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What does the Second Amendment really mean in context? Does restricting gun ownership cause more or less crime? How can we prevent or minimize mass shootings? In this episode we look at some important statistics around the controversial topic of gun control.Follow Zach:⁠Instagram⁠⁠X⁠⁠Website⁠0:00 Exploring Gun Control, Second Amendment, and Deterrence Strategies4:19 Understanding the Second Amendment and Its Implications11:52 Debunking Gun Control Myths and Misunderstandings15:31 Understanding Assault Rifles and Misconceptions in Gun Terminology18:30 Misconceptions About Firearms and Terminology in Stressful Situations21:12 Debating Gun Violence and Self-Defense Statistics25:49 Debating Gun Ownership, Safety, and Crime Statistics31:54 The Ineffectiveness of Gun-Free Zones in Preventing Mass Shootings35:48 Mass Shootings and Misconceptions About Assault Rifles37:44 Debating Gun-Free Zones and Mass Shooting Prevention40:40 Debating Gun Control and Its Impact on Society

He is the most influential philosopher of the 19th century and in the top 5 most influential philosophers of all time. In reaction to his thought marxism, existentialism, historicism, pragmatism, phenomenology, and even positivism will arise. But who is Hegel and why is he such a big deal? In this technical assessment, we unpack the central elements of his philosophy.Follow Zach:InstagramXWebsite

Is running actually the best way to lose weight? What diet works best? How often should you work out? In this episode, we interview personal trainer, Keith Kimberlin, with Anti Dad Bod Squad to learn about fitness myths vs. reality. Follow Keith:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this spooky episode, we go over the haunted history of Halloween. Where does Halloween come from? How does a Celtic holiday morph in the Christian Middle Ages to become what we celebrate today? Where do trick-or-treating, Jack-O-Lanterns, and scary costumes come from? Fact is stranger than fiction. Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠0:00 Exploring The Haunted History And Modern Traditions Of Halloween6:15 Origins and Traditions of Halloween and Samhain11:14 The Syncretic Origins and Christianization of Halloween13:29 Origins and Evolution of Halloween Traditions and Symbols18:58 The Evolution of Halloween from Ancient Rituals to Modern Traditions21:38 The Evolution of Halloween from Mischief to Horror28:50 Exploring Dia De Los Muertos and Its Cultural Significance

Political activist and author, Charlie Kirk, was recently shot at a university during a free-speech event. What are the social and political ramifications of this event? How has culture responded to it and why? In this bipartisan episode, we explore the direction of U.S. politics in light of this recent assassination and offer some suggestions for healing the ideological division in America.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠0:00 The Cultural Impact of Charlie Kirk's Killing7:59 Debating Gun Control and Security Measures in Schools11:21 The Purpose and Limitations of Laws in Society12:31 Critique of Religious Leaders' Responses to Political Violence17:36 The Importance of Open Discussion and Diverse Perspectives24:33 The Power of Individual Actions Over Group Identities

Did pirates really have hooks for hands? Did they really make people walk the plank? Why is their flag called the “Jolly Roger?” In this episode, we separate myth from reality by looking at the true history of pirates.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠0:00 Separating Pirate Myths from Reality with Humor and History5:06 Pirate Myths and Realities Unveiled12:09 The Origins and Meaning of the Jolly Roger Flag13:34 Pirate Life: Myths, Realities, and Drunken Adventures16:29 Pirate Codes, Torture Methods, and Dark Humor20:46 Famous Pirates and Their Legendary Exploits28:31 Fascinating Pirate Facts and History Explored

He may be the most learned man of all time, but most people have never heard of him. A true polymath and Renaissance man. Who was this philosopher, scientist, historian, diplomat, and scholar? What did he believe and why is it important to understand his system? Get ready to be blown away by how much smarter he is than we are.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠0:00 Exploring Leibniz's Genius and Philosophical Contributions7:58 Philosophical Dilemmas of Substance Interaction and Existence10:02 Leibniz's Monads and Pre-Established Harmony Explained13:26 Pre-Programmed Harmony and Causality in the Universe15:30 Leibniz's Monadology Explains Reality Through Immaterial, Windowless Substances21:29 Leibniz's Belief in Innate Ideas and Rationalism26:15 Leibniz's Philosophy: The Best of All Possible Worlds32:18 Leibniz's Philosophy, Monads, And The Challenges Of Free Will

