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Anonymous Publishing | Ivar Hardman
Are some ideas too controversial to publish in your own name? Is it cowardly to use a pseudonym? Does the journal for controversial ideas ghettoize …
3 years, 2 months ago
Thought Experiments | Spencer Case
Presenters: Mark Oppenheimer and Jason Werbeloff Editor and Producer: Jimmy Mullen and Porter Kaufman Brain in a Vat bookshop (Shopify): https://sma…
3 years, 2 months ago
Conserving Monuments | Dan Demetriou
Should we preserve monuments, even if they offend us? Do we have a right to call for monuments to be removed in other countries? Does Ghengis Khan de…
3 years, 2 months ago
Why Americans Don't Owe Veterans Gratitude | Stephen Kershnar (with Spencer Case)
Traditionally, we celebrate American soldiers with strong displays of gratitude, including national holidays and monuments. But is this gratitude war…
3 years, 2 months ago
Procreative Ethics | Rivka Weinberg
Is it wrong to bring new life into the world? Is adopting a child a moral obligation? Is parenting meaningful?
3 years, 3 months ago
Anti-Semitism | Mark Oppenheimer
What do anti-semites and ultra orthodox Jews have in common? How did the ivy league discriminate against Jews? Is America still a safe haven for Jews…
3 years, 3 months ago
Ultimate Meaning | Rivka Weinberg
Is it possible for us to lead meaningful lives? Is there an ultimate point to our existence? Can we enrich our lives with the pursuit of love, knowl…
3 years, 3 months ago
Dystopian Technology | Ryan Jenkins, guest host Stephen Kershnar
Will technology improve or worsen our lives? And should social media and AI be used to prevent hurtful speech?
3 years, 3 months ago
Dark humor and censorship | Connor Kianpour, guest host Stephen Kershnar
Season 5 Episode 9
Why do we laugh at some jokes but not at others? Is dark humor always funnier? Should some comedians be censored?
3 years, 3 months ago
David Benatar on Affirmative Action
Season 5 Episode 8
Should we implement affirmative action when determining which students are admitted to universities? Should affirmative action be based on race or so…
3 years, 4 months ago