A Danger Which We Do Not Know? Existential Anxiety and Its Philosophical Remedy - Dr. David Rondel, Imi Lo

In "The Intense Mind" podcast, Imi Lo interviews philosophy professor Dr. David Rondel about his work on anxiety and philosophy. Dr. Rondel discusses his background, his philosophical journey from political philosophy to the philosophy of emotion, and his book "A Danger Which We Do Not Know: A Philosophical Journey Into Anxiety," which explores philosophical perspectives on anxiety management. They delve into the therapeutic aspects of writing, different philosophical traditions, the distinction between fear and anxiety, and the balance between engaging with existential questions and avoiding neuroses. They also touch on collective anxieties of our time, the use of AI for self-counseling, and the value of philosophical approaches to mental health, concluding with a discussion on maintaining a healthy relationship with anxiety and offering advice to intellectually curious individuals struggling with anxiety.