Knowing You Know Nothing

Show Notes: Welcome back to the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast! This is Episode 53. I was incredibly excited and honored to have a meaningful conversation with my former student and a current midshipman at the Navy Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This conversation will open your eyes to what it was like for him to set his sights on future goals, attend the Academy, and persevere through challenges. He shares several literary sources that have inspired him along his journey and I have shared his notes/recommendations below. Riley's Show Notes to Share with Guests: Book Recommendations Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl Gates of Fire - Steven Pressfield The Virtues of War - Steven Pressfield Starship Troopers - Robert Heinlein Tribe - Sebastian Junger The Warriors: Reflections on Men in Battle - J. Glenn Gray Message to Garcia - Elbert Hubbard Aristotle The virtue of character comes from habituation (ethos) Confucius “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Viktor Frankl “What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him. What he needs is not the discharge of tension at any cost, but the call of a potential meaning waiting to be fulfilled by him.” “Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it consistently sets for each individual.” “The more one forgets himself… by giving himself to a cause to serve or another person to love… the more human he is and the more he actualizes himself.” J. Glenn Gray “unless human beings are pushed to the extreme, we are not so likely to confront simple and primal realities, or to reflect about them.” Lord Moran Anatomy of Courage “Their numbers were replaceable, their spiritual worth never could be.” Joseph Heinlein “Citizenship is an attitude, a state of mind, an emotional conviction that the whole is greater than the part… and that the part should be humbly proud to sacrifice itself that the whole may live.” “Liberty is never unalienable; it must be redeemed regularly with the blood of patriots or it always vanishes.” Steven Pressfield “We must excel the foe, not only as warriors but as men and as knights. They must say of us that we deserve their empire, for we surpass them in virtue and in self-command!” “Let us conduct ourselves in such a fashion that all nations wish to be our friends and all fear to be our enemies.” “An officer must lead from the front. How can we ask our soldiers to risk death if we ourselves shrink from hazard?” “Life is a battle, is it not? And how better to train for it than to be a soldier? For have you not noticed of these sages, my friends, that they are the consummate soldiers? Inured to pain, oblivious to hardship. Each takes up his post at dawn and does not relinquish it for thirst, hunger, heat, cold, fatigue. He is cheerful in all weathers, self-motivated, self-governed, self-commended.” Audio clips used from this source: Goalcast YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sK3wJAxGfs Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Chapter Podcast Host: Ben Malcomson Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome back to the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast! This is Episode 52. I was humbled and excited to have this conversation with YouTuber Jeff Sherrill from the War is Hell channel. He predominantly has content for Arma 3, but he will discuss multiple experiences that truly opened my mind to what it is like to create and maintain a successful channel along with balancing a family and career. Please support Jeff at the following links below. I am personally a supporter of his channel. I highly recommend the video and social media links below for War is Hell gaming. Arma 3 Multiplayer Gameplay - This is the MOST WHOLESOME Arma Session I've Played https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBhaWtLTSF4 Iran PMC Convoy is Attacked | Arma 3 Alternate History | War with Iran | Ep 21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRJhl0hpjuA&t=764s Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy or Play Arma 3 In 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAvdV2lPcNQ&t=18s War is Hell Social Media Links and Patreon Support Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/warishell Discord → https://discord.gg/Brg4zTN Twitter → @_warishell TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@_warishell Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/_warishell/ Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome back to the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast! This is Episode 51. I was honored to have my first character analysis and discussion with fellow educators, Ryan Bailey and Justin Adams. We discussed a foundational understanding of what makes the character of Michael Scott who he is. I enjoyed this conversation and it resulted in many laughs. I hope all of you laugh as much as we did. We each find this a meaningful character that represents something within us all. Listen to the podcast to find our what that is! Thank you for your support! Supplemental Material for this episode: The Office and Philosophy : Scenes from the Unexamined Life - Can Michael ever learn? empathy and the self-other gap (US) by Andrew Terjesen. - Authenticity or happiness? Michael Scott and the ethics of self-deception (US) by Jonathan Evans and Peter Murphy. - Humiliation in The office (and at home) (US) by John Elia Bridging the gap between self-concept (have) and ideal self-concept (want) - PDF link Self-Knowledge - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/self-knowledge/ YouTube Source for Audio Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY77rVR_jdQ Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome back to the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast! This is Episode 50. I was extremely excited to have my third conversation/podcast with philosopher John Altmann. We discussed discussed his new projects, ideas on equality, fairness, and the state of academic philosophy, attitudes of academic philosophy towards trans-gendered and other philosophers of minority, disability, etc. This was an enlightening and very candid conversation. John helped me build upon my knowledge as an early independent learner on philosophy. I was honored to have him and Angel L.G. as guests. We discussed multiple philosophical works that were recommended by John as well as philosophers that have impacted him along the way. Additionally, Angel L.G. had some incredible questions that he posed to John. John highly recommended Angel L.G.'s work of Beyond Paradise (his second book.) These books, individuals, and writings that were relevant or recommended from the podcast are listed below. Thank you for your support. John Altmann's Recommendations John's Twitter @Iron_Intellect John Altmann Acadamia https://independent.academia.edu/JohnAltmann Bodies in Revolt https://revoltingbodies.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Jc6iO-e7j39v1bnPKN9nfzORlXP22Wz1NS-E060KXyjD9hWjGSepfg-Y A Brief History of Trans Philosophy By Amy Marvin | September 21, 2019 https://contingentmagazine.org/2019/09/21/trans-philosophy/?fbclid=IwAR2uWq2E2tNtdzminaukZjjhniK4fkqVIsuwppL479iVI317ggTZK1CiKqQ Open Letter Concerning Transphobia in Philosophy January 2021 https://sites.google.com/view/trans-phil-letter/?fbclid=IwAR3_S4z9bas0PAeCfms2Tmn19f4aH8kytNl2e2a3yQSZXkAP1ltYicCPaTA#h.6tydlkwl2lg Puberty blockers can be 'life-saving' drugs for trans teens, study shows. Jen Christensen, CNN https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/23/health/transgender-puberty-blockers-suicide-study/index.html?fbclid=IwAR21NVwF7-h2fmMlX2zy_bcuCH2eo0hgfTpEGNW0gA810aKOXT0_3gYs1TA Angel L.G.'s Texts and Links: Despite Wisdom (Second Edition) www.amazon.com/Despite-Wisdom-Ap…68PAc4R5miixWkjnk Other Recommended Texts: Despite Paradise www.amazon.com/Despite-Paradise-…5ULb9NcFHCilomsQU Fredrich Nietzsche - Thus Spoke Zarathustra - Human, All Too Human Masahiro Morioka (Philosopher/Author) - Confessions of a Frigid Man: A Philosopher’s Journey into the Hidden Layers of Men’s Sexuality www.amazon.com/Confessions-Frigi…8bGPK2zds7RinUA2I Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome back to the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast! This is Episode 49. I was fortunate enough to have a purposeful, meaningful conversation with existentialist philosopher, Angel L.G. We discussed his background, life challenges, inspiration from martial arts as well as the philosophy of Bruce Lee (as well as Eastern philosophers such as Japanese philosopher Masahiro Morioka. Additionally, we discussed the influences of Fredrich Nietzsche, Immanuel Kant, and others of the development of his philosophy interest. Lastly, we had a conversation (soon more to be continued) about his first book, Despite Wisdom (Second Edition) and Despite Paradise. Listen to the podcast to hear what his newest project will be. Angel L.G.'s Texts and Links: Despite Wisdom (Second Edition) https://www.amazon.com/Despite-Wisdom-Aphorisms-Angel-L-G-ebook/dp/B00EO8EDBG?fbclid=IwAR377zRZsVqr07LppiTJe8zpXaSMV-zEvB0EuajM9G68PAc4R5miixWkjnk Other Recommended Texts: Despite Paradise https://www.amazon.com/Despite-Paradise-Existentialist-Angel-L-G-ebook/dp/B08LQMP1L1?fbclid=IwAR0qWxmB790ejKHMN6hSX_5O_QeG5FYeMe5qOro7Cr5ULb9NcFHCilomsQU Fredrich Nietzsche - Thus Spoke Zarathustra - Human, All Too Human Masahiro Morioka (Philosopher/Author) - Confessions of a Frigid Man: A Philosopher’s Journey into the Hidden Layers of Men’s Sexuality https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Frigid-Man-Philosophers-Sexuality-ebook/dp/B06XFWMCTF?fbclid=IwAR2FnQjQ-Gg6-A6InBaVMTR4i_3PIekD_VJMymbaf-8bGPK2zds7RinUA2I Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome back to the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast! This is Episode 48. I took a few months off for teaching World History online, dealing with a family loss, and just taking a break from podcasting while balancing a sports podcast with my brother and Kathie Chong. I am extremely happy to be back and to continue my journey through philosophy. I have some exciting episodes lined up and I greatly appreciate your support! This episode is with my brother, Ben Malcomson, and it is on his Chapters podcast. I think it would work as a dual episode for KYKN as well. I will be interviewing another individual on December 30th and that will be our next official episode. Thank you all again! Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome to Episode 47 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Roundtable Discussion Main Question: How should we define work in the 21st century? Other Questions to consider: - What are past lessons you’ve learned about the value of work that you can share with us and our listeners? - Are there aspects of work that we philosophically and pragmatically overlook in our contemporary society? - How does the outlook of work change as technology, globalization, and automation continues to increase? - How do we prevent cynicism or nihilism in the workplace? - What makes work meaningful? - What is education’s role in the future of work? - What is value? What should be valued? - What is the role, if any, of equity and equality? Guests: Ben Malcomson, Kathie Chong, Brian Tonsoni, Bill Murphy, and Litha Paige. Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome to Episode 46 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Guests: Jaclyn Batchelor - Musician and Songwriter - Senior at Belmont University. Social Media: Instagram - jaclyn_batchelor and Maria Wells - Musician and Songwriter - attends Western Kentucky University. Social media - Instagram - mjean.wells Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome to Episode 45 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Guests: Nathan Davis (Coach and Educator - Math), Zach Simpson (Coach and Educator - Elementary), Maegann Basham (Coach and Educator - Social Studies), Cody Watkins (College student at Murray St. University and a major in Mathematics) Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Show Notes: Welcome to Episode 44 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Guests: Eric Harris - Cannelton, IN, United States - Member of the Indiana Film Journalists Association - Author of the website, “Why Do I Own This?: Analysis of the good, bad, and embarrassing movies from my personal collection.” - Link: https://whydiot.blogspot.com/?m=0 - He was a guest on the Philosophy of Unforgiven (Ep. 27) and the Philosophy of the Truman Show (Ep. 33) Cody Watkins - Logan County, KY - Goes to Murray State University - Major in Mathematics - Has appeared on numerals episodes of KYKN. Within this episode we discuss the meaning, themes, and philosophy within the movie No Country for Old Men. This movie forces me to revisit some of our past topics and questions such as: - What is the value of the human life? - Stories - Unforgiven - Order and Chaos I was inspired and gained valuable insight from the following YouTube video (The Silence of God – No Country for Old Men) from a creator named, Logos Made Flesh. Within the video he references another classic film, The Seventh Seal (1957) in relation to the themes in No Country for Old Men. I have provided the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKyp9rGzZ20 Recommended Podcasts: Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast Twitter: @reel_cast Philosophy topics: - Consequentialism - Fatalism - Tragedy - Order and Chaos - Justice - Morality/Ethics Thoughtful-Three Questions Section Inspired by the book, “Consider This…Questions That Make You Think.” By Barbara Ann Kipfer. Thingstobehappyabout.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Music is from www.bensound.com Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. This episode was our first attempt at a round-table discussion between experienced guests and a couple of new individuals. These podcast episodes will address only one question to the upmost extent. What is the value of the human life? I was inspired to do this discussion after doing a podcast episode about 12 Angry Men on the Movie Brothers podcast. Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 42 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. This episode was a takeover episode by the Movie Brothers Podcast. They invited me on to do an episode on their podcast about the film 12 Angry Men. Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 41 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. This episode Litha Paige and I sit down to have a detailed conversation with Lil' Philosophers Podcast host, Josh Perry. This was the first time we had Josh on the show so this is more of a biographical take on him and his podcast. Next time will be more focused on discussing the philosophy. hank you for your time and support! Social Media Links: Josh Perry Twitter: @PhilosophersLil Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lilphilosophers Twitter - Lil' Philosophers @PhilosophersLil Instagram - Lil' Philosophers @lilphilosophers Email - lil.philosoph@gmail.com Anchor Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/lilphilosophers Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. This episode I was fortunate enough to discuss Olivia Batchelor's journey to her OTD (Occupational Therapy Doctorate). Thank you for your time and support! Social Media: Olivia Batchelor (Facebook) Instagram: carolineolivia0 Twitter: @CarolineOlivia0 OT Account from OIivia @noteworthyresources Joni and Friends https://www.joniandfriends.org/ UTC Occupational Therapy Link: https://www.utc.edu/occupational-therapy/index.php Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. This episode I was fortunate enough to discuss the philosophy of wood-working with fellow educators, Sam Kessler and Zach Simpson. I left this conversation feeling extremely inspired. Follow Farmhouse Workshop on Instagram and Tik Tok Link: https://www.instagram.com/farmhouseworkshop/ Support Simpson Ventures on Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/simpsonventures Article referenced: Passive therapeutic gardens. A study on an inpatient geriatric ward. Pachana NA1, McWha JL, Arathoon M https://europepmc.org/article/med/12765006 Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 38 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. This episode I was honored enough to sit down with photographer Meagan Ferguson and Laura Hunt to discuss their travels and what it has meant to them. Meagan Lee Ferguson Photography Link: https://www.facebook.com/MeaganLeePhotography Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

