From Nowhere to Nothing

Tarab

In this episode, we explore the idea of Tarab from the Arabic world: an enchantment with music and its ability to provide deep meaning.

Yugen

In this episode, we discuss the Japanese notion of Yugen, drawing on metaphorical and personal examples to demonstrate the concept. 

Ubuntu

In this episode, we explore Ubuntu: a concept from southern Africa regarding the relationality and communal nature of humanity.

A Treatise on Challenges from Nature to Anthropocentric Ontology

In this episode, the duo switches seats, as Norm interviews Joel about his newly released book, "A Treatise on Challenges from Nature to Anthropocentric Ontology."

Ontological Closure

In this episode, we delve headlong into the end of being, interweaving established philosophical positions with anecdotal experiences. 

Alasdair MacIntyre

In this episode, we discuss the nuance of Alasdair MacIntyre's philosophical musings, particularly on virtue ethics.

Space Exploration

In this episode, we discuss the history, impetus, and consequences of Space Exploration. 

Pets!

In this episode, we discuss our reasoning for, and relationship with, our lovable Pets.  

Identity

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted notions of Identity.

Hypnocracy

In this episode, we discuss the philosophical performance experiment of Andrea Colamedici's AI-written book, "Hypnocracy."

Surprise Round #5

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments:
Norm's: The Finely Wrought Object
Joel's: Zeno's Dichotomy/Arrow

Surprise Round #4

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments:
Norm's: Hedonine and Pononine
Joel's: The Two-Space Myth

Surprise Round #3

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments:
Norm's: The Language Game
Joel's: The Split Brain

Surprise Round #2

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments:
Norm's: Eternal Recurrence
Joel's: The Inquiring Murderer

Surprise Round #1

In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments:
Norm's: The Experience Machine
Joel's: The Problem of the Speckled Hen

Thought Experiments

In this episode, we lay the groundwork for a series of shows focusing on philosophical Thought Experiments by examining a couple of familiar examples and discussing their constituent elements.

Compliance

In this episode, we discuss some technical and definitional aspects of Compliance, including concepts of authority, power, obedience, and perspective.

Dr. Michael Passmore

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Passmore about consciousness, biological bases of behavior, and reality.

Schwarzschild Cosmology

In this episode, we try to wrap our minds around recent scientific and ancient philosophical questions regarding the nature of reality and infinity through the theory of nesting-doll black hole universes.

Wetware

In this episode, we discuss the interfacing of biological and traditional computing systems.

Entitativity

In this episode, we look at the definition, perception, influence, and malleable characteristics of groups holisitically.

Poetry

In this episode, we wrestle with form, content, expression, truth, and the abstract nature of Poetry.

Hatred

In this episode, we delve into the biopsychosocial facets of Hatred, contextualized by historical philosophical thoughts and personal reflections.

Metaphors

In this episode, we "dive in" to the concept of Metaphors and how they interact with our language, cognitions, and reality.

Return Environments

In this episode, we look at the numerous antecedents, facets, and consequences of immediate and delayed return environments on individuals and society.