From Nowhere to Nothing

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.

Medical Assistance in Dying

In this episode, we take a hard look at the difficult considerations involved in physiological and psychological suffering, autonomy, and ethics in chosen death. 

Longtermism

In this episode, we wrestle with the theoretical and practical considerations of thinking about future generations.

Mirror-Souls

In this episode, we examine Mirror-Souls: the concept that a perfect counterpart for us exists in the world.

Human Potential

In this episode, we examine the multifaceted and paradoxical implications of defining Human Potential.

Brian Hite

In this episode, Dr. Brian Hite discusses his background as a stuntman and academic, providing a philosophical discussion about the psychological influence of stress and pressure on potential and performance    

Mike Oppenheim

In this episode, we interview Mike Oppenheim, an author, filmmaker, musician, and much more, as well as the host of the podcast "Coffin Talk."

Self-Regard

In this episode, we examine a constellation of abstractions related to the healthy and unhealthy, individual and sociocultural facets of Self-Regard.

Anniversaries

In this episode, we examine the meaning we give to events and their temporal markers from objective and subjective viewpoints.

Brain Organoids

In this episode, we go through the process of examining the many extant and potential benefits, pitfalls, and psychological as well as ethical conundrums concerning Brain Organoids.

Organic Robotics*

In this episode, we look at biobots, anthrobots, xenobots, and many of their accompanying philosophical issues.

AI Sentience

In this episode, we explore the concept of AI Sentience by looking at various models, their limitations, and how a coherent synthesis might emerge. 

Personal Eschatology

In this episode, we examine death and conceptions of the afterlife in light of scientific, philosophical, and religious frameworks.

Metaphysical Eschatology

In this episode, we take a big-picture approach to discussing the study of "last things."

Groups

In this episode, we tackle the idea of what constitutes, coheres, and paradoxically defines a Group.

International Podcast Day Update!

An appreciative update for the audience :)

Choice

In this episode, we attempt to parse apart the calculus of individual and group Choice dynamics.

Addiction

In this episode, we dissect the complex notion of Addiction and highlight the convoluted issues associated with identifying specific contributions of various elements.

Generosity

In this episode, we use in-depth thought experiments to discuss the conceptual history and contextual complexity of Generosity. 

Charity

In this episode, we weave together various philosophical views of Charity with previous discussions we've had regarding human nature and social activism.