Bryan Kam - Philosophy, Conversation and Uncertainty

About this episode

Bryan Kam discusses how ancient philosophers can help us navigate modern uncertainties.

Philosopher and Interintellect host Bryan Kam joins us to preview his upcoming salon, Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Uncertainties . Drawing on Stephen Batchelor’s work, he explores how these two ancient thinkers embraced uncertainty, humility, and ethical living. Not only that but also how their insights can guide us through today’s personal and planetary crises. In this conversation, Bryan shares his approach to hosting salons that blend intellectual depth with lived experience, inviting participants to treat uncertainty not as a threat, but as a practice. You can sign up for the salon here: https://interintellect.com/salons/buddha-socrates-and-us-ancient-wisdom-for-modern-uncertainties You can check Bryan's work here: Bryan's writing at Clerestory Bryan's talk at London's Philosophy for All Intro to Neither/Nor: Thinking and Sensing Liminal Learning

People in this episode

Host: Interintellect

Guest: Bryan Kam

Topics covered

• philosophy
• uncertainty
• ethical living
• ancient wisdom
• modern crises

Keywords

• philosophy
• uncertainty
• Buddha
• Socrates
• ethical living
• salon
• Stephen Batchelor

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Uncertainties

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