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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Who is your favourite intellectual/scientist or maybe even spiritual figure ?

As a previous thread suggested Christopher Hitchens would get the nod for me .

Other notable people I take inspiration from in different ways would be Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman, Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins to some degree.

Who do you take inspiration from ?

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

I take inspiration from myself

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By *eralt80Man
over a year ago

cork

Prof Brian Cox, could listen to him speak about space all day long. He has a great way of dumbing it down so we can understand it

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By *ilentnoiseMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"Prof Brian Cox, could listen to him speak about space all day long. He has a great way of dumbing it down so we can understand it

Oh mate he’s so annoying the way he speaks. It’s like he’s speaking poetically and I was never a fan of poetry. Ha

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

David Attenborough is the main man for me

When he dies the world will mourn him

His voice and his way of explaining things will live on forever as will his programmes

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Bruce Springsteen. The Voice of the people.

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Adam King. True inspiration.

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though."

He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain..

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.

He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "

Except he's not nor ever has been a self made Billionaire

He got over $400 million from his dad starting out

Has screwed over literally hundreds of contractors for millions of dollars

Has bankrupted himself a few times to get out of paying millions to other businesses

His whole empire will collapse once the banks look for their money in 2022 and he'll be seen for what he is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.

He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "

Self made ? Don’t you mean inheritance from his grandparents and parents?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.

He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain..

Except he's not nor ever has been a self made Billionaire

He got over $400 million from his dad starting out

Has screwed over literally hundreds of contractors for millions of dollars

Has bankrupted himself a few times to get out of paying millions to other businesses

His whole empire will collapse once the banks look for their money in 2022 and he'll be seen for what he is

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By *cottybear74Man
over a year ago

kilkenny

Brian Cox

David Attenborough

Stephen fry

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.

He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain..

Except he's not nor ever has been a self made Billionaire

He got over $400 million from his dad starting out

Has screwed over literally hundreds of contractors for millions of dollars

Has bankrupted himself a few times to get out of paying millions to other businesses

His whole empire will collapse once the banks look for their money in 2022 and he'll be seen for what he is

And the wife is divorcing him too

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By *easingTimMan
over a year ago

Loughlinstown

Gregg Braden

Dandapani

Wayne Dyer

Anyone who can inspire and provoke me to question things more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jesus Christ..... He had ond heck of a beard to be fair

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Gregg Braden

Dandapani

Wayne Dyer

Anyone who can inspire and provoke me to question things more

I just watched a quick clip by Wayne Dyer . I haven't come across his work before but I will definitely check out more for sure .

I also like listening to Dandapani.

Can you recommend somewhere to start with on Gregg Braden ?

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By *heeky_BudgieMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Noam Chomsky

and I love Hitchens too.

Both incredibly clever and astute men.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Noam Chomsky

and I love Hitchens too.

Both incredibly clever and astute men."

I forgot about Noam Chomsky actually. Love listening to him on politics. Great call !!

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By *ilbearniMan
over a year ago

visiting Birmingham

Pierre Bourdieu

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Pierre Bourdieu"

I've not heard of him. Can you suugest a good starting point to delve into his content ?

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By *ilbearniMan
over a year ago

visiting Birmingham

"Pierre Bourdieu

I've not heard of him. Can you suugest a good starting point to delve into his content ?"

"Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste" is a good starting point

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Russell Brand

Can be heavy listening sometimes but huge adriration for him the way he has changed his life and the passion he shows for mental health and rehabilitation

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Russell Brand

Can be heavy listening sometimes but huge adriration for him the way he has changed his life and the passion he shows for mental health and rehabilitation "

I love listening to Russell but I don't think the language he uses is accessible for many . I think he is a bit of a whirlwind and although I love listening to his content I could see why it would be hard for some to reasonate with . Personally , I adore his ability to articulate and can at times pause and go to a dictionary to reference what he says and to build my own knowledge but not everyone is like that

Great choice though!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Pierre Bourdieu

I've not heard of him. Can you suugest a good starting point to delve into his content ?

"Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste" is a good starting point"

I'll definitely look at that . Thank you for your time in making the recommendation.

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By *ranco82Man
over a year ago

belfast

Larry David. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.

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By *P_80Man
over a year ago

Waterford

I couldn't pick a favourte but most recently I'm loving Sean Carroll and the Many Worlds theory.

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By *ed just RedWoman
over a year ago

Dublin City

"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.

He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "

Omfg. Seriously!!

For me it’s David Attenborough. I just love his attitude and approach to everything. Also Carl Sagan.

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By *weet threesome wifeCouple
over a year ago

somewhere out there

Sandi Toksvig Stephen Fry Jordan Peterson just to many great thinkers let's not forget Jo Brand

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hannah Arendt. Refreshingly/frighteningly objective and fearless in following an idea to whatever conclusion no matter how undesirable. About as unbiased as a human is able to be, along side Guy MacPherson maybe!

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By *inkywife1981Couple
over a year ago

A town near you

Giorgio A. Tsoukalos

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By *omtom7Man
over a year ago

Tralee

"Giorgio A. Tsoukalos"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tommy Tiernan

Elon Musk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Michael D

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

"Donald trump.....the fact the man can speak in the absence of a brain is remarkable.Of course the words that are spoken are nonsense though.

He's a self made billionaire.. Anybody who achieves that most definitely has a brain.. "

He owes billions of dollars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheryl Sandberg

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By *asilbrush999Man
over a year ago

Dublin

Gore Vidal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great post.. I've read and listened a bit to some of the already mentioned.

I'll add Esther Perell. She isn't only so intelligent but sexy as hell...

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By *easingTimMan
over a year ago

Loughlinstown

Gregg Braden

Dandapani

Wayne Dyer

Anyone who can inspire and provoke me to question things more

I just watched a quick clip by Wayne Dyer . I haven't come across his work before but I will definitely check out more for sure .

I also like listening to Dandapani.

Can you recommend somewhere to start with on Gregg Braden ?"

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I would say start off with his channel and if any vdeo stands out for you or has relevance, do watch:

https://www.youtube.com/c/GreggBradenOfficial/videos

My favourite book of his is THE DIVINE MATRIX and what I like about him is his conversational approach to writing and how he integrates the wisdom of many ancient traditions and texts with the latest scientific findings. He's just so uplifting especially in these times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Larry David. Pretty, pretty, pretty good."

Kaizer's hero!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Gregg Braden

Dandapani

Wayne Dyer

Anyone who can inspire and provoke me to question things more

I just watched a quick clip by Wayne Dyer . I haven't come across his work before but I will definitely check out more for sure .

I also like listening to Dandapani.

Can you recommend somewhere to start with on Gregg Braden ?

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I would say start off with his channel and if any vdeo stands out for you or has relevance, do watch:

https://www.youtube.com/c/GreggBradenOfficial/videos

Fantastic. Sounds like something I'd he very interested in exploring for sure !

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By *antra MassageMan
over a year ago

South Side.

Esther Perel, on relationships.

Susan Venker on feminism.

David Attenborough, to open my mind.

Dr David Hawkins, Power versus Force.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone a fan of Steven Pinker ? Michio Kaku ?

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By *ateniteCouple
over a year ago

Youghal

Yuval Noah Harari. Sapiens is a fantastic read.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to see its nearly all men being named here. Alice Roberts deserves a mention for sure!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also Brené Brown on relationships is incredible!!

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

"David Attenborough is the main man for me

When he dies the world will mourn him

His voice and his way of explaining things will live on forever as will his programmes "
have to agree the man captivates me he could be talking bout horse shit and I'd find it fascinating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Carl Sagan, Sam Harris, Jordan Petersonis two I've been watching alot of lately. Don't fully agree with them but their views are definitely insightful.

There was some journalists I liked , they were independent but adapted to their paying audience.

Started reading up on Greek philosopher but few I've latched on to yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stephen Pinker

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