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Philosophy? WTF??

Danny O"Donnell & Dr. Michael Alsford

What is Philosophy? Why should we bother with it? Sit down with Danny and Dr. Mike in the comfort of their local pub, as they grapple with the big ideas in a unique and accessible way! Dive into our archive of earlier episodes here: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3766780?country=gb Send us an email: philosophywtf@gmail.com Check out our article about the podcast here! Get into Mike and Danny"s heads for free

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18:28

Episode 206: Existentialism Part 7

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2024/01/17

It's a new year and everyone is feeling optimistic and about the year ahead! Everyone except for Dr. Mike and Danny who return with more of their chat on the dark side of existentialism. Come join them as they talk Sisyphean ordeals, Star Trek and being 'Beach Ready'.

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58:21

Episode 205: Philosophy? WTF?? 2023 Christmas Special!

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/12/22

So here it is the 2023 WTF?? Christmas Special!

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24:54

Episode 204: Existentialism Part 6

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/12/13

Welcome back for another round of Existentialism talk with Danny and Dr. Mike. Listen as they continue to look for answers in the structures and traditions of life. Listen out and see if you can find order and rules in their chat about Kafka's Trial!

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Episode 203: Existentialism Part 5

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/11/29

Yes dear listener, we have returned to continue our exploration of Existentialism. This time we focus on the depths of despair as we look at the absurdness of existence! Danny and Dr. Mike will take you through the darkness and look for any signs of meaning along the way. Strap in and think positive thoughts!

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Episode 202: Existentialism Part Four

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/11/08

To not make a choice is still a choice have some good faith and tune into the final part of Danny and Dr Mike's Existentialism discussion! They chat about the return of philosophy to schools and the importance of critical thinking in our world where the answer to all questions is most certainly 42!

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22:04

Episode 201: Existentialism Part Three

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/10/25

Once again you have made the correct choice! This week in their continuing chat on Existentialism, Danny and Dr. Mike turn to Kierkegaard and the different stages of life. Are you still in the throes of hedonism, or have you reached the stage in which you want to give something back? Find some meaning in your life by listening to the duo examine these stages and then they turn once again to the movies and Kurosawa and has given so much philosophical advice in the past! Facebook:

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24:02

Episode 200: Existentialism Part Two

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/10/11

This week Danny and Dr. Mike find themselves on the stage of life continuing their discussion on Existentialism by asking are we more than just decision makers? Do we bring more to the table then just our ability to make a decision? Listen while stroking your chin in wonder as the pair present the despair of choice in our current world on inauthentic news and misinformation.Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X: @PhilosophyWtfBuy us a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/32sv2yz2

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Episode 199: Existentialism Part One

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/09/27

Congratulations! You have chosen wisely to listen to this podcast! This week Danny and Dr. Mike tackle Existentialism. Stroke your beards, adjust your berets and light up your Gauloises as you listen to the truth seeking pair as they steer their way through the nihilism of our current world. Hold on tightly and in good faith as they bravely throw themselves into the void of our foundationless world and order coffee and pain-au-chocolat! Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X:

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12:28

Episode 198: Holiday Time 'Leisure' special!

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/07/05

Yes its holiday time in Philosophy? WTF?? world! Open up your deck chair, unscrew a bottle of ambre solaire lay back and listen as Mike muses on the purpose of leisure time!Dive into our archive of earlier episodes here: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3766780?country=gb Send us an email: philosophywtf@gmail.com Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/danmifunev

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40:27

Episode 197: AI - Episode Three

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/06/14

Danny and Dr. Mike conclude their discussion on AI with a wider chat on who gets the keys to the social media platforms we all use and the fallibility of the humans that are in charge of them. Also, with ChatGPT and similar are we removing humans from the creative process and does this spell the end of art? Tune in to hear all this and more with your 'all too human' hosts!

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Episode 196: AI - Episode Two

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/05/31

This week gasp in suspense and delight as Danny and Dr Mike, without any computer assisted aides whatsoever, tightrope walk across the twin philosophical concepts of the Turning Test and the Chinese room! You will hold your breath as the Turning test brings us closer to the idea that the machines could take over and then laugh in relief as Searle arrives to save humanity (for now) with the Chinese Room thought experiment! Yes, the future and your job is safe for a while as Philosophy?WTF?

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Episode 195: AI - Episode One

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/05/17

Join us this week as Dr Mike and Danny get super topical and chat ChatGPT! That's right, PhilosophyWTF has caught up with the 21st Century and is getting to grips with cutting edge thought! Listen with growing concern as our fearless thinkers discuss the rise of computer generated Artificial Intelligence and then sigh with relief as they cheerfully explain that actual artificial intelligence is impossible - well at least for the moment! Join Our Facebook group:

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40:00

Episode 194: A Chat with Hunter: Final Part

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2023/05/03

Welcome listeners to the final part of the talk with Hunter! As Danny's and Mike's chat with Hunter winds down, inevitably the chat turns to politics and Science Fiction! Also we have a chance to listen in and hear more about Hunter's life, how he encountered the podcast and how he realised that philosophy should be accessible for everyone (especially if Danny and Mike can do it!)

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Episode 193: A Chat With Hunter Part 3

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/04/18

This week Danny, Hunter and Mike have had enough of the breakneck speed of technology and discuss whether we should destroy ChatGPT and 'go back to the 50s'. Then, listen in horror as Danny raises the idea that maybe there were upsides to George Bailey not existing and whether we should be able to 'reset' our lives. All this plus the inevitable Star Trek talk!

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Episode 192: A Chat With Hunter Part 2

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/04/05

Welcome back to part two of our chat with Hunter. This week we talk nation and identity and ask ourselves: 'are we where we come from?', 'How much of ourselves do we take with us when we travel?' 'Where does our culture come from?', 'Is a man an island even if he lives on one?' So relax, sit back and take back sovereignty with Hunter, Mike and Danny!

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Episode 191: A Chat With Hunter

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/03/22

In this week's episode Danny and Mike have a cosy chat with American friend-of-the-pod Hunter Campbell Royall! With a focus on our relationship to the land, Identity and culture we ask who we really are and where did we come from?

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Episode 190: World Tour of Philosophy: Wittgenstein...

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/03/08

With one day left in Austria and with a 'craving for generality' and an 'anthropological turn' Danny, Mike and Neso finish up on that 'grumpy sod' Wittgenstein. In this episode we really get to grips with the 'later' Wittgenstein and the more quirky parts of his life.

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Episode 189: World Tour of Philosophy: Wittgenstein...

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/02/22

Welcome back dear listeners to our Wittgenstein special in which Danny has been let loose and fanboy gush over his favourite thinker. This week Danny discusses Wittgenstein's lesser known thoughts on religion, ceremonies and rites. We also get an insight into Danny's frame of mind as he talks about a religious experience he once had whilst stuck on a train! All this plus a discussion on the future of academia in the wake of 'Chatgpt'!

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Episode 188: World Tour of Philosophy: Wittgenstein...

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/02/08

Yes, Danny's moment has finally come! Our travellers have reached Austria and Danny seizes his chance to drag Nesso and Mike down to the Wittgenstein museum, pull the ladder away talk all things Wittgenstein!. Questions will be answered! amazing stories will be told! Podcast descriptions will be filled with hyperbole! Don't miss this exciting episode wherein nothing will be passed over in silence!Join Our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/454227078353259/ Follow us on

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Episode 187: World Tour of Philosophy: On the Road...

Philosophy? WTF?? ·

2023/01/25

Join us this week for the big reunting event as Mike and Danny finally hook up in Germany. Grimace with barely suppressed irritation as you hear Mike, as over excited as an existentialist in dispair, fails to let Danny get a word in edge ways. Be overcome with emotion at their long awaited reunion, gasp in incomprehension at Mike's clear betrayal and his