Does God exist? Are there good proofs for God’s existence? Do these proofs work or do they have flaws? In this episode, we look at the most famous four proofs for the existence of a Deity and then show places where these arguments may go awry. Are you a theist or an atheist and why?Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠0:00 Exploring Classical Arguments and Refutations for God's Existence3:35 The Teleological Argument and Evidence for Intelligent Design7:41 Debating the Teleological Argument and Its Refutations14:16 Exploring the Moral Argument for God's Existence21:19 Exploring the Cosmological Argument and Its Philosophical Challenges28:30 Anselm's Ontological Argument for God's Necessary Existence33:49 Exploring the Ontological Argument and Its Critiques

He is perhaps the most famous man of the Enlightenment. A true genius and a man of letters. The wit, the charm, the sarcasm, and the irreverence of Voltaire is intoxicating. Who is this figure and why is he important for how we think of the world today? Find out as we examine his influence, life, and works.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠0:00 Voltaire's Influence and Legacy Explored7:22 Voltaire's Exile and Critique of French Politics11:10 Voltaire's Love, Wealth, and Philosophical Adventures13:54 Voltaire's Advocacy for Religious Toleration and Critique of Religion17:13 Voltaire's Beliefs on Religion, Science, and Inoculation22:02 Voltaire's Enlightenment Ideals Versus Rousseau's Critique of Society25:35 Voltaire's Candide Critiques Leibniz's Philosophical Optimism30:59 Voltaire's Vices, Works, and Influence35:14 Voltaire's Sarcastic Critique of Abraham's Biblical Journey

In this episode, we interview Dr. Tyler McNabb, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Saint Francis University. He is an author, speaker, and academic who specializes in philosophy of religion and religious epistemology. Tyler explains why he thinks belief in God is justified and goes over some problems with atheism. Regardless of your worldview, you will find this episode helpful and enlightening.Follow Tyler:⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Follow Zach:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website⁠0:00 Exploring Theism1:38 Dr. Tyler McNabb's Academic Journey Across Continents3:45 Exploring Proper Basicality and Arguments for God's Existence6:26 Reformed Epistemology and Trusting Common Sense Beliefs9:51 Reformed Epistemology and Instinctive Belief in God's Existence10:59 Exploring Reformed Epistemology and Arguments for God's Existence15:20 Exploring Contingency and the Universe's Existence18:36 Exploring Circularity and Justification in Religious Epistemology21:07 Exploring Theistic Explanations and Apophatic Theology25:13 Historical Evidence and Theories on Jesus' Resurrection28:37 Exploring Faith, Atheism, and Philosophical Convergences Across Traditions33:04 Questioning Intuition and Science in Theism and Atheism Debates34:32 Debating Theism, Agnosticism, and the Problem of Evil38:20 A Father's Heartbreak During His Son's Emergency Surgery40:58 Understanding God's Mind and The Nature of Evil41:39 From Evangelical Protestantism to Roman Catholicism: A Philosophical Journey44:48 Exploring Catholicism, Protestantism, and Biblical Interpretation47:11 Philosophical Debates: Theism, Atheism, and Rational Discourse50:22 Driving Alvin Plantinga and Discussing Epistemology and Rock Climbing

