In this podcast, we look at philosophers, abstract ideas, concrete cultural issues, and everything in between with a down-to-earth demeanor and willingness to explore.
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In this episode, we attempt to parse apart the calculus of individual and group Choice dynamics.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we dissect the complex notion of Addiction and highlight the convoluted issues associated with identifying specific contributions of various elements.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we use in-depth thought experiments to discuss the conceptual history and contextual complexity of Generosity.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we weave together various philosophical views of Charity with previous discussions we've had regarding human nature and social activism.Από τον jbouchard
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Prioritarianism
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In this episode, we hash out the thorny issues associated with applying aggregate policy to solve sociopolitical problems through the lens of Prioritarianism.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we contrast Absurdism with other philosophical paradigms and integrate diverse concepts from previous shows to create a cohesive view.Από τον jbouchard
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Entertainment Consumption
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In this episode, we build upon the previous episode's overview and examine more nuanced aspects of Entertainment's effects on consumers and society.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we chip away at the definitional groundwork of the psychophysiological, moral/ethical, and purposive elements of the abstraction Entertainment.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we scrutinize the concept of Personhood and the criteria used to define and ascribe such status.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we walk through the complexity of both abstract and grounded part-whole relationships.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we weave connections between metaphysical and down-to-earth topics related to how we comprehend Causality.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we critically examine the philosophical paradigm of Postmodernism.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, I interview Jordan Miller about Blockchain, AI, and his Satori project.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we delve into the messy, misapplied, and contradictive nature of Tribalism.Από τον jbouchard
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Daniel Dennett
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In this episode, we reflect on Daniel Dennett: his life, outlook, and philosophical ideations.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we delineate Commitment as a concept and explore ontological and ethical paradigmatic viewpoints and interactions.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we discuss the life-encompassing yet nuanced concept of Work.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we discuss Shadow from the view of physics, mythology, psychology, and cultural tradition.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we discuss Substantivalism and Relationalism, as well as human ontological aspects of defining locations.Από τον jbouchard
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The Case Against Reality
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In this episode, we examine the intriguing ideas of Donald Hoffman from his book, "The Case Against Reality," and talk about how fitness and interface theories affect our views of reality and consciousness.Από τον jbouchard
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Death Makes Life Possible
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In this episode, we examine a few brief scenes from the titular documentary and discuss metaphysical, epistemological, and ontological aspects of consciousness. Check out the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfY2gAP9QCwΑπό τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we discuss how humans communicate and the relationship between rationality and storytelling.Από τον jbouchard
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American Transcendentalism
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In this episode, we explore the roots and concepts of America's original contribution to philosophy.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of time by examining the most inaccessible aspect of it all: The Future.Από τον jbouchard
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The Present Moment
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In this episode, we talk about the ontological impact of The Present, followed by an abstract discussion of the metaphysical aspects.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we examine The Past from the metaphysical and ontological level with forays into the historical and scientific.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we explore the idea of Competition and debate with the modern paradigmatic conception.Από τον jbouchard
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Rovelli's White Holes
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In this episode, we discuss Carlo Rovelli's book, White Holes, as well as the abstract and humanistic elements that go along with it.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we allow our minds to be spaghettified by the concept of gravity being so strong nothing can escape it.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we distinguish Hope from related concepts, confront positive bias, and think about the topic's meta-narrative.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we talk about Nothing... or attempt to, at least!Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we wrestle with the fluidic space-time concept of Nowhere.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we examine the biology of migration across organisms and segue into the sociopolitical issues concerning human movement.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we culminate our series looking at French Enlightenment philosophers by presenting a message that is relevant to us today.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we synthesize the ideas of two philosophers who at times appear to agree and at other times appear to be diametrically opposed.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we discuss the short life but many works of Blaise Pascal.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we examine the life, context, and philosophy of Montaigne.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, I interview author, professor, clinical social worker, and TV veteran Kent Wesihaus about his work developing a systems-based theory of psychology.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we discuss both the myths and the science surrounding the origins of the universe, as well as how it influences us personally.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we examine how our perceptions of environmental stability and change influence us philosophically and create feedback loops.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we explore the mind-bending implications of Boltzmann Brains to the best of our abilities.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, I interview Shemaiah Reed about himself and what it means to Refocus.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we consider the entertainment industry practice of rebooting franchises and what it says philosophically.Από τον jbouchard
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Institutional Foundations
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In this episode, we concatenate our discussion of Nihilism with the examination of the philosophical foundations of human institutions.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of nothingness: what it means, its facets, and its limitations.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we chaotically attempt to elucidate order in its various forms and contexts.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, We try to integrate historical thought about Experience with modern conceptions drawn from diverse disciplines and anecdotes.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we discuss how our minds automate processes and what the ontological, epistemic, and moral impacts are on our free will.Από τον jbouchard
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Quantum Morality
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In this episode, we examine a philosophical article discussing the possible paradigmatic relationship between morality and quantum mechanics.Από τον jbouchard
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In this episode, we explore the convoluted interpretations and possible meanings behind the famous myth of Pandora's Box.Από τον jbouchard
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