The study of classical languages and ancient texts provides a connection to cultures and individuals separated from us through the passage of time. Beyond the reading of these texts for their patent meaning, there is at times a latent meaning, a truth of words and reality which underlies the intent of the original author and can speak to us through our descendent, native tongues.
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Immolation (Season 3, Episode 4)
Season 3, Episode 4: Immolation This episode considers scarred words in a scarred world and the healing that comes from authentic sacrifice. It is another episode that Big Lexi, the lexicography cartel does not want you to hear nor enjoy. For those listening who did not have deep reflection on immolation at the top of…
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Artificial Intelligence (Season 3, Episode 3)
Season 3, Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence This episode is on so-called artificial intelligence, a topic which is all the rage and an argument which will likely enrage. For those of us, including myself, who have spent their adulthood dismissing the Luddites who railed against the automation of the textile industry, it remains a journey of…
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Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey with Ellen Toner – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 11
Episode 11 Classical Work: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Guest: Ellen Toner Click “Continue Reading” to view the episode at BetterPears.com
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Gravy Gravity (Season 3, Episode 2)
Season 3, Episode 2: Gravy Gravity This episode is on gravy, gravity, and glory. The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest deeper meanings for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive and at…
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Plato’s Republic with Thomas Pietropaoli – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 10
Episode 10 Classical Work: Republic by Plato Guest: Thomas Pietropaoli Click “Continue Reading” to view the episode at BetterPears.com
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