Episodes
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Episode #197 ... New Atheists and cosmic purpose without God - (Zizek, Goff, Nagel)
Awareness of Ideology: Recognizing the ideologies that shape our understanding of the universe is essential for intellectual honesty.
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Episode #197 ... New Atheists and cosmic purpose without God - (Zizek, Goff, Nagel)
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Episode #196 ... The improbable Slavoj Zizek - Part 1
Slavoj Žižek's philosophy challenges conventional thinking and questions the ideological frameworks that shape our worldviews.
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Episode #196 ... The improbable Slavoj Zizek - Part 1
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Episode #195 ... Could Anarcho-Capitalism be the solution to our problems? - Anarchism pt. 4 (Rothbard, Friedman, Malice)
Anarchism's historical failures stemmed from a lack of solidarity and support, yet current conditions may offer a fertile ground for its revival.
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Episode #195 ... Could Anarcho-Capitalism be the solution to our problems? - Anarchism pt. 4 (Rothbard, Friedman, Malice)
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Episode #194 ... Do we really need the police? - Anarchism pt. 3 - (Gelderloos, Security)
Byeongchul Han's critique of contemporary narcissism highlights how modern values of self-care and authenticity can lead to isolation instead of genuine community bonds.
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Episode #194 ... Do we really need the police? - Anarchism pt. 3 - (Gelderloos, Security)
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Episode #193 ...The chief export of the western world is trash. - Anarchism pt. 2 (Bookchin, Social Ecology)
Murray Bookchin presents anarchism as a historical trend rather than a singular ideology, emphasizing values of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
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Episode #193 ...The chief export of the western world is trash. - Anarchism pt. 2 (Bookchin, Social Ecology)
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Episode #192 ... Should we overthrow the government tomorrow? - Anarchism pt. 1 (Chomsky, Malatesta)
Anarchism is often misunderstood as chaos; it's a complex political philosophy questioning authority and advocating for mutual cooperation.
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Episode #191 ... The modern day concentration camp and the failure of human rights. (Giorgio Agamben)
Giorgio Agamben critiques the effectiveness and implications of human rights as used in contemporary politics.
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Episode #190 ... Are emotions a waste of time? - Neo-Stoicism (Martha Nussbaum)
Emotions are not merely distractions; they are critical components of ethical reasoning, as proposed by Martha Nussbaum.
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Episode #189 ... Everything that connects us is slowly disappearing. - Byung Chul Han pt. 2
Byung-Chul Han contrasts Orwell's '1984' with Huxley's 'Brave New World', suggesting that the real dystopian threat lies in voluntary compliance and dependence, not overt surveillance.
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Episode #188 ... Achievement Society and the rise of narcissism, depression and anxiety - Byung-Chul Han
The shift from negative power to positive power in society reflects a significant change in how individuals are controlled and motivates self-exploitation.
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Episode #187 ... How much freedom would you trade for security? (Foucault, Hobbes, Mill, Agamben)
Power operates in various forms beyond just government control; institutions also play a significant role in human behavior.
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Episode #186 ... Are we heading for a digital prison? - Panopticon (Foucault, Bentham, Cave)
The Panopticon represents a crucial evolution in understanding surveillance and control over individuals in society.
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Episode #185 ... Should we prepare for an AI revolution?
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of life, similar to the Industrial Revolution.
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Episode #184 ... Is Artificial Intelligence really an existential risk?
Technology inherently carries moral implications that must be considered.
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Episode #183 ... Is ChatGPT really intelligent?
The current iteration of AI, exemplified by models like ChatGPT, raises significant philosophical questions about what constitutes intelligence.
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