Summary: <p>How has the word "passionate" become overused and diluted in our everyday language, and what alternative ways can we use to express genuine enthusiasm and curiosity? What are the consequences of constantly labelling people, events, and things as “passionate” or “iconic," and how has this led to the loss of the true essence of these words?</p> <p>Join William and Stuart as they engage in another captivating conversation, this time sparked by listener Justin's question from Nova Scotia, Canada. Their question is as follows:</p> <p>“What are you both passionate about?”</p> <p>During the episode William contemplates his own interests, and concludes that perhaps he is simply genuinely intrigued by them, rather than being truly passionate. Meanwhile, Stuart, driven by a deep aversion to the word and a fervent desire to refine language, passionately advocates for the removal of the word "passionate" from the everyday English lexicon.</p> <p>Throughout the episode, Stuart and William Stuart contemplate the nature of passion itself, examining whether it is merely an emotion, that can blind individuals from perceiving reality, objectively. They pose questions about the importance of seeking balance in life, and challenge listeners to reconsider the role of measured expression, in a world saturated and impregnated with hyperbole. </p> <p>During this episode they also mention the talks they do together, and in particular mention the <a href="https://speakernet.co.uk/speaker/149/stuart-mabbutt">Speakernet</a> link which lists the six talks they do together that you can book them for.</p> <p>What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com, or record us a message in your own voice by going to<a href="https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message"> </a><a href="https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message%E2%81%A0">https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message</a></p> <p>This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. <br>Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends<a href="https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view"> https://podfollow.com/the-peoples-countryside-environmental-debate-podcast/view</a> , support our work through Patreon<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside"> https://www.patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside</a> or just 'follow' to avoid missing any public posts. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside"> https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message
