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Polymathic Being Podcast

Polymathic Being Podcast

Hosted by Michael Woudenberg

Episodes

222

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Counter intuitive insights from technology, innovation, philosophy, psychology, and more. www.polymathicbeing.com

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October 25, 202611 min

Water Off a Duck’s Back

Today’s topic is a reminder that we have a lot more control over our lives than many actually manage to apply. We’ll look at how much of our chaos is based on the demand that we react to everything, and how avoiding that unlocks calmness, clarity, insight, and peace as you handle chaos like water off a duck’s back. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

October 18, 202618 min

B******t Jobs

Today’s topic dives into the idea of b******t jobs, the misunderstandings of why they exist, and how misaligned incentives reward them. Once we untangle the foundational economics, we’ll explore how to eliminate the b******t to achieve meaning and satisfaction in your job. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

October 11, 202610 min

Mansplaining vs. Shelaborating

Today’s topic risks the accusation of mansplaining to explain the nuance behind how humanity has evolved both mansplaining and shelaborating to communicate important information for our survival. By understanding the value and the difference, we can learn how to interact and communicate better. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

October 4, 20266 min

From Front Porch Neighbors to Backyard Strangers

Today’s topic explores the consequences of how our social lives transitioned from the front porch to the backyard and what that’s done to our sense of community. We’ll also look at some simple steps you can take to reconnect with those around you! Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

September 27, 202614 min

How to Die Like a Boss

Today's topic stares death in the eye in order to help identify what really matters regarding your legacy, your impact on life, and your ability to let it go for what comes after. Today, we’re going to learn how to die like a boss. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

September 20, 202611 min

The Problem with Polymaths

Today’s topic directly addresses a critique of those who claim polymathy as their focus. We’ll explore how to balance the ego of titles, the hubris of credentials, and uncover the truth of polymathy and its value in solving wicked problems. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

September 13, 20269 min

Chit-Chat

Today’s topic works through a great deal of angst surrounding small talk that too many of us dismiss as shallow or irrelevant. However, the research tells a different story of how it unlocks our superpower of social learning and rewards us with feelings of belonging, involvement, and camaraderie. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

September 6, 20269 min

The Bunnies and the Bears

Today’s topic investigates two views of the world that exist across societies. It’s a simplified view with significant consequences for understanding different perspectives. It’s critical to personal relationships as well as how we can view larger social systems. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

August 30, 202611 min

How to be Right

Today’s topic explores an old axiom of mine and how that ties into the core philosophy of Polymathic Being. The goal is to improve our ways of thinking, open ourselves to new information, and to truly learn how to be right in our search for truth. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

August 23, 20266 min

Rediscovering Awe

Today’s topic is a quick reminder to slow down and appreciate the complexity of the world around you. It’s a great antidote to misery and doesn’t require anything special. We’ll introduce a simple technique that can help you find awe in almost anything. Get full access to Polymathic Being at www.polymathicbeing.com/subscribe

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