This conversation contains mature language which may not be suitable for someone under 18. Welcome to Episode 37 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. This episode is part II interview with independent philosopher, John Altmann. We delve deep into his philosophical background. Enjoy! John Altmann on Twitter: @Iron_Intellect Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Within this episode, we discuss how to survive your first year as a teacher. Additionally, we share different experiences that helped us define our path through education. This conversation is between fellow young educators Litha Shoulders, Rebecca Dezarn, Thomas Poole, and Adam Wilkins. First segment quote analysis: “I have never grown tired of learning, nor wearied in teaching others what I have learned.” – Confucius, Eastern Chinese Philosopher (Founder of the Confucianism – School of Thought) Source: College and Character: What Did Confucius TeachUs About The Importance of Integrating Ethics, Character, Learning, and Education? Author: Rita Mei-Ching Ng Article Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.2202/1940-1639.1045#:~:text=Confucius%20believed%20in%20the%20equality,virtues%20are%20developed%20and%20integrated. Segment 3: The Big Three Questions for Thought A new segment that throws three random philosophy questions for each guest to discuss and debate. Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. It is the first of two parts to discuss life and then his philosophy. Tonight my guests is independent philosopher, John Altmann. He joined me to discuss his life from a biographical viewpoint. John Altmann on Twitter: @Iron_Intellect Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Tonight my guests are Cody Watkins, Dylan Monroe, and Caleb Malcomson. They join me as we begin a discussion on the role of fame and notoriety within the human experience. In the first segment we discuss the Daily Stoic article linked below. In the second segment we focus on the meaning, causes, consequences of, and the role of notoriety in mass shootings. Ryan Holliday "What Did The Stoics Think About Fame?" Link: https://dailystoic.com/fame/ Thank you for your time and support! Music is from www.bensound.com Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome back to Episode 33 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Tonight my guests are independent film critic and author of the persistent blog "Why Do I Own This?" Eric Harris and fellow educator Litha Shoulders. Link below for the blog. Also, please support our friends at ReelTalk: A Movie Podcast by giving them a follow. Eric Harris "Why Do I Own This?" Link: The Truman Show https://whydiot.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-truman-show-what-else-is-on.html?fbclid=IwAR1w8OJ-XN6Fj-EHaJDU78qIRgoMfaKcuvlNHY0k52rNp3pKvWgvipU8UsQ Thank you for your time! Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome back to episode 32 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Tonight my guests are Brian Tonsoni and Bill Murphy. We delve into the topic of traditions and attempt to answer the main question of "Have we in the West failed at passing down traditions? Thank you for your time! Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Welcome back to episode 31 of the Knowing You Know Nothing Podcast. Tonight my guests are from the Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast that was just recently started by Wes Jones, Tommy Wood, and Gabe Conway. I asked all three of them to join me for a philosophical discussion on issues in film/movies and to discuss different philosophical perspectives on relatable issues. I have been personally interested in the value of story-telling and these individuals helped me gain a new, deeper perspective about the topic(s). Thank you for your time! Twitter: @kyknownothing Facebook Group: Knowing You Know Nothing (Join us!)

