Podcast Episodes

The Paranormal

Episode 247

In this episode, we attempt to take a look at the Paranormal from a balanced viewpoint, with neither dismissal nor abandoning critical reflection.

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Giving

Episode 246

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

3 months, 1 week ago

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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…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Horror

Episode 244

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

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Modal Realism

Episode 243

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

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4 months ago

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Attention

Episode 242

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

4 months, 1 week ago

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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.

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Dr. Wind Goodfriend: Cults

Episode 240

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

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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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…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Society

Episode 238

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

5 months ago

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