{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681fbf9d27cd62263856567f/68fb8c051f072c7a169068b0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Invent A Brand New Philosophy","description":"<p>Marc sits down with author <strong>Jim Marshall</strong> to dig into <em>Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena</em>—a system of 35 seven-level “scales” Jim says can help people understand behavior and move up, one level at a time. We cover where the idea came from, why he claims it’s grounded in math, how to apply (and not apply) the scales in real life, and a few skeptical pushbacks from Mark on ethics, relationships, and the “scale of sexuality.”</p><p><strong>Guest</strong></p><p> Jim Marshall — author of <em>Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena</em>.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Seven-level scales</strong>: Jim argues human behavior across 35 axes follows predictable, seven-step gradients.</li><li><strong>Insight test</strong>: In Jim’s framework, “finding the correct level triggers an insight; if you feel nothing, try again.”</li><li><strong>One step at a time</strong>: He cautions against jumping levels—aim for the next rung, not the top.</li><li><strong>Ethics</strong>: Don’t announce other people’s levels; encourage self-placement to avoid judgment and pushback.</li><li><strong>Skeptic corner</strong>: Marc presses on complexity (relationships), possible misreads, and why some “top” positions (e.g., low/zero libido) are framed as higher.</li></ul><p><strong>Links &amp; references</strong></p><ul><li><em>Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena</em> — available via major booksellers (search “Septemics”).</li><li>Jim’s site and axioms are referenced in the episode; search “Septemics axioms” for more.</li></ul><p><br></p><p> Tried placing yourself on <strong>one</strong> scale (e.g., Motivation, Equanimity, Relationships)? What “next level up” would look like for you this week? Send a 30–60s voice note and we’ll feature a couple.</p><p><strong>Contact</strong></p><p> 📧 dadsgotanothertattoo@gmail.com</p><p> 📸/🎥 @dadsgotanothertattoo</p><p><br></p><p> Septemics, psychology, self-development, skepticism, ethics, relationships, motivation, midlife.</p>","author_name":"Mum! Dad's Got Another Tattoo"}