Hello! My name is Robie Malcomson. This podcast episode covered the philosophy behind the 2013 video game, The Last of Us by NaughtyDog. This was an excellent way for us to discuss philosophical themes and topics demonstrated throughout the game. I was joined by Litha Shoulders, Ben Malcomson, Joe Dan Laster, and Elizabeth Fulcher. This was a fantastic opportunity to talk about something we all truly enjoyed. Deep Dive Links: The Philosophical Themes in The Last of Us by Joe Triana https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/JoeTriana/20130713/196217/The_Philosophical_Themes_In_The_Last_of_Us.php The Last of Us Definitely Playthrough (Actor's Reactions) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjsINAKreB0

This podcast episode covered the philosophy behind Plato's The Allegory of the Cave (which is a small portion of Plato's Republic). I was fortunate enough to have this meaningful conversation with Dylan Monroe and Cody Watkins. Thank you for listening! Links below for more information on the reading. Image: Allegory of the Cave Link: https://www.learning-mind.com/plato-allegory-of-the-cave/ Allegory of the Cave (From Plato's Republic PDF) https://web.stanford.edu/class/ihum40/cave.pdf

NTI Help for AP European History (4th Period) Mr. Malcomson This podcast provides a contextual background for the onset of the Cold War, proxy wars (hot wars), ideological and philosophical differences between the United States (and their NATO allies) and the Soviet Union (and their Warsaw Pact allies). Video clips: Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, Speech in Missouri (Iron Curtain Speech) Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMt7zCaVOWU&t=81s Duck and Cover: Bert the Turtle Video: Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60&t=34s

Welcome back for episode 27! Eric Harris, Dylan Monroe, and I discussed the 1992 film Unforgiven, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. Eric Harris Website: Why Do I Own This? (Film Reviews) https://whydiot.blogspot.com/2020/02/doctor-sleep-embracing-ghosts-of-past.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR0hKSwIMNHNAAccxrIQlmxcLGfx0awdxphiOIxh5C_iSCA5faBgDt8ssfU Midwest Film Journal Article: https://midwestfilmjournal.com/2020/03/12/all-we-do-is-vin-riddick/?fbclid=IwAR1krmg21nhNk6QH-ngWdvLa75tFIU7STCgHAeLqQhqaFN1vCEORjc7zaGM

Hello! Listen in on our conversation about the role of responsibility, obedience, and religion in our lives. Additionally we discussed a passage from Mark Twain. I was joined by Leah Goodwin (Manchester by the Sea Episode) and Cody Watkins (MLK/Passive Resistance and Hierarchies Episodes) Twitter: @kyknownothing and @robiemalcomson The title of this podcast was inspired from the famous ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. In reference to Socrates, Plato stated “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” This philosophical outlook represents my personal journey throughout the world of philosophy and education. I have dedicated this podcast to covering topics in culture and society. This may include pop-culture, history, art, and current issues. My goal is to provide a foundational understanding of basic philosophical concepts for the public domain through constant networking. Thank you for joining me in this journey.

Hello! Listen in on our long, but extremely enjoyable conversation on forgiveness. We had a panel discussion with Litha Shoulders (from Philosophy of Love and Philosopher of Knowledge & Truth, Rachel Johnson, Dawson Rogers (Philosophy of Knowledge & Truth), and Bill Murphy (from Hoosiers-United). In our first segment, our conversation analyzed the following quote: “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Twitter: @kyknownothing and @robiemalcomson The title of this podcast was inspired from the famous ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. In reference to Socrates, Plato stated “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” This philosophical outlook represents my personal journey throughout the world of philosophy and education. I have dedicated this podcast to covering topics in culture and society. This may include pop-culture, history, art, and current issues. My goal is to provide a foundational understanding of basic philosophical concepts for the public domain through constant networking. Thank you for joining me in this journey.

Hello! Listen in on our first conversation over the topic of love. This is a very broad, abstract topic to tackle. Therefore, we decided to do a panel discussion to get a base understanding of the philosophical meaning of love. I am joined by Litha Shoulders, Anne Partlow, and Hannah Keith as we traverse the confusing conversational landscape of this topic. Enjoy! In our first segment, our conversation analyzed the following quote: "We accept the love we think we deserve.” - Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Twitter: @kyknownothing and @robiemalcomson The title of this podcast was inspired from the famous ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. In reference to Socrates, Plato stated “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” This philosophical outlook represents my personal journey throughout the world of philosophy and education. I have dedicated this podcast to covering topics in culture and society. This may include pop-culture, history, art, and current issues. My goal is to provide a foundational understanding of basic philosophical concepts for the public domain through constant networking. Thank you for joining me in this journey.

