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Send us a textAbout the guest:Massimo Pigliucci is a philosopher, author, and professor of philosophy at the City College of New York, known for his work in both evolutionary biology and the modern Stoicism movement. He is the author of numerous books, including the acclaimed How to Be a Stoic and The Quest for Character, which bridge classical philosophy and contemporary challenges. With a background in both science and philosophy, Pigliucci brings a unique interdisciplinary lens to questions of ethics, meaning, and personal development. His work has helped popularize Stoic thought for modern audiences, making timeless ideas both accessible and actionable.Connect with Ryan! https://twitter.com/RyanJAyalaConnect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/Chapters:00:00 Introduction: What Is Stoicism, Really?00:30 Living According to Nature02:45 Solving Anxiety Through Human Nature05:15 Are Humans Really Different From Animals?07:10 Why Stoicism Feels Practical08:20 The Dichotomy of Control Explained13:25 The Serenity Prayer & Stoicism16:50 The Power of Reframing Your Thoughts18:45 Stoicism & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy22:10 Reacting Differently to Everyday Events24:30 Stoicism Beyond Masculinity28:00 Can You Be Stoic and Political?30:45 Stoicism in Sports & Mental Toughness33:55 Relaxed Concentration in Elite Performance35:20 The Stoic Focus on the Present Moment38:10 How to Be a Stoic in Practice41:30 Cold Showers, Fasting & Stoic Discipline43:40 Are “Mind Tricks” Bad If They Work?45:50 Seneca's Formula for Dealing With Anger52:00 Preventing Anger Before It Starts54:45 Massimo's Journey Into Stoicism58:40 Massimo's Writing Routine & Reading Habits01:02:40 Recommended Books & Final ThoughtsConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textWelcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.Join us for a profound exploration of Stoic philosophy with Massimo Pigliucci, as we journey from his groundbreaking work "How to Be a Stoic" to his latest philosophical evolution in "Beyond Stoicism."Massimo Pigliucci is a professor of philosophy at the City College of New York and a leading voice in modern Stoicism.As a philosopher and scientist with a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology, he brings a unique perspective to ancient wisdom, making complex philosophical concepts accessible and applicable to everyday life.In this engaging conversation, we delve into practical Stoic wisdom for modern life, the evolution of ancient philosophy, and how to cultivate resilience and virtue in today's challenging world.Learn how Stoic principles can transform your daily life, enhance decision-making, and foster emotional well-being.His influential works include "How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life" (2017), which provides a practical framework for applying Stoic principles to contemporary challenges.His follow-up work, "A Field Guide to a Happy Life" (2020), reinterprets Epictetus's Enchiridion for modern readers, making ancient wisdom accessible to contemporary audiences.In his latest work, "Beyond Stoicism" (2024), Pigliucci explores new philosophical territories while examining the limitations and possibilities of Stoic thought in the 21st century.For an in-depth analysis of his seminal work, check out our comprehensive review of "How to Be a Stoic" at viastoica.com/how-to-be-a-stoic-book-review/.Don't miss future episodes of transformative conversations with leading thinkers in philosophy, psychology, and personal development.Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform, and if you find value in these discussions, please take a moment to rate and review us.Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing you high-quality content that challenges, inspires, and enriches your life. Join our growing community of thoughtful individuals seeking wisdom and practical insights for better living.Support the showwww.ViaStoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching/https://viastoica.com/benny-voncken/https://viastoica.com/Brendan-hogle/https://viastoica.com/Brice-noble/https://twitter.com/ViaStoicaReach us: info@viastoica.comProduced by: http://podmedia.net/

Massimo Pigliucci | In-depth InterviewHow can philosophy play an active role in daily life? How can ancient philosophical traditions like stoicism help us navigate modern challenges? Why does scepticism remain relevant in a world dominated by technology and information overload? In this interview, Massimo Pigliucci explores these questions, advocates stoicism as a philosophy to live by, delves into the enduring value of stoicism, and reflects on the philosophers who have most profoundly influenced his thinking.Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, podcaster and philosophy professor at the City College of New York and former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast. His research interests include the Philosophy of Science and the Philosophy of Biology. Pigliucci is, and always has been, a vehement critic of creationism and pseudoscience and a central advocate for secularism and science in education. His most recent works include a FieldGuide to a Happy Life and How to be a Stoic. He has contributed to numerous TedTalks and his lectures are widely available on youtube. He is the author of several books including How to be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (2017) and Philosophy of Pseudoscience: Reconsidering the Demarcation Problem (2013).To witness such talks live, buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 6 of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti discuss with guest Massimo Pigliucci how stoicism and meditation intertwine. Massimo, an acclaimed philosopher, delves into his transition from evolutionary biology to philosophy and Stoicism. The conversation covers key aspects of Stoicism, including the practice of mindfulness, attention (prosoche), and the Stoic approach to life's challenges. They discuss the parallels and differences between Stoic practices and Buddhist meditation, emphasizing the importance of rationality and judgment in Stoicism. The episode also touches on mindfulness in modern contexts, comparing it to classical practices, and concludes with Massimo sharing his personal Stoic meditative practices and reflections on life and death.   Massimo Pigliucci is a distinguished philosopher and author renowned for his work in the philosophy of science and his advocacy for Stoicism as a practical philosophy for modern life. He is a key figure in the modern revival of Stoicism, contributing significantly through his writings, talks, and as a certified philosophical counselor.   Glossary of Terms   Stoicism: An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes rationality, virtue, and resilience. Mindfulness: The practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences. Prosoche: A Stoic term for attentive mindfulness, focusing on rational judgment and action. John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Rick Repetti: Website: https://www.rickrepetti.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickrepetti/  X: https://twitter.com/rickrepetti  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophicalpractitioner/   Massimo Pigliucci: Substack: https://figsinwinter.substack.com/    Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/   Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   Books, Articles, and Publications   Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation - Rick Repetti  https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Handbook-Philosophy-Meditation-Repetti/dp/036764746X A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control―52 Week-by-Week Lessons - Gregory Lopez, Massimo Pigliucci https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-New-Stoics-Week-Week/dp/1615195335/   Quotes   "But meditating in Stoicism is a kind of activity that is very much philosophical in nature... But it's most certainly is a type of philosophizing." - Massimo Pigliucci [00:11:11]   "This is a place where it's converging with sort of cutting edge CogSci, which is the importance of attention to being reasonable that the training of attention is as important as the training of argumentation." - John Vervaeke [00:20:40]   "What can I do better the next time? Again, the idea being your mind needs to be prepared. If you're prepared, you're going to react better the next time around." - Massimo Pigliucci [00:53:15]   Chapters   [00:00:00] - Introduction to the Episode by John Vervaeke [00:01:21] - Massimo Pigliucci's Background and Journey to Stoicism [00:04:44] - Pigliucci's Current Work and Philosophical Interests [00:08:03] - Discussing the Philosophy of Meditation [00:14:47] - Exploration of Stoic Principles: Physics, Logic, and Ethics [00:17:00] - Massimo Pigliucci Discusses the Broader Understanding of Ethics in Stoicism [00:24:40] - Stoic Perspectives on Choice, Good and Evil, and Social Relationships [00:31:09] - Comparing and Contrasting Buddhism and Stoicism [00:43:30] - Massimo's Personal Stoic Meditative Practices [00:53:15] - Massimo Pigliucci's Closing Thoughts on Practical Philosophy  

This episode explores critical thinking and the evaluation of scientific claims, with a focus on the book "Nonsense on Stilts." The discussion delves into the demarcation between hard and soft sciences, the credibility of experts, and the application of these concepts to behavior analysis. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review.   Show Notes References   Pigliucci, M. (2010). Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk. University of Chicago Press. 

Dieses Mal geht es auf dem Sofa um Übungen aus der Philosophie. Anfangs gibt es einen allgemeinen Kommentar zum Thema. Und dann reden wir über zwei konkrete Übungen. Die eine heißt die Dichotomie der Kontrolle. Die andere Nächtliche Betrachtung. Literatur aus dem Podcast: Epiktet, Handbüchlein der Moral (Encheiridion), verschiedene Ausgaben. Hadot, Pierre: ENGLISCH: Philosophie as a Way of Life, Oxford, Blackwell 1995. DEUTSCH: Philosophie als Lebensform. Antike und moderne Exerzitien der Weisheit, Fischer Verlag. Pigliucci, Massimo (zusammen mit Gregory Lopez): DEUTSCH: Gelassen bleiben mit den Stoikern: 52 Lektionen für ein gutes Leben, München, Pieper Verlag 2020. ORIGINAL: Live like a Stoic. 52 Exercises for Cultivating a Good Live, London, Routledge 2019. Rabbow, Paul: Seelenführung. Methodik der Exerzitien in der Antike. München, Kösel Verlag.1954 (nur antiquarisch zu beziehen). Seneca, Über den Zorn. verschiedene Ausgaben.

Massimo Pigliucci, author of The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us About Our Search for Good Leaders, joins the show to answer a three thousand year old question: Are we born with good character or can we develop it? Professor Pigliucci and Joe discuss how the ancient Greeks and Romans approached character development and how and their ancient teachings can help us live better lives today.   Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism and New Skepticism.Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudo-scientific attack.” In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He writes on practical and general philosophy at Medium. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 176 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 16 books, including the best selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books). Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press), and The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books).

Massimo Pigliucci probably has more doctorate degrees than your favorite sports team has championships.  After writing 16 books on Stoicism and Moral Philosophy, Pigliucci is considered one of the most prominent voices in Philosophy today. His book "How to Be a Stoic" was my gateway drug into Stoicism, a philosophy that would change my life, and today we take a deep dive into its waters.In today's conversation we discuss what Stoicism is, why it's important that we attempt to update the ideas for a modern audience, and why there's no such thing as bad weather. Guest Links:Massimo Pigliuccihttps://massimopigliucci.org/"A Quest for Character" "How to Be a Stoic"Maui Fire Relief Donations:Maui StrongMaui Humane SocietyMaui Foodbank

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What, exactly, is a philosophy of life? Who needs it, and why? Noted philosopher Massimo Pigliucci will discuss these questions with us by focusing on one of the most influential philosophies of antiquity, stoicism. That philosophy, which underlies much of modern personal growth teaching, is experiencing a comeback in the 21st century for the simple reasons that it resonates with fundamentals of the human condition, and that it works in practice. As Dr. Pigliucci says, "Stoicism isn't about feats of indifference, but about enduring pain without being overwhelmed, while enjoying pleasures without losing our heads." We will see how stoicism can offer a compass to navigate life, to set priorities for what is important, and to become better citizens of the world. Bring your questions to the streaming chat for what will be an enlightening discussion! MLF ORGANIZER John Fiegel SPEAKERS Prof. Massimo Pigliucci Ph.D., K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy, City College of New York; Author; Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Fellow, Committee for Skeptical Inquiry John Fiegel Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on February 16th, 2023 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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My guest today is Dr. Massimo Pigliucci, an Evolutionary Biologist & Philosopher. Dr. Pigliucci earned a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee.He currently serves as the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. He has published at least 178 technical papers focused on science and philosophy and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Dr. Pigliucci is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Editor. He is the author of 16 books, including best-seller How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life, and other books such Philosophy of Pseudoscience and The Quest For Character. Visit massimopigliucci.org to learn more and to subscribe to his Substack newsletter Figs in Winter. 

Having been a fan of Massimo Pigliucci's work for several years, I was grateful to receive a review copy of his latest book, The Quest for Character.While this book isn't solely focused on Stoicism, the philosophy and its main figures are referenced many times throughout as Pigliucci tries to determine whether good character is something that can be taught.---☀️ Free 5-Day Stoic email seriesMicro Morning Meditations: https://whatisstoicism.com/morning---

Check out our new Patreon page! Get access to the Boundless Body Radio Premium Podcast, with a new episode added every other week! Other perks include early releases of our episodes, extended video content, and group and one on one coaching!Prof. Massimo Pigliucci is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on Boundless Body Radio on episode 165, all about stoicism and philosophy! Prof. Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. Currently, is a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 180 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 14 books, including the best selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. Other titles include A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and his latest book, The Quest For Character, which we will be discussing today.Find Prof. Pigliucci at-https://massimopigliucci.org/https://figsinwinter.blog/Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here! Check out our new Patreon page!

