Whimsical Ranting

About Whimsical Ranting

Whimsical discussions on life, it’s magnificence, and our performance as players / observers on this impermanent stage; covering a wide range of topics - totally unrestrained - as we struggle to improve our presence and stand as human beings.

Publisher

Gilberto Barros

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Mar 2021

Latest episode

2 Feb 2022

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Feb 2022

   Fear

   A brief look at how what might otherwise be an evolutionary advantage is misused by some to control us and drive out behaviour unbeknownst to ourselves.

2. 

   4 Nov 2021

   Dare to dream on

   How do we cope with the dream world and the ever changing world of reality in these modern, Internet times.

3. 

   16 Jun 2021

   When is too much too much ?

   An enquiry into how much we get and receive and how much of it is enough, desired and really required in the face our lack of knowledge

4. 

   14 Jun 2021

   Considering our losses during these times

   As we deal with these difficult times we should spare a minute to consider those that have sustained the worst of losses for any human being.

5. 

   16 Apr 2021

   On the fear of the opinion of others.

   Reflections on how we too often and needlessly take heed of others’ opinions to the detriment of our own feelings and desires thereby stunting our development; and how to deal with it.

6. 

   13 Apr 2021

   Slavery, fascism and race in Brazil: 1500- 2021C.E.

   A brief history of the consequences of slavery, latent and manifested fascist tendencies and its consequences on race relations in Brazil over a 400-year time span, since the “discovery” of the land.

7. 

   10 Mar 2021

   Can I stay alive a little longer?

   A brief story about our desire for a longer lifespan and the realisation of what has the greatest value in life.