Hello! Listen in on our special conversation honoring Martin Luther King Jr. In Episode 23, as I have a conversation with fellow podcaster and teacher Brian Tonsoni. Additionally, we brought back Cody Watkins to extend our discussion from the topic of dominance and hierarchies. In our first segment, our conversation analyzed the following quote: “Peace cannot be built on exclusivism, absolutism, and intolerance. But neither can it be built on vague liberal slogans and pious programs gestated in the smoke of confabulation. There can be no peace on earth without the kind of inner change that brings man back to his "right mind". p. 31 - Thomas Merton, Gandhi on Non-Violence Reference Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/04/televisions-civil-rights-revolution/554639/ Twitter: @kyknownothing and @robiemalcomson The title of this podcast was inspired from the famous ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. In reference to Socrates, Plato stated “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” This philosophical outlook represents my personal journey throughout the world of philosophy and education. I have dedicated this podcast to covering topics in culture and society. This may include pop-culture, history, art, and current issues. My goal is to provide a foundational understanding of basic philosophical concepts for the public domain through constant networking. Thank you for joining me in this journey.

Hello! Listen in on Episode 22 as I have a conversation with former students, Cody Watkins (Murray State University - Mathematics) and Kainin Thomas (Western Kentucky University - Biology)as we discuss the philosophical foundations of hierarchies, dominance, and power. During the episode it begins with a quote from the film, Schindler's List: "...power is when we have every justification to kill and we don't." Additionally, the first segment is a discussion over a quote from Jordan B. Peterson. Lastly, we concluded by discussing five foundational questions to gain a deeper understanding of the topics. Twitter: @kyknownothing and @robiemalcomson The title of this podcast was inspired from the famous ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. In reference to Socrates, Plato stated “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” This philosophical outlook represents my personal journey throughout the world of philosophy and education. I have dedicated this podcast to covering topics in culture and society. This may include pop-culture, history, art, and current issues. My goal is to provide a foundational understanding of basic philosophical concepts for the public domain through constant networking. Thank you for joining me in this journey.

Episode 21: Hello! There have been so many events that have taken place. Listen in in my conversation with fellow educator Litha Shoulders, and former/current students Jackson Blythe, Dawson Rogers, Dylan Monroe, and Evan Monte Da Oca. Within this episode as we touch base on the Philosophy of Knowledge and Truth. Additionally, this episode contains quotes from Neil deGrasse Tyson and Mahatma Ghandi. I am extremely honored to have an opportunity to have this meaningful conversation. Thank you to BenSound for the next music within the podcast entitled "Better Days". Thank you to my guests and listeners. Twitter: @kyknownothing and @robiemalcomson The title of this podcast was inspired from the famous ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. In reference to Socrates, Plato stated “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” This philosophical outlook represents my personal journey throughout the world of philosophy and education. I have dedicated this podcast to covering topics in culture and society. This may include pop-culture, history, art, and current issues. My goal is to provide a foundational understanding of basic philosophical concepts for the public domain through constant networking. Thank you for joining me in this journey.

Within this episode, two former students (Kainin Thomas and Eli Brown)and I discuss the foundation of order and chaos. This is a very broad or abstract topic that was rather difficult to define adequately. This episode comes directly after Ep. 19 (Philosophy of Context). @kyknownothing (Twitter) Robert Malcomson

Episode 19: Welcome back! I am sorry for our delay since July. There have been so many events that have taken place. Join my brother and I within this episode as we touch base on the philosophy of context. Additionally, this episode begins with the post that I made yesterday about suffering and suicide prevention. I am extremely honored to have an opportunity to return to this podcast to have meaningful conversations. Thank you to BenSound for the next music within the podcast entitled "Better Days". Thank you to my guest Ben Malcomson for being a part of Episode 19 of Knowing You Know Nothing. Twitter: @kyknownothing and @robiemalcomson Guest: @benmalcomson and @iuheartland The title of this podcast was inspired from the famous ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. In reference to Socrates, Plato stated “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” This philosophical outlook represents my personal journey throughout the world of philosophy and education. I have dedicated this podcast to covering topics in culture and society. This may include pop-culture, history, art, and current issues. My goal is to provide a foundational understanding of basic philosophical concepts for the public domain through constant networking. Thank you for joining me in this journey.

