“Redeem Your Mind From the Hockshops of Authority.”
-AYN RAND
LTP 039 – Kant vs Rand: The Epistemology of Reason- Jeffery Williams, Rick Repetti & Mark Pellegrino
LISTEN: APEX_LEVELTOPOWER · LTP 039 – Kant vs Rand: The Epistemology of Reason- Jeffery Williams, Rick Repetti & Mark Pellegrino WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZBiq2sp84k In this episode of Apex LevelToPower, we chat with actor Mark Pellegrino, Philosophy...
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LTP 038 – Power Dynamics of Bullying with Mark Pellegrino and Rick Repetti
APEX_LEVELTOPOWER · LTP 038 - Power Dynamics of Bullying with Mark Pellegrino and Rick Repetti “Cyber bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm.” In this episode of Apex LTP we...
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LTP 037 – How do we know what is true? A look at Objectivist Epistemology – a chat with Rick Repetti
"The philosophy of Objectivism holds that all human knowledge is reached through reason, the human mental faculty of understanding the world abstractly and logically. Aristotle called man "the rational animal" because it is the faculty of reason that most...
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LTP 036 – Misquoting Ayn Rand – A Blind Spot of Modern Philosophers: Analysis of an Article by Skye Cleary
Nowhere is this quote more true then when left leaning academics are forced to articulate Rand’s ideas. In this podcast, we analyze philosophy professor Skye Cleary’s valiant attempt to break out of the academic echo chamber.
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LTP 035 – How to Win an Online Argument Using Reason: The Case of the Tattoo Taboo – a chat with Rick Repetti
Winning an argument on social media can be a tricky endeavor. In this episode, we examine an online debate about neck tattoos between the host Mark Gleason and an adversary on Twitter.
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LTP 034 – The Koch Brothers: Libertarian Saviors or Liberal Boogeymen?
A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he is meant to be. Fred Koch had high expectations for his sons and by all accounts they have done their father proud.
In this episode of LevelToPower, we examine how the early lives of the Libertarian Billionaire Koch brothers shaped the men they were to become
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LTP 033 – Philosophy: Who Needs it Series Part 2: How to Build a Stronger Foundation: a chat with Rick Repetti and Jim Luisi
Philosophy is something everyone has, most know is important but few people can explain. In this episode, we bring back the experts to discuss the pitfalls and triumphs of having the right or wrong Philosophy. The ideas of famous philosophers are introduced...
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LTP 032 – Philosophy: Who Needs it Series: How to Build a Stronger Foundation: a chat with Rick Repetti and Jim Luisi
Philosophy is something everyone has, most know is important but few people can explain. In this episode we discuss the pitfalls and triumphs of having the right or wrong Philosophy. The ideas of famous philosophers are introduced and we examine how they may...
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LTP 031 – Winning the Game of Entrepreneurship; a chat with Suvas Pandya
How to Win at the Game of Entrepreneurship? This is a popular question with as many answers as there are entrepreneurs. In this episode, we chat with self-made man Suvas Pandya about the lessons he learned on his journey from teenager working in retail to successful...
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LTP 030 – The Costs of Empowerment; A Brief Rant on Moral Courage
We often talk about the advantages of personal empowerment. But are there any downsides? Is ignorance bliss or should one seek to gain empowerment? In this episode we discuss the fears and hurdles commonly encountered in the quest for personal power. And we...
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LTP 029 – Game of War: What Online Games Teaches Us About Human Power Dynamics; a chat with Jim Luisi
Video games might seem like child’s play, but the power dynamics they possess are mirror images of the power dynamics found in human relationships. Noted acquaintance of the podcast Jim Luisi joins us today to discuss our experience playing Game of War, and what it...
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LTP 028 – The Power Dynamics of Abusive Relationships: Episode 2; A chat with Jim Luisi, Vinnie Wolski, Morell Maison
Episode 2 in our Series on Abuse. The abusive power dynamic that a cult or tribal leader share with their herd or tribe is very similar to the dynamics that exist between two individuals involved in an abusive relationship. On this episode of Level to Power, we’re...
