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Simon Critchley - We All Seek Transcendence

Season 2025 Episode 5 | 37m 14s

Ray Suarez speaks with philosopher Simon Critchley about mysticism and belief in the modern era, and the importance of cultivating practices of attention and reflection to push back against the relentless pressure of modern life.

Aired: 06/29/25 | Expires: 07/28/25
Extras
It's the finale and two rounds of cooking remain before one of the finalists gets named the winner.
Daniel learns all about how he can use the bathroom at the train station.
A song about how if you need to go potty someplace new, you can use a different bathroom.
Jodi is at the neighborhood concert and learns how she can use an outdoor bathroom there!
O imagines that he can go see all types of fairytale bathrooms!
Sienna goes to a festival with her family and learns to use the potty at a public event!
In week five, the home cooks have to make a dish from a family tradition and an heirloom recipe.
Alphy and Geordie clash over how to approach a murder case.
Mrs. C. and Jack prepare for a visit from Daniel’s parents. Meanwhile, Alphy confides in Geordie.
The home cooks step outside their comfort zones in two rounds of cooking.
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