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From Nowhere to Nothing
jbouchard
244 episodes
2 days ago
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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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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Philosophy
Society & Culture
Episodes (20/244)
From Nowhere to Nothing
The Paranormal
In this episode, we attempt to take a look at the Paranormal from a balanced viewpoint, with neither dismissal nor abandoning critical reflection.
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3 days ago
1 hour 5 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Giving
In this episode, we look at the nuanced interactional effects of internalized states and contextually contingent external Giving behaviors when examining virtuosity.
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 6 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Somebody Should Do Something
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. 
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 11 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Horror
In this episode, we discuss the nature of Horror, including both its existence in real life, and as a media aesthetic.  
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1 month ago
51 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Modal Realism
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!
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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Attention
In this episode, we discuss Attention, its relationship to consciousness, and our interpretation of reality.
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1 month ago
1 hour 11 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
James Geary: Aphorisms
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.
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1 month ago
53 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Dr. Wind Goodfriend: Cults
In this episode, special guest Dr. Wind Goodfriend helps us discuss the philosophy and psychology of Cults.
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1 month ago
59 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Fear!
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. 
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2 months ago
1 hour

From Nowhere to Nothing
Society
In this episode, we parse apart Society, including pithy discussions of culture, language versus communication, and the role of individuals.
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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
John Searle
In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, language, and society from a critical context.
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Brute Facts
In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms. 
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2 months ago
58 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Bruce Schneier: Rewiring Democracy
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.
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3 months ago
51 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Antinomy
In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical explanatory theories that are contradictory. 
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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Substantivalism
In this episode, we present the cases for Substantivalism and Relationalism as we discuss space and time.
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3 months ago
56 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Ableism
In this episode, we wrestle with the discriminatory notion of Ableism.
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

From Nowhere to Nothing
Friluftsliv
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenological, ontological, and ethical aspects of the Norwegian concept Friluftsliv.
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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

From Nowhere to Nothing
Tarab
In this episode, we explore the idea of Tarab from the Arabic world: an enchantment with music and its ability to provide deep meaning.
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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

From Nowhere to Nothing
Yugen
In this episode, we discuss the Japanese notion of Yugen, drawing on metaphorical and personal examples to demonstrate the concept. 
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4 months ago
55 minutes 44 seconds

From Nowhere to Nothing
Ubuntu
In this episode, we explore Ubuntu: a concept from southern Africa regarding the relationality and communal nature of humanity.
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4 months ago
55 minutes 22 seconds

From Nowhere to Nothing
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.