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027 – Education System: Good Value or Shell Game? The Power Dynamics of Building a Human Mind; a chat with Jim Luisi
The strings of power are set deepest when the human mind is being formed. It should come as no surprise that the education system is where many of the hooks of control are forged. On this episode of LTP, we chat with Jim Luisi about the modern education system and...
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026 – Achieving Harmony in Chess and Life; A chat with Speed Chess Phenom Yaacov Norowitz
As goes our games so goes our life. But can the tactics and strategies of our games be used to succeed in life? Speed Chess Phenom Yaacov Norowitz visits the LTP podcast to discuss what it is like to be best in world and the lessons he has learned to be successful in...
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025 – Bond Villain or Progressive Saint? George Soros; A peek at the man behind the curtain. A chat with Jim Luisi
George Soros is an enigmatic billionaire. At once a billionaire speculator who crashes currencies and a dedicated leftist philanthropist whose network of groups influences global politics both in and out of the shadows. On this episode, we chat with friend of the...
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024 – Sports, English Football, and the Nature of Tribalism; The Herd at its Most Primal; a chat with Jim Luisi and Coach Morell Maison
What can sport teach us about the nature of the tribe? Can the human inclination for sports give us insight into the dynamics of human power? In this episode of APEX Level To Power w chat with Jim Luisi and football/soccer coach Morell Maison we discuss what English...
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023 – PC Gone Mad: The Power Dynamics of Political Correctness; a chat with Jim Luisi
Donald Trump won a surprise election in part by challenging the notion of political correctness. What does this mean for the PC movement? Is civility dead or has it just been given a reboot? In this episode we are joined by author Jim Luisi to discuss the human...
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022 – The Language of Human Power – Twenty Real World Fallacies that Disempower You; a chat with Jim Luisi
In the zero sum language game of Human Power dynamics, rhetoric is the sword and logic is the shield. What if you could use the power of logic to repeat the situations in your life when everything seemed to magically go your way? In this episode we are joined by...
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021 – The Power Dynamics of Abusive Relationships; A chat with Jim Luisi
The abusive power dynamic that a cult or tribal leader share with their herd or tribe is very similar to the dynamics that exist between two individuals involved in an abusive relationship. On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by author and intellectual Jim...
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020- Boxing MolyJo (PART 2) – Analysis of the debate on Freedom vs Equality between Stefan Molyneux and Peter Joseph
PART 2: We use the APEX LTP framework as a lens to analyze a fascinating debate between libertarian Stefan Molyneux and Zeitgeist founder Peter Joseph. What is the higher value... Freedom or Equality? What is a better system, the free market or a command economy? How...
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019- Boxing MolyJo (PART 1) – Analysis of the debate on Freedom vs Equality between Stefan Molyneux and Peter Joseph
PART 1: We use the APEX LTP framework as a lens to analyze a fascinating debate between libertarian Stefan Molyneux and Zeitgeist founder Peter Joseph. What is the higher value... Freedom or Equality? What is a better system, the free market or a command economy?...
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018 – An Owner’s Manual for the Human Mind; Human Power Dynamics Explained: – A chat with Jim Luisi & Evan Daly
How does one advance in human society? What is the correct combination of concepts, personality traits and perspectives that allow someone to navigate the treacherous waters to success? On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by former guests Jim...
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017 – Holding out for a Hero; How symbols and myths shape perspective and unlock personal power; a chat with Jim Luisi
The outcome of the 2016 American Presidential Election caught many people by surprise, but those with an understanding of power dynamics, hero and villain trajectories, and the importance of free speech were able to predict the winning candidate from the very...
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016 – Climbing Mt. Improbable; Putting together the $100 Million Dollar Deal – A chat with Chris Carhart
We have all dreamed about starting a business but what if you need to put together a $100 million dollar deal? Sometimes achieving the impossible means standing up to the challenge long enough that it becomes merely improbable. On this episode of Level to Power,...