It is episode 18 of the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast. This week we are meeting to discuss the philosophy of the film, Manchester by the Sea (Spoiler Alert). I am joined by two of my former students, Leah Goodwin and Joseph Jones for their first ever podcast! I was very proud of them and this discussion really pushed my understanding of the film to a deeper level. Next week our episode will be on a topic in philosophy, but I felt it was a great time to do another movie discussion. Thank you for your support! Twitter: @kyknownothing

It is episode 17 of the Knowing You Know Nothing podcast. This week we are revisiting with Thomas Dixon (Ep. 10 Philosophy of Friendship and Ep. 13 Death, Dying, and Grief) to discuss the philosophy of stoicism. Again, neither of us claim to be deeply knowledgeable in this school of thought, but we are attempting to gain a deeper understanding of the topic by utilizing this episode as an introduction to the topic. We had a great discussion until technical issues delayed this episode for a part II (coming soon). We were mainly discussing what stoicism means to us, it's root meaning, and is it pragmatic (practical) in our contemporary lives. Enjoy! Twitter: @kyknownothing Instagram Facebook Discussion/Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/226325338176176/

Welcome back! I am so happy to continue the podcast. I am sorry for our delay since January. In this episode I attempt to lay out the near future for podcasts and topics. Additionally, to complete Grief and Loss, I discuss the topics from an article from Daily Stoic entitled, A Stoic Response to Grief. This article is attached below. We have also created a Reddit page for future discussions. Article Link: https://dailystoic.com/stoic-response-grief/?fbclid=IwAR34MmVYmkt1KWJnqu-_ilu67sCGY1mxYg-tEyyszYADeF8rQN8JJCVyg48 Question(s)from the podcast for group discussion: 1. Does the knowledge of impending pain and suffering hinder our abilities to view our mortality objectively? Twitter:@kyknownothing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/226325338176176/?ref=bookmarks

Welcome back to Knowing You Know Nothing! We are back from nearly a two month break. In this episode I will describe why I have been delaying episodes. Additionally, I will explain our new topic of Grief and Loss. We will have a couple of guests joining us in two weeks for Part II of the podcast. Changes: A Reddit page will be created for Knowing You Know Nothing. Facebook group will be regularly bringing back content. Podcast will be posted every week or two weeks. Instagram and Twitter: @kyknownothing Website: www.thephilosophes.com

On Episode 14, I discussed the name change and the Philosophy and Ethics of A.I. My guest this week is fellow author John McCone(degree in Physics and a Phd. in nuclear fusion). John is the author of The Philosophical Method: A Complete Synthesis of Knowledge, Ethics, Politics, and Economics and The Countryside Living Allowance. Link below: Article Link: https://johnmccone.com/ Website: www.thephilosophes.com Instagram and Twitter: @kyknownothing

On Episode 13, I discussed the philosophy of Death, Dying, and Grief. My guest this week is fellow Philosophes' member Thomas Dixon(who also did the Philosophy of Friendship episode). This conversation was inspired by the The Conversation article entitled, "What Chinese philosophers can teach us about dealing with our own grief" by Alexus McLeod (Associate Professor of Philosophy and Asian/Asian American Studies, University of Connecticut) Article Link: https://theconversation.com/what-chinese-philosophers-can-teach-us-about-dealing-with-our-own-grief-85959?fbclid=IwAR0-kLfNjCGg0-JzgoBMjETXTyCFd8vyHf9kbDG0--lwMUgBdZmiiSjinAI Website: www.thephilosophes.com Instagram and Twitter: philosophes2018

On Episode 12, I discussed the philosophy of BS, Knowledge, and Truth. The podcast was inspired by Dr. Gregg Henriques' article, "BS and the Nature of Knowledge". My guest this week is fellow Philosophes' member Josh Tufts (Instagram: josh.wins). We discussed several questions regarding the BS, lying, truth, politics, knowledge, and protesting. Dr. Gregg Henriques' article link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-knowledge/201810/bs-and-the-nature-knowledge Website: www.thephilosophes.com Instagram and Twitter: philosophes2018

On Episode 11, I discussed the Morality of Euthanasia with my guest, Kara Poe. Additionally, she is a fellow Philosophes' member. We discussed several questions regarding the morality of euthanasia, suffering, demographics, environment, etc. Secondly, we mainly focused on the article, "Should assisted dying be legalised?" by Thomas D G Frost, Devan Sinha and Barnabas J Gilbert on BMC Part of Springer Nature. Link: https://peh-med.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1747-5341-9-3?fbclid=IwAR31Ri9J76OSf01lhEiaC_cTWWm4Xu7op--Pb6OCKZ-52wSkvWl9rGBImNs Twitter and Instagram: @philsophes2018 Website: www.thephilosophes.com Facebook Open Group: The Philosophes

