From Nowhere to Nothing

Trust

In this episode, we look at theories of Trust and attempt to construct a functional model of how the phenomena presents in the world. 

The Soul

In this episode, we ask questions that help us look at the idea of a Soul from multiple perspectives. 

Last Thursdayism

In this episode, we explore the enduring strangeness of our inability to prove the universe wasn't created last Thursday.

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 t

Mr. Rogers

In this episode, we discuss the approach of Fred Rogers philosophically.

Supervillains

In this episode, we contrast Supervillains with their counterparts and discuss elements unique to them.

Superheroes

In this episode, we make upward and downward comparisons of Superheroes, examining both abstract and concrete implications. 

Cultural Disillusionment

In this episode, we grapple with reasons for Cultural Disillusionment, pitfalls with possible responses, and how philosophy can help.

Analytic Idealism

In this episode, we discuss the modern formulation of the idea that all of reality consists of a single, immaterial consciousness.

Tegmark's Multiverses

In this episode, we explore Max Tegmark's taxonomy of Multiverses.

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. 

Sophistication

In this episode, we discuss the underexplored nature of Sophistication by contrast with other concepts.

Critique

In this episode, we wrestle with notions of aesthetics, contextual frames, and relational ontology while discussing Critique.

Parrhesia

In this episode, we discuss the nuanced elements of Parrhesia: speech and action that have potential consequences.

The Subconscious

In this episode, we wrestle with the notion of the Subconscious mind and its relationship with our identity and free will.

Biopsychism

In this episode, we explore the notion that life and sentience emerge together. 

Reading

In this episode, we consider the essence of Reading and its implications. 

Phubbing

In this episode, we attempt to talk philosophically about the phenomenon of phone-snubbing.

Vagueness

In this episode, we look at theoretical and practical implications for Vagueness in our experience of reality.

Violence

In this episode, we explore Violence definitionally, axiologically, and in practice.