Podcast Episodes

Giving

Episode 246

In this episode, we look at the nuanced interactional effects of internalized states and contextually contingent external Giving behaviors when examining virtuosity.

Published on 5 hours ago

Somebody Should Do Something

Episode 245

In this episode, we talk about the individual capacity for social change with authors Michael Brownstein and Daniel Kelly, as discussed in their book, Somebody Should Do Something. 

Published on 1 week ago

Horror

Episode 244

In this episode, we discuss the nature of Horror, including both its existence in real life, and as a media aesthetic.  

Published on 2 weeks ago

Modal Realism

Episode 243

In this episode, we tackle the unintuitive and nuanced idea of Modal Realism and possible worlds.

Stay tuned for bonus content at the end of the episode!

Published on 4 weeks ago

Attention

Episode 242

In this episode, we discuss Attention, its relationship to consciousness, and our interpretation of reality.

Published on 1 month ago

James Geary: Aphorisms

Episode 241

In this episode, author James Geary dives into the philosophy of aphorisms with us in preparation for his new book, The World in a Phrase.

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Dr. Wind Goodfriend: Cults

Episode 240

In this episode, special guest Dr. Wind Goodfriend helps us discuss the philosophy and psychology of Cults.

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Fear!

Episode 239

In this episode, we contrast the ideas of Fear and anxiety, looking at philosophical as well as physiological and psychological facets in determining their constitution. 

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Society

Episode 238

In this episode, we parse apart Society, including pithy discussions of culture, language versus communication, and the role of individuals.

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

John Searle

Episode 237

In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, language, and society from a critical context.

Published on 2 months ago