On todays episode Will and Josh interview renowned author, philosopher, and scientist Massimo Piggliucci. Their conversation ranges from epistemology to his life living like a stoic! We then turn to a discussion about virtue, character, and why our modern politicians have a problem with both!Join in on this fascinating conversation! Also, make sure you buy his new book!The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders Guest Bio:Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism and New Skepticism.Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudo-scientific attack.” In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He writes on practical and general philosophy at Medium. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 178 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 16 books, including the best selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books). Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press), and the most recent The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books).Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @F8thfulPolitics Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism and New Skepticism. Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudo-scientific attack.” In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He writes on practical and general philosophy at Medium. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 178 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 16 books, including the best selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books). Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press), and the most recent The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books). Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

How to be good  What a thrill to welcome Massimo Pigliucci to the podcast once again! His thoughts on moral philosophy, his direct speaking style and use of analogies always remind me of Epictetus – a hero we both admire. He also asks questions that give, well, pause. What is the function of a human being? What does it mean to be excellent? In 51 minutes of fascinating conversation, we explore these questions and other less-taken roads. Massimo's new book launches next week, so we touched on that as well. The new book has two titles (yes, plural: either ‘The Quest for Character' or ‘How to be Good', depending on where you buy it). One can actually learn to be good, says Pigliucci. It's akin to playing an instrument. Find a good teacher, a role model. Expand your natural instincts… and practice. Maximize your imperative! Sound familiar? The Macs also got the inside scoop about leaders with questionable characters and why we choose them. Sound like an earful? It is. And it's a most-rewarding listen, just like every conversation with this compelling thinker and story-weaver. What's your circle of concern? Next door? Across the world? See it in a different light. Just press play.More about Massimo Pigliucci:www.massimopigliucci.orgMore about Fief:www.fiefmacrander.comfief@fiefmacrander.com   

When Greg found out that Massimo Pigliucci had a PhD in biology and a PhD in philosophy, he knew that this was somebody he had to get on the show.Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee, and is currently the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism and New Skepticism.At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 176 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 16 books, including the best selling “How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life,” “Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk,” and the most recent “The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders.”Massimo and Greg dig into where morality might come from in a scientific way, the decisions that lead to our lifestyle choices, and “doing your own research.” Episode Quotes:Misconceptions about philosophyWhen people think about philosophy, they think about really complex, abstract process of thinking. But the choices you make on a day-to-day basis, your priorities in life, etc. will be evident to a psychologist, or a behavioral ecologist, or an economist, just by observing what you do. Right? And those choices will reflect an underlying set of values and priorities, which is what I would call a philosophy of life and everyone has it. Science & philosophy are interconnectedI used the word "Sci-Phi" to signify that science and philosophy need to work together to give us the best understanding of not only the world, as it is and as it works. But also how we should behave and what we should do about our lives.There are different paths to living a good lifeSo what an expert can do, is to provide you with options and say, okay, so if your question is how to live a good life as a human being, how to figure out the best way to spend your life, how to figure out your priorities and things like that. There are a number of options. And I, as an expert, can present you with those options and can walk you through those options. But I can't tell you which one you should choose because they are equivalent, meaning there are different paths to living a good life.Show Links:Resources:DARWIN'S DANGEROUS IDEA: EVOLUTION AND THE MEANINGS OF LIFE Chrysippus | Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophyOn the Ends of Good and Evil: De Finibus Bonorum et MalorumGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at City College of New YorkProfessional Profile at PhilPeopleMassimo Pigliucci WebsiteMassimo Pigliucci on TEDxAthensHis Work:His works on AeonMassimo Pigliucci on Google ScholarPhilosophy as a Way of Life PodcastStoic Meditations PodcastHow to Be a Stoic WebsiteThe Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good LeadersThink like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today's World - AudiobookA Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for LivingHow to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal PhilosophyA Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control—52 Week-by-Week LessonsNonsense on StiltsHow to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life HardcoverAnswers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to A More Meaningful Life

The word skeptic literally means inquirer. And to inquire into things is good, right? But skepticism has a complex and much misunderstood history, from the Pyrrhonists who abstained from holding any opinion to modern scientific skeptics focused on criticizing pseudoscience. In his talk, Pigliucci will argue that skepticism can and should be a philosophy of life and a path to happiness. And there is a lot more to life and happiness than just debunking nonsense. Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, podcaster, as well as the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His academic work is in evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy. His books include How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books) and Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press). His forthcoming book is The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books).

Come esseri umani abbiamo bisogno di risposte, ma può darle tutte la scienza? Perché alle volte sembra che ci si aggrappi alla scienza come dei tifosi? Quanto e come rischiamo di approcciarci alla scienza in maniera acritica? Ne abbiamo parlato con Massimo Pigliucci, professore di filosofia al CUNY-City College di New York, cercando di capire come possiamo affrontare i temi scientifici che spesso incrociamo con cautela e attenzione, mantenendo però la nostra fiducia nella scienza. Ospiti: Massimo PigliucciRedazione: Elisa Baioni, Diego Martin, Alex Ordiner, Chiara Vitaloni, Dasara Shullani, Enrico Zabeo, Cecilia Penelope ZambelliGrafica e Logo: Fabio MialichSigla ed effetti: ZapsplatMusiche: [https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Epidemic Sound]Seguiteci sui profili social del CICAP:Facebook: @cicap.orgTwitter: @cicapInstagram: cicap_it

What is your philosophy of life? We all have one, but many of us don't give it a second thought. We will discuss what makes a good life, how to cultivate excellence, preparing for the worst, what is a good death, nailing the job interview and surviving the pandemic. All with the guidance of a fascinating 2500 year old philosophy. Show notes: Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism and New Skepticism. Books: "How to be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life" "A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control" "How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy" "A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living" Blog: Philosophy as a way of life

Staying in shape The Dutch press thinks Stoicism is being misused as modern-day self-help tripe. Massimo Pigliucci takes another view. He also knows how to tell science from bunk. He wrote the book on it. “Prove it!” he challenges. How could I NOT engage him in discussion?Massimo Pigliucci is a biologist, and a philosopher, a skeptic and a-theist who teaches philosophy at the City College of NY. He publishes extensively in evolutionary biology, ancient philosophy and the philosophy of science. Recent books from his pen include How to be a Stoic and A Field Guide to a Happy Life. Massimo is also an engaging and rewarding conversationalist. I was delighted to have him join me for a podcast in which we touched on the four Stoic virtues, the hedonic treadmill and how to stay in shape (stoically speaking, that is.)A couple of nuggets from our exchange: “Want to appreciate things? Do without them. "… and "Deprivation is not sustainable.” Go ahead: try to square these with each other. Somehow, Pigliucci makes it effortless.Please join us. I think he'll leave you wanting more as well. Just press play!Books of Massimo: How to live a good life: A guide to choosing your personal philosophy How to be a StoicA Handbook for New StoicsMore about Fief and her Leadership Programs:www.fiefmacrander.comfief@fiefmacrander.com    

Staying in shape The Dutch press thinks Stoicism is being misused as modern-day self-help tripe. Massimo Pigliucci takes another view. He also knows how to tell science from bunk. He wrote the book on it. “Prove it!” he challenges. How could I NOT engage him in discussion?Massimo Pigliucci is a biologist, and a philosopher, a skeptic and a-theist who teaches philosophy at the City College of NY. He publishes extensively in evolutionary biology, ancient philosophy and the philosophy of science. Recent books from his pen include How to be a Stoic and A Field Guide to a Happy Life. Massimo is also an engaging and rewarding conversationalist. I was delighted to have him join me for a podcast in which we touched on the four Stoic virtues, the hedonic treadmill and how to stay in shape (stoically speaking, that is.)A couple of nuggets from our exchange: “Want to appreciate things? Do without them. "… and "Deprivation is not sustainable.” Go ahead: try to square these with each other. Somehow, Pigliucci makes it effortless.Please join us. I think he'll leave you wanting more as well. Just press play!Books of Massimo: How to live a good life: A guide to choosing your personal philosophy How to be a StoicA Handbook for New StoicsMore about Fief and her Leadership Programs:www.fiefmacrander.comfief@fiefmacrander.com    

Professor Massimo Pigliucci has been a wonderful and meaningful influence in our lives, and we were so honored to chat with him! He has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. Currently, is a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 180 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 14 books, including the bestselling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk, A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and our beloved Handbook For New Stoics, which he wrote with Gregory Lopez. Find Prof. Pigliucci at-https://figsinwinter.blog/

In this episode Faithful host Josh Burtram talks with Prof. Massimo Pigliucci about the difference between science, pseudoscience, religion, and politics. They also discuss the question of whether or not we have a Democrat or Republican gene! You won't want to miss the conversation.Guest Bio:Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He has done post-doctoral research in evolutionary ecology at Brown University and is currently K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at City College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the relationship between science and philosophy, and the nature of pseudoscience.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

You're listening to the Stoic Solutions Podcast - practical wisdom for everyday life inspired by ancient philosophers of Greece and Rome. I'm your host, Justin Vacula. Visit my website at stoicsolutionspodcast.com. This is episode 99 – A Field Guide to A Happy Life with Massimo Pigliucci. In A FIELD GUIDE TO A HAPPY LIFE: 53 Brief Lessons for Living, Pigliucci brings the classic epitome of ancient Stoicism, Epictetus' Handbook, up to date. Here's a blurb from his book that matches with a conversation we had in 2020: The key to modern Stoicism, Pigliucci shows, is an emphasis on resilience and equanimity in the face of challenges and setbacks. Stoicism isn't about cultivating indifference to our social and emotional lives. It's about learning to endure life's hardships without being overwhelmed, while enjoying life's pleasures with “humility and wisdom as our guides.” If we start with the “four cardinal virtues” (Practical Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance), we will grow into more honest, courageous, fair, and mindful individuals. In A FIELD GUIDE TO A HAPPY LIFE, Pigliucci shows how cultivating a Stoic mindset can help us navigate these uncertain times. Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of philosophy at the City College of New York. The author or editor of thirteen books, he has been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and the Philosophers' Magazine, among others. He lives in New York City. Enjoy the conversation! Support my work through Patreon, SubscribeStar, the Cash App, and Paypal and use referral links: http://justinvacula.com/donate/ Find Justin Vacula online and listen to past content: Main website: http://www.stoicsolutionspodcast.com/ SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/justinvacula iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stoic-philosophy/id1264404483 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/justinvacula Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/justin-vacula/stoic-philosophy Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/I4gq7yzmfr63glwfvin2kmciifq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoicSolutionsPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoicSolutions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Music: Birds by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Birds-Scandinavianz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4iknKLfV2X8 Show notes: A Field Guide to a Happy Life on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Happy-Life-Lessons/dp/1541646932

— “The only things truly yours are those that are entirely up to you. Everything else is on loan from the universe.” Valeria Teles interviews Professor Massimo Pigliucci — the author of “A Field Guide To A Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons For Living.” Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudo-scientific attack.”  In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He blogs on practical philosophy at Patreon and Medium.  At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 180 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 14 books, including the best-selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books). Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press), and A Field Guide to a Happy Life (Basic Books). To learn more about Professor Massimo Pigliucci and his work, please visit: https://www.figsinwinter.blog/     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.   

