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Episode 216
In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments:
Norm's: The Experience Machine Joel's: The Problem of the Speckled HenPublished on 8 months ago
Thought Experiments
Episode 215
In this episode, we lay the groundwork for a series of shows focusing on philosophical Thought Experiments by examining a couple of familiar examples and discussing their constituent elements.
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Compliance
Episode 214
In this episode, we discuss some technical and definitional aspects of Compliance, including concepts of authority, power, obedience, and perspective.
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Michael Passmore
Episode 213
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Passmore about consciousness, biological bases of behavior, and reality.
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Schwarzschild Cosmology
Episode 212
In this episode, we try to wrap our minds around recent scientific and ancient philosophical questions regarding the nature of reality and infinity through the theory of nesting-doll black hole unive…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Wetware
Episode 211
In this episode, we discuss the interfacing of biological and traditional computing systems.
Published on 9 months ago
Entitativity
Episode 210
In this episode, we look at the definition, perception, influence, and malleable characteristics of groups holisitically.
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Poetry
Episode 209
In this episode, we wrestle with form, content, expression, truth, and the abstract nature of Poetry.
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hatred
Episode 208
In this episode, we delve into the biopsychosocial facets of Hatred, contextualized by historical philosophical thoughts and personal reflections.
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Metaphors
Episode 207
In this episode, we "dive in" to the concept of Metaphors and how they interact with our language, cognitions, and reality.
Published on 10 months ago