In this episode, we take a big-picture approach to discussing the study of "last things."Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we tackle the idea of what constitutes, coheres, and paradoxically defines a Group.Autor: jbouchard

An appreciative update for the audience :)Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we attempt to parse apart the calculus of individual and group Choice dynamics.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we dissect the complex notion of Addiction and highlight the convoluted issues associated with identifying specific contributions of various elements.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we use in-depth thought experiments to discuss the conceptual history and contextual complexity of Generosity.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we weave together various philosophical views of Charity with previous discussions we've had regarding human nature and social activism.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we hash out the thorny issues associated with applying aggregate policy to solve sociopolitical problems through the lens of Prioritarianism.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we contrast Absurdism with other philosophical paradigms and integrate diverse concepts from previous shows to create a cohesive view.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we build upon the previous episode's overview and examine more nuanced aspects of Entertainment's effects on consumers and society.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we chip away at the definitional groundwork of the psychophysiological, moral/ethical, and purposive elements of the abstraction Entertainment.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we scrutinize the concept of Personhood and the criteria used to define and ascribe such status.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we walk through the complexity of both abstract and grounded part-whole relationships.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we weave connections between metaphysical and down-to-earth topics related to how we comprehend Causality.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we critically examine the philosophical paradigm of Postmodernism.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, I interview Jordan Miller about Blockchain, AI, and his Satori project.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we delve into the messy, misapplied, and contradictive nature of Tribalism.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we reflect on Daniel Dennett: his life, outlook, and philosophical ideations.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we delineate Commitment as a concept and explore ontological and ethical paradigmatic viewpoints and interactions.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we discuss the life-encompassing yet nuanced concept of Work.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we discuss Shadow from the view of physics, mythology, psychology, and cultural tradition.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we discuss Substantivalism and Relationalism, as well as human ontological aspects of defining locations.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we examine the intriguing ideas of Donald Hoffman from his book, "The Case Against Reality," and talk about how fitness and interface theories affect our views of reality and consciousness.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we examine a few brief scenes from the titular documentary and discuss metaphysical, epistemological, and ontological aspects of consciousness. Check out the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfY2gAP9QCwAutor: jbouchard

In this episode, we discuss how humans communicate and the relationship between rationality and storytelling.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we explore the roots and concepts of America's original contribution to philosophy.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of time by examining the most inaccessible aspect of it all: The Future.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we talk about the ontological impact of The Present, followed by an abstract discussion of the metaphysical aspects.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we examine The Past from the metaphysical and ontological level with forays into the historical and scientific.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we explore the idea of Competition and debate with the modern paradigmatic conception.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we discuss Carlo Rovelli's book, White Holes, as well as the abstract and humanistic elements that go along with it.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we allow our minds to be spaghettified by the concept of gravity being so strong nothing can escape it.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we distinguish Hope from related concepts, confront positive bias, and think about the topic's meta-narrative.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we talk about Nothing... or attempt to, at least!Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we wrestle with the fluidic space-time concept of Nowhere.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we examine the biology of migration across organisms and segue into the sociopolitical issues concerning human movement.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we culminate our series looking at French Enlightenment philosophers by presenting a message that is relevant to us today.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we synthesize the ideas of two philosophers who at times appear to agree and at other times appear to be diametrically opposed.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we discuss the short life but many works of Blaise Pascal.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we examine the life, context, and philosophy of Montaigne.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, I interview author, professor, clinical social worker, and TV veteran Kent Wesihaus about his work developing a systems-based theory of psychology.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we discuss both the myths and the science surrounding the origins of the universe, as well as how it influences us personally.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we examine how our perceptions of environmental stability and change influence us philosophically and create feedback loops.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we explore the mind-bending implications of Boltzmann Brains to the best of our abilities.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, I interview Shemaiah Reed about himself and what it means to Refocus.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we consider the entertainment industry practice of rebooting franchises and what it says philosophically.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we concatenate our discussion of Nihilism with the examination of the philosophical foundations of human institutions.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of nothingness: what it means, its facets, and its limitations.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, we chaotically attempt to elucidate order in its various forms and contexts.Autor: jbouchard

In this episode, We try to integrate historical thought about Experience with modern conceptions drawn from diverse disciplines and anecdotes.Autor: jbouchard