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015 – Ominous Parallels: What the Fall of Rome Teaches About Power- a chat with Jim Luisi
Consider all of the great empires that once ruled the Earth. The Romans, Great Britain, the Mongols, the Persians… all powerful empires, all long since fallen to ruin. It that the American Empire, a young country that has been consistently growing in power since it’s...
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014 – East vs West; What the History of Clashing Cultures teaches us about Personal and Tribal Power
Philosopher George Santayana once remarked that, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” In the Level to Power system, those who wish to lead the pack must first understand the long history of herd mentality and the mindset of those who...
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013- Scoundrels and Lies: The Cashing In On Moral Panic; Why Leaders Manipulate You
Think about your favorite political or social movement. How often have you gotten into heated debates, attended protests, or voted on behalf of this cause? The campaigns you feel the most emotionally connected to are the campaigns with leaders most likely to...
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012 – Bridging the Gap: Change the value others perceive, a conversation with Jim Luisi
As we often say, it’s important to see the forest through the trees – seeing the wider perspective is the key to rising up the corporate chain to the promotions and bonuses you desire. But how do you put this idea into practice? On this episode of Level to Power,...
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011: Daly Leadership in Hospitality; a conversation with Evan Daly
Imagine you’re a bartender in a restaurant dreaming of working on Wall Street. What do you need to get the job you desire? Is it an Ivy-league education, a prestigious family name, or a resume filled with internships and experience? Or merely leadership and the power...
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010: The Wrestler: The TAO of Aaron Fenzi, an interview with Mr. Thursday Night
On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by professional wrestler, management consultant, landlord, insurance broker, proud father, and “sexual being” Aaron Fenzi, otherwise known in the ring as "Mr. Thursday Night". We discuss the hidden power dynamics within...
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009: Pitfalls of the Human Mind – How flaws in the human brain are used to control you.
Consider the experience of watching a commercial for a charitable cause you previously knew nothing about. In the span of a few minutes, the organization takes you from not caring about a cause to searching for your wallet to send in a donation. How do they do it?
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008: Philosophy and Logic Survival Guide
What is the nature of reality? What is knowledge? How do we know what is true? A firm grounding in reality and logic is requisite for the empowered individual.
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007: Introduction To Levels- How perception is the true source of social power
We shape the world around us through our points of view. Every event, every moment, is interpreted by the individual through their own perspective lens. Most of us travel through life only able to see the world through our own frames and paradigms, but what if you...
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006: Suggestible Ewe; Why Humans are hardwired to behave like Sheep
If you’ve ever had to complete a group project for work or school, you know that some groups are much more successful than others. One group will coordinate perfectly to complete the project, while another struggles to understand the instructions of the task at hand.
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005: Foundations to Power; The human traits that create social power
We all know that one person who seems to have it all. They don’t just climb the career ladder – they skip entire rungs and dwell comfortably at the top. They’re the Alpha in life, even when they’re not the richest, smartest, or most attractive member of the group – but how do they do it?
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004: Levels in the Real World with Jim Luisi
On this episode of Level to Power, we’re joined by author and intellectual Jim Luisi. The concept of levels explained in his book Sensitive by Nature: Understanding Intelligence and the Mind was a major foundation for building the Level to Power framework. We discuss...
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003: Herd- Reclaiming your power- Your trusted tribe is not vested in your empowerment
When was the last time you questioned, or heard someone else question, the leader of your organization? Were the questions welcomed? More than likely, you were ostracized for challenging the authority of the decision makers. Reclaim your power.
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002: Winning the No-Win Scenario e.g. Kobayashi Maru
Everyone has been in a situation that seems to have no solution. Any move you could possibly make leads to a losing outcome – there are no winning choices in sight. This conundrum was best exemplified in the popular Star Trek series, in the form of the Kobayashi Maru training exercise designed to test the character of the Starfleet Academy cadets.
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001: Welcome to APEX- The basics of using perspective to change your world
Are you a sheep or a wolf? An Alpha or a Beta? Everyone who isn’t at the top of the power hierarchy wants to know how to get there, but those in control are rarely willing to give up their secrets to success.
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