Philosophy of life
Here I talk about philosophy and how we will use it to make our life better. It is the mainstream view of human life and the society we are in, and maybe It is just the journey of my life into philosophy. You can contact via email at gholamrezava@gmail.com, or on X @rezava, telegram @rezava.
Episodes
45 episodes
Superintelligence
A reflective exploration of Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom, examining how accelerating progress, intelligence explosions, and the alignment problem may represent a turning point in human history—and what this means for our und...
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24:29
The Pursuit of Happiness
A deep exploration of what happiness truly means—beyond money, success, and external expectations—and how discovering yourself is the first step toward a meaningful life. An honest journey into the real pursuit of happiness, where s...
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24:03
Understanding Everything: The Feynman Way
Richard Feynman wasn’t just a physicist — he was a thinker who transformed the meaning of knowledge. In this episode, we explore his technique for learning, its philosophical implications, and why clarity is essential in a world where com...
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21:44
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
In this episode of Philosophy of Life, I explore the simple but powerful truth that every journey begins with a single step. I talk about why the first step matters, what we learn when we look back, and how success and failure both shape our next ...
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Robert O'Brien
In this episode of Philosophy of Life, Reza Sanjideh sits down with Bob O’Brian — a thoughtful, humble, and deeply insightful friend. Together, they explore what truly connects people, how understanding grows between us, and why humility and pa...
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56:09
About Us
In the final part of this four-episode journey — from word, to story, to philosopher, and finally us — we reflect on what it truly means to be human. Through the story of an ordinary person with extraordinary kindness, this episode reminds us that...
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13:00
Chloe: One Year Later
In this deeply personal episode of Philosophy of Life, I shares the heartbreaking story of Chloe , a gentle, loving dog who changed his life forever. Through the pain of loss and the betrayal of misplaced trust, he reflects on love, responsibility...
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10:01
The Two Faces of Truth
In this episode, I explores the duality and connection between Avicenna and Ghazali — two philosophers divided by time yet united by the same pursuit of truth. One sought knowledge through logic, the other through faith. Together, they reveal that...
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10:56
The Alchemy of Happiness
Ghazālī was a restless soul in search of truth. He turned first to philosophy, only to find it sharpened the mind but left the heart empty. Then he turned to Sufism — and in that emptiness, he discovered his heart’s awakening. Philosophy became fo...
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The Future We Fear
In this episode, I reflect on the uncertainty of the future and the fear it brings, while introducing my upcoming discussion on Al-Ghazali’s Kimiya-yi Sa‘ādat (The Alchemy of Happiness). From the meaning of Sa‘ādat to the struggle for hope and the...
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The Notes from Undergound (Stories)
In this episode of Philosophy of Life, Reza Sanjideh explores the life of Fyodor Dostoevsky and his powerful work Notes from Underground—a story of contradictions, freedom, and suffering. Through Dostoevsky’s words, Reza reflects on his own journe...
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19:58
Gunah or Sin
Philosophy of Words: Gunah or Sin, and the Philosophy of LanguageIn this episode of Philosophy of Life, we explore the power of words; how they shape meaning, culture, and our everyday lives. Starting with the difference between Gunah in Persian a...
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21:39
The Message
In this episode of Philosophy of Life, I explore the power of stories — from the ancient wisdom of Kalileh and Demneh, to my own memories, to Kafka’s Metamorphosis. Stories connect us to history, reveal our struggles, and carry lessons no book ...
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18:12
Anniversary Day
In this anniversary episode, Reza reflects on three years of creating the Philosophy of Life podcast. He shares the struggles of finding his voice, the inspiration behind the show, and how philosophy lives in everyday choices and ordinary people. ...
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8:11
Aborted Part2
A personal journey through anger, loss, and exile—reflecting on Iran’s revolution, its missed opportunities, and the lessons of history, carried forward in memory of Ghassem and a generation whose voices still guide us today.
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34:19
Aborted
A personal story of friendship, loyalty, and political awakening in revolutionary Iran told through memories of a friend whose life was caught in the crossfire of history.
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40:51
Podcast 29 Expectations & Emotion.
What happens when life doesn’t go the way we hoped? In this episode, we explore how unmet expectations impact our emotions, our bodies, and our sense of self. Through real stories, personal reflection, and quiet truths, Reza unpacks why expectatio...
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16:28
Circumstantial
What does it mean when something is circumstantial—and why does that matter?In this episode, we explore the word circumstantial through the lenses of language, law, philosophy, and everyday life. From Latin roots to legal reasoning, from Kant’s et...
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15:56
Determinism and Free Will
In this episode, we explore the age-old debate between free will and determinism—are our choices truly ours, or shaped by fate? Through stories and philosophy, we uncover the balance between control and surrender: "Amr Bayn al-Amrayn"—the path ...
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Indoctrinated
Episode 26 – IndoctrinatedWhat if the beliefs you hold weren’t yours to begin with?In this episode, we explore how stories, culture, and repetition shape our minds — and how reclaiming those stories can lead us back to freedom, self-discovery, and...
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15:59
The Trauma Carried.
In this deeply personal and philosophical episode, we explore the unseen weight of generational trauma — how pain, silence, and unresolved grief are passed down across families, cultures, and nations. From the tragedies of 20th-century Europe to t...
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