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The Is That So? podcast tries to get to the bottom of issues that affect every curious mind. From religion, science, technology, philosophy and history there is no bounds to the topics of discussion. Comprised of two young men from Dublin Ireland who with the help of there guests are on a journey fo…

Séamus and Pierce


    • Sep 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Episode 19 - Lost History

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 48:30


    In this podcast, we discuss history as we know it and history as we don't. Much has been lost to the annals of time, how has this affected civilisation? Is there wisdom to be ascertained from mystery's of the past or are some things best off forgotten? Also discussed is the extent to which history as we know it was written by those with shaky intentions. 

    Episode 18 - Pascal's Wager

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 26:38


    This podcast discusses pascal's wager; a philosophical argument aimed at providing a logical reason to believe in God. 

    Episode 17 - Advertising and Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 59:30


    In this episode we discuss advertising. Our two guests give unique insights into the strategy's and motivations behind effective adverting campaigns. 

    Episode 16 - Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 39:56


    We discuss Horror and Gore. It's benefits, its draw backs and even whether the art of horror has a place in our delicate minds.

    Episode 15 - Science Fiction to Science Fact

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 44:37


    We are back baby! After some time we bring you the much awaited return of the podcast. YOU ARE WELCOME! In this podcast we talk about how science fiction in the form of art, movies and literature affect the world we live in.

    Episode 14 - Life in a Cashless Society - Brett Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 59:09


    In this episode we discuss the benifits and shortcomings of a cashless society, as we move towards this seemingly unavoidable end point. Brett Scott is an author and journalist who has devoted his work to the interactions of technology and finance. When the world of convience means speed and ease of use, what need do we have for cash? Or is cash truely king?

    Episode 13 - What can we learn from history? - Matthew Sanderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 42:53


    Another guest apperence from the beloved godfater of our podcast Matthew Sanderson, co-host of the Semi-Intellectual Musings podcast https://www.facebook.com/thesimpod/?ref=br_rs . We discuss History and ancient civilisations, how they lived, worked, and how they can still affect our lives today. Enjoy!

    Episode 12 - What is beauty? Gemstones and Jewelry? - Eva Meijer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 44:12


    An episode where we step outside of our comfort zone to discuss the origins, infulence and beauty of gemstones with a truely delightful guest Eva Meijer. Eva has studied for many years internationally to understand what everything surrounding these rocks of importance. Her website https://evagemsandjewels.com/. What turned out to be a far more informative and intersting talk than either of us could imagine, this podcast defintly shines! 

    Episode 11 - American Gun Rights Discussed - James Kaleda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 55:39


    A guest discussion on gun rights in america with a passionate James Kaleda of the Out of Order gun rights podcast http://outoforderjameskaleda.com/. An issue that has been discussed to death was given a fresh perspective when we Irishmen, collided with the well versed rethoric of an American gun rights activist. Truly a discussion we learned from and enjoyed. We hope you do too!

    Episode 10 - Understanding Intelligence - Matthew Sanderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2018 60:35


    A look inside the mind and how we use it, with a very delightful guest Matt Sanderson from the semi intellectual musings podcast. https://www.facebook.com/thesimpod/?ref=br_rs . IQ, types of intelligence and why intelligence has such an important place in our world are all discussed. 

    Episode 9 - Ethical Dilemmas of Gene Modification

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 51:56


    In this podcast we discuss gene editing and how living in a world with GM people would affect us. Clones, Andriods and people built not born are all discussed.

    Episode 8 - The Apocalypse - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 40:46


    You have somehow survied Jugment Day, what do you do next? In this episode we talk about what a post apocalyptic world would look like and what that would mean for pensive survivors. Supplies, technology and society all need to be sourced and created. Enjoy part two!

    Episode 7 - The Apocalypse - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 51:58


    This is how you're going to die, Armageddon, the end of days! On this Podcast to end all others, we discuss apocalyptic scenarios and what will happen durning the last moments on earth. This is part one of a two part Doomsday special. If these are your last moments let them be listening to this podacast. Enjoy!

    Episode 6 - War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 40:20


    War! What is it good for ? Maybe some things. We discuss the mechanics, it's impact and the desire for it's existence.

    Episode 5 - The Question of Borders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 43:25


    A wholesome guest discussion about multiculturalism vs a plurality of cultures.

    Episode 4 - Voting and Nukes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 42:17


    A disscussion about voting systems and how they work in different countries. From that topic we started talking about nuclear power and wepons, how they work and their uses.

    Episode 3 - Social Media and Group Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 53:41


    Episode Three of the Is That So? podcast. In this episode we discuss Social media and it's effects on society .

    Episode 2 - Work Ethic and Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 46:06


    Our first guest discussion on work ethic and AI. Will we be replaced? What is consciousness and when does a computer become consciousness? 

    Episode 1 - Talking about Talking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 40:05


    The first episode of the Is That So? podcast tries to unpack the very nature of conversation. Why do we talk? How do we get our points across ? What makes a good story?

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