From Nowhere to Nothing

Perspective

In this episode, we examine the role of perspective in perception, reality, and truth.  

The Mandalorian

In this episode, we look at the context, ethics, and aesthetics of the TV series The Mandalorian.

Isolation

In this episode, we pick apart what it means to be isolated, the contrasting effects it can have, and what it means for us as people.

Villains

In this episode, with the help of a special guest, we look at the compelling nature of villains, their relationship to heroes, the stories we tell, and the lives we live.

Heroes

In this episode, we take a hard look at what a hero is, and whether they can exist in reality, or only in our imaginations.

Translation

In this episode, we analyze our conception of translation across language, media, and human thought.

Hegel

In this episode, we look at the ideas Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel contributed to the field of philosophy and how those ideas can be used in the context of the world we live in today.

The Mind/Body Problem

In this episode, we grapple with the various flavors of monism and dualism and the implications they have on consciousness and reality.

Dreams

In this episode, we dive headlong into the topic of dreams referencing and utilizing material from previous conversations about consciousness, reality, epistemology, and more.  

Gratefulness

In this episode, we ask epistemological and metaphysical questions about the role of gratefulness in the human experience.

Flow State

In this episode, we look at the complex, paradoxical, and magical experience of Flow state. 

Branding

In this episode, we look at branding: the amalgamation of symbolism with symbiotic interplay between producer and consumer, and what that means for modernity. 

Symbolism

In this episode, we take a deep look at symbolism: examining not just representative concepts, but origin theories and consequences on our ideas of meaning and reality.

Gods of Death and the Afterlife

In this episode, we examine gods of death from various cultures, as well as examining conceptual paradigms of the afterlife.

Age and Ageing

In this episode, we talk about age and ageing from a holistic perspective; examining the physiological, psychological, and intangible aspects of getting older.

Gods of War

In this episode, we continue our examination of mythological pantheons by looking at gods of war and attempting to find the deeper meaning and connection between their stories and our lives.

Goddesses of Wisdom

In this episode, we explore goddesses of wisdom: complex deities from various cultures who possess numerous abilities and a range of personalities. 

King of the gods

In this episode, we talk about stories that define cultures and the god-kings that rule them.

Stories

In this episode, we talk about stories: not just the content of stories, but what constitutes them and what the act of storytelling says about being human.

Play

In this episode, we discuss play: why we do it, how we define it, and how it affects our everyday and future lives.

Discrimination and Social Justice

In this episode, we do our best to discuss discrimination and social justice from a place of privilege.  Examining philosophical underpinnings and perspectives in light of current affairs, we postulate on the future.

Education

In this episode, we delve into the basic tenants of education by utilizing our various professional experiences to examine interactional relationships.

Utilitarianism

In this episode, we grapple with the theoretical and practical philosophy of Utilitarianism.  If you'd like to watch the episode, it can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFLRuXRhZQJM-BlkpVXhng

Creativity

In this episode, we dive into the concepts and acts of creativity.  If you are interested in watching this episode, use the following link: https://youtu.be/8Ez-OsHUbUw

Curiosity

In this episode, we take an inquisitive look at... being inquisitive.  What we find is that curiosity is neither as simple or benign as it appears; from idle prying to a powerful force for creation, we look at curiosity.