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share their favorite moments of the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. They give an update on the Olympic medal count and how much Olympic athletes get paid for each gold, silver, and bronze medals. They highlight Team USA winners and other champions from around the globe. They also have a conversation about Gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the all-around final at the Olympics. Gibson and Spears reveal some facts about the Olympics. They explain why Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) or Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Armour, N. (2021, July 27). US Women's Gymnastics Team Claims Silver in Team Final After Simone Biles Withdraws at Tokyo Olympics. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/27/us-womens-gymnastics-silver-tokyo-olympics-simone-biles/5383082001/ Associated Press. (2021, July 29). Olympic Sponsors Praise Simone Biles After Withdrawal. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/117687800 Bumbaca, C. (2021, July 28). US Women's 3-On-3 Basketball Team Leans on Duke Women's Coach in Quest for Tokyo Olympics Gold. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5385151001 Camenker, J. (2021, July 29). Olympic Gymnastics Results: Suni Lee Narrowly Wins Gold to Become USA's Fifth Straight All-Around Champion. SportingNews. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/olympic-gymnastics-live-results-highlights-all-around/12fi04g4iptav1ilpltpvjfc69 Choudhury, S.R., and Goel, S. (2021, July 29). Here's How Much Olympic Athletes Earn for Winning Medals. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/29/tokyo-olympics-how-much-athletes-earn.html Coleman, M. (2021, July 30). Simone Biles Explains the 'Twisties:' 'Physical Health is Mental Health.' Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/30/simone-biles-addresses-accusations-of-quitting-answers-questions-about-twisties Coleman, M. (2021, July 25). Anastasija Zolotic Becomes First American to Win Gold in Women's Taekwondo. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/25/anastasija-zolotic-becomes-first-american-to-win-gold-in-womens-taekwondo Complete Sports. (2021, July 30). Tokyo 2020: Esther Toko Finishes on a High in Rowing Event. CompleteSports.com. https://www.completesports.com/tokyo-2020-esther-toko-finishes-on-a-high-in-rowing-event/ Dan Patrick Show. (2021). USA Loses First Olympic Basketball Game Since 2004. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/video/team-usa-mens-basketball-loses-first-olympic-game-2004-france Dangor, G. (2021, July 24). U.S. Wins No Medals on Day 1 of Summer Olympics for First Time Since 1972. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/graisondangor/2021/07/24/us-gets-no-medals-on-day-1-of-summer-olympics-for-first-time-since-1972/?sh=6980b3485a00 DeMeyer, T. (2021, July 25). Lee Kiefer Becomes First American Woman to Win Gold in Individual Foil. NBC Olympics. https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/lee-kiefer-becomes-first-american-woman-win-gold-individual-foil Dryer, A. (2004, August 17). Why Puerto Rico Has Its Own Team. Slate. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2004/08/why-puerto-rico-has-its-own-olympic-team.html Ekert, K. and Oeser, F. (2021, July 30). Tokyo Updates: USWNT Wins QF After Penalty Kicks, Mixed Relay Team Wins DQ Appeal. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/tokyo-olympics/tokyo-updates-uswnt-wins-qf-after-penalty-kicks-mixed-relay-team-wins-dq Gilbert, AC. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles is Still 'The GOAT': Fans Shower Gymnast with Love After Tokyo Olympic Finals. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/simone-biles-is-still-the-goat-fans-shower-gymnast-with-love-after-tokyo-olympic-finals/ar-AAMCwfY Hamilton, T. (2021, July 24). For Hend Zaza, Olympics' youngest athlete, reaching Games 'already an achievement.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31872405/for-hend-zaza-olympics-youngest-athlete-reaching-games-already-achievement Levinsohn, D. (2021, July 27). Naomi Osaka Falls in Third Round Shocker to Marketa Vondrousova. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/naomi-osaka-falls-in-third-round-rollercoaster-to-marketa-vondrousova/3177171/ Mullins, E. (2021, July 17). Ledecky Wins Gold in 1500 as US Swimmers Earn 4 More Medals. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/katie-ledecky-team-usa-swimming-events/3179836/ NBC. (2021, July 25). Team USA Wins Bronze in Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay. 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CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/sport/uche-eke-nigeria-olympics-spc-spt-intl/index.html Puerto Rico Report. (2021, July 24). Puerto Rico in the 2021 Olympics. Puerto Rico. Report. https://www.puertoricoreport.com/puerto-rico-in-the-2021-olympics/#.YQRMTY5JFPZ Roscher, L. (2021, July 26). Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz Wins First-Ever Gold For Philippines, Ending 97-Year Drought. Yahoo Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-weightlifter-hidilyn-diaz-wins-first-ever-gold-for-philippines-ending-97-year-drought-202410805.html Roenigk, A. (2021, July 29). Suni Lee on her Olympic gold medal: 'It doesn't feel like real life.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31911577/suni-lee-olympic-gold-medal-feel-real-life Rosenberg, M. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka Signal New Era of Prioritizing Mental Health. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/27/simone-biles-naomi-osaka-mental-health-era-sports Tesfay, M. (2021, July 27). 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 * PART II -- Real Science Radio on the Big Bang with Lawrence Krauss: (Hear also Krauss part I but for our written evidence against the big bang, keep reading here.) Creationist co-hosts Bob Enyart and Fred Williams present Bob's wide-ranging discussion with theoretical physicist (emphasis on the theoretical) Lawrence Krauss. These RSR programs air on America's most powerful Christian radio station, Denver's 50,000-watt AM 670 KLTT. Over time this web page will grow as we add the work of countless secular scientists who document widely accepted observational data, which facts taken individually and together challenge the atheistic big bang origins claim made by Krauss. * Krauss: "All evidence overwhelmingly supports the big bang": Mentioning some of the obvious studies and massive quantities of data (see list below) that at least apparently seems to strongly contradict fundamental big bang predictions, Bob offered Krauss a chance to dial back his written claim that "all evidence now overwhelmingly supports" the big bang (p. 6 in his book, and 3:45 into today's program, beginning with Krauss' question, "You're not a young earther, are you?"). Instead, Krauss dug in deeper. There is nothing objective about Lawrence Krauss. He comes across more like the high priest of a cult than a scientist willing to acknowledge and follow the data. Each of the major observations below require secondary assumptions and rescue devices, some of which have not even been invented yet, to keep these enormous quantities of scientific data from apparently falsifying the big bang and its standard claims for the age of the universe and for star and planetary formation (this list will grow including with additional references over the next months): RSR's List of Evidence Against the Big Bang: For the latest version of this list which includes links to dozens of peer-reviewed journal papers where even proponents themselves admit their major discoveries go against the predictions of their own big bang theory, see rsr.org/evidence-against-the-big-bang. Here's a summary: * Mature galaxies exist far, far away where the big bang predicts that only infant galaxies should exist. * Hundreds of galaxies are clustered out at tremendous distances where the big bang predicts that such clusters should not exist. * Spiral galaxies look “too perfect” because they are missing millions of years of their predicted collisions. * The surface brightness of the furthest galaxies is identical to that of the nearest galaxies, contradicting a central prediction of the big bang. * Nine billion years of synthesized heavy elements are missing from a trillion stars. That’s a lot. This study failed to confirm the fundamental expectation of the big bang’s theory of nuclear synthesis. * Not even one of the millions of stars ever analyzed is a supposed “first generation” star (aka Population III), contrary to big bang expectations. * The discovery of exoplanets, including hot Jupiters and one with a retrograde orbit, has completely falsified the big bang’s nebular hypothesis of solar system formation, as openly admitted by Mike Brown, the exoplanet database manager for NASA. * It is not a scientific statement but merely a philosophical one to claim that the universe has no center, and thus, the big bang’s central Copernican principle is not based on science but on philosophical bias, as widely acknowledged including by Stephen Hawking and Richard Feynman.* The most advanced three-dimensional map of more than a million galaxies seems to imply that the universe has a center. * Our sun is missing nearly 100% of the angular momentum (i.e., spin) that the big bang theories of stellar evolution and solar system formation predict that it should have. * There is an entire universe worth of missing antimatter if the big bang theory were true. * The big bang’s theory of chemical evolution is in crisis as inherently admitted with the National Academy of Sciences report titled, 11 Science Questions for the New Century which asks “How were the heavy elements from iron to uranium made?” with the journal Nature recently publishing a paper also admitting that even supernovae cannot produce our earth’s heavy elements. Today's Resource: For today's program we recommend RSR's Evidence Against the Big Bang video. * If our solar system’s heavy elements were produced in supernovae, then the sun and the earth are expected to have the same isotopes (versions) of elements like nitrogen and oxygen. But the sun has “40 percent less nitrogen-15 (compared to nitrogen-14)” than does the earth, and we have 7 percent less oxygen-16 relative to other isotopes, than does the sun. * The spiral galaxy’s beautiful arms are missing millions of years of expected deformation which lead proponents to assert the existence of the first of the hypothetical entities, dark matter, to prop up the big bang theory. * Superclusters of millions of galaxies exist yet the big bang predicts that gravity could not form them even in the supposed great age of the cosmos. * The astounding uniform temperature of the universe challenges the claim that the early universe would have been clumpy enough for galaxies to form. * While materialists have spent a century objecting to “catastrophism” here on earth where continent-wide evidence for such catastrophe exists, out in space, there are so many planetary “anomalies”, like Venus rotating backwards, Uranus rolling, and the highly elongated and even retrograde orbits of exoplanets, that despite the enormous distances between astronomical bodies, cosmologists today have become catastrophists. * The Sun rotates seven degrees off the ecliptic, and is missing 99% of its expected spin, with both observations providing powerful evidence against the big bang’s nebular hypothesis sub-model. * The infrared light that was supposed to be left over from star formation appears to not exist. * Hundreds of advanced-degreed scientists have publicly rejected the big bang. * The so-called “Axis of Evil”, confirmed most recently by the Planck satellite, appears to falsify the big bang’s Copernican principle of isotropy by displaying a preferred direction in the CMB. * Quasars typically have high redshifts (implying great distance) but they statistically cluster with low redshift galaxies (implying near distance), undermining confidence in the big bang’s foundational claim that redshift reliably indicates distance. * Contrary to any expectation of naturalism, the cosmos has astounding fine-tuning, which has led many big bang proponents to effectively admit the big bang’s inability to explain our existence. An increasing number of mainstream cosmologists therefore are resorting to a belief in the existence of countless trillions of universes, in hopes that, by mere chance, such a multiverse might explain the many wildly unlikely fortuitous circumstances that combine to enable our existence. * All evidence overwhelmingly supports the big bang? The world’s most popular scientists, like Stephen Hawking, Michio Kaku, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, at best stay silent and at worst abet their own side’s misrepresentation of the literature. The multinational multi-billion dollar science industry tolerates individual discoveries here and there which may require tweaking fundamental dogma. But what is not tolerated is the summarizing of widespread and diverse evidence that may question the very validity of such dogma. * Michael Crichton on Consensus: When the physician and writer Dr. Crichton asked, “When did ‘skeptic’ become a dirty word in science?” he answered his own question. When evidence is weak, the status quo appeals to “the consensus” with the aid of “the decline of the media [think Ira Flatow as in NPR's Science Friday] as an independent assessor of fact.” Taking advantage of all that, Krauss appeals to that consensus, as he alleged to us, “All scientists are Darwinists” (apparently, except for the thousands documented at rsr.org/doubters), and as he dismissed the hundreds of scientists who reject the big bang by implying that their expertise was in unrelated disciplines. Please consider, though, that when those who believe in the big bang claim consensus, consensus, there just might be evidence that disproves that consensus. * Krauss' Anthropic Circular Reasoning: Regarding the many fine-tuned parameters of the universe, like Krauss said to Enyart and atheists are content to trust, the Anthropic Principle explains all this, for otherwise, we wouldn't be here to notice. In response, Bob said to Lawrence, quoting Walter ReMine (1993, p. 61), that this is as satisfying as a doctor saying, "The reason that your father is deaf is because he can't hear." * Scientists Questioning or Rejecting the Big Bang: See rsr.org/scientists-doubting-darwin-and-the-big-bang. * Krauss on Credentials: Within ten seconds Lawrence Krauss contradicted himself, claiming at six minutes into today's program that, "Scientists don't argue on credentials", but only ten seconds earlier he had asked, "What department?" as a way of discrediting the hundreds of scientists who argue that much evidence contradicts the Big Bang. (And countering Krauss' claim that, "All scientists are Darwinists," for the hundreds of thousands of Ph.D.s and Masters in the sciences, including in the applied and biological sciences, see also rsr.org/scholars-doubting-darwin.) * Krauss Admits Misleading Title to Sell Books: An atheist Professor at City University of New York, Massimo Pigliucci (whom we've quoted recently when pointing out that PZ Myers is filthy), is glad that folks are "pressing Krauss on several of his non sequiturs." He quotes Columbia's David Albert, who holds a PhD in theoretical physics and who in the New York Times made the same argument, brilliantly though, that I gave to Krauss today, that the “physical stuff of the world" and "quantum field theories" "have nothing whatsoever to say on the subject of where those fields came from... or of why there should have been a world in the first place. Period.” And Pigliucci shows the "intellectual dishonesty" from Krauss' own words in The Atlantic, when challenged that his book has a misleading title, because his topic actually is "a quantum vacuum" which "has properties," which properties objectively are not nothing, as in Krauss' title, A Universe from Nothing. Lawrence replied, “I don’t think I argued that physics has definitively shown how something could come from nothing... if the ‘nothing’ of reality is full of stuff, then I’ll go with that." But when the Atlantic interviewer, Ross Andersen presses, "when I read the title of your book, I read it as 'questions about origins are over.'" To which Krauss responds: “Well, if that hook gets you into the book that’s great. But in all seriousness, I never make that claim. ... If I’d just titled the book ‘A Marvelous Universe,’ not as many people would have been attracted to [i.e., bought] it." Pigliucci too points out the dishonesty and chastises Krauss: "Claim what you wish to claim, not what you think is going to sell more copies of your book, essentially playing a bait and switch with your readers." Not learning from Krauss' earlier mistitled book, Richard Dawkins was also taken in by his friend's ruse, for he wrote the Afterword, clearly without having read the manuscript itself, because Dawkins stated that the book title "means exactly what it says." Not. * Missing Uniform Distribution of Radioactivity: The materialist theory on the origin of the elements in the periodic table claims that all of our radioactive elements were created in the explosion of stars (no longer supernovas, but now neutron stars and even black holes), but that would predict a relatively uniform distribution on Earth, at least throughout the crust, and possibly the mantle too. So in today's otherwise contentious interview, Krauss agreed with Enyart's statement that 90% of Earth's radioactivity (uranium, thorium, etc.) is located in the continental crust, and Krauss added, a mystery for him, that it tends to concentrate around granite! That is, that 90% is not in the mantle nor in the enormous amount of the crust which lies under the oceans, but our planet's radioactivity is concentrated in 1/3rd of 1% of the Earth's mass, in the continental crust. (Further, the release of it's heat has not yet reached a steady state.) Krauss offered a partial explanation: that uranium was originally evenly distributed throughout (an alleged) molten earth but being a large atom, it floated toward the surface. This the bias of this physicist led him to forget, apparently, that it is density, and not size, that causes things to float. Even denser than gold, uranium is one of the most dense elements (excluding atheists and other manmade phenomena). Further, for argument's sake, that would only explain the relative absence of radioactivity deep in the Earth, but would not explain uranium's distancing itself from the mantle and from the oceanic crust, nor its affinity for the continents and even, of all things, for granite. Further, under Krauss' belief in the widespread falsehood that the planet was once molten, if so, then the gold in the crust should have sunk to the core! The creationists, on the other hand, have a theory based on observational science as to why radioactivity is concentrated around granite. * Absurd Consistency of Uranium Isotopes IF Formed in Space: Google: origin of Earth's radioactivity. The top-ranked result is Walt Brown's hydroplate theory. See this also at rsr.org/radioactivity. Brown earned his Ph.D. from MIT. He writes: The isotopes of each chemical element have almost constant ratios with each other. ... Why is the ratio of 235U to 238U in uranium ore deposits so constant almost everywhere on Earth? One very precise study showed that the ratio is 0.0072842, with a standard deviation of only 0.000017. Obviously, the more time that elapses between the formation of the various isotopes (such as 235U and 238U) and the farther they are transported to their current resting places, the more varied those ratios should be. The belief that these isotopes formed in a supernova explosion millions of light-years away and billions of years before the Earth formed and somehow collected in small ore bodies in a fixed ratio is absurd. Powerful explosions would have separated the lighter isotopes from the heavier isotopes. Some radioisotopes simultaneously produce two or more daughters. When that happens, the daughters have very precise ratios to each other, called branching ratios or branching fractions. Uranium isotopes are an example, because they are daughter products of some even heavier element. Recall that the Proton-21 Laboratory has produced superheavy elements that instantly decayed. Also, the global flux of neutrons during the flood provided nuclei with enough neutrons to reach their maximum stability. Therefore, isotope ratios for a given element are fixed. Had the flux of neutrons originated in outer space, we would not see these constant ratios worldwide. Because these neutrons originated at many specific points in the globe-encircling crust, these fixed ratios are global. "Walt Brown is the Isaac Newton of our day." -Bob Enyart 

