<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Changing Glasses: Philosafar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intrigued by how low my dad-joke corniness can go? Oh friend, we’re just getting started. And yes, there’s an explanation—even if it’s not a good one.
Here’s the deal: 'safar' means “journey” in many Asian languages. Not the luxury kind, but the classic one—bindle in hand, determined face, and a vague hope for snacks. Mix that with a lifelong itch to study philosophy (which life kept postponing in favor of spreadsheets), and voilà: I’m finally setting off on my own DIY philosophy 'safar'.
It’s a journey with fewer snacks and way more existential dread. This page will track that adventure one brain-melting idea at a time. There’s a real chance this self-inflicted deep dive will scramble my neurons like breakfast eggs. But hey—maybe something nourishing will come out of it.
If you’re curious, confused, or just here for the metaphysical mischief, tag along. I’d love a “fellow-safar.” (Yes, I went there. And I can go lower.)]]></description><link>https://www.vivekjones.com/s/philosafar</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!adQW!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feef427ff-2a8a-46b8-98a9-63bd5a63c771_600x600.png</url><title>Changing Glasses: Philosafar</title><link>https://www.vivekjones.com/s/philosafar</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:28:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vivekjones.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Vivek Jones]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[vivekjones@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[vivekjones@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Vivek Jones]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Vivek Jones]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[vivekjones@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[vivekjones@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Vivek Jones]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block></channel></rss>