Experience
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, We try to integrate historical thought about Experience with modern conceptions dra...
Cognitive Automaticity
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how our minds automate processes and what the ontological, epistemic, an...
Quantum Morality
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine a philosophical article discussing the possible paradigmatic relationshi...
Pandora’s Box
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the convoluted interpretations and possible meanings behind the famous m...
Restaurants
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt the dizzying feat of defining what we take for granted: the definition o...
Rational Thinking
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we critically examine 5 principles of Rational Thinking as outlined by philosopher ...
Boredom
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the-paradoxically-very interesting topic of Boredom, and how it relates ...
The Present
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we engage with the mind-bending notion of the Present Moment by looking at various ...
Meaning
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrestle with meaning on the linguistic, objective/subjective, and metaphysical l...
Biopolitics
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the related concepts of biopolitics and necropolitics, focusing on how p...
The Sapient Paradox
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide an overview of the philosophical theories regarding the activity of preh...
Accumulation
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine how accumulations affect our physical and psychological selves, as well ...
Limitless: Acceptance
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss some of the themes from actor Chris Hemsworth's television episode "Acce...
Futurism
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the definitive elements of Futurism and its impacts.
Occam’s Razor
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the law of parsimony and attempt to explain the role of simplicity in ou...
Jootsing
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the process of "jumping out of the system" (joots-ing) proposed by Danie...
Agnosticism
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle Agnosticism and what it really means to say "I don't know."
Ageism
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the construct of Ageism, its identification, and sociocultural mitigatio...
Mysticism
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we try to critically examine Mysticism by utilizing our established philosophical t...
Harmony
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to metaphorically engage with the abstraction of Harmony and come away w...
Habits
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Kevin Palmieri about the double-edge sword of Habits: what they are, h...
Color
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we "look" at the concept of Color: the philosophical and scientific interactions, p...
Existential Physics
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we broadly review the concepts covered in Sabine Hossenfelder's book, "Existential ...
Symmetry
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tread water on the surface of the deep conceptual ocean of Symmetry.
Psychological Duality
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine talks with us about psychological duality on personal, theoretical...
Deepfakes
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our discussion of AI by examining the impacts it has had on the world t...
Teaching Virtue
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by Iggy Perillo to discuss Virtue, specifically, how to teach Virtue. ...
Conversational AI
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we follow up on our interview with ChatGPT by discussing the aspects and implicatio...
ChatGPT Interview
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we ask the artificial intelligence ChatGPT philosophical questions about AI via the...
Herstory
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, special guest Kelly Chase talks about the role of women in history.
Disney Princesses
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Amanda Bouchard, to look at the philosophical aspects o...
Nonhuman Communication
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the complexity of abstractions like communication, language, and signali...
Gratitude
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit the concept of gratitude, this time debating some of the high-level pres...
Obligation
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discover the complex, nebulous, and deep-seated nature of obligation.
Celebration
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the concept of celebration etymologically, compositionally, and contextu...
Failure
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we grasp at the amorphous concept of failure: what it is, what it affects, and how ...
Cynicism
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore some of the underappreciated facets of Cynicism.
Plato
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we finally give the titanic philosopher his own show, delving into some of his well...
Happiness
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine Happiness before comparing and contrasting it with the notion of Satisfa...
Sentience
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we grapple with the definition of Sentience by looking at sensation, feeling, intel...
The Kraken
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the monstrous Kraken and the issues and stories that bubble up in it's w...
100th Episode! Metaphilosophy
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we celebrate our 100th show by reflecting on some of the biggest topics we've cover...
Aesop’s Fables
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we culminate our discussion of Aesop by looking at the character himself, as well a...
Aesop’s Humans
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read some of Aesop's fables regarding humans and gods, examining the good, the b...
Aesop’s...Donkey...
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at a few of the voluminous stories about...donkeys... in Aesop's collection...
Aesop’s Eagle
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read several fables about the eagle and attempt to expound upon both new and tra...
Aesop’s Fox
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we embark on a new series examining some of the most prolific animals in Aesop's Fa...
Credibility
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how our ideas about credibility can be different-and even opposed-to wha...
Verisimilitude
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the implications and consequences of asking whether something can be "tr...