 * PART II -- Real Science Radio on the Big Bang with Lawrence Krauss: (Hear also Krauss part I but for our written evidence against the big bang, keep reading here.) Creationist co-hosts Bob Enyart and Fred Williams present Bob's wide-ranging discussion with theoretical physicist (emphasis on the theoretical) Lawrence Krauss. These RSR programs air on America's most powerful Christian radio station, Denver's 50,000-watt AM 670 KLTT. Over time this web page will grow as we add the work of countless secular scientists who document widely accepted observational data, which facts taken individually and together challenge the atheistic big bang origins claim made by Krauss. * Krauss: "All evidence overwhelmingly supports the big bang": Mentioning some of the obvious studies and massive quantities of data (see list below) that at least apparently seems to strongly contradict fundamental big bang predictions, Bob offered Krauss a chance to dial back his written claim that "all evidence now overwhelmingly supports" the big bang (p. 6 in his book, and 3:45 into today's program, beginning with Krauss' question, "You're not a young earther, are you?"). Instead, Krauss dug in deeper. There is nothing objective about Lawrence Krauss. He comes across more like the high priest of a cult than a scientist willing to acknowledge and follow the data. Each of the major observations below require secondary assumptions and rescue devices, some of which have not even been invented yet, to keep these enormous quantities of scientific data from apparently falsifying the big bang and its standard claims for the age of the universe and for star and planetary formation (this list will grow including with additional references over the next months): RSR's List of Evidence Against the Big Bang: For the latest version of this list which includes links to dozens of peer-reviewed journal papers where even proponents themselves admit their major discoveries go against the predictions of their own big bang theory, see rsr.org/evidence-against-the-big-bang. Here's a summary: * Mature galaxies exist far, far away where the big bang predicts that only infant galaxies should exist. * Hundreds of galaxies are clustered out at tremendous distances where the big bang predicts that such clusters should not exist. * Spiral galaxies look “too perfect” because they are missing millions of years of their predicted collisions. * The surface brightness of the furthest galaxies is identical to that of the nearest galaxies, contradicting a central prediction of the big bang. * Nine billion years of synthesized heavy elements are missing from a trillion stars. That’s a lot. This study failed to confirm the fundamental expectation of the big bang’s theory of nuclear synthesis. * Not even one of the millions of stars ever analyzed is a supposed “first generation” star (aka Population III), contrary to big bang expectations. * The discovery of exoplanets, including hot Jupiters and one with a retrograde orbit, has completely falsified the big bang’s nebular hypothesis of solar system formation, as openly admitted by Mike Brown, the exoplanet database manager for NASA. * It is not a scientific statement but merely a philosophical one to claim that the universe has no center, and thus, the big bang’s central Copernican principle is not based on science but on philosophical bias, as widely acknowledged including by Stephen Hawking and Richard Feynman.* The most advanced three-dimensional map of more than a million galaxies seems to imply that the universe has a center. * Our sun is missing nearly 100% of the angular momentum (i.e., spin) that the big bang theories of stellar evolution and solar system formation predict that it should have. * There is an entire universe worth of missing antimatter if the big bang theory were true. * The big bang’s theory of chemical evolution is in crisis as inherently admitted with the National Academy of Sciences report titled, 11 Science Questions for the New Century which asks “How were the heavy elements from iron to uranium made?” with the journal Nature recently publishing a paper also admitting that even supernovae cannot produce our earth’s heavy elements. Today's Resource: For today's program we recommend RSR's Evidence Against the Big Bang video. * If our solar system’s heavy elements were produced in supernovae, then the sun and the earth are expected to have the same isotopes (versions) of elements like nitrogen and oxygen. But the sun has “40 percent less nitrogen-15 (compared to nitrogen-14)” than does the earth, and we have 7 percent less oxygen-16 relative to other isotopes, than does the sun. * The spiral galaxy’s beautiful arms are missing millions of years of expected deformation which lead proponents to assert the existence of the first of the hypothetical entities, dark matter, to prop up the big bang theory. * Superclusters of millions of galaxies exist yet the big bang predicts that gravity could not form them even in the supposed great age of the cosmos. * The astounding uniform temperature of the universe challenges the claim that the early universe would have been clumpy enough for galaxies to form. * While materialists have spent a century objecting to “catastrophism” here on earth where continent-wide evidence for such catastrophe exists, out in space, there are so many planetary “anomalies”, like Venus rotating backwards, Uranus rolling, and the highly elongated and even retrograde orbits of exoplanets, that despite the enormous distances between astronomical bodies, cosmologists today have become catastrophists. * The Sun rotates seven degrees off the ecliptic, and is missing 99% of its expected spin, with both observations providing powerful evidence against the big bang’s nebular hypothesis sub-model. * The infrared light that was supposed to be left over from star formation appears to not exist. * Hundreds of advanced-degreed scientists have publicly rejected the big bang. * The so-called “Axis of Evil”, confirmed most recently by the Planck satellite, appears to falsify the big bang’s Copernican principle of isotropy by displaying a preferred direction in the CMB. * Quasars typically have high redshifts (implying great distance) but they statistically cluster with low redshift galaxies (implying near distance), undermining confidence in the big bang’s foundational claim that redshift reliably indicates distance. * Contrary to any expectation of naturalism, the cosmos has astounding fine-tuning, which has led many big bang proponents to effectively admit the big bang’s inability to explain our existence. An increasing number of mainstream cosmologists therefore are resorting to a belief in the existence of countless trillions of universes, in hopes that, by mere chance, such a multiverse might explain the many wildly unlikely fortuitous circumstances that combine to enable our existence. * All evidence overwhelmingly supports the big bang? The world’s most popular scientists, like Stephen Hawking, Michio Kaku, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, at best stay silent and at worst abet their own side’s misrepresentation of the literature. The multinational multi-billion dollar science industry tolerates individual discoveries here and there which may require tweaking fundamental dogma. But what is not tolerated is the summarizing of widespread and diverse evidence that may question the very validity of such dogma. * Michael Crichton on Consensus: When the physician and writer Dr. Crichton asked, “When did ‘skeptic’ become a dirty word in science?” he answered his own question. When evidence is weak, the status quo appeals to “the consensus” with the aid of “the decline of the media [think Ira Flatow as in NPR's Science Friday] as an independent assessor of fact.” Taking advantage of all that, Krauss appeals to that consensus, as he alleged to us, “All scientists are Darwinists” (apparently, except for the thousands documented at rsr.org/doubters), and as he dismissed the hundreds of scientists who reject the big bang by implying that their expertise was in unrelated disciplines. Please consider, though, that when those who believe in the big bang claim consensus, consensus, there just might be evidence that disproves that consensus. * Krauss' Anthropic Circular Reasoning: Regarding the many fine-tuned parameters of the universe, like Krauss said to Enyart and atheists are content to trust, the Anthropic Principle explains all this, for otherwise, we wouldn't be here to notice. In response, Bob said to Lawrence, quoting Walter ReMine (1993, p. 61), that this is as satisfying as a doctor saying, "The reason that your father is deaf is because he can't hear." * Scientists Questioning or Rejecting the Big Bang: See rsr.org/scientists-doubting-darwin-and-the-big-bang. * Krauss on Credentials: Within ten seconds Lawrence Krauss contradicted himself, claiming at six minutes into today's program that, "Scientists don't argue on credentials", but only ten seconds earlier he had asked, "What department?" as a way of discrediting the hundreds of scientists who argue that much evidence contradicts the Big Bang. (And countering Krauss' claim that, "All scientists are Darwinists," for the hundreds of thousands of Ph.D.s and Masters in the sciences, including in the applied and biological sciences, see also rsr.org/scholars-doubting-darwin.) * Krauss Admits Misleading Title to Sell Books: An atheist Professor at City University of New York, Massimo Pigliucci (whom we've quoted recently when pointing out that PZ Myers is filthy), is glad that folks are "pressing Krauss on several of his non sequiturs." He quotes Columbia's David Albert, who holds a PhD in theoretical physics and who in the New York Times made the same argument, brilliantly though, that I gave to Krauss today, that the “physical stuff of the world" and "quantum field theories" "have nothing whatsoever to say on the subject of where those fields came from... or of why there should have been a world in the first place. Period.” And Pigliucci shows the "intellectual dishonesty" from Krauss' own words in The Atlantic, when challenged that his book has a misleading title, because his topic actually is "a quantum vacuum" which "has properties," which properties objectively are not nothing, as in Krauss' title, A Universe from Nothing. Lawrence replied, “I don’t think I argued that physics has definitively shown how something could come from nothing... if the ‘nothing’ of reality is full of stuff, then I’ll go with that." But when the Atlantic interviewer, Ross Andersen presses, "when I read the title of your book, I read it as 'questions about origins are over.'" To which Krauss responds: “Well, if that hook gets you into the book that’s great. But in all seriousness, I never make that claim. ... If I’d just titled the book ‘A Marvelous Universe,’ not as many people would have been attracted to [i.e., bought] it." Pigliucci too points out the dishonesty and chastises Krauss: "Claim what you wish to claim, not what you think is going to sell more copies of your book, essentially playing a bait and switch with your readers." Not learning from Krauss' earlier mistitled book, Richard Dawkins was also taken in by his friend's ruse, for he wrote the Afterword, clearly without having read the manuscript itself, because Dawkins stated that the book title "means exactly what it says." Not. * Missing Uniform Distribution of Radioactivity: The materialist theory on the origin of the elements in the periodic table claims that all of our radioactive elements were created in the explosion of stars (no longer supernovas, but now neutron stars and even black holes), but that would predict a relatively uniform distribution on Earth, at least throughout the crust, and possibly the mantle too. So in today's otherwise contentious interview, Krauss agreed with Enyart's statement that 90% of Earth's radioactivity (uranium, thorium, etc.) is located in the continental crust, and Krauss added, a mystery for him, that it tends to concentrate around granite! That is, that 90% is not in the mantle nor in the enormous amount of the crust which lies under the oceans, but our planet's radioactivity is concentrated in 1/3rd of 1% of the Earth's mass, in the continental crust. (Further, the release of it's heat has not yet reached a steady state.) Krauss offered a partial explanation: that uranium was originally evenly distributed throughout (an alleged) molten earth but being a large atom, it floated toward the surface. This the bias of this physicist led him to forget, apparently, that it is density, and not size, that causes things to float. Even denser than gold, uranium is one of the most dense elements (excluding atheists and other manmade phenomena). Further, for argument's sake, that would only explain the relative absence of radioactivity deep in the Earth, but would not explain uranium's distancing itself from the mantle and from the oceanic crust, nor its affinity for the continents and even, of all things, for granite. Further, under Krauss' belief in the widespread falsehood that the planet was once molten, if so, then the gold in the crust should have sunk to the core! The creationists, on the other hand, have a theory based on observational science as to why radioactivity is concentrated around granite. * Absurd Consistency of Uranium Isotopes IF Formed in Space: Google: origin of Earth's radioactivity. The top-ranked result is Walt Brown's hydroplate theory. See this also at rsr.org/radioactivity. Brown earned his Ph.D. from MIT. He writes: The isotopes of each chemical element have almost constant ratios with each other. ... Why is the ratio of 235U to 238U in uranium ore deposits so constant almost everywhere on Earth? One very precise study showed that the ratio is 0.0072842, with a standard deviation of only 0.000017. Obviously, the more time that elapses between the formation of the various isotopes (such as 235U and 238U) and the farther they are transported to their current resting places, the more varied those ratios should be. The belief that these isotopes formed in a supernova explosion millions of light-years away and billions of years before the Earth formed and somehow collected in small ore bodies in a fixed ratio is absurd. Powerful explosions would have separated the lighter isotopes from the heavier isotopes. Some radioisotopes simultaneously produce two or more daughters. When that happens, the daughters have very precise ratios to each other, called branching ratios or branching fractions. Uranium isotopes are an example, because they are daughter products of some even heavier element. Recall that the Proton-21 Laboratory has produced superheavy elements that instantly decayed. Also, the global flux of neutrons during the flood provided nuclei with enough neutrons to reach their maximum stability. Therefore, isotope ratios for a given element are fixed. Had the flux of neutrons originated in outer space, we would not see these constant ratios worldwide. Because these neutrons originated at many specific points in the globe-encircling crust, these fixed ratios are global. "Walt Brown is the Isaac Newton of our day." -Bob Enyart 

Leaders are always looking for ways to gain a competitive edge over their competitors.  Some leaders choose to follow in the footsteps of the theoretical philosophies that successful leaders have put into motion. These theoretical philosophies, as many leaders have learned, can be hit-or-miss. Learn why following the practical philosophy of stoicism can help IT leaders frame their minds in a positive direction, thereby improving decision-making and reasoning skills quickly.  Featuring Dr. Massimo Pigliucci - Expert on Stoicism, Evolutionary Biology, and Practical Philosophy  In this podcast, I’m joined by the expert on stoicism, Dr. Massimo Pigliucci, to learn how we can all build a practical roadmap to a happy life. Dr. Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at City College of New York. He holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He is also the author and editor of 13 books, including his latest book, “A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living.”   I spoke with Dr. Pigliucci on my podcast several years ago about Ethics and AI, the types of Ethical Philosophies, the difficulty of programming ethics, and Stoicism. This time, I’m diving headfirst into discussing the practical philosophy of stoicism, a field where Dr. Pigliucci is an expert.  See all the show notes at RedZone

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://kingdablog.com/2017/03/27/pigliucci-on-philosophical-counselling/

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that focuses our attention on what is possible and gives us perspective on what is unimportant. By understanding Stoicism, we can learn to answer crucial questions: Should we get married or divorced? How should we handle our money in a world nearly destroyed by a financial crisis? How can we survive great personal tragedy? Whoever we are, Stoicism has something for us–and How to Be a Stoic is the essential guide. Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. To learn more about Massimo Pigliucci and his work, go to massimopigliucci.com and twitter.com/mpigliucci

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that focuses our attention on what is possible and gives us perspective on what is unimportant. By understanding Stoicism, we can learn to answer crucial questions: Should we get married or divorced? How should we handle our money in a world nearly destroyed by a financial crisis? How can we survive great personal tragedy? Whoever we are, Stoicism has something for us–and How to Be a Stoic is the essential guide.Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism.To learn more about Massimo Pigliucci and his work, go to massimopigliucci.com and twitter.com/mpigliucciVisit our Amazon affiliate link to get your copy of How to Be a Stoic.To learn more about Provocative Enlightenment Radio, go to http://www.provocativeenlightenment.com

