Existentialism and Procrastination (Part 1): The Anguish of Procrastination

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Existentialism and Procrastination (Part 1): The Anguish of Procrastination

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At the request of many listeners, I am presenting some thoughts on existentialism and procrastination. This podcast, the first of two parts, explores how the notion of "choice" is at the heart of existentialist thought and procrastination.

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Apr 7, 2008

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Why we procrastinate and what we can do about it.

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