2019 07:40:13 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkWelcome to season 2 of the Lunchtime Special podcast. We're starting off this year with a brief look back on 2018 with our highlights and experiences. We then dive deep into the future of autonomous and electric vehicles, be they on the ground or in...We're starting off this year with a brief look back on 2018 with our highlights and experiences. We then dive deep into the future of autonomous and electric vehicles, be they on the ground or in the air.
Our favourite conspiracy theory on data and privacy makes a comeback as well as cryptocurrencies and Blockchain.
Lots of salient points and interesting factoids are presented, so sit back and enjoy the show.

Further Info
A digital spinal cord that streams your thoughts:
https://youtu.be/mmiIz6ZJfq0
Electric cars:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_vehicle#Experimentation
Blockchain:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain
Google Duplex:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Assistant#Google_Duplex]]>2703privacy,robots,intelligence,vehicle,ai,data,artificial,musk,blockchain,spys,autonomous,elon,espianagecleanfullThe Lunchtime Special NetworkWelcome to season 2 of the Lunchtime Special podcast. We're starting off this year with a brief look back on 2018 with our highlights and experiences. We then dive deep into the future of autonomous and electric vehicles, be they on the ground or in the air. Our favourite conspiracy theory on data and privacy makes a comeback as well as cryptocurrencies and Blockchain. Lots of salient points and interesting factoids are presented, so sit back and enjoy the show. Further Info A digital spinal cord that streams your thoughts: https://youtu.be/mmiIz6ZJfq0 Electric cars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_vehicle#Experimentation Blockchain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain Google Duplex:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Assistant#Google_DuplexNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/lunchtimespecial/thecave-episode14-mixdown-1Well, a famous chap called Plato contemplated the same questions over 2,300 years ago.
Within his Socratic dialogue the Politeia (The Republic), Plato crafted and wrote the Allegory of the Cave. This short story filled with hidden meaning and symbolism is ripe for the picking in our current day and age.
In this episode, Spiro and Atish delve deep into the cave of the noumenon and explore Plato's ideas of reality and perception. East meets West as we find the correlations between Ancient Greek philosophy and Sanskrit sutras from the subcontinent.
So prepare to take a katabatic journey into the subterranean land of shadow, illusion and Maya.

Enjoy.

Further reading:
http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/~matlmc/Allegory_cave.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_(Plato)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_Cave
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_(religion)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16381196Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:10:41 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkDo you feel that reality is an illusion? Are we living a fabricated reality? Well, a famous chap called Plato contemplated the same questions over 2,300 years ago. Within his Socratic dialogue the Politeia (The Republic), Plato crafted and wrote the...Well, a famous chap called Plato contemplated the same questions over 2,300 years ago.
Within his Socratic dialogue the Politeia (The Republic), Plato crafted and wrote the Allegory of the Cave. This short story filled with hidden meaning and symbolism is ripe for the picking in our current day and age.
In this episode, Spiro and Atish delve deep into the cave of the noumenon and explore Plato's ideas of reality and perception. East meets West as we find the correlations between Ancient Greek philosophy and Sanskrit sutras from the subcontinent.
So prepare to take a katabatic journey into the subterranean land of shadow, illusion and Maya.

Enjoy.

Further reading:
http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/~matlmc/Allegory_cave.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_(Plato)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_Cave
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_(religion)]]>1821religion,yoga,greek,maya,deception,discussion,philosophy,mirage,plato,metaphysics,perception,cave,ancient,illusion,shadow,platonic,allegory,thecave,yogic,noumenoncleanfullThe Lunchtime Special NetworkDo you feel that reality is an illusion? Are we living a fabricated reality? Well, a famous chap called Plato contemplated the same questions over 2,300 years ago. Within his Socratic dialogue the Politeia (The Republic), Plato crafted and wrote the Allegory of the Cave. This short story filled with hidden meaning and symbolism is ripe for the picking in our current day and age. In this episode, Spiro and Atish delve deep into the cave of the noumenon and explore Plato's ideas of reality and perception. East meets West as we find the correlations between Ancient Greek philosophy and Sanskrit sutras from the subcontinent. So prepare to take a katabatic journey into the subterranean land of shadow, illusion and Maya. Enjoy. Further reading: http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/~matlmc/Allegory_cave.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_(Plato) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_Cave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_(religion)Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/lunchtimespecial/thecarrotorthestick-episode-13-lunchtimeAre we responsible for our actions or are they mere reactions to the manipulation of culture and propaganda?
Building on the ideas presented in the previous show, we push forward and discuss the idea of the carrot or the stick.
This is a free-flowing episode which touches on various ideas and scenarios, including the actions of a well known Hollywood star. As serious as it all sounds, it was a lot of fun to record. We hope you enjoy the show.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrot_and_stick]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16216542Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:37:03 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkHow does society induce the desired behaviour and how does it punish transgression? Are we responsible for our actions or are they mere reactions to the manipulation of culture and propaganda? Building on the ideas presented in the previous show, we...Are we responsible for our actions or are they mere reactions to the manipulation of culture and propaganda?
Building on the ideas presented in the previous show, we push forward and discuss the idea of the carrot or the stick.
This is a free-flowing episode which touches on various ideas and scenarios, including the actions of a well known Hollywood star. As serious as it all sounds, it was a lot of fun to record. We hope you enjoy the show.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrot_and_stick]]>1906culture,awareness,propaganda,society,crime,discipline,prejudice,reward,punishment,stick,behaviour,carrotcleanfullThe Lunchtime Special NetworkHow does society induce the desired behaviour and how does it punish transgression? Are we responsible for our actions or are they mere reactions to the manipulation of culture and propaganda? Building on the ideas presented in the previous show, we push forward and discuss the idea of the carrot or the stick. This is a free-flowing episode which touches on various ideas and scenarios, including the actions of a well known Hollywood star. As serious as it all sounds, it was a lot of fun to record. We hope you enjoy the show. Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrot_and_stickNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/lunchtimespecial/prejudice-episode-12-lunchtimespecial-po_1In this weeks episode, we tackle the difficult topic of prejudice.
We debate whether cognitive biases and prejudices are innate or conditioned by the tribe we identify with.
So strap in for a challenging subject which eerily feels very timely in relation to the current state worldly affairs.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prejudice
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16026139Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:45:59 +0000The Lunchtime Special NetworkHate and compassion and the biases that doom us all. In this weeks episode, we tackle the difficult topic of prejudice. We debate whether cognitive biases and prejudices are innate or conditioned by the tribe we identify with. So strap in for a...In this weeks episode, we tackle the difficult topic of prejudice.
We debate whether cognitive biases and prejudices are innate or conditioned by the tribe we identify with.
So strap in for a challenging subject which eerily feels very timely in relation to the current state worldly affairs.

Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prejudice
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases]]>2208love,history,politics,racism,psychology,discussion,discrimination,human,compassion,conditioning,prejudice,empathy,roundtable,bias,tribalism,biases,atrocitiescleanfullThe Lunchtime Special NetworkHate and compassion and the biases that doom us all. In this weeks episode, we tackle the difficult topic of prejudice. We debate whether cognitive biases and prejudices are innate or conditioned by the tribe we identify with. So strap in for a challenging subject which eerily feels very timely in relation to the current state worldly affairs. Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prejudice https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biasesNo