Tue, 12 September 2006
Probing Mind Podcast 3: "No Excuses!"-the road to a responsible and passionate life
This is the first part of a mini series of discussion on how to live passionately and responsibly.  We will talk about French philosopher, Joan Paul Sartre's existentialism and how it can help us live a more  exciting life. In addition, you will hear an unfinished show of bird flu.

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  • Philosopher: Jean Paul Sartre
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Category: English -- posted at: 3:04 PM
Comments[17]

    Hi Jiang:
    I just can't believe you made your first podcast so fast!! You did talk about it when I visited your apartment this April. This is fabulous and you just like a pro!

    posted by: Jun on Tue, 9/12 09:10 PM EDT

    You really made us think this time! I felt especially targetted by the comment that "regret is a most wasting emotion." We tend to spend so much time agonizing over having made the wrong choices, whether morally or for our own good, that sometimes we are hesitant to act at all. Yet, accepting responsibility for moral wrongs does imply that we feel regret.

    posted by: Phyllis on Wed, 9/13 11:57 AM EDT

    Another inspiring episode.

    posted by: Ji Wang on Wed, 9/13 02:34 PM EDT

    Jun,
    I am always fascinated at radio. Podcast is a dream come true to me.

    Phyllis,
    now we are talking. You brought up a very interesting question. Most of the time, we understand what is the right choice very well, but the combination of lack of will power and emotion swinge keep us from doing the right thing. Accepting full responsibility put me back to the driver's seat. "I knew it is wrong but I couldn't help..." shall have no place in my life from this day and on.
    On the other hand. if I genuinely made a wrong decision, I definitely need to go back, think through it and figure out the problem. But that's not regret but healthy self-reflection.

    Ji,
    Thank you for your perennial support!

    posted by: Probingmind on Wed, 9/13 08:29 PM EDT

    It's getting more interesting :-) Most of the time we're not facing the tough choice between morally right and wrong, but more mundane, subtle decisions. As an oversea chinese, cultural uneasiness -- I prefer not to use conflict -- is something I'd like to hear more about your comments/experience. It's a big topic, I know. Even small anecdotes would be great.

    posted by: hua on Sun, 10/1 11:48 PM EDT

    Hi Hua, Cultural uneasiness? Hmmm, it is an intriguing topic. I am curious to know if the uneasiness derives from specific incidences you encountered or general impression of lack of acceptance. I will definitely share my thoughts on this with you in the next podcast.

    posted by: Probingmind on Tue, 10/3 10:30 AM EDT

    How about try doing some interviews? A conversation may be more interesting than a monologue. BTW: you can do an interview for Wei.

    posted by: guest on Tue, 10/3 04:30 PM EDT

    Thank you for your suggestion.
    Yes, doing interview is definitely the next thing I am about to try.
    As a matter of fact, we have a very BIG interview scheduled later this year. Stay tuned, you will be pleasantly surprised:)

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