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Episode 236
In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms.
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Bruce Schneier: Rewiring Democracy
Episode 235
In this episode, we discuss Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sander's upcoming book, Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship.
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Antinomy
Episode 234
In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical explanatory theories that are contradictory.
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Substantivalism
Episode 233
In this episode, we present the cases for Substantivalism and Relationalism as we discuss space and time.
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ableism
Episode 232
In this episode, we wrestle with the discriminatory notion of Ableism.
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Friluftsliv
Episode 231
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenological, ontological, and ethical aspects of the Norwegian concept Friluftsliv.
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Tarab
Episode 230
In this episode, we explore the idea of Tarab from the Arabic world: an enchantment with music and its ability to provide deep meaning.
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Yugen
Episode 229
In this episode, we discuss the Japanese notion of Yugen, drawing on metaphorical and personal examples to demonstrate the concept.
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ubuntu
Episode 228
In this episode, we explore Ubuntu: a concept from southern Africa regarding the relationality and communal nature of humanity.
Published on 4 months ago
A Treatise on Challenges from Nature to Anthropocentric Ontology
Episode 227
In this episode, the duo switches seats, as Norm interviews Joel about his newly released book, "A Treatise on Challenges from Nature to Anthropocentric Ontology."
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago