Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPlato's Republic with Nina Power and DC Miller: Philosophy, Repression, Madness, and Courage
Episode 235
I'm joined by Nina Power and DC Miller to discuss Plato's Republic. Topics include physical training and physical pleasure, philosophy under politica…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Truth Will Set You Free: Nietzsche vs. St. John
Episode 234
I explore Nietzsche's critique of Christianity in The Genealogy of Morals, and specifically how it stands against what we find in the New Testament, …
1 year, 5 months ago
Don't Be a Slave: Nietzsche on Philosophy and Slavery
Episode 231
For references, see Nietzsche on the Pride of the Philosopher in Contrast to the Slave
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2 years, 1 month ago
We're Back: On how I fixed the company (a big lesson for independent scholars)
Episode 230
A personal reflection and update on my 5-year journey to design a new kind of scholarly life for the internet era. In a previous podcast, I shared ho…
2 years, 2 months ago
we almost just died (and it was great, I think?)
Episode 229
On muddling through, faith, and the absurdity of pursuing a singular creative vision on the open market...
A story about the past few months of Other …
2 years, 4 months ago
The Rigor of Angels: Kant, Borges, & Heisenberg with William Egginton
Episode 228
I'm joined by author William Egginton to discuss his new book The Rigor of Angels. We talk Borges, Kant, and Heisenberg—and the big idea(s) they had …
2 years, 7 months ago
Ezra Pound: The Solitary Volcano
Episode 227
We dissect the complex life of Ezra Pound, one of the most interesting and controversial poetic geniuses of the 20th century. You'll gain insight int…
2 years, 8 months ago
Literary Outlaw: The Life of William S. Burroughs
Episode 226
A deep dive into the life of William S. Burroughs based on a close reading of Ted Morgan's 1988 biography, Literary Outlaw: The Life and Times of Wil…
2 years, 9 months ago
John Kennedy Toole and A Confederacy of Dunces With Dan Baltic
Episode 225
We discuss the life and times of John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969), the influential author behind the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. We're join…
2 years, 9 months ago
AI for Writers: Striking a Balance Between Automation and Humanity
Episode 224
Can artificial intelligence ever truly replace the human mind? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the delicate balance between embracing A…
2 years, 10 months ago