Converging Dialogues

#284 - Hegel on Being: A Dialogue with Stephen Houlgate

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Stephen Houlgate on Hegel’s Logic and his philosophy of being. They discuss the main aims of Heg...

#283 - Recycling Empire: A Dialogue with Adam Mestyan

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Adam Mestyan about the post-Ottoman Middle East. They discuss nation states, recycling empire, int...

#282 - Nuclear Doomsday Pending: A Dialogue with Carl Robichaud

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Carl Robichaud about past and present nuclear risks. They discuss why nuclear weapons are still re...

#281 - Justinian: Emperor, Soldier, Saint: A Dialogue with Peter Sarris

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Sarris about the Roman emperor, Justinian. They give an overview of Justinian, provide the c...

#280 - The Four Realms of Existence: A Dialogue with Joseph LeDoux

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Joseph LeDoux about human cognition, consciousness, and existence. They discuss his work with Mich...

#279 - Carbon Accounting and Climate Change: A Dialogue with Kristian Rönn

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kristian Rönn about carbon accounting and climate change. They talk about his work with Future fo...

#278 - Conservation Presidents in the 20th Century: A Dialogue with Douglas Brinkley

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Douglas Brinkley about various conservation presidents in the 20th century. They discuss his proce...

#277 - The 200 Million Year History of Eves: A Dialogue with Cat Bohannon

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Cat Bohannon about the evolutionary history of females. They discuss her background, limited femal...

#276 - A Segmented History of The Chapter: A Dialogue with Nicholas Dames

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nicholas Dames about the history of the chapter. They discuss how chapters have boundaries, define...

#275 - Animal Consciousness: A Dialogue with Walter Veit

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Walter Veit about animal consciousness. They talk about various frameworks for understanding consc...

#274 - A Theory of Everyone: A Dialogue with Michael Muthukrishna

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Michael Muthukrishna about energy, cooperation, and global themes. They discuss the broad scope of...

#273 - Christians and Muslims in the Age of Charlemagne: A Dialogue with Sam Ottewill-Soulsby

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Sam Ottewill-Soulsby about Christians and Muslims relationships during the age of Charlemagne. The...

#272 - The Darkened Light of Democracy: A Dialogue with Melvin Rogers

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Melvin Rogers about Black American thought and democracy. They discuss the two visions/stories of ...

#271 - Black Grief/White Grievance: A Dialogue with Juliet Hooker

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Juliet Hooker about the politics of loss and the racial themes connected with loss. They discuss h...

#270 - From Kant to Kink: Demystifying Sexual Consent: A Dialogue with Manon Garcia

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Manon Garcia about sexual consent. They define what is consent, legal and moral consent, qualitati...

#269 - Two Much Privilege: Marriage, Parenting, and Economics: A Dialogue with Melissa Kearney

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Melissa Kearney about the two-parent privilege. They define what is the two-parent privilege, the ...

#268 - An Evolutionary Journey of Free Will: A Dialogue with Kevin Mitchell

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kevin Mitchell about the evolutionary story of free will. They discuss why biology and genetics he...

#267 - A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind: A Dialogue with Clancy Martin

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Clancy Martin about suicide. They talk about his personal experiences and why he wrote the book in...

#266 - The Identity Trap: A Dialogue with Yascha Mounk

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Yascha Mounk about the cultural wars and how identity has become central for society today. They d...

#265 - 700 years of Rivalry Between Rome and Persia: A Dialogue with Adrian Goldsworthy

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Adrian Goldsworthy about the 700 years of rivalry between the Roman and Persian Empires. They disc...

#264 - The Golden Age of the Roman Empire: A Dialogue with Tom Holland

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Tom Holland about the Golden Age of the Roman empire. They provide an overview of Pax Romana, grea...

#263 - Climate and the Science of Denial: A Dialogue with David Lipsky

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Lipsky about the history of climate science denial. They discuss how he wrote this book, ori...

#262 - Failures of Forgiveness: A Dialogue with Myisha Cherry

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Myisha Cherry about forgiveness. They define forgiveness, discuss how moral systems are important ...

#261 - Collective Memory and Civil Rights: A Dialogue with Hajar Yazdiha

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hajar Yazdiha about collective memory and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They discuss ho...

