From Nowhere to Nothing

In this episode, we discuss Malthusian Crises, taking a broader, conceptual view of the context and counterpoints related to resource scarcity and overshoot.

In this episode, we look at several Paradoxes and discuss them in light of previous categorical descriptions.

In this episode, we lay some foundational groundwork for understanding Paradoxes.

In this episode, we discuss a base of philosophy regarding agency before delving into current events and issues surrounding ethical use of AI.

In this episode, we explore the positive and negative aspects of Antifragility from systemic and individual perspectives. 

In this episode, we explore the works of Michele Moody-Adams, Adrian Piper, Lewis Gordon, and Liam Kofi Bright, integrating themes for deeper reflective consideration.

In this episode, we discuss Kuhn's notion of Incommensurability: the lack of neutral standards in comparing paradigms.

In this episode, we explore the Danish notion of Hygge, exploring its limits and our own.

In this episode, we examine an article written by Adam Neiblum in Philosophy Now regarding the conflation of Progress and Evolution.

In this episode, we dissect the moral, transactional, and social elements of what constitutes Friendship.

In this episode, we discuss multiple dimensions of Passion: conceptual clarity, internal vs external influences, temporal stability, and much more. 

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

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

In this episode, we talk about the individual capacity for social change with authors Michael Brownstein and Daniel Kelly, as discussed in their book, Somebody Should Do Something. 

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

In this episode, we tackle the unintuitive and nuanced idea of Modal Realism and possible worlds. Stay tuned for bonus content at the end of the episode!

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

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.

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

In this episode, we contrast the ideas of Fear and anxiety, looking at philosophical as well as physiological and psychological facets in determining their constitution. 

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

In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, language, and society from a critical context.

In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms. 

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.

In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical explanatory theories that are contradictory.