Blind Insights

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David Olney's blind insights include complex problem-solving, applied philosophy, and self-improvement, and Tim Whiffen's curiosity on the matters opens up plenty of conversations between the two. Join the teacher and student on journeys of deep discussions about life's many curiosities, this is a podcast for thinkers and doers. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact David or Tim on their websites or email [email protected]
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Innovators are Built by Community and Mentors (Special guest Jane MacFarlane)

Mar 13 2024 46 mins

Developing a life on a non-linear path such as working as a creative takes more than skill, it takes guidance and community - something that can easily be missed for early career artists. The Helpmann Academy runs a Creative Innovator Program that connects creative people to learning and mentoring to push them in a constructive direction, something that has helped Tim immensely in

A New Year Update

Jan 09 2024 38 mins

Don't mention 2023... Now 2024 is here! And Blind Insights is renewed... again! David and Tim update the audience and guests on the future of the show.If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Hosted on A

Better than Happiness (Special guest Dr. Gregory P. Smith)

Oct 30 2023 65 mins

David and Gregory discuss how to become the person you want to be, Gregory’s extraordinary life, and his insightful books: Out of the Forest and Better than Happiness.You can find out more about Gregory Smith here.If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproduct

Building a Boot Making Company from Scratch (Special Guest Andrew Svisco)

Sep 19 2023 64 mins

Both David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst Brand about changing careers, makin

Blind Insights - Taste The Orchard (Special Guest Warwick Billings of LOBO Cider)

Jul 17 2023 65 mins

David has been on a journey with a very special Cider from the Adelaide Hills. Warwick Billings of LOBO cider, creator of what, in David's opinion, is the best cider in Australia, joins the podcast to provide some insight into the history of cider-making and the experiences and philosophies that go into making a substantially special and scrumptious drink.You can find out more abou

Blind Insights - Anger is your Compass (Special guest Moshe Ratson)

Jun 14 2023 37 mins

David speaks with psychotherapist Moshe Ratson about his book, "Anger is Your Compass". Anger is very powerful, and you can learn to direct your anger to make situations and yourself better. Moshe discusses how to become a Compassionate Warrior, someone who can tap into the wisdom that anger evokes, who feels strong emotions and strives to act with courage and compassion.If you hav

Blind Insights - Exploring Histories and Fantasies of Heroes and War (Special guest Christian Cameron)

Jun 07 2023 75 mins

Christian Cameron is a fiction novelist who has captivated David's imagination with his experiential descriptive writing in the genres of Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, and Science Fiction. David has been spending so much time reading, thinking, and talking about Christian Cameron's books and reading his back catalogue we had to invite him on the podcast to dig a little dee

PSA - AUKUS Submarines Explained

Apr 26 2023 22 mins

The AUKUS Submarine deal has been announced for a short while and very little sense has been made of it in the public sphere. The $368 billion sum is scary to many people and has also invited very poor commentary from political and media voices. Peter and Tim quiz David on all you need to know to be a submarine expert, giving you the Who, What, Where, Why, and How of the deal along

Blind Insights - Understanding the AI Hype

Apr 03 2023 29 mins

Tech giants are in a spin trying to keep up with the hype that funds them, and AI has made some significant splashes in 2023 as it is being implemented into search engines. Tim and David discuss the outlook of what our world might look like as machine learning advances, and how we should expect to adapt to these new technologies.If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flour

Blind Insights - The Examined Life (Special guest Peter Quarry)

Mar 12 2023 62 mins

"If I Were You: A Psychologist Puts Himself on the Couch" by Peter Quarry is a 'psychological memoir' that captured the imagination of Tim in early 2023. Joining David and Tim in this episode is the author of a book that effectively exemplifies the response to the Socratic phrase: "The unexamined life is not worth living." Peter describes his fascinating life in his book through a