#260 - Power and Progress: A Dialogue with Daron Acemoglu

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daron Acemoglu on technology, inequality, and power. They discuss how technological progress is a ...

#259 - Nietzsche's Great Politics: A Dialogue with Hugo Drochon

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Drochon about Nietzsche’s political thought. They talk about why Nietzsche’s political th...

#258 - Beyond the Wall: A Dialogue with Katja Hoyer

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Katja Hoyer about the history of East Germany. They discuss the culture of East and West Germany a...

#257 - Polyamory and Eugenics: A Dialogue with Diana Fleischman

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Diana Fleischman about a wide range of topics including polyamory and eugenics. They talk about ho...

#256 - The Rigor of Angels: A Dialogue with William Egginton

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with William Egginton about the nature of reality through the work by Borges, Heisenberg, and Kant. The...

#255 - Notes on Complexity: A Dialogue with Neil Theise

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Neil Theise about complexity in biology, physics, and consciousness. They talk about complexity wi...

#254 - Trying To "Own the Libs" Since 1967: A Dialogue with Lauren Lassabe Shepherd

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lauren Lassabe Shepherd about conservatives on colleges campuses in the 1960s. They talked about t...

#253 - Taking Flight: A Dialogue with Lev Parikian

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lev Parikian about flight in animals. They discuss convergent evolution for flight, four forces of...

#252 - The Philosophy of Translation: A Dialogue with Damion Searls

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Damion Searls about the philosophy of translation. They talk about decisions in translation, prim...

#251 - Mental Imagery: A Dialogue with Bence Nanay

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Bence Nanay about mental imagery. They define mental imagery, hyperaphantasia and aphantasia, ment...

#250 - Parfit: A Dialogue with David Edmonds

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Edmonds about the life and philosophy of Derek Parfit. They discuss the enigma of Derek Parf...

#249 - A Cellular Story of Life: A Dialogue with Alfonso Martinez Arias

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Alfonso Martinez Arias about the cell and its importance for organisms. They talk about why many p...

#248 - Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of A Divided Land: A Dialogue with Jacob Mikanowski

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jacob Mikanowski about the past and present history of Eastern Europe. They define the contours of...

#247 - Kant's Influence on Biology: A Dialogue with Andrew Jones

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Andrew Jones about the impact that Kant had on biology. They discuss philosophy of science, Kant’...

#246 - Natural Things in Early Modern Worlds: A Dialogue with Mackenzie Cooley, Anna Toledano, & Duygu Yildirim

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Mackenzie Cooley, Anna Toledano, & Duygu Yildirim about natural things in early modern worlds. The...

#245 - Oppenheimer: A Dialogue with Kai Bird

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue about the life and impact of J. Robert Oppenheimer. They talk about the elusive nature of Oppenheimer, ...

#244 - Psychoanalysis: Past and Present: A Dialogue with Nancy McWilliams

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nancy McWilliams about psychoanalysis and the evolution of psychoanalytic theory and practice. The...

#243 - Heidegger's Destruction of Aristotle: A Dialogue with Sean Kirkland

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Sean Kirkland about Heidegger’s destruction of Aristotle. They discuss how he came to write on H...

#242 - Roots of The Black Working Class: A Dialogue with Blair LM Kelley

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Blair LM Kelley about the roots of the Black working class in the United States. They discuss why ...

#241 - States of Being: A Dialogue with Frank Putnam

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Frank Putnam about our various states of being. They discuss states of being, the continuous self,...

#240 - The Life and Presidency of James Garfield: A Dialogue with C.W. Goodyear

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with C.W. Goodyear about the life and presidency of James Garfield. They provide an overview of Garfiel...

#239 - On Being Moderately Undefined: A Dialogue with Salomé Sibonex

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Salomé Sibonex about identity, creation, and embracing the ambiguity of life. They share immigrat...

#238 - The Dark Side of Martin Heidegger: A Dialogue with Richard Wolin

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Richard Wolin about the dark side of Martin Heidegger. They discuss the black notebooks of Heidegg...

#237 - Evolutionary Psychiatry: A Dialogue with Randy Nesse

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Randy Nesse about evolutionary psychiatry. They define evolutionary psychiatry, critics of evoluti...

#236 - Being Human On Earth: A Dialogue with Lewis Dartnell

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lewis Dartnell about his triptych of books on the earth and humanity. They talked about how he cam...

