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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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Giving

Giving

2025-12-2001:06:10

In this episode, we look at the nuanced interactional effects of internalized states and contextually contingent external Giving behaviors when examining virtuosity.
In this episode, we talk about the individual capacity for social change with authors Michael Brownstein and Daniel Kelly, as discussed in their book, Somebody Should Do Something. 
Horror

Horror

2025-12-0651:53

In this episode, we discuss the nature of Horror, including both its existence in real life, and as a media aesthetic.  
Modal Realism

Modal Realism

2025-11-2201:06:16

In this episode, we tackle the unintuitive and nuanced idea of Modal Realism and possible worlds. Stay tuned for bonus content at the end of the episode!
Attention

Attention

2025-11-1601:11:43

In this episode, we discuss Attention, its relationship to consciousness, and our interpretation of reality.
James Geary: Aphorisms

James Geary: Aphorisms

2025-11-1053:17

In this episode, author James Geary dives into the philosophy of aphorisms with us in preparation for his new book, The World in a Phrase.
In this episode, special guest Dr. Wind Goodfriend helps us discuss the philosophy and psychology of Cults.
Fear!

Fear!

2025-11-0101:00:35

In this episode, we contrast the ideas of Fear and anxiety, looking at philosophical as well as physiological and psychological facets in determining their constitution. 
Society

Society

2025-10-2501:07:39

In this episode, we parse apart Society, including pithy discussions of culture, language versus communication, and the role of individuals.
John Searle

John Searle

2025-10-1901:05:56

In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, language, and society from a critical context.
Brute Facts

Brute Facts

2025-10-1158:30

In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms. 
In this episode, we discuss Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sander's upcoming book,  Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship.
Antinomy

Antinomy

2025-09-2701:11:25

In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical explanatory theories that are contradictory. 
Substantivalism

Substantivalism

2025-09-2156:50

In this episode, we present the cases for Substantivalism and Relationalism as we discuss space and time.
Ableism

Ableism

2025-09-1301:01:24

In this episode, we wrestle with the discriminatory notion of Ableism.
Friluftsliv

Friluftsliv

2025-09-0601:02:48

In this episode, we discuss the phenomenological, ontological, and ethical aspects of the Norwegian concept Friluftsliv.
Tarab

Tarab

2025-09-0101:01:12

In this episode, we explore the idea of Tarab from the Arabic world: an enchantment with music and its ability to provide deep meaning.
Yugen

Yugen

2025-08-2355:44

In this episode, we discuss the Japanese notion of Yugen, drawing on metaphorical and personal examples to demonstrate the concept. 
Ubuntu

Ubuntu

2025-08-1655:22

In this episode, we explore Ubuntu: a concept from southern Africa regarding the relationality and communal nature of humanity.
In this episode, the duo switches seats, as Norm interviews Joel about his newly released book, "A Treatise on Challenges from Nature to Anthropocentric Ontology."
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