The two most influential political parties in the U.S. have an interesting history and varying viewpoints. In this episode, we explore a brief history of these dominant political parties and look at 25 differences between the positions they hold. As you’ll see, the main difference between the parties has more to do with a worldview and philosophy than it does public policy.Follow Zach:⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠X⁠ | ⁠Website⁠0:00 Exploring America's Two-Party System with Zach Dangerous Lee2:42 The Evolution of American Political Parties and Their Ideologies8:01 Understanding Political Party Colors and Historical Context10:51 Contrasting Progressive and Conservative Views on Truth and Society13:04 The Polarization of Political Ideologies and Government Roles19:01 Ideological Differences Between Left and Right on Key Issues26:06 Constitutional Interpretation and Drug Legalization Debates27:41 Political Ideologies and Their Impact on Society31:30 Debate Over Taxing Vices Versus Personal Responsibility32:24 Political Views on Human Nature and Social Acceptance34:53 Ideological Divides in Economic Equality and Education Preferences37:44 Balancing Individual Liberties and Political Ideologies in America

In this episode, we interview Benjamin Watkins - an author, speaker, podcaster, and host  @RealAtheology . Ben walks us through his transition to atheism, gives some arguments in support of atheism, and exposes some philosophical problems with theistic systems. Regardless of your worldview, you will find this episode helpful and enlightening. Follow Zach:Instagram | X | WebsiteFollow Benjamin:https://x.com/SpeedWatkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.youtube.com/c/RealAtheology0:00 Exploring Atheism and Philosophy with Benjamin Watkins8:25 Defining Atheism: Beyond Lack of Belief to Rigorous Debate14:31 Debunking Misconceptions About Atheism and Atheists20:15 Exploring Atheism and Theism: Arguments and Philosophical Challenges29:02 Debating Material Minds and the Spatial Location of Consciousness32:27 Exploring Arguments for Atheism and Theism in Philosophical Debate42:18 Experiencing a Total Solar Eclipse Is Awe-Inspiring and Terrifying43:19 Exploring Hume's Argument From Design And Its Implications47:26 Exploring Atheistic Ethics Through Rationality and Fairness54:27 Faith and Rationality: A Philosophical Exploration1:01:36 Essential Resources for Understanding Atheism and Its Philosophical Roots

Plato and Aristotle are, hands down, the most influential philosophers of all time. In this lecture we take a look at the life and teachings of Aristotle. Aristotle wrote on everything from metaphysics to biology to ethics to politics. What did he believe and why was his influence so overwhelmingly massive?Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠0:00 Aristotle's Enormous Influence on Philosophy and Theology4:33 Aristotle's Life, Philosophy, and Controversial Beliefs7:19 Aristotle's Lasting Influence on Philosophy and Science12:06 Exploring Aristotle's Influence on Perception of Being14:41 Aristotle Versus Plato: Substance and Forms in Metaphysics16:40 Defining a Table and Identity Through Philosophical Inquiry18:34 Plato and Aristotle's Divergent Views on Forms and Reality20:07 Aristotle's Concept of Substance and Its Inconsistencies23:29 Aristotle's Virtue Ethics and the Pursuit of Human Excellence26:58 Aristotle's Golden Mean: Balancing Virtues Between Extremes28:33 Practicing Virtues and Skills Requires Effort and Persistence30:09 Aristotle's View on Politics and Human Flourishing31:13 Aristotle's Views on Slavery and Natural Inequality33:05 Aristotle's Political Philosophy and Critique of Democracy

Do you really get a cold by being cold? How long do you have to wait after eating before you can swim? Will you ever wake up during surgery? How does cancer spread? In this episode, we interview a physician to compare medical myths with medical reality.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠(00:00) Debunking Medical Myths with Dr. Daniel Sanders(3:32) Debunking Myths About Cold Weather and Cold Remedies(6:34) Debunking Myths About Tryptophan, Brain Usage, and Nervous System(9:48) Debunking Myths About Swimming After Eating and Water Intake(12:23) The Intersection of Eastern Medicine and Modern Therapeutic Practices(14:07) Understanding Cancer Myths and the Importance of Early Detection(18:44) Understanding Anesthesia Awareness and Its Potential Risks(20:09) Advancements in Anesthesia Monitoring and Patient Safety(22:25) Understanding Anesthesia Myths and Realities in Surgery(27:28) Epidurals and Back Pain: Debunking the Myth(28:40) The Evolution and Risks of Modern Surgical Techniques(35:15) Debunking Myths: Natural Versus Synthetic Medicines(37:55) Understanding Medication Stigma and Long-Term Use(43:27) Understanding Medical Tests, Surgeries, and Patient Expectations(50:25) Trust and Skepticism in Modern Medicine and Information Sources(56:15) Building Trust with Doctors to Alleviate Medical Anxiety

