Wandering Stoic

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Abductive Reasoning

2019-11-2852:07

In this episode I talk about abductive reasoning vs inductive and deductive reasoning, and I present my argument for why it is unrealistic to think that Russian disinformation did not influence the 2016 election. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Why Taiwan is like Hobbiton!

2019-11-1426:35

I talk about why Taiwan is similar to JRR Tolkien's Hobbiton, and how Taiwan can save the world too! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

What is morality, and is it universal?

2019-11-1001:00:02

I talk about the foundation of morality, how we justify harm, what it means to be a hero, and where evil comes from. I argue for what I claim is the universal nature of morality, an objective moral foundation that is an emergent property of our brains. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Wandering Stoic (Trailer)

2019-11-1000:48

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What is Libertarian Socialism?

2019-11-0831:05

What is Libertarian Socialism? Is that a contradiction? I talk about history, how socialism became popular, and what Libertarian Socialism means to me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Elizabeth Warren Medicare for All

2019-11-0701:32:48

I address the current controversy around Elizabeth Warren's plan for how to pay for Medicare for All. I read from a few articles, but mostly read directly from Elizabeth Warren's plan, providing commentary and analysis on it as I go. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Why didn't China develop the scientific method?

2019-11-0618:45

I talk about what might have stopped China from developing the scientific method, and even brought innovation to a halt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Where would the world be if religion hadn't suppressed science?

2019-11-0634:43

In this episode I talk about the development of science from antiquity, and how far from being a product of Europe and Greek philosophy, China played a huge part in it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Political Correctness

2019-10-2210:30

What is political correctness? Is free speech under attack? Must we always walk on eggshells so we don't offend people? Or is there something more to it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Scientism!

2019-02-1216:07

What is scientism? Should we be worried about it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Taxes, equality, and the just world

2019-01-3057:21

I talk about taxes, justification for a progressive tax rate, and dramatically cutting taxes for small businesses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Do we all have the same morals?

2019-01-2645:08

I begin by talking about universal morality, but as usual I'm all over the place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

When has socialism worked?

2019-01-2520:58

I talk about when and where socialism has worked. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

When skepticism becomes pseudoskepticism

2019-01-2432:28

I talk about when we set fallacious standards for evidence. And Covington Catholic High School. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Are most people mostly good?

2019-01-2256:38

Are most people good? Are they evil? Do good people do bad things? What attitude should we approach the world with? Does democracy work? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

What is Socialism?

2019-01-2028:25

I talk about some of the history of Socialism, and the various policies socialists have advocated for. I attempt to correct some of the narrow interpretations of it, and get at the heart of what is driving socialist thought. I also present some of my policy suggestions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Archive - Switzerland+

2018-07-1919:57

Archived episode where I ramble about how beautiful Switzerland is, before diving into the Just World Fallacy... In this episode I talk about how gorgeous Switzerland is... and then I talk about the Just World Delusion and compassion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Archive- Kidney Stones in Mongolia

2018-06-1826:22

Archived episode from the early days of the podcast. A loose dialogue between Hui-Chun and I about suffering from a kidney stone while camping outside a small village in Mongolia....This episode I'm joined by Hui-Chun as we talk about the last 24 hours dealing with my kidney stone! **There is a long pause before the audio starts** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

Episode One

2018-06-1725:41

This episode I talk about the foundation and history of Stoicism.

Episode Zero

2018-06-1717:39

This is the very first episode of the Wandering Stoic, and it really is just an introduction. There are a lot of sound effects from the tent flapping in the wind. Considering I am recording this from the wilderness in Mongolia there will probably always be weird sound effects. The next episode will be a more typical episode, whatever that means. Thanks.

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