From Nowhere to Nothing

Montaigne vs Pascal

In this episode, we synthesize the ideas of two philosophers who at times appear to agree and at other times appear to be diametrically opposed.

Blaise Pascal

In this episode, we discuss the short life but many works of Blaise Pascal.

Michel de Montaigne

In this episode, we examine the life, context, and philosophy of Montaigne.

Kent Weishaus: Psychological Systems

In this episode, I interview author, professor, clinical social worker, and TV veteran Kent Wesihaus about his work developing a systems-based theory of psychology.

Cosmogony

In this episode, we discuss both the myths and the science surrounding the origins of the universe, as well as how it influences us personally.

Climate Baselines

In this episode, we examine how our perceptions of environmental stability and change influence us philosophically and create feedback loops.

Boltzmann Brains

In this episode, we explore the mind-bending implications of Boltzmann Brains to the best of our abilities.

Refocusing with Shemaiah Reed

In this episode, I interview Shemaiah Reed about himself and what it means to Refocus.

Reboots

In this episode, we consider the entertainment industry practice of rebooting franchises and what it says philosophically. 

Institutional Foundations

In this episode, we concatenate our discussion of Nihilism with the examination of the philosophical foundations of human institutions. 

Nihilism

In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of nothingness: what it means, its facets, and its limitations. 

Order

In this episode, we chaotically attempt to elucidate order in its various forms and contexts.

Experience

In this episode, We try to integrate historical thought about Experience with modern conceptions drawn from diverse disciplines and anecdotes.  

Cognitive Automaticity

In this episode, we discuss how our minds automate processes and what the ontological, epistemic, and moral impacts are on our free will. 

Quantum Morality

In this episode, we examine a philosophical article discussing the possible paradigmatic relationship between morality and quantum mechanics. 

Pandora’s Box

In this episode, we explore the convoluted interpretations and possible meanings behind the famous myth of Pandora's Box.

Restaurants

In this episode, we attempt the dizzying feat of defining what we take for granted: the definition of a Restaurant.

Rational Thinking

In this episode, we critically examine 5 principles of Rational Thinking as outlined by philosopher Julian Baggini.

Boredom

In this episode, we examine the-paradoxically-very interesting topic of Boredom, and how it relates to our previous discussions on temporality and meaning.

The Present

In this episode, we engage with the mind-bending notion of the Present Moment by looking at various theories and discussing some of our own.

Meaning

In this episode, we wrestle with meaning on the linguistic, objective/subjective, and metaphysical levels. 

Biopolitics

In this episode, we discuss the related concepts of biopolitics and necropolitics, focusing on how philosophical policy decisions fundamentally influence humanity.

The Sapient Paradox

In this episode, we provide an overview of the philosophical theories regarding the activity of prehistoric people.

Accumulation

In this episode, we examine how accumulations affect our physical and psychological selves, as well as our complex relationships with objects.

Limitless: Acceptance

In this episode, we discuss some of the themes from actor Chris Hemsworth's television episode "Acceptance," featured in the docuseries "Limitless."