Fauxlosophers

Is it possible to violate your own principles, or does that negate the very meaning of principles? Is it ethical to advise others against what you are doing? Should we even bother calling out hypocrites at all? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://...

When can we hold someone responsible for helping someone else commit a crime? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel inclined to donate, you can do so through any of...

In this episode, we revisit one of our earliest topics: what is truth, and how can we know anything about it? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel inclined to donat...

Let's take a look back on the last two years of Fauxlosophers. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel inclined to donate, you can do so through any of the following p...

How should contractual agreements be considered in light of changing circumstances? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel inclined to donate, you can do so through a...

Is it wrong to enable bad behavior? If so, what can be done about it? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel inclined to donate, you can do so through any of the foll...

Does anything truly matter? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel inclined to donate, you can do so through any of the following platforms: - Patreon: https://patreo...

Jordan Peterson's philosophy of "cleaning your room" has been adopted and praised by many people, but how reasonable is it really? What benefit is there to focusing on local issues rather than the bigger picture? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https:...

In this episode, we discuss the difference between political pundits and citizen journalists, as well as the benefits and drawbacks to each. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you...

Often we think of morality as a compulsion to act or not act. Is this a wise view, or are there some acts to consider moral which are not compulsory? This week, we discuss a framing of morality which draws a distinctions between obligations and virtues. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email:...

Many times, famous people have claimed a right to their "likeness" when others portray them in media. Does this really make sense under scrutiny? In this episode, we discuss where this notion comes from, its similarity to intellectual property, and how the concept gets in the way of free expression. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you c...

Most people agree that it's wrong to coerce people. It's the primary tenet of the concept of human rights. However, it remains somewhat ambiguous what things count as coercion. In this episode, we explore what it really means to coerce and the implications of various inclusions in the definition. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can...

Can parents be trusted to know what's best for their children? In this episode, we discuss the implications of compelling parents to vaccinate their children. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported b...

From the beginning, communication technology has tried to capture all the information that's exchanged in an in-person human conversation, but ultimately it has come up short. How has technology progressed to this point, and how will things change if technology enables us to exchange even more information than a direct conversation? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to...

In this episode, we discuss different notions of how to determine the value of a good or service and its implications in the ethics of job offers. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers li...

In this episode, we explore the implications of two US court cases in which students were punished by their schools for things they said or published online outside of school. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophe...

Respect is earned, not demanded, so it is said, but many people seem not to understand the concept. Let's explore the different types of people who expect respect and why their expectations are unreasonable and detrimental. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anc...

In this episode, we explore the concepts of multiculturalism and cultural appropriation. Why do people feel the need to keep cultures distinct, and can it even be done? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is s...

What challenges will we face with the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI)? Is it possible to peacefully transition from our current economic systems to one where machines do everything for us? How can we stop a single company from taking over the world with the power of AGI? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach u...

The debate around human rights tends to center around whether people are entitled to action on the part of others. The technical name for such an entitlement is a "positive right". In this episode, we discuss the differences between positive and negative rights, their relationship to one another, and whether each has a place in society. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just wan...

In this episode, we contemplate the role symbols play in our societies, from the most primitive symbols like hand gestures to today's internet meme culture. How difficult is it to change a symbol, and what is the point of it all? -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com...

In yet another Devil's Advocate, Joe defends the death penalty with some very interesting implementation options. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel inclined to d...

In this episode, we discuss the costs and benefits of compromising, as well as some historical compromises we can learn from. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email: fauxlosophers@gmail.com - Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fauxlosophers Fauxlosophers is supported by viewers like you. If you feel i...

Time travel is a common device in film and literature, but few instances contemplate the ethical issues which would arise from time travel. In this episode, we discuss the types of time travel we know to be possible, as well as various portrayals in fiction, and we consider the unconsidered implications of the different interpretations. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just wan...

In this episode, David plays Devil's Advocate on behalf of double standards, which are generally regarded as unfair. Is it sometimes fair to hold people to different standards? Note: this episode was recorded in 2020 and may contain some dated material. -- If you have suggestions for future show topics or just want to let us know what you think, you can reach us via the following methods: - Email:...