In this episode we talk with Paul Wolff Mitchell, of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania, about the skull measurements of 19th century founding father of the American School of Anthropology, Samuel George Morton. Morton used his skull measurements to provide scientific support for polygenism (multiple origins of human races), slavery, and the ranking of races (as we discussed in earlier episodes: Monogenism and Polygenism and Morton and Gould--Polygeny Side B). Mitchell has analyzed Morton’s handwritten notes in an attempt to shed further light on the issue of Morton’s bias which was initially raised by Stephen Jay Gould in his 1978 article (Gould, 1978) and elaborated in his book, The Mismeasure of Man (Gould, 1981, 1996). Mitchell uses Morton’s contemporary, Friedrich Tiedemann, as an exemplar of someone using cranial measurements to come to the exact opposite conclusion, that the races were equal (Tiedemann, 1836). Here are some resources about this controversy: Publications by Mitchell: Mitchell, P. W. (2018). The fault in his seeds: Lost notes to the case of bias in Samuel George Morton’s cranial race science. Plos Biology, 16(10), e2007008. Mitchell, P. W., & Michael, J. S. (2019). Bias, Brains, and Skulls: Tracing the Legacy of Scientific Racism in the Nineteenth-Century Works of Samuel George Morton and Friedrich Tiedemann. In E. August, B. R. Furrow, K. Richter, K. K. Thomason, D. Costello, J. S. Michael, P. W. Mitchell, & U. Bettray (Eds.), Embodied Difference: Divergent Bodies in Public Discourse (pp. 77-98). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield. Gould’s paper and book: Gould, S. J. (1978). Morton's ranking of races by cranial capacity. Unconscious manipulation of data may be a scientific norm. Science, 200(4341), 503-509. doi:10.1126/science.347573 Gould, S. J. (1981). The mismeasure of man. New York: WW Norton. Gould, S. J. (1996). The mismeasure of man (Revised and Expanded ed.): WW Norton & Company. Other reconsiderations of the Morton and Gould argument: Kaplan, J. M., Pigliucci, M., & Banta, J. A. (2015). Gould on Morton, Redux: What can the debate reveal about the limits of data? Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C: Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 52, 22-31. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsc.2015.01.001 Lewis, J. E., DeGusta, D., Meyer, M. R., Monge, J. M., Mann, A. E., & Holloway, R. L. (2011). The mismeasure of science: Stephen Jay Gould versus Samuel George Morton on skulls and bias. PLoS Biol, 9(6), e1001071. Michael, J. S. (1988). A New Look at Morton's Craniological Research. Current Anthropology, 29(2), 349-354. doi:10.1086/203646 Michael, J. S. (2012, June 14, 2013). Personal Commentary on Morton & Gould Part 1. Retrieved from http://michael1988.com/?page_id=424 Weisberg, M. (2014). Remeasuring man. Evolution & Development, 16(3), 166-178. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/ede.12077 Morton’s work: Morton, S. G. (1844). Crania Aegyptiaca: or, Observations on Egyptian ethnography, derived from anatomy, history, and the monuments (Vol. 9): J. Pennington. Morton, S. G. (1849). Catalogue of Skulls of Man and the Inferior Animals, in the Collection of Samuel George Morton: Merrihew & Thompson, printers. Morton, S. G., & Combe, G. (1839). Crania Americana; or, a comparative view of the skulls of various aboriginal nations of North and South America: to which is prefixed an essay on the varieties of the human species: Philadelphia: J. Dobson; London: Simpkin, Marshall. Tiedemann on skulls: Tiedemann, F. (1836). XXIII. On the Brain of the Negro, Compared with That of the European and the Orang-Outang. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London(126), 497-527. Our episode about Thugee Skulls and phrenology: Phrenology, Race, and Thug Heads

[YouTube Channel Episode]One of the more interesting cultural developments in recent years, and least fear, has been an increased interest in Stoicism. Here are I share a few ideas on the issue, including things that I find congenial in the Stoic approach to life.EPISODE SECTIONS00:05 - Updates03:53 - Episode Start08:24 - Lesson 1: Commitment to Reality10:17 - Lesson 2: Understanding what Is in Our Control 13:03 - Lesson 3: The Trichotomy of Desire16:24 - Lesson 4: Life According to Virtue18:55 - Lesson 5: The Importance of Spiritual ExercisesEPISODE REFERENCESAJ Blog Post, "Engaging Stoicism"Pigliucci, A Handbook for New StoicsPigliucci, How to Be a StoicIrvine, The Stoic ChallengeHoliday, The Daily StoicHoliday, Lives of the StoicHoliday, The Obstacle is the WayEdgley, The Art of ResilienceCONNECT WITH ME ✩ Email - thecraftofliving@gmail.com ✩ Website - https://artisvivendi.org ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraftofliving ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AJeroncic * * * * * NEW TO THE CHANNEL? Hi, I am Ante Jeroncic, and on this channel, I explore the overlapping spaces where philosophy, wisdom traditions, spirituality, and self-development literature meet on the question of the flourishing life. More than a theoretical exercise, I see this endeavor as a personal quest, haltingly as it might be, to “live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life” (Thoreau).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thecraftofliving)

Bude môcť veda odpovedať na všetko, aj na otázky, ktoré až dodnes neboli typicke vedecké? Dnešná dávka je o úvode do scientizmu:  ----more----Prečítajte si túto dávku aj ako článok na SME: [čoskoro]Použitá a odporúčaná literatúra:Jakub a Andrej, “Je veda naozaj bez hraníc?” Noc výskumníkov, 2020."Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2020", Scientific American, 2020.Boudry, Pigliucci (eds.), Science Unlimited: The Challenges of Scientism, 2017.Boudry, Vlerick, Edis, "The end of science: On human cognitive limitations and how to overcome them", Biology & Philosophy, 2020.De Ridder, Peels, Woudenberg (eds.), Scientism: Prospects and Problems, 2018.Súvisiace dávky:PD#68 Premeny vedy, https://bit.ly/davka68***Dobré veci potrebujú svoj čas. Staň sa patrónom Tvojho obľúbeného podcastu cez Patreon ❤️ (https://bit.ly/PatreonPD) alebo nás podpor jednorazovo či trvalým príkazom (https://bit.ly/CHCEMpodporit). Ďakujeme!

For their 34th episode, the guys at Philosophy In Film discuss the 2006 William Friedkin Horror/Thriller, "Bug".  The conversation is centered on a philosophical examination of conspiracy theories,  how people become committed to them, and their increasing prevalence in today's culture. The winner of the Lamb's Soapworks Gift Box is also selected during Producer's Notes. Featured Beer:  Conspiracy IPA, Yukon Brewing (Whitehorse, Yukon)

Fabrizio Pigliucci – Tales of Clay and Other Soulful StoriesAired Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM CETMusic is a universal healing force. Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad and film composer, multi-instrumentalist, storyteller, peace activist, and dream catcher Fabrizio Pigliucci in a heartfelt conversation exploring the healing power of music. On his newest album release, “Tales of Clay,” a collection of soulful stories, Fabrizio invites us to reflect on humanity’s importance in returning to the central values of the essence of life. Principles such as simplicity, nurturing friendships, living more from the heart, and taking time to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. Simple things such as singing together around a fire, sharing meals with each other, creating beauty, taking more quality time for expression and love. Do we carry as a collective a unified vision of what we wish for our mother earth? What life do we wish for our children? In a world facing a global pandemic, struggling with division, and on the verge of a massive climate crisis, Fabrizio Pigliucci explores with Kara how we can use music as a healing force and how by shifting our consciousness and making small changes in our life, we can experience a more peaceful life.Throughout human history, we have used the succinct power of music to unite our suffering and mend. Mr. Pigliucci’s majestic masterpiece, “Tales of Clay,” is an invitation to come closer and name the things that we value so that we can prioritize them accordingly. His music and his vision for our world, give us newfound confidence that if we return to love and take more care of each other and our planet, we may just be able to usher in a new age of peace and prosperity for all.Discover more about Fabrizio’s work at http://www.fabriziopigliucci.com/Fabrizio has given his music as a gift to humanity as a free download on his site. Please donate graciously if you can. All donations go to creating more music for healing and well-being.To get in touch with Kara go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/#FabrizioPigliucci #TalesOfClay #SoulfulStories #VoiceRising #KaraJohnstad

Stoic Techniques for Self-Mastery with Dr. Massimo Pigliucci Massimo Pigliucci has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He is currently the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. Prof. Pigliucci has published 162 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 12 books, including the best-selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books) Today we are going to be talking about: focusing on what you can control, preparing yourself for your family’s death and your own, and what stoics techniques you can use for self-reflection and self-improvement.

Episode 4 of Happy Vs Flourishing features Massimo Pigliucci the K. D. Irani Professor of philosophy at the City College of New York. The author or editor of thirteen books, many of which provide excellent tips on how to have a richer more fulfilling life and that is an area we explore in this episode. Massimo has been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and the Philosophers' Magazine, among others.    In this episode amongst the things discussed are: How can philosophy help your life? What is Stoicism and why is it misunderstood? Nelson Mandela Viktor Frankl How applying some of Massimo's suggestions transformed the life of one of his coaching clients The new book: A Field Guide to a Happy Life What is the difference between Happiness and Flourishing?   He has just released a new book titled:  A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living   "This short book is a 'field guide, ' written with busy non-specialists in mind. By dipping into its pages, readers can simultaneously develop an understanding of Stoicism and gain important insights into how best to live. Those who are already familiar with Epictetus will appreciate Pigliucci's bold 'update' of Stoicism in the book's closing pages."--William B. Irvine, author of The Stoic Challenge "A shrewd take on Stoic philosophy that's one part inspiration and one part manual for cultivating resilience in daily life. Pigliucci's prudent advice will have broad appeal among philosophically inclined readers of self-help."--Publishers Weekly "A wonderfully fun introduction to Stoic philosophy, bursting with practical wisdom and engaging stories. I particularly admire how Pigliucci revisits and reinterprets Epictetus's Enchiridion while showing why we need a 'Stoicism 2.0' for twenty-first century happiness, and clearly illustrating how his version differs from the original. It's an excellent book, written in Pigliucci's splendidly lucid and accessible style." --Skye C. Cleary, author of Existentialism and Romantic Love "An engaging introduction to the Stoic life through an updated version of Epictetus's Handbook. An unusual and helpful feature is an appendix in which Pigliucci highlights his modifications of the original Stoic text to take account of modern thinking."--Christopher Gill, author of Greek Thought "Pigliucci reimagines Epictetus's Handbook (a.k.a. the Enchiridion) and updates it for the twenty-first century. The result is a work more timely than ever, for it warns us of the dangers of superstition while it reminds us that reason and virtue are essential to happiness. Pigliucci speaks directly to us as readers and justifies his updates along the way. He thereby invites us to treat Epictetus and this very book as a reasonable guide rather than as an oracle from on high."--Brian E. Johnson, Fordham University "Pigliucci's A Field Guide to a Happy Life provides a user-friendly manual for applying Stoicism to daily life in the twenty-first century. Stoicism 2.0 tweaks the philosophy in order to adapt it to the moral intuitions shared by most modern readers. It therefore provides a good place to start your journey when exploring Stoic practices."--Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor "This is a bold, contemporary updating of Stoicism for the present day. Taking the ancient Stoic Epictetus as his inspiration, Pigliucci has rewritten Epictetus's Handbook in order to update it, make it more relevant to a modern audience, but also to ensure that the core Stoic ideas shine through. The result is what Pigliucci calls Stoicism 2.0. This is a manual for living for those who approach the ancient Stoics as guides, not masters."--John Sellars, author of Stoicism Other books: How to be a Stoic A Handbook for New Stoics How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy Links: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/massimo-pigliucci/a-field-guide-to-a-happy-life/9781541646940/   https://massimopigliucci.wordpress.com   https://twitter.com/mpigliucci   Happy Vs Flourishing links: www.ExceedingExpectations.me Facebook Group Twitter LinkedIn YouTube How to leave a podcast review: https://tonywinyard.com/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-podcast/ Full shownotes including transcription available at: https://tonywinyard.com/hvf004-massimo-pigliucci/ 

In this special rebroadcast episode, we go back into the archives for a conversation on the philosophy of Stoicism, and on focusing on what you can control - something of central importance in these trying times of COVID-19. Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York. His research is concerned with philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, and the nature of pseudoscience. He received a Doctorate in Genetics from the University of Ferrara in Italy, a PhD in Botany from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He has published over a hundred technical papers and several books.  Prof. Pigliucci has been awarded the prestigious Dobzhansky Prize from the Society for the Study of Evolution. He has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science "for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudoscientific attack." In the areas of outreach and critical thinking, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national magazines such as Skeptic, Skeptical Inquirer, Philosophy Now, and The Philosopher's Magazine, among others. He has also been elected as a Consultant for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.  Pigliucci penned the wildly successful "Rationally Speaking" blog and podcast (rationallyspeaking.org) and maintains a blog - the namesake of his latest book -  called How to be a Stoic. Towards the end of the show we started chatting about genetically modified and AI augmented humanity which will form the basis of another chat with Massimo in the future, but for now, please enjoy my conversation on Stoicism and how it can help you in your personal and professional life with the one, the only...Massimo Pigliucci. Topics Discussed: The intersection of philosophy and science Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius How Stoicism can help us lead better professional and personal lives Stoicism in the workplace Does being Stoic make you emotionless? Silicon Valley’s Stoicism movement Living a life of virtue The decoupling of consciousness and intelligence Are human feelings just algorithms Show Notes: Twitter: twitter.com/mpigliucci Rationally Speaking blog: rationallyspeaking.blogspot.com How to be a Stoic blog: howtobeastoic.wordpress.com Footnotes to Plato blog: www.platofootnotes.org Get Massimo's books: How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living - https://amzn.to/2MvYuC4 Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk - https://amzn.to/2x9zkV1 Philosophy of Pseudoscience: Reconsidering the Demarcation Problem - https://amzn.to/2paA4oh Science Unlimited?: The Challenges of Scientism - https://amzn.to/2pbCGTa The Nature of Philosophy: How Philosophy Makes Progress and Why It Matters - https://amzn.to/2xccdJy Evolution, the Extended Synthesis (The MIT Press) - https://amzn.to/2pcD0Rs Tales of the Rational: Skeptical Essays About Nature and Science - https://amzn.to/2pcDze2 Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to A More Meaningful Life - https://amzn.to/2phtOeN Phenotypic Integration: Studying the Ecology and Evolution of Complex Phenotypes - https://amzn.to/2xe2vGm Making Sense of Evolution: The Conceptual Foundations of Evolutionary Biology - https://amzn.to/2MCofka   --- Follow me on Instagram: @thesteveglaveski Like us? ‍ It'd make our day if you took 1 minute to show some love on iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud by subscribing, sharing and giving us a 5 star rating. ‍ To sign up to our mailing list head to www.futuresquared.xyz For more information on Collective Campus, our innovation hub, school and consultancy based in Australia and Singapore check out www.collectivecampus.io ‍Future Squared is part of the NoFilter Media network. Find NoFilter online at www.nofilter.media

A Field Guide to a Happy Life Another great conversation with Massimo Pigliucci discussing his newest book A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In his hands, Stoicism isn't about feats of indifference, but about enduring pain without being overwhelmed, while enjoying pleasures without losing our heads. In short, he makes Stoicism into a philosophy all of us -- whether committed Stoics or simply seekers -- can use to live better. Guest Bio. Prof. Pigliucci has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism.

