<p>In this conversation, Reggie Watts explores creativity not as a skill reserved for a few, but as the fundamental way human beings relate to reality itself. From comedy and music to improvisation, paradox, and play, Reggie reflects on how we’re constantly creating our experience of life—often without realizing it.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about absurdity as a doorway to truth, humor as a form of instantaneous awakening, and why laughter momentarily dissolves identity, ideology, and certainty. Reggie shares how improvisation shapes his philosophy of living, why structure exists to be transcended, and how playfulness restores a sense of freedom in a world that often feels rigid and over-defined.</p><p><br></p><p>BON CHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally use</p><p>https://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself</p><p>[Code: KNOWTHYSELF]</p><p><br></p><p>André&#39;s Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list</p><p><br></p><p>___________</p><p>00:00 Intro - Reggie Watts</p><p>04:54 The absurdity of being human</p><p>07:21 The insight gained through self-reflection</p><p>11:34 The philosophy of improv</p><p>19:06 Realizing the artist in you</p><p>24:27 Ad: BON CHARGE</p><p>25:44 Reggie’s form of death meditation</p><p>38:14 Altered states as a reference point</p><p>46:09 Not all transpersonal experiences are equal</p><p>52:43 Reframing anxiety after altered states</p><p>1:03:25 It’s all an illusion</p><p>1:12:44 Service to self vs service to others</p><p>1:19:28 Building community</p><p>1:23:15 Closing thoughts</p><p>___________</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Resources:</p><p>https://www.reggie-watts.com/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/reggiewatts</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast</p><p>https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com</p>