From Nowhere to Nothing

jbouchard

In this podcast, we look at philosophers, abstract ideas, concrete cultural issues, and everything in between with a down-to-earth demeanor and willingness to explore.

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#282
Saturday · 59 min
The Soul
In this episode, we ask questions that help us look at the idea of a Soul from multiple perspectives.
#281
October 3 · 1 hr 5 min
Last Thursdayism
In this episode, we explore the enduring strangeness of our inability to prove the universe wasn't created last Thursday.
#280
September 19 · 1 hr 2 min
Joel's Dissertation
In this episode, Norm interviews Joel about his doctoral dissertation, "The Correlation of Information-Seeking Traits with Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence output to Ill-Defined Problems".
#279
September 12 · 1 hr
Mr. Rogers
In this episode, we discuss the approach of Fred Rogers philosophically.
#278
September 5 · 1 hr 3 min
Supervillains
In this episode, we contrast Supervillains with their counterparts and discuss elements unique to them.
#277
August 29 · 1 hr 4 min
Superheroes
In this episode, we make upward and downward comparisons of Superheroes, examining both abstract and concrete implications.
#276
August 23 · 1 hr 2 min
Cultural Disillusionment
In this episode, we grapple with reasons for Cultural Disillusionment, pitfalls with possible responses, and how philosophy can help.
#275
August 15 · 1 hr 11 min
Analytic Idealism
In this episode, we discuss the modern formulation of the idea that all of reality consists of a single, immaterial consciousness.
#274
August 8 · 1 hr 7 min
Tegmark's Multiverses
In this episode, we explore Max Tegmark's taxonomy of Multiverses.
#273
August 2 · 1 hr 13 min
Skills
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the concepts of Skill and competence, with a focus on the relationship between epistemology and execution.
#272
July 25 · 1 hr 7 min
Sophistication
In this episode, we discuss the underexplored nature of Sophistication by contrast with other concepts.
#271
July 18 · 1 hr 13 min
Critique
In this episode, we wrestle with notions of aesthetics, contextual frames, and relational ontology while discussing Critique.
#270
July 11 · 1 hr 8 min
Parrhesia
In this episode, we discuss the nuanced elements of Parrhesia: speech and action that have potential consequences.
#269
July 4 · 1 hr 10 min
The Subconscious
In this episode, we wrestle with the notion of the Subconscious mind and its relationship with our identity and free will.
#268
June 27 · 1 hr 23 min
Biopsychism
In this episode, we explore the notion that life and sentience emerge together.
#267
June 20 · 1 hr 10 min
Reading
In this episode, we consider the essence of Reading and its implications.
#266
June 13 · 1 hr 2 min
Phubbing
In this episode, we attempt to talk philosophically about the phenomenon of phone-snubbing.
#265
June 7 · 1 hr 7 min
Vagueness
In this episode, we look at theoretical and practical implications for Vagueness in our experience of reality.
#264
May 30 · 1 hr 2 min
Violence
In this episode, we explore Violence definitionally, axiologically, and in practice.
#263
May 17 · 1 hr 23 min
Altered States of Consciousness
In this episode, we tied together our discussions of the binding and boundary problems by discussing Altered States of Consciousness.

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