Are actions inherently good or bad or do their consequences make them so? Does morality even exist or do things just happen? What makes something good or bad (and how can we know it if people have different religions and worldviews)? In this episode we examine different ethical systems and look at the pros and cons of each.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠(00:00) Start(0:08) Exploring Complex Ethical Dilemmas Through Various Scenarios(4:14) Exploring Ethical Systems and Their Limitations(6:48) Exploring Divine Command Theory and Its Philosophical Challenges(11:50) Kant's Universal Rational Ethics and the Categorical Imperative(18:53) Kantian Ethics Versus Utilitarianism in Moral Dilemmas(22:41) Exploring Utilitarianism's Pleasure-Pain Calculus and Ethical Dilemmas(27:27) Aristotle's Virtue Ethics and Human Excellence(30:20) Practicing Virtue Like a Skill for Personal Growth(32:36) The Challenges and Ambiguities of Virtue Ethics(36:02) Exploring Virtue, Selfishness, and Happiness in Ethics

Today we have smartphones, airplanes, robotic surgery, and electric lights. But what was it like to live during the Middle Ages? Was it really the “Dark Ages” or was there intellectual flourishing? What did you eat? When did you bathe? In this episode, we look at what the average person’s life would have been like in medieval Europe.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠(0:00) Exploring Philosophy: Definitions, Questions, and Argumentation(4:57) Philosophy's Unique Role and Scope in Understanding Everything(8:01) Philosophy's Role in Questioning and Understanding Different Fields(12:02) Exploring Philosophy's Role in Science, Reality, and Knowledge(15:21) Philosophical Questions on Identity, Justice, and Beauty(17:44) The Practical Importance of Philosophy in Everyday Life(19:45) The Evolution of Philosophical Thought Through History(23:25) Exploring Philosophy Through Books and Influential Thinkers(28:58) The Importance of Philosophy in Examining Life

Philosophy is the “love of wisdom” but what exactly does this mean? Philosophy is probably the broadest and most fundamental area of inquiry. In this episode we explain what philosophy is, what makes it unlike other subjects, and why it is so important. We also recommend some helpful books to begin your philosophical journey.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠(0:00) Exploring Philosophy: Definitions, Questions, and Argumentation(4:57) Philosophy's Unique Role and Scope in Understanding Everything(8:01) Philosophy's Role in Questioning and Understanding Different Fields(12:02) Exploring Philosophy's Role in Science, Reality, and Knowledge(15:21) Philosophical Questions on Identity, Justice, and Beauty(17:44) The Practical Importance of Philosophy in Everyday Life(19:45) The Evolution of Philosophical Thought Through History(23:25) Exploring Philosophy Through Books and Influential Thinkers(28:58) The Importance of Philosophy in Examining Life

A large voting block in the U.S. identifies as being religious (with the largest subset being Christian). In this episode, we interview a pastor to get his thoughts on what influence religion should have in the public sphere (if any). We discuss everything from the shift in the platforms of the two major parties, to the contentious election of Donald Trump, to so-called “Christian Nationalism,” to freedom of religion, and more.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

The liberty to do, think, and say what we want is the cornerstone of most modern republics.. But what exactly do we mean by “do, think, and say what we want?” Where do our liberties end and another’s begin? Where can the government step in and limit our freedoms (if anywhere)? John Stuart Mill’s famous work, “On Liberty” gives us a helpful glimpse into this important question.Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

Zach Schultz is a Green Beret who has also completed Ranger School. In this episode we learn about the ins and outs of special operations including some about training and how the units operate. Follow Zach:⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