#235 - Syria, Identity, and Activism: A Dialogue with Celine Kasem

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Celine Kasem about the various ways she culturally identifies, her work in Syria, and activism in ...

#234 - The Making and Re-making of Sunnism and Shiism: A Dialogue with Toby Matthiesen

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Toby Matthiesen about Sunni and Shiism within the Islamic religion. They talk about the “divide”...

#233 - Psychiatry and Anti-Depressants: A Dialogue with Peter Kramer

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Kramer about psychiatry and the role of anti-depressants. They discuss the inspiration for h...

#232 - Radical and Revolutionary: Alfred Russel Wallace: A Dialogue with James Costa

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with James Costa about the life of Alfred Russel Wallace. They discuss the radical and revolutionary na...

#231 - The Neuroscience of Music: A Dialogue with Lawrence Sherman & Dennis Plies

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lawrence Sherman and Dennis Plies about the neuroscience of music. They discuss how they wrote the...

#230 - Unmasking Libertarianism: A Dialogue with Andrew Koppelman

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Andrew Koppelman about Libertarianism. They discuss why Libertarianism is so popular, how it is a ...

#229 - Defying the British Empire: A Dialogue with David Veevers

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Veevers about the various perspectives around the British Empire. They talk about why people...

#228 - The Possibility of Life: A Dialogue with Jaime Green

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jaime Green about the origins of life, other planets, and meaning. They discuss the origins of lif...

#227 - Without Children: A Dialogue with Peggy O'Donnell Heffington

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peggy O’Donnell Heffington about women’s rights, choice, and children. They talk about some of...

#226 - The Pandemic Paradox: A Dialogue with Scott Fulford

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Scott Fulford about the economical paradox during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss what is the ...

#225 - Making the Rational Decisions: A Dialogue with Lionel Page

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lionel Page about rational decision-making and behavioral economics. They discuss the history and ...

#224 - Brains As Prediction Machines: A Dialogue with Andy Clark

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Andy Clark about prediction processing, embodiment, and reality. They discuss the predictive proce...

#223 - The Legacy of Sultan Süleyman: A Dialogue with Kaya Sahin

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kaya Sahin about Sultan Süleyman and the Ottoman Empire. They provide an overview of the Ottoman ...

#222 - Cats: An Evolutionary Story: A Dialogue with Jonathan Losos

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jonathan Losos about the evolutionary story of cats. They discuss how cats are semi-domesticated a...

#221 - The Earth Transformed: A Dialogue with Peter Frankopan

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Frankopan about a natural history of climate change on the earth. They discuss how the clima...

#220 - Generations: A Dialogue with Jean Twenge

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jean Twenge about the current generations in our society. They discuss how we define generations a...

#219 - Women Who Kill: A Dialogue with Marissa Harrison

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Marissa Harrison about female serial killers. They discuss media sensationalizing serial killers, ...

#218 - Neuroscience and Embodiment: A Dialogue with Inês Hipólito

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Inês Hipólito about neuroscience and embodiment. They talk about the different models of the bra...

#217 - Longtermism and Our Future: A Dialogue with Richard Fisher

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Richard Fisher about the long view and our future. They talk about how society started thinking mo...

#216 - Social Constructions of The Self: A Dialogue with Brian Lowery

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Brian Lowery about the social construction of the self. They provide a definition of the “self,”...

#215 - The Triumphant Spread of Christianity: A Dialogue with Peter Heather

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Heather about the spread of Christianity. They discuss how the spread of Christianity is a s...

#214 - Assyria: The World's First Empire: A Dialogue with Eckart Frahm

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Eckart Frahm about the Assyrian Empire. They give an overview of the various Assyrian periods, dis...

#213 - The Reopening of The Western Mind: A Dialogue with Charles Freeman

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Charles Freeman about the history of intellectualism in the West. They discuss the preservation of...

#212 - The World Through Our Senses: A Dialogue with Ashley Ward

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Ashley Ward about the senses and understanding our world. They define what a “sense” is and wh...

#211 - Armageddon: A Dialogue with Bart Ehrman

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Bart Ehrman about armageddon and the apocalypse as detailed in the Bible. They discuss why many pe...

#210 - Trauma and Justice: A Dialogue with Judith Herman

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a discussion with Judith Herman about trauma and justice. They discuss how her new book on trauma is connected to ...

