Ep. 165 - Against The Stream: Karma, Mindfulness, and The Algorithms We (Don't Have To) Live By
About this episode
Ethan explores the influence of algorithms on our karma and how mindfulness can help us navigate these external forces.
Ethan continues recent conversations on tech , mindfulness and dharma to examine how much of our karma (ie "habit energy" according to the late master Thich Nhat Hanh) is determined by pre-chosen and manipulative algorithms. How can we use our mindfulness practice to understand the internal and external forces influencing our patterns of behavior, and use our dharma practice to create more gaps of genuine awareness, gaps in which our intention and agency create a space for right action, or at least not doing exactly what the seemingly almighty algorithm wants us to do? In 2025, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your subscriptions. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here . Find out about the 2026 Yearlong Buddhist Studies program—which begins next Tuesday—at this link ! Find out about the Advanced Buddhist Studies program—which begins next Wednesday—at this link ! Paid subscribers to The Road Home will receive occasional extras like guided meditations , extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and guided audio meditations are released monthly…
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