From Nowhere to Nothing

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: The Finely Wrought Object Joel's: Zeno's Dichotomy/Arrow

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: Hedonine and Pononine Joel's: The Two-Space Myth

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: The Language Game Joel's: The Split Brain

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: Eternal Recurrence Joel's: The Inquiring Murderer

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: The Experience Machine Joel's: The Problem of the Speckled Hen

In this episode, we lay the groundwork for a series of shows focusing on philosophical Thought Experiments by examining a couple of familiar examples and discussing their constituent elements.

In this episode, we discuss some technical and definitional aspects of Compliance, including concepts of authority, power, obedience, and perspective.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Passmore about consciousness, biological bases of behavior, and reality.

In this episode, we try to wrap our minds around recent scientific and ancient philosophical questions regarding the nature of reality and infinity through the theory of nesting-doll black hole universes.

In this episode, we discuss the interfacing of biological and traditional computing systems.

In this episode, we look at the definition, perception, influence, and malleable characteristics of groups holisitically.

In this episode, we wrestle with form, content, expression, truth, and the abstract nature of Poetry.

In this episode, we delve into the biopsychosocial facets of Hatred, contextualized by historical philosophical thoughts and personal reflections.

In this episode, we "dive in" to the concept of Metaphors and how they interact with our language, cognitions, and reality.

In this episode, we look at the numerous antecedents, facets, and consequences of immediate and delayed return environments on individuals and society.

In this episode, we take a hard look at the difficult considerations involved in physiological and psychological suffering, autonomy, and ethics in chosen death. 

In this episode, we wrestle with the theoretical and practical considerations of thinking about future generations.

In this episode, we examine Mirror-Souls: the concept that a perfect counterpart for us exists in the world.

In this episode, we examine the multifaceted and paradoxical implications of defining Human Potential.

In this episode, Dr. Brian Hite discusses his background as a stuntman and academic, providing a philosophical discussion about the psychological influence of stress and pressure on potential and performance    

In this episode, we interview Mike Oppenheim, an author, filmmaker, musician, and much more, as well as the host of the podcast "Coffin Talk."

In this episode, we examine a constellation of abstractions related to the healthy and unhealthy, individual and sociocultural facets of Self-Regard.

In this episode, we examine the meaning we give to events and their temporal markers from objective and subjective viewpoints.

In this episode, we go through the process of examining the many extant and potential benefits, pitfalls, and psychological as well as ethical conundrums concerning Brain Organoids.

In this episode, we look at biobots, anthrobots, xenobots, and many of their accompanying philosophical issues.

In this episode, we explore the concept of AI Sentience by looking at various models, their limitations, and how a coherent synthesis might emerge. 

In this episode, we examine death and conceptions of the afterlife in light of scientific, philosophical, and religious frameworks.

In this episode, we take a big-picture approach to discussing the study of "last things."

In this episode, we tackle the idea of what constitutes, coheres, and paradoxically defines a Group.

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In this episode, we attempt to parse apart the calculus of individual and group Choice dynamics.

In this episode, we dissect the complex notion of Addiction and highlight the convoluted issues associated with identifying specific contributions of various elements.

In this episode, we use in-depth thought experiments to discuss the conceptual history and contextual complexity of Generosity. 

In this episode, we weave together various philosophical views of Charity with previous discussions we've had regarding human nature and social activism.  

In this episode, we hash out the thorny issues associated with applying aggregate policy to solve sociopolitical problems through the lens of Prioritarianism.

In this episode, we contrast Absurdism with other philosophical paradigms and integrate diverse concepts from previous shows to create a cohesive view.

In this episode, we build upon the previous episode's overview and examine more nuanced aspects of Entertainment's effects on consumers and society.

In this episode, we chip away at the definitional groundwork of the psychophysiological, moral/ethical, and purposive elements of the abstraction Entertainment.

In this episode, we scrutinize the concept of Personhood and the criteria used to define and ascribe such status.

In this episode, we walk through the complexity of both abstract and grounded part-whole relationships.

In this episode, we weave connections between metaphysical and down-to-earth topics related to how we comprehend Causality.

In this episode, we critically examine the philosophical paradigm of Postmodernism.

In this episode, I interview Jordan Miller about Blockchain, AI, and his Satori project.

In this episode, we delve into the messy, misapplied, and contradictive nature of Tribalism.

In this episode, we reflect on Daniel Dennett: his life, outlook, and philosophical ideations. 

In this episode, we delineate Commitment as a concept and explore ontological and ethical paradigmatic viewpoints and interactions.

In this episode, we discuss the life-encompassing yet nuanced concept of Work. 

In this episode, we discuss Shadow from the view of physics, mythology, psychology, and cultural tradition.

In this episode, we discuss Substantivalism and Relationalism, as well as human ontological aspects of defining locations.   

In this episode, we examine the intriguing ideas of Donald Hoffman from his book, "The Case Against Reality," and talk about how fitness and interface theories affect our views of reality and consciousness.

In this episode, we examine a few brief scenes from the titular documentary and discuss metaphysical, epistemological, and ontological aspects of consciousness. Check out the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfY2gAP9QCw