On Episode 10, I discussed the Philosophy of Friendship with our guest, Thomas Dixon. We discussed four questions to establish a basic foundation for the understanding of friendship. Secondly, we mainly focused on the Time article "How to Be a Good Friend, According to an Ancient Philosopher" by By Philip Freeman. Link: http://time.com/5361671/how-to-be-a-friend-cicero/?fbclid=IwAR1C06PyqpOTIYz17de46DSkm8K_vppCnyq15iz7BUSyukoyKOfteq23Cp4 We spend time discussing the different questions, our answers, and the reasons behind our answers. We discussed some of the reasons people may answer differently the the survey questions based on their experiences, race, demographics, etc. Twitter and Instagram: @philsophes2018 Website: www.thephilosophes.com Facebook Open Group: The Philosophes

In Episode 9, I discuss the ethics behind the Oxford Utilitarianism Survey Questionnaire (Oxford Utilitarianism Scale)with fellow teacher John Price. This is the first visit on the podcast for John. We both attempted to find our just how "Utilitarian" we are by examining our results out of a 63 point scale. We only addressed 1-5 questions in our Part 1. In Part 2, we will discuss 6-9 and others topics within Utilitarianism in pop culture. We spend time discussing the different questions, our answers, and the reasons behind our answers. We discussed some of the reasons people may answer differently the the survey questions based on their experiences, race, demographics, etc. Oxford Questionnaire Link: http://www.jimaceverett.com/test/oxford-utilitarianism-scale/ Twitter and Instagram: @philsophes2018 Website: www.thephilosophes.com Facebook Open Group: The Philosophes

Thank you for listening to Knowing You Know Nothing. The official podcast of The Philosophes. Brian Tonsoni and I discuss the philosophy of happiness. This is a very broad topic so this is meant as an introduction into many future discussions on the topic. Brian Tonsoni is the host of Sports Talk w/ Tonsoni, a writer on Hoosiers-United (T'd Up), and a member of the Assembly Call podcast.

In our seven episode we discuss The Philosophes' Movie of the Month, A Ghost Story. I discuss the philosophy of the movie with Western Kentucky University student of Journalism, Grant Skipworth. (@Grant_Mason_30). Grant is a former student of month and interested in independently studying philosophy. Grant Skipworth is a member of The Philosophes and he will be writing a future article on the Philosophy of Happiness. www.thephilosophes.com Instagram and Twitter: @philosophes2018 Instagram and Twitter: @Grant_Mason_30

In our sixth episode we discuss altruism with author, Gina Mullis (@GinaMarieLM). Gina is a long time friend of mine and has a wonderful perspective on altruistic behavior. Her book, "Finding Your Inner Super G", has insightful, individualized activities and reflections. Gina is a member of The Philosophes and she had a great discussion with me for anyone who is interested in philosophy as well as living life altruistically. www.thephilosophes.com Instagram and Twitter: @philosophes2018 Facebook: Gina Marie Mullis Instagram and Twitter: @@GinaMarieLM

Sorry for the two and a half week break! We are back and going strong again. This is our 5th episode of Knowing You Know Nothing (the official podcast of The Philosophes). This week I am fortunate to have my friend and fellow Philosophes member, Chris Bean. We will be introducing the discussion of whether or not American is a land of opportunity. This topic is a difficult one to tackle in just one podcast. We may revisit this topic more in the future with more guests. The podcast sparks a great chance for this discussion to continue on our open Facebook group. www.thephilosophes.com Instagram and Twitter: philosophes2018

This week I discuss the philosophy of fandom with Ben Malcomson (Host of Hoosier Heartland Podcast) and Brian Tonsoni (Host of Sports Talk with Tonsoni). Ben and Brian are from Hoosiers United and were excellent to have on the podcast. We discussed my article on The Philosophes entitled "Causes of Excessive Fandom" for the majority of the show. Lastly, we discussed the group's question this week on immortality. That topic continued our series of discussions and information on death. "Causes of Excessive Fandom" https://www.thephilosophes.com/new-page-2 www.thephilosophes.com Twitter and Instagram: philosophes2018

This week another one of our Philosophes contributors, Austin Rouse joins me to discuss his article, "Philosophy and Christian Apologetics." Additionally, we discussed the meaning of existence and the soul from a theological and secular perspective. www.thephilosophes.com Twitter: philosophes2018 Instagram: philosophes2018