#209 - Autism: Difference and Disability: A Dialogue with Simon Baron-Cohen

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Simon Baron-Cohen about various components of autism. They define autism, discuss the systematizin...

#208 - Introduction to Psychology: A Dialogue with Paul Bloom

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul Bloom about major themes in psychology. They discuss how he wrote his latest book, Psych, and...

#207 - Science Communication and Free Speech in Academia: A Dialogue with Nicholas Dirks

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nicholas Dirks about science communication and various issues in academia. They discuss his backgr...

#206 - Mourning the Presidents: A Dialogue with Lindsay Chervinsky

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lindsay Chervinsky about death and mourning of U.S. Presidents. They discuss how the book came abo...

#205 - A Philosophy of Protest: A Dialogue with Clayton Bohnet

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Clayton Bohnet about protest through a philosophical lens. They discuss what a montage is and why ...

#204 - The Problem of Democracy: A Dialogue with Shadi Hamid

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Shadi Hamid about democracy, liberalism, and foreign policy. They discuss democracy and how it is ...

#203 - A History of Transplant Surgery: A Dialogue with Paul Craddock

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul Craddock about the history of transplant surgery. They discuss the overarching movement of tr...

#202 - The Culture of Incels: A Dialogue with William Costello

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a discussion with William Costello about incels. They define sexuality more broadly and define incels and some of ...

#201 - The Invention of Tomorrow: A Dialogue with Adam Bulley

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Adam Bulley about foresight and its evolutionary history. They define what foresight is and how it...

#200 - Marketing in the 21st Century: A Dialogue with Pinar Yildirim

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Pinar Yildirim about marketing in our current society. They begin by defining marketing, how marke...

#199 - Breaking Barriers in Biology: A Dialogue with Joseph Graves Jr.

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Joseph Graves Jr. about his life experiences and research in evolutionary biology. They talk about...

#198 - Racial Equity and Selfhood: A Dialogue with Brian Lowery

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Brian Lowery about racial equality and equity, privilege, and selfhood. They discuss the major dat...

#197 - Freely Determined: A Dialogue with Ken Sheldon

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Ken Sheldon about free will, determinism, the self, and positive psychology. They talk about why s...

#196 - Wagnerism: A Dialogue with Alex Ross

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Alex Ross about Richard Wagner and his legacy. They discuss why he wrote a book on Wagner and what...

#195 - Healthcare and Public Health: A Dialogue with Michael Stein

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Michael Stein about healthcare vs. public health. They talk about the narratives around healthcare...

#194 - Stories & Culture: A Dialogue with Kat Rosenfield

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kat Rosenfield about stories and culture. They discuss her process for writing novels and essays, ...

#193 - Digital Sovereignty's Elusiveness: A Dialogue with Aynne Kokas

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Aynne Kokas about digital sovereignty and our data in the digital world. They discuss the US-China...

#192 - Transfer of Power: A Dialogue with David Marchick

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Marchick about the presidential transfer of power. They discuss the podcast he hosted on the...

#191 - Masculinity, Homelessness, and Mental Health: A Dialogue with Christopher Ferguson

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Christopher Ferguson about masculinity, homelessness, and mental health. They discuss his APA resi...

#190 - Deconstructing Derrida: A Dialogue with Peter Salmon

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Salmon about the life and philosophy of Jacques Derrida. They discuss Derrida’s place in p...

#189 - The Death of God and The Importance of Appreciation: A Dialogue with David Hoinski

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Hoinski about different philosophical ideas and the importance of appreciation. They discuss...

#188 - The Supreme Value of Literary Criticism: A Dialogue with Merve Emre

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Merve Emre about literary criticism and how to engage with literature. They discuss what literary ...

#187 - If Nietzsche Were A Narwhal: A Dialogue with Justin Gregg

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Justin Gregg about animal intelligence. They discuss how one defines intelligence, g, and what int...

#186 - Inside the Mind of A Bee: A Dialogue with Lars Chittka

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lars Chittka about the cognitive abilities of bees. They discuss the individuality and evolutionar...

#185 - Blood & Iron: A History of The German Empire: A Dialogue with Katja Hoyer

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Katja Hoyer about the history of the German Empire. They discuss what it means to be German, Pruss...