Imagination
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the fanciful and utilitarian aspects of the ubiquitous imagination.
The Hero’s Journey
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look philosophically at Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, and the...
Obi-Wan Kenobi
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a philosophical approach to examining the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi from ...
Spirituality & Religion
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between Spiritual and Religious beliefs...
Unity
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the problematic concept of Unity in a world of independent objects.
Godzilla!
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the philosophy, history, and story-telling of Godzilla.
Freedom
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to parse apart freedom, liberty, and the relationships that constitute p...
Educational Philosophy
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how the practice of education is influenced and developed through phi...
Humanity
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to think about what it means to be objectively human.
!War!
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to define war and look at the myriad philosophical connections it has to...
Craig Van Slyke: Self-Leadership
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Professor Craig Van Slyke about Self-Leadership.
Keiland Cooper: AI
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview scientist Keiland Cooper about Artificial Intelligence.
The Mandalorian and IG-11
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look philosophically at a scene with the Mandalorian and IG-11. Here is a link...
Jaguar and Goat
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the Brazilian folktale of Jaguar and Goat.
Two Frogs
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the Japanese folktale Two Frogs.
Reality
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we ask the endless question of, "what is reality?" In breaking it apart, we don't...
Metaphysics
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrap up our series on the pillars of philosophy by opening up the many questions...
Skepticism II
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit Skepticism: taking a deeper dive into conceptual considerations that bui...
Epistemology
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we consider the core philosophical idea of Epistemology: the study of what we know ...
Ethics
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the complex realm of ethics, looking to describe, examine, and postul...
Axiology
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to discuss axiology by positing the different ways value can be attribut...
Tools
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we uncover the surprisingly ancient and intertwined nature of humanity and tools; d...
Realism
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the philosophical idea of Realism; parsing apart the layers of perceptio...
Historicity
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the two types of Historicity: 1) the factuality of certain people and...
The Sokovia Accords
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at a philosophical argument among the Avengers about accountability. Clic...
Obi-Wan‘s Hut
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dissect the scene from Star Wars: A New Hope philosophically. Click the link t...
Names
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the concepts of names and naming, examining them in conjunction with sym...
John Lee: Purpose
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with John Lee about purpose, and how he believes it relates to other philoso...
Jennifer Gosetti-Ferencei
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the work of Jennifer Gosetti-Ferencei and how art and imagination affect...
Simone de Beauvoir
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at feminist existential philosophy through the life and writings of Simone ...
Jean-Paul Sarte
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a stab at examining Jean-Paul Sarte's ontology in regards to consciousness,...
Soren Kierkegaard
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the life and philosophy of Soren Kierkegaard, the founder of the Existen...
Epiphenomenalism
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the mind-body problem through the lens of Epiphenomenalism, weighing the...
Ramon Mazinga
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this cross-over episode, I interview the titular host of the podcast "Passing Through With Ramon ...
Dr. Andy Norman
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Dr. Andy Norman about his theory of Cognitive Immunology and his practi...
Update
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I provide a brief update on the status of the podcast, along with a freebie.
Mary Midgely
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the unique approach Mary Midgely took to addressing important topics lik...
Immanuel Kant
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sample and discuss a few of the many concepts Immanuel Kant explored with his ph...
Belonging
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to define belonging and examine the intricate ways in which it affects a...
Awareness
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we try to parse apart what awareness means within the context of perception and con...
Absolutism
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore many of philosophy's deepest questions by asking whether or not absolute...
Science and Philosophy
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the relationship between science and philosophy: where one ends and the ...
Normality
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be normal and how we epistemologically and ontologicall...
Authenticity
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we struggle with the dynamic and paradoxical nature of authenticity, examining ling...
Skepticism
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the historical, academic, and anecdotal narratives of skepticism.
Authority
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the multifaceted symbiosis of authority, power, relationship, influence,...
Perspective
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the role of perspective in perception, reality, and truth.
The Mandalorian
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the context, ethics, and aesthetics of the TV series The Mandalorian.
Isolation
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pick apart what it means to be isolated, the contrasting effects it can have, an...
Villains
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, with the help of a special guest, we look at the compelling nature of villains, the...
Heroes
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a hard look at what a hero is, and whether they can exist in reality, or on...