Nuevo episodio de la sección donde recomiendo un libro en “Emprender, aquí y ahora”, el podcast en el que hablamos de todas las estrategias, técnicas y herramientas sobre cómo emprender, cómo llevar tus ideas a la realidad y de todo lo que significa el proceso de emprender algo y llevarlo a cabo. Hoy recomendamos un nuevo libro: "Mi cuaderno estoico" de Máximo Pigliucci lleva a la práctica el estoicismo. Una guía que a lo largo de un año, semana a semana, nos va enseñando prácticas positivas para descubrir lo que está fuera de nuestro control, desarrollar la empatía, asumir la autocrítica, analizar las causas de nuestra impaciencia, entre otros.

Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudo-scientific attack.”  In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He blogs on practical philosophy at Patreon and Medium.  At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 165 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 13 books, including the best selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books). Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press), and How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy (co-edited with Skye Cleary and Daniel Kaufman, Penguin/Random House).

How To Be A Stoic with Massimo Pigliucci Please enjoy my conversation with Massimo Pigliucci about his book How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. In it, we discuss the stigma’s that exist around Stoicism and why and leads our conversation towards understanding what Stoicism is all about while also investigating some of the fundamental principles that guide Stoics. It helps create a better understanding of why this philosophy can assist us in creating more meaningful lives. Guest bio. Prof. Pigliucci has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism.

About the Guest  Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudo-scientific attack.”  In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He blogs on practical philosophy at Patreon and Medium.  At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 165 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 13 books, including the best selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books). Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press), and How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy (co-edited with Skye Cleary and Daniel Kaufman, Penguin/Random House). Guest Links BOOKS: CLICK HERE WEBSITE: CLICK HERE YOUTUBE: CLICK HERE PATREON: CLICK HERE TWITTER: CLICK HERE   Simon Drew Links Patreon: patreon.com/simonjedrew Coaching: simonjedrew.com/coaching/ Practical Stoic Mastermind: facebook.com/groups/practicalstoicmastermind Facebook: facebook.com/simonjedrew Instagram: instagram.com/simonjedrew LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonjedrew Website: simonjedrew.com

Ferrini (UniFi) spiega in quali contesti gli alberi in città possono creare un ristagno degli inquinanti; la regista Pigliucci racconta la resistenza ecologista del documentario "Hambachers"; il prof Perrotta spiega perché dopo la rivolta di Rosarno non è stato smantellato il sistema di sfruttamento dei lavoratori agricoli

What is stoicism and how can it help us manage a life crisis? A doctor and professor of philosophy, Massimo Pigliucci faced a critical juncture with the death of his father and undergoing a divorce. He looked to the ancient philosophers for answers and discovered “virtue ethics,” an approach to life that advances human improvement through the development of values. “Stoicism tries to eliminate destructive emotions as much as possible while cultivating the positive ones. The Stoics concluded that a good human life is that in which we apply reason in order to improve society. If we improve as people, we will be improving society; and if we work to improve society, we will automatically be improving ourselves,” the professor explains. Massimo Pigliucci is a doctor of genetics, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, which is what he teaches as a professor at City College of New York and writes about on his blog, How to be a Stoic. His notable works include A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control and How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life.

Massimo Pigliucci is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His scholarly interests are in the philosophy of science and the nature of pseudoscience. He studies and practices modern Stoicism. Pigliucci is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written for Skeptical Inquirer, Philosophy Now, and The Philosophers' Magazine, among others. His op-eds have appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and other major outlets. He publishes essays on Stoicism and other practical philosophies at patreon.com/FigsINWinter and produces the almost daily Stoic Meditations podcast at https://anchor.fm/stoicmeditations (less). In A Handbook for New Stoics, renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and seasoned practitioner Gregory Lopez provide 52 week-by-week lessons to help us apply timeless Stoic teachings to modern life. Whether you're already familiar with Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, or you're entirely new to Stoicism, this handbook will help you embrace challenges, thrive under pressure, and discover the good life! Connect with Massimo Pigliucci: Join the online discussion group for A Handbook for New Stoics! facebook.com/groups/377601502853437 Massimo's books: https://www.amazon.com/Massimo-Pigliucci/e/B001IU0D3K How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life - //www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541644530/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 https://twitter.com/mpigliucci Connect with Nick Holderbaum: https://www.primalosophy.com/ https://twitter.com/primalosophy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBn7jiHxx2jzXydzDqrJT2A If you enjoy the podcast please leave a review on iTunes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primalosophy-podcast/id1462578947 If you would like to set up a consult call with Nick Holderbaum, you can schedule with him at https://www.primalosophy.com/health-coaching

------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter ------------------Follow me on--------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDissenterYT Dr. Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at CUNY-City College, formerly co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, and formerly the editor in chief for the online magazine Scientia Salon. He's also the author of several books, including Phenotypic Plasticity, Philosophy of Pseudoscience, and How to Be a Stoic. In today's episode, we talk about how we can demarcate pseudoscience from science. We go more specifically into certain criteria, like falsifiability, predictability, explicability, and replicability; the distinction between pseudoscience and anti-science; and we also discuss if science, in the end, is a cultural construct, though not as the postmoderns would have it. Time Links: 00:43 What is the demarcation problem? 02:41 Falsifiability 09:32 Predictability and explicability 13:50 Is there a set of criteria that infallibly identify something as scientific? 22:21 The disunity of science 26:52 The problem with replicability 35:38 Is it important to distinguish pseudoscience from anti-science? 38:28 The example of Intelligent Design 39:55 Why is it important to properly distinguish science from pseudoscience? 43:17 Is science a cultural construct? 50:15 Is reliance on science experts an argument from authority? 54:24 Follow Dr. Pigliucci's work -- Follow Dr. Pigliucci's work: Faculty page: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/massimo-pigliucci Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mpigliucci/ Books: https://tinyurl.com/yc6tq7ym Twitter handle: @mpigliucci -- A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS: KARIN LIETZCKE, ANN BLANCHETTE, JUNOS, SCIMED, PER HELGE HAAKSTD LARSEN, LAU GUERREIRO, RUI BELEZA, MIGUEL ESTRADA, ANTÓNIO CUNHA, CHANTEL GELINAS, JIM FRANK, JERRY MULLER, FRANCIS FORD, AND HANS FREDRIK SUNDE! I also leave you with the link to a recent montage video I did with the interviews I have released until the end of June 2018: https://youtu.be/efdb18WdZUo And check out my playlists on: PSYCHOLOGY: https://tinyurl.com/ybalf8km PHILOSOPHY: https://tinyurl.com/yb6a7d3p ANTHROPOLOGY: https://tinyurl.com/y8b42r7g

Host Kevin Patton emphasizes the idea of the "last best story" in science to review the unfolding debates about adult neurogenesis and autonomic pathways. How can we use the "anatomical compass" to help students learn anatomy? What is reserve hematopoiesis? And more discussion of feedback to students in online tests. 01:17 | Feedback in Online Tests 08:17 | The Anatomical Compass 14:47 | Sponsored by AAA 15:12 | Reserve hematopoiesis 18:09 | Sponsored by HAPS 18:54 | Featured: Last Best Story in Adult Neurogenesis & ANS Pathways If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336)Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram!   Scientific theories are tested every time someone makes an observation or conducts an experiment, so it is misleading to think of science as an edifice, built on foundations. Rather, scientific knowledge is more like a web. The difference couldn't be more crucial. A tall edifice can collapse – if the foundations upon which it was built turn out to be shaky. But a web can be torn in several parts without causing the collapse of the whole. The damaged threads can be patiently replaced and re-connected with the rest – and the whole web can become stronger, and more intricate. (Massimo Pigliucci)   1 | Feedback in Online tests 7 minutes In Episode 36, Adam Rich called in regarding how we can provide feedback to students taking online tests. I responded that I encourage students to get the correct response from their study buddies—or from me. After the episode aired, Krista Rompolski pointed out that this could be a challenge in very large courses. What do y'all think? Tell us. Really.   Big Year in Anatomy & Physiology Teaching with The A&P Professor | Episode 36 Spaced Retrieval Practice | Episode 1 Test Debriefing Boosts Student Learning | Episode 11 Test Frequency in the A&P Course | Episode 33 Long Term Learning | Five Strategies for Teaching A&P Testing as Teaching Here's a tool I use for repeated feedback (saves a LOT of time): Sign up for TextExpander. Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. We want your feedback! 1-833-LION-DEN or 1-833-546-6336 podcast@theAPprofessor.org @theAPprofessor (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and beyond)     2 | The Anatomical Compass 6.5 minutes Although you and I are comfortable in orienting ourselves to anatomical directions when looking at diagrams, photographs, and specimens in anatomy, our beginning student often are not. The simple process of adding an "anatomical rosette" reflecting the anatomical directions in each encountered diagram can  help students develop the skill of understanding anatomical perspective. Anatomical Rosettes Help Student Orient Themselves     3 | Sponsored by AAA 0.5 minutes The searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by The American Association of Anatomists (AAA) at anatomy.org. Their big meeting is in April at the Experimental Biology (EB) meeting in Orlando FL. Check it out! Searchable transcript Captioned audiogram      4 | Reserve Hematopoiesis 3 minutes Hematopoietic stem cells  (HSCs) may have a "back-up system" that helps out after damage to the working population. These "reserve" HSCs (rHSCs) may step up when the primed HSCs (pHSCs) cannot keep up with the demand for hematopoiesis. Scientists have identified a bone marrow backup system (summary article) my-ap.us/2BmcoE0 N-Cadherin-Expressing Bone and Marrow Stromal Progenitor Cells Maintain Reserve Hematopoietic Stem Cells (report by Zhao, et al. in Cell Reports) my-ap.us/2Bk7vLN     5 | Sponsored by HAPS 0.5 minutes The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. Did you know there's a one-day regional HAPS conference in March? Check it out. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Anatomy & Physiology Society  theAPprofessor.org/haps     6 | Featured: Last Best Story in Adult Neurogenesis & ANS Pathways 12 minutes The "last best story" is what I tell my students I'm providing to them. That approach emphasizes the evolving nature of scientific understanding. In this episode, I mention two stories that are evolving right now. Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12 (where I introduce the idea of teaching as storytelling) Adult neurogenesis in the brain Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8 (where I first discuss this story) The Discovery of the Neuron (outlines the origin of central dogmas about neuroscience, including Ramón y Cajal's role) Neurogenesis in the adult human hippocampus (paper that established the idea that adult brain neurogenesis does occur) Human hippocampal neurogenesis drops sharply in children to undetectable levels in adults (paper that challenges the idea of adult brain neurogenesis) New Study Questions Confidence in Neurogenesis in the Adult Brain (article that summarizes the recent controversy) Are Learning Styles Real? Why or Why Not? | Episode 14 (where I bring up newer research on adult neurogenesis) New Evidence Suggests Aging Brains Continue to Make New Neurons (article by Francis Collins on the new paper) Human Hippocampal Neurogenesis Persists throughout Aging (new research paper in Cell) The last best story in adult neurogenesis? A New Look at Neurogenesis in Humans (blog post by Neuroskeptic, summarizing new perspectives) my-ap.us/2TDxTXU Recalibrating the Relevance of Adult Neurogenesis (article by Jason S. Snyder in Trends in Neurosciences) my-ap.us/2TEb5r4 Are sacral autonomic pathways sympathetic or parasympathetic? Sacral Efferent Pathways are Sympathetic, Not Parasympathetic (summary from The A&P Professor blog) my-ap.us/2TJMHnS The sacral autonomic outflow is sympathetic (I. Espinosa-Medina, O., et al., of J.-F. Brunet lab's in Science the proposed change; includes an updated version of the classic diagram of sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways) my-ap.us/2fNdcF3 Neural circuitry gets rewired (Adameyko, I. in Science comments on the report cited above, stating that "This finding provokes a serious shift in textbook knowledge, and, as with any fundamental discovery, it brings important practical implications..." and goes on to mention of a few of the implications (e.g., how to treat bladder dysfunction) my-ap.us/2gg9O8P The Autonomic Nervous System. Part I. (John Newport Langley's classic "primary source" that codified the modern concept of the ANS.) my-ap.us/2fYHt3M The sacral autonomic outflow is parasympathetic: Langley got it right (John P. Horn's commentary in Clinical Autonomic Research; the last best story?) my-ap.us/2TCvwF5   If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. More details at the episode page. 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Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of the last best story in teaching A&P, including two stories now "in flux". There's more... some word dissections and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club. Topics .5 minute A point about test feedback from listener Krista Rompolski The anatomical compass in teaching anatomy An update in hematopoiesis How "the last best story" helps students understand the nature of science Word Dissections 6.5 minutes Neurogenesis Craniosacral Thoracolumbar Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) Rosette Book Club 2.5 minutes Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk by Massimo Pigliucci amzn.to/2WJ18up Check out The A&P Professor Book Club   If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. More details at the episode page. Transcript available at the script page. Listen to any episode on your Alexa device. Join The A&P Professor social network: Blog Twitter @theAPprofessor Facebook theAPprofessor Instagram theAPprofessor YouTube Amazon referrals help defray podcasting expenses.Transcript and captions for this episodeare supported by theAmerican Association of Anatomists.anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Societyalso provides support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps(Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciatetheir support of this podcast!)  

