Scripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar Atkins

Courage Over Convention

Scripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar Atkins Summary: In this episode of Courage Over Convention, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Zohar Atkins, a renowned scholar and founder of Etz Hasadeh. Join us in exploring how Judaism illuminates guiding truths even in this age of disruption. We discuss the impact of technology, macroeconomics, and cultural shifts on the practice of self-reflection. We even touch on the philosophy of neuroscience. Zohar has some serious intellectual horsepower. I enjoyed this one. Guest Profile: Zohar Atkins: Founder of Etz Hasadeh, a Center for Existential Torah Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America Rhodes Scholar with a DPhil in Theology from Oxford Semikha from the Jewish Theological Seminary MA and BA from Brown University 2018 Eric Gregory Award for Poetry winner Author of multiple books Discussion Topics and Key Points: The importance of questioning our purpose and beliefs The effects of social media and wealth disparity on attention spans Opportunities for self-taught individuals in an age of open access to knowledge Determinism, compatibilism, and the balance between agency and external influences The power of heroism and the 80/20 principle applied to personal growth Explore Zohar's Work: Website: ZoharAtkins.com Substack (also on his website): https://www.zoharatkins.com/whatiscalledthinking Podcast: Meditations with Zohar Keywords: Zohar Atkins, Etz Hasadeh, existentialism, philosophy, neuroscience, free will, technology, culture, self-reflection, heroism, podcast, Courage Over Convention, Woody Wiegmann