From Nowhere to Nothing

ChatGPT Interview

In this episode, we ask the artificial intelligence ChatGPT philosophical questions about AI via the smart assistant Siri.

Herstory

In this episode, special guest Kelly Chase talks about the role of women in history.

Disney Princesses

In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Amanda Bouchard, to look at the philosophical aspects of Disney's famed princesses.

Nonhuman Communication

In this episode, we explore the complexity of abstractions like communication, language, and signaling in the context of the natural world.

Gratitude

In this episode, we revisit the concept of gratitude, this time debating some of the high-level presuppositions.

Obligation

In this episode, we discover the complex, nebulous, and deep-seated nature of obligation. 

Celebration

In this episode, we examine the concept of celebration etymologically, compositionally, and contextually.  

Failure

In this episode, we grasp at the amorphous concept of failure: what it is, what it affects, and how it defines us.

Cynicism

In this episode, we explore some of the underappreciated facets of Cynicism.

Plato

In this episode, we finally give the titanic philosopher his own show, delving into some of his well-known ideas.

Happiness

In this episode, we examine Happiness before comparing and contrasting it with the notion of Satisfaction. 

Sentience

In this episode, we grapple with the definition of Sentience by looking at sensation, feeling, intelligence, and anthropology.  

The Kraken

In this episode, we explore the monstrous Kraken and the issues and stories that bubble up in it's wake.

100th Episode! Metaphilosophy

In this episode, we celebrate our 100th show by reflecting on some of the biggest topics we've covered from a metaphilosophical viewpoint.

Aesop’s Fables

In this episode, we culminate our discussion of Aesop by looking at the character himself, as well as taking a meta-view of the fables ascribed to him.

Aesop’s Humans

In this episode, we read some of Aesop's fables regarding humans and gods, examining the good, the bad, the ugly, and the similar...

Aesop’s...Donkey...

In this episode, we look at a few of the voluminous stories about...donkeys... in Aesop's collection.  Surprisingly, they tend to be some of the most pertinent and relatable of them all.

Aesop’s Eagle

In this episode, we read several fables about the eagle and attempt to expound upon both new and traditional interpretations.

Aesop’s Fox

In this episode, we embark on a new series examining some of the most prolific animals in Aesop's Fables, starting with the Fox.

Credibility

In this episode, we explore how our ideas about credibility can be different-and even opposed-to what we assume they are.

Verisimilitude

In this episode, we look at the implications and consequences of asking whether something can be "truthlike".  

Imagination

In this episode, we explore the fanciful and utilitarian aspects of the ubiquitous imagination.

The Hero’s Journey

In this episode, we look philosophically at Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, and the monomyth.

Obi-Wan Kenobi

In this episode, we take a philosophical approach to examining the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi from both cinematic and real-life perspectives.

Spirituality & Religion

In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between Spiritual and Religious beliefs, focusing on organic development.