Aired Thursday, 20 December 2018, 9:00 AM EST / 6:00 AM PSTFabrizio Pigliucci - The Frequency of BeautyMusic is a universal language that connects people, nations and culture. Film composer, multi-instrumentalist, peace activist and dream catcher, Fabrizio Pigliucciuses the powerful tools of sound, storytelling and music to paint sonic landscapes that awaken our spirit. His music has become the soundtrack for thousands of people’s lives worldwide and his audience continues to grow. Besides staying true to his own unique voice as a composer, Fabrizio is also an internationally renowned orchestrator. Through his empathic nature and ability to deeply listen in to another souls frequency, he is able to capture the stories and dreams of other artists and turn them into larger soundscapes that are shape shifting our world through albums, concerts and film. A rare gift indeed. Yes, finely attuned at home in nature, Fabrizio’s curiosity remains limitless. He loves walking by the sea side and playing his bansuri flute on top of mountains. He is known to play and collect rare instruments as a way to better understand the different voices and traditions of the world and unite humanity. His Music from a “Plant Project” guides us to take responsibility for our planet and begin to connect with our surroundings. The essence of his work is to weave more beauty into our world. Yes, music as freedom, as prayer, as a way to increase the love vibration and be one with our divine existence. In this wonderful interview, Fabrizio shares his path with us.

Um comentário em torno do texto "Os votos do estoico" (The Stoic Pledge), de Massimo Pigliucci, tal como traduzido no blog devitastoica.com. Trata-se de um episódio-piloto do que virá a ser um podcast dedicado a aplicações contemporâneas da filosofia estoica.

According to the Stoics, the one thing that distinguishes us from the rest of nature our capacity to reason. But what exactly is reason and how does it relate to living a complete life? Dr. Massimo Pigliucci joins the podcast this week to discuss Stoicism, Reason, Science and Scientism. Check out more from Massimo Pigliucci herehttps://platofootnote.wordpress.com/https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/

Encore release July 8, 2018. Encore release March 31, 2017. Originally posted June 5, 2010.

Many people who were introduced to Stoicism by popular books that were written in the twenty-first century are surprised by the religious nature of Stoic philosophy when they first encounter it in the surviving Stoic texts and scholarship on those texts. That is because none of these popular authors address the deeply religious nature of Stoicism positively. Instead, they either ignore it or attempt to discredit it as the unwarranted beliefs of ancient philosophers who lacked our modern scientific understanding of the universe. For some, like Lawrence Becker, Stoic ethics cannot be “credible” if it remains attached to Stoic cosmology (a providential cosmos).[1] Likewise, William Irvine considers this aspect of Stoicism “off-putting to modern individuals, almost none of whom believe in the existence of Zeus, and many of whom don’t believe we were created by a divine being who wanted what was best for us.”[2] Ryan Holiday takes a different approach and justifies ignoring Stoic physics (which includes Stoic theology) by making the unsubstantiated claim that as Stoicism progressed, the later Stoics “focused primarily on two of these topics—logic and ethics”[3] to the exclusion of physics. In a unique approach, Donald Robertson attempts to obscure the modern divergence from Stoicism by making the unsupportable claim that some of the ancient Stoics “may have adopted a more agnostic stance”[4] or may have “believed that agnosticism or even atheism may have been consistent with the Stoic way of life.”[5] Claims like these may satisfy those who are unfamiliar with the Stoic texts and have not read any credible scholarship on Stoicism. Likewise, they will please those atheists and agnostics who wish those claims to be true. However, these claims do not stand up to the textual evidence or credible Stoic scholarship. A more brazen example of a predisposition against the religious nature of Stoicism is offered by Massimo Pigliucci, who combines literary fiction with a bit of scientific hubris to justify abandonment of the Stoic worldview and its deeply religious nature. In his 2017 book How to Be a Stoic, which should have been more appropriately titled How to Be a Secular Stoic, Pigliucci engages Epictetus in an imaginary conversation. He sits Epictetus down for a friendly chat and educates him about the “powerful double punch” that David Hume and Charles Darwin delivered to the Stoic conception of a providential cosmos.[6] Of course, in Pigliucci’s version of this story, Epictetus does not provide a defense of Stoic providence against the claims of modern philosophy and science. Instead, Epictetus remains silent while the Stoic worldview is laid waste. However, for those who have any familiarity with the Discoursesof Epictetus, it is hard to imagine this conversation would be so one-sided if the real Epictetus were engaged with Pigliucci. It is easy to imagine Epictetus countering with something like, my dear philosopher, “The [Stoics] say that the first thing that needs to be learned is the following, that there is a God, and a God who exercises providential care for the universe” (Discourses 2.14.11). Then, Epictetus, in his typically protreptic style, might have asked Pigliucci, “What is the universe, then, and who governs it?” (Discourses 2.14.25). Finally, it’s fair to assume a modern version of Epictetus would be familiar enough with the writings of Hume and Darwin to know that Pigliucci’s “powerful double punch” may be quite effective against the New Atheist strawman version of God paraded into most modern debates. However, a modern, well-informed Epictetus would be able to point out that neither Hume nor Darwin can land a blow on the immanent God of Stoicism that providentially orders the cosmos from within. Unfortunately, Pigliucci is so beholden to the reductionist materialist belief system of nineteenth-century science that he is compelled to declare, as he recently did, that the metaphysical beliefs of the ancient Stoics...

You're listening to the Stoic Solutions Podcast - practical wisdom for everyday life. Today's special guest Massimo Pigliucci joins me to talk about practical applications of Stoicism, how Stoic Philosophy can benefit us in modern times, and address misconceptions about Stoicism. We explore whether Stoicism encourages us to suppress or ignore emotions; what it means to be virtuous; what a good life looks like; Stoics' view on wealth; whether Stoics are killjoys; social approval; insults; being offended; regret; toleration; and friendship among other topics. Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post , and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He publishes two blogs: Plato’s Footnote ( platofootnote.org ), on general philosophy, and How to Be a Stoic ( howtobeastoic.org ), on his personal exploration of Stoicism as practical philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 13 books (full list: https://platofootnote.wordpress.com/books/), most recently of the best selling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books). Other titles include Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to a More Meaningful Life (Basic Books); Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press), and Science Unlimited? The Challenges of Scientism (co-edited with M. Boudry, University of Chicago Press). Visit my website at stoicsolutionspodcast.com where you can connect with me on social media and listen to past episodes. Support my work by becoming a donor through Patreon or Paypal to access special rewards including the ability to have upcoming guests answer your questions, custom podcast episodes, group conversations with me and podcast listeners, and one-on-one discussions. Join my new Discord chat server for interactive discussion with me and people interested in Stoicism. Share, comment, like, subscribe, and leave reviews to help support my efforts and keep this project going. Email me with your thoughts – justinvacula at gmail.com. Support through Patreon and Paypal Donate: http://justinvacula.com/donate/ Find Justin Vacula online and listen to past content: Main website: http://www.stoicsolutionspodcast.com SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/justinvacula iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stoic-philosophy/id1264404483 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/justinvacula Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/justin-vacula/stoic-philosophy Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/I4gq7yzmfr63glwfvin2kmciifq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoicSolutionsPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoicSolutions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Engage at home or on-the-go with podcast listeners and people interested in Stoicism & Philosophy in my new interactive easy-to-use Discord chat channel: http://justinvacula.com/2018/04/02/stoic-solutions-podcast-discord-chat/ Podcast music, used with permission, is from Fairyland's album 'Score to a New Beginning.' View their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Groupe.Fairyland.Officiel/ Resources: Stoic Philosophy Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Stoicism/ Modern Stoicism http://modernstoicism.com Massimo Pigliucci blog 'How to be a Stoic' https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com

Encore release April 20, 2018. Encore release January 11, 2017. Originally posted February 10, 2008.

Dr. Massimo Pigliucci has put together the Prokopton Pledge for modern Stoics it can be found at https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-stoic-pledge/It lists 13 precepts that a modern Stoic would agree with. What do you think? Email me sundaystoic@gmail.comNote: the first upload didn't work correctly so I am re-uploading the Episode

If you haven't noticed, Stoicism is getting popular these days. Google it and a raft of influencer and popular thought leader articles appear touting the philosophy's benefits. As Nassim Taleb ascribes to the stoic sage in his book The Black Swan: “Someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into information, mistakes into initiation, and desire into undertaking.” I want that. I talked with scientist/philosopher Massimo Pigliucci to get it.  Massimo is the author of How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. He is also the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Philosophy Now and The Philosopher’s Magazine, among others. At last count, he has published 152 technical papers in science and philosophy as well as the popular article on Stoicism that appeared in the New York Times. This is no boring philosophy discussion. The majority of our conversation is on Stoic practice and it's practical use in dealing with life's ups and downs including an interesting discussion about overcoming the fear of death.  Here is just some of the discussion.  Misunderstandings that people have about stoicism. Stoicism origin, its influence on religions, modern psychology and it's resurgence in culture of late On prison testing the philosophy, Nelson Mandela, and James Stockdale A comparison of Stoicism and Buddhism On Stoic meditation On dealing with setbacks Internalizing the dichotomy of control Dealing with the fear of death. On indifference If you're new to Stoicism and want to know what all the fuss is about, here is your lesson.

Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York. His research is concerned with philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, and the nature of pseudoscience. He received a Doctorate in Genetics from the University of Ferrara in Italy, a PhD in Botany from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He has published over a hundred technical papers and several books.  Prof. Pigliucci has been awarded the prestigious Dobzhansky Prize from the Society for the Study of Evolution. He has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science "for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudoscientific attack." In the areas of outreach and critical thinking, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national magazines such as Skeptic, Skeptical Inquirer, Philosophy Now, and The Philosopher's Magazine, among others. He has also been elected as a Consultant for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.  Pigliucci penned the wildly successful "Rationally Speaking" blog and podcast (rationallyspeaking.org) and maintains a blog - the namesake of his latest book -  called How to be a Stoic.   Towards the end of the show we started chatting about genetically modified and AI augmented humanity which will form the basis of another chat with Massimo in the future, but for now, please enjoy my conversation on Stoicism and how it can help you in your personal and professional life with the one, the only...Massimo Pigliucci.   Topics Discussed: The intersection of philosophy and science Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius How Stoicism can help us lead better professional and personal lives Stoicism in the workplace Does being Stoic make you emotionless? Silicon Valley’s Stoicism movement Living a life of virtue The decoupling of consciousness and intelligence Are human feelings just algorithms   Show Notes: Twitter: twitter.com/mpigliucci Rationally Speaking blog: rationallyspeaking.blogspot.com How to be a Stoic blog: howtobeastoic.wordpress.com Footnotes to Plato blog: www.platofootnotes.org Get Massimo's books: How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living - https://amzn.to/2MvYuC4   Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk - https://amzn.to/2x9zkV1   Philosophy of Pseudoscience: Reconsidering the Demarcation Problem - https://amzn.to/2paA4oh   Science Unlimited?: The Challenges of Scientism - https://amzn.to/2pbCGTa   The Nature of Philosophy: How Philosophy Makes Progress and Why It Matters - https://amzn.to/2xccdJy   Evolution, the Extended Synthesis (The MIT Press) - https://amzn.to/2pcD0Rs   Tales of the Rational: Skeptical Essays About Nature and Science - https://amzn.to/2pcDze2   Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to A More Meaningful Life - https://amzn.to/2phtOeN   Phenotypic Integration: Studying the Ecology and Evolution of Complex Phenotypes - https://amzn.to/2xe2vGm   Making Sense of Evolution: The Conceptual Foundations of Evolutionary Biology - https://amzn.to/2MCofka   --- ‍Join the conversation on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/where you can discuss episodes, request guests, propose questions for forthcoming guests and access exclusive content and special offers! Listen on iTunes @ goo.gl/sMnEa0 Listen on Spotify @ spoti.fi/2G2QsxV Listen on Stitcher @ www.stitcher.com/podcast/future Listen on Google Play @ bit.ly/FSGoog ‍ If you've got any questions on this podcast feel free to send an email to steve@collectivecamp.us or tweet me on Twitter @steveglaveski or @future_squared Follow me on Instagram: @thesteveglaveski Like us? ‍ It'd make our day if you took 1 minute to show some love on iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud by subscribing, sharing and giving us a 5 star rating. ‍ To sign up to our mailing list head to www.futuresquared.xyz For more information on Collective Campus, our innovation hub, school and consultancy based in Australia and Singapore check out www.collectivecampus.io ‍

We have an extended interview this month with Massimo Pigliucci [19:15] who identifies ideas in Stoicism that atheists might find troublesome. LInks mentioned in this episode: Gabriele Oettingen – Rethinking Positive Thinking  [02:30] Mental Contrasting Wikipedia article [03:35] My Meditations by Mike Dariano [04:50] John Sellars’ blog – Miscellanea Stoica [06:15] Stoicism and emotions – […]

This episode is brought to you by the CIO Scoreboard Massimo Pigliucci has a Doctorate in Genetics from the University of Ferrara (Italy), a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He has done post-doctoral research in evolutionary ecology at Brown University and is currently the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national outlets such as the NewYork Times, Philosophy Now and The Philosopher's Magazine among others. I have linked in the show notes to a great article he wrote recently in the New York times. Pigliucci publishes two blogs: Plato's Footnote (platofootnote.org), on general philosophy, and How to Be a Stoic (howtobeastoic.org), on his personal exploration of Stoicism as practical philosophy. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 146 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 10 technical and public outreach books, most recently of Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to a More Meaningful Life (Basic Books) Philosophy of Pseudoscience: Reconsidering the Demarcation Problem (University of Chicago Press), co-edited with Maarten Boudry. Other books include Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to a More Meaningful Life (Basic Books) and Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press). We explored quite a few topics on Ethics and AI, Types of Ethical Philosophies, the difficulty of programming ethics, stoicism. I also asked him how to pose great questions to stir great conversation at the table with my kids... There is a bunch of resources that we discussed. Check them out on redzonetech.net. Major Take-Aways From This Episode: 1) 3 Major Types of Ethical Philosophies. 2) Ancient Virtue Ethics and Philippa Foot .The answer is always well it depends, what would a good person do? Human judgment is needed + nuance. 3) Modern Kantian (Started by Immanuel Kant) Deontological Ethics Rule-based ethics. 4) Modern John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism Ethics is whatever increases the happiness of the largest number of people. 5) Why there is no such thing as Intuition and how understanding Intuition and Science can make you aware of how to make yourself better as a person and leader. 6) 3 Steps to augmenting intuition using Stoicism. 7) AI vs. Smart Intelligence versus consciousness a. Trolley dilemma; b. Throw-man-off-bridge dilemma; c. Autonomous cars (programming a car to avoid a human being). 8) The different types of philosophy. 9) Kids and Philosophy resources to get your kids into good dinner table debates. 10) The Stoic Philosophy between (preferences and desires) and examples. 11) Skill acquisition and developing expertise using Stoic Philosophy. 12) Types of Philosophy of Science (Mathematics, Logic, Stoic). The role of Logic. 13) Why Stoicism is gaining popularity. 14) Stoicism for kids. Ways to connect with Massimo Pigliucci: Email Facebook Website: Plato’s Footnote Access all of Massimo’s Web Sites Teachings, event and news updates Plato’s Footnote How to Be a Stoic Rationally Speaking (archives, Massimo’s first blog, which ran from August 2005 to March 2014) Podcast: Rationally Speaking (archives) Books and Publications:  Books written or edited by Massimo Pigliucci Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to a Meaningful Life (mentioned in the interview) Video Resources: Massimo’s Youtube Channel Massimo’s Talks AI Conversation Resources Mentioned: Stoicon How to be a stoic One of his best articles from the New York Times – How to Be A Stoic  A great interview with Ryan Holiday on Stoic Philosophy Book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman Pythagorous cave in Greece Kids Philosophy Resources: Philosophy for Kids: 40 Fun Questions That Help You Wonder About Everything! Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas Big Ideas for Little Kids: Teaching Philosophy through Children's Literature The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning Young Person’s Guide to Philosophy Other Resources:  Wikipedia City University of New York Profile Scientia Salon Essays This episode is sponsored by the CIO Security Scoreboard, a powerful tool that helps you communicate the status of your IT Security program visually in just a few minutes. Credits: Outro music provided by Ben’s Sound   Other Ways To Listen to the Podcast  iTunes | Stitcher | Libsyn | Soundcloud | RSS Feed | LinkedIn Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, then please consider leaving an iTunes review here. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review if you’re doing this for the first time. About Bill Murphy Bill Murphy is a world renowned IT Security Expert dedicated to your success as an IT business leader. Follow Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter.  

Episode # 40 Running Time: 43:27 Podcast Relevance: Professionals In this episode R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S. interviews Massimo Pigliucci, PhD about various Philosophy of Science matters including: Whether Philosophy of Science matters for the practice of science, including psychological science Objections raised by various scientists regarding the importance of Philosophy of Science, and Dr. Pigliucci's responses to those objections Whether Philosophy of Science makes progress What the demarcation problem is and the current status of the literature on demarcation How scientists and philosophers of science might optimize collaboration Massimo Pigliucci, PhD Biography Prof. Pigliucci has a Doctorate in Genetics from the University of Ferrara (Italy), a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He has done post-doctoral research in evolutionary ecology at Brown University and is currently the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the relationship between science and philosophy, and the nature of pseudoscience. Prof. Pigliucci has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudoscientific attack.” In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national outlets such as the New York Times, Philosophy Now and The Philosopher’s Magazine among others. He is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a Contributing Editor to Skeptical Inquirer. Dr. Pigliucci publishes two blogs: Plato’s Footnote (platofootnote.org), on general philosophy, and How to Be a Stoic (howtobeastoic.org), on his personal exploration of Stoicism as practicalphilosophy. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 144 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 10 technical and public outreach books, most recently of Philosophy of Pseudoscience: Reconsidering the Demarcation Problem (University of Chicago Press), co-edited with Maarten Boudry. Other books include Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to a More Meaningful Life (Basic Books) and Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press).   Episode-Related Links Books: Philosophy of Pseudoscience: Reconsidering the Demarcation Problem   What is this thing called Science?   Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy can lead us to a more meaningful life   Dr. Pigliucci's websites: Plato's Footnote How to Be a Stoic  

This third episode focuses on the nature of science, broadly speaking, with Massimo Pigliucci. What is science, how does it work, and where do certain phenomena fall in relation to it? Dr. Pigliucci is both a scientist and a philosopher of science, is currently Professor of Philosophy at CUNY-City College, and co-hosts the Rationally Speaking Read More The post AA003 – What About Science? with Massimo Pigliucci appeared first on Godless Haven.

00:00:00 - Massimo Pigliucci returns to the show to talk about his new book, Answers for Aristotle. Part 1 of our interview barely scratches the surface for how science and philosophy (aka SciPhy) can help YOU answer some of life's biggest questions. 00:27:49 - In our estimation, one of the big questions of life is, "What are you drinking?" Kelly answers with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Ryan has a multivariate cocktail including some barrel-aged gin from Smooth Ambler, some homemade tonic water using a Sodastream and Jack Rudy tonic syrup, and, of course, a splash of lime. Jacob kicks back Hofbräu Dunkel. 00:35:06 - Jacob announces a new, and hopefully more scientific direction, for Trailer Trash Talk for 2013, beginning with Tom Cruise's latest scientifical sci-fi flick Oblivion. 00:49:56 - Part 2 of our interview with Massimo begins with Jacob getting us off topic on science philosophy and science literacy. Plus some of the specifics for finding your own eudaimonia. Make sure you read Ryan's review of the book and buy your own copy! Thanks again to Massimo for giving us some of his time and make sure to check out his own blog and podcast! 01:24:53 - PaleoPOWs are quite philosophical, in that the uninformed don't quite get the point, but trust us, it matters. Kelly kicks off with an iTunes review from Tzeros who assaults our comedy chops, but after giving us 5-stars we don't really care what the words are. Ryan is rapturous thanks to a donation from Cameron L. Thanks, Cameron! And Jacob closes us out with a Facebook comment via James C. regarding a Vonnegut misremembering, which Jacob deleted like a punk, so now James is in charge of Jacob's admin status. Take him down, James!   Thanks for listening and be sure to check out the Brachiolope Media Network for more great science podcasts!   Music for this week's show provided by: Feelin' Alright - Sweatshop Union Love is Like a Bottle of Gin - The Magnetic Fields Inside Out - Eve 6 Washin' + Wonderin' - Stroke 9

Host: Chris Mooney Our guest this week is a return guest of the show, Massimo Pigliucci. We last heard about his book Nonsense on Stilts, which was about how to distinguish between science and pseudoscience. But his newest effort is in some ways even more ambitious. It's called Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to a More Meaningful Life. And in it, Pigliucci lays out an approach that he calls "sci-phi." It involves assessing the science of an issue—like, say, the biology of romance—and then also weighing an array of philosophical considerations, before figuring out how to negotiate this life domain. It's quite the heady undertaking—but, well, that never stopped us here before.... Massimo Pigliucci is a professor in the Philosophy Program at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and was formerly a biology professor at Stony Brook University. He is the author or editor of eight previous books, most recently Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk. He lives in New York City.

00:00:00 - The Paleopals are joined by Massimo Pigliucci, of Rationally Speaking, to talk about philosophy, science, and philosophy of science. This here is the bulk of the episode, so enjoy as Dr. Pigliucci waxes poetic about the deep inner workings of the scientific system we all hold so dear. Be sure to read the blog and listen to the podcast of Rationally Speaking. But be especially sure to pick up Massimo's book: Nonsense on Stilts 01:06:07 - After we say goodbye to Massimo (and his glass of chianti), we say hello to our own Birra Artiganale, peppermint tea, and Abita, respectively. 01:09:55 - It's time to get inspired and literate with this week's trailer, the German (i.e. not funny) film Young Goethe in Love. 01:19:25 - Ryan starts with a mole rat from James C. (available for viewing on the Art... sort of page!), Kelly has an e-mail about philosophy of science (how appropriate!) from David H., and Charlie follows up on the difference between his voice and Patrick's(with a startling revelation!)   Thanks for listening. Our blog may not be as rational as our guest's, but we do try: Paleocave.com   Music for this week's show provided by: Thinking Loudly - El Ten Eleven Demons - Guster Young, Dumb, and In Love - Mat Kearney

Host: Chris Mooney It’s a longstanding debate in the philosophy of science: Is "demarcation" possible? Can we really draw firm lines between science and pseudoscience? Massimo Pigliucci thinks so. In his new book Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk, Pigliucci attempts to rescue the notion that there are claims we can rule out, and claims we can rule in—a real means of determining what’s science and what isn’t. Along the way, Pigliucci touches on howlers like creationism and astrology, and borderland areas of research like SETI—and weighs whether science can ever hope to test claims about the supernatural. Massimo Pigliucci is chair of the philosophy department at CUNY-Lehman College. He was formerly a professor of ecology and evolution at Stony Brook. He’s a prolific blogger and commentator on issues concerning science and skepticism and a prominent battler of creationists and other nonsense peddlers. You can find him online at rationallyspeaking.blogspot.com.

Episode 37 of Books and Ideas is an interview with scientist turned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci. Dr. Campbell talks with Dr. Pigliuccis about his career move from evolutionary biology to philosophy of science and they explore the relationship between science and philosophy. For detailed show notes, links, and episode transcript go to http://booksandideas.com. This podcast was sponsored by Audible.com. Learn more at http://www.audiblepodcast.com/booksandideas/. Visit the iTunes Store to learn about the iPhone app that delivers episode transcripts directly to your portable devices.

Dr. Pigliucci is the chair of the Department of Philosophy at Lehman College. He is known as an outspoken critic of creationism and advocate of science education. He writes regularly for Skeptical Inquirer and Philosophy Now and maintains a blog called "Rationally Speaking" He has debated creationists and intelligent design proponents, including Duane Gish, Kent Hovind, William Dembski and Jonathan Wells, on many occasions.

In this chapter of Darwin or Design, I talk with Dr Massimo Pigliucci. Dr Pigliucci is a Professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as of Philosophy at Stony Brook University in New York. His research is on questions of nature vs. nurture and on the conceptual issues in evolutionary theory.He received a Doctorate in Genetics from the University of Ferrara in Italy, a PhD in Botany from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He has published more than 75 technical papers and several books on evolutionary biology. His most recent technical book is Making Sense of Evolution: Toward a Coherent Picture of Evolutionary Theory. Prof. Pigliucci has been awarded the prestigious Dobzhansky Prize from the Society for the Study of Evolution.In 2004 he has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement ofScience for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental interactions and for public defense of evolutionary biology from pseudoscientific attack.

Massimo Pigliucci is professor of Ecology and Evolution at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and is well known as an outspoken critic of creationism and advocate of the public understanding and appreciation of science. A recipient of the Dobzhansky Prize from the Society for the Study of Evolution, he has been awarded three times the Oak Ridge National Laboratories Science Alliance Faculty Research Award. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. His research in science focuses on genotype-environment interactions, on natural selection, and on the constraints imposed on the latter by the genetic and developmental makeup of organisms. As a philosopher, he is interested in epistemological issues in the philosophy of science and in the conceptual examination of fundamental ideas underlying evolutionary theory. Pigliucci writes regularly for Skeptical Inquirer and is the author of a number of books, including Phenotypic Integration; Denying Evolution: Creationism, Scientism, and the Nature of Science; and Phenotypic Plasticity. His most recent book, co-authored with Jonathan Kaplan, is Making Sense of Evolution: The Conceptual Foundations of Evolutionary Biology.In this interview with D.J. Grothe, Massimo Pigliucci discusses both the methods and the concepts of evolutionary biologists and what may be wrong with them. He explores ideas in the history of evolutionary theory, such as natural selection, evolvability, and the levels at which evolution by natural selection operates (gene, individual, superorganism, or species). He also discusses why he says scientists, especially evolutionary biologists, need to do more philosophy than they are now doing.