jbouchard

From Nowhere to Nothing

Society EN ↓ 266 episodes

In this podcast, we look at philosophers, abstract ideas, concrete cultural issues, and everything in between with a down-to-earth demeanor and willingness to explore.

Author

jbouchard

Category

Society

Podcast website

jbouchard.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Fisher's Narrative Paradigm 02.03.2024

In this episode, we discuss how humans communicate and the relationship between rationality and storytelling. 

American Transcendentalism 24.02.2024

In this episode, we explore the roots and concepts of America's original contribution to philosophy.

The Future 17.02.2024

In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of time by examining the most inaccessible aspect of it all: The Future.

The Present Moment 10.02.2024

In this episode, we talk about the ontological impact of The Present, followed by an abstract discussion of the metaphysical aspects.

The Past 03.02.2024

In this episode, we examine The Past from the metaphysical and ontological level with forays into the historical and scientific. 

Competition 27.01.2024

In this episode, we explore the idea of Competition and debate with the modern paradigmatic conception.

Rovelli's White Holes 20.01.2024

In this episode, we discuss Carlo Rovelli's book, White Holes, as well as the abstract and humanistic elements that go along with it.

Black Holes 13.01.2024

In this episode, we allow our minds to be spaghettified by the concept of gravity being so strong nothing can escape it.

Hope. 06.01.2024

In this episode, we distinguish Hope from related concepts, confront positive bias, and think about the topic's meta-narrative.

Nothing 23.12.2023

In this episode, we talk about Nothing... or attempt to, at least!

Nowhere 16.12.2023

In this episode, we wrestle with the fluidic space-time concept of Nowhere.

Migration 09.12.2023

In this episode, we examine the biology of migration across organisms and segue into the sociopolitical issues concerning human movement. 

Rousseau & Tocqueville 02.12.2023

In this episode, we culminate our series looking at French Enlightenment philosophers by presenting a message that is relevant to us today.

Montaigne vs Pascal 25.11.2023

In this episode, we synthesize the ideas of two philosophers who at times appear to agree and at other times appear to be diametrically opposed.

Blaise Pascal 28.10.2023

In this episode, we discuss the short life but many works of Blaise Pascal.

Michel de Montaigne 21.10.2023

In this episode, we examine the life, context, and philosophy of Montaigne.

Kent Weishaus: Psychological Systems 17.10.2023

In this episode, I interview author, professor, clinical social worker, and TV veteran Kent Wesihaus about his work developing a systems-based theory of psychology.

Cosmogony 01.10.2023

In this episode, we discuss both the myths and the science surrounding the origins of the universe, as well as how it influences us personally.

Climate Baselines 16.09.2023

In this episode, we examine how our perceptions of environmental stability and change influence us philosophically and create feedback loops.

Boltzmann Brains 08.09.2023

In this episode, we explore the mind-bending implications of Boltzmann Brains to the best of our abilities.

Refocusing with Shemaiah Reed 01.09.2023

In this episode, I interview Shemaiah Reed about himself and what it means to Refocus.

Reboots 27.08.2023

In this episode, we consider the entertainment industry practice of rebooting franchises and what it says philosophically. 

Institutional Foundations 19.08.2023

In this episode, we concatenate our discussion of Nihilism with the examination of the philosophical foundations of human institutions. 

Nihilism 12.08.2023

In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of nothingness: what it means, its facets, and its limitations. 

Order 05.08.2023

In this episode, we chaotically attempt to elucidate order in its various forms and contexts.

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