In this episode, philosopher Aaron Rabinowitz, PhD., from the 'Embrace the Void' and 'Philosophers in Space' podcasts, joins the discussion to delve into the nuances of Taiji (Tai Chi), masculinity, martial arts in general, and the philosophy of moral luck. Aaron talks about the importance of healthy masculinity in the context of martial arts, the philosophical concept of luck and how it challenges traditional notions of free will and responsibility. He further discusses his experiences with Tai Chi (Taiji), the value of different martial arts styles, the just world illusion, and the Creator Accountability Network.



Timestamps:



00:00 Introduction



00:38 Healthy Masculinity and Political Directions



01:54 Martial Arts and Masculinity



04:52 Aaron's Martial Arts Journey



06:48 Understanding Taiji



28:40 The Philosophy of Luck



47:31 The Just World Illusion and the illusion of Deservingness



48:39 Hardwired for Fairness



50:20 Social Dominance and Masculinity



51:12 Privilege and Luck



54:38 Restorative Justice and Criminal Reform



56:30 Community and Cancel Culture



01:08:41 Masculinity and Virtue



01:14:45 Final Thoughts and Recommendations



Aaron's Taiji instructor can be found at:https://members.molingtaiji.com/index.php



The Embrace the Void, and Philosophers in Space podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms, and at the links below:https://www.voidpod.com/



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