jbouchard

From Nowhere to Nothing

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.

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jbouchard

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4 jul 2026

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Avsnitt

The Subconscious 04.07.2026

In this episode, we wrestle with the notion of the Subconscious mind and its relationship with our identity and free will.

Biopsychism 27.06.2026

In this episode, we explore the notion that life and sentience emerge together. 

Reading 20.06.2026

In this episode, we consider the essence of Reading and its implications. 

Phubbing 13.06.2026

In this episode, we attempt to talk philosophically about the phenomenon of phone-snubbing.

Vagueness 07.06.2026

In this episode, we look at theoretical and practical implications for Vagueness in our experience of reality.

Violence 30.05.2026

In this episode, we explore Violence definitionally, axiologically, and in practice.

Altered States of Consciousness 17.05.2026

In this episode, we tied together our discussions of the binding and boundary problems by discussing Altered States of Consciousness.

Boundary Problem 09.05.2026

In this episode, we discuss how the conscious self remains separate from outside interactions.

Binding Problem 02.05.2026

In this episode, we discuss how it is that the mind binds together separate perceptions into a unified, coherent consciousness.

Frontiers 25.04.2026

In this episode, we explore the physical and metaphorical definitions of Frontiers.

Moral Purview 18.04.2026

In this episode, we investigate categories of Moral Purview within the context of current events and diverse perspectives.

Malthusian Crises 11.04.2026

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

Paradoxes Part 2 28.03.2026

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

Paradoxes Part 1 21.03.2026

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

AI Ethics 14.03.2026

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

Antifragility 07.03.2026

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

Contemporary Philosophers of Color 21.02.2026

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.

Incommensurability 15.02.2026

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

Hygge 07.02.2026

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

Progress vs Evolution 24.01.2026

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

Friendship 17.01.2026

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

Passion 10.01.2026

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

The Paranormal 03.01.2026

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

Giving 20.12.2025

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

Somebody Should Do Something 13.12.2025

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. 

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