I’m joined by Pieter Niemann in this episode and we discuss neurodivergence, relationality, identity, connection, the nature of truth, and reality. We don’t agree on everything, and that’s what makes it interesting. He’s a very intelligent guy and I enjoyed speaking with him, and I invite you to listen for the first principles and governing assumptions which which he operates, especially the concept of identity. Coming from a mental health background, he understandably operates inside the realm of identity as part of maturity, whereas I see identity as a necessary but immature phase of development.
Pieter Niemann is a South African writer living in Zürich. Neurodivergent and trained in mental health, he writes about connection, dating and the experiences behind them. His first book, Swiping for Something Real: A Queer Journey Through Ghosting, Longing, and the Hope for Love, launched on 22 October 2026.
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HL67K3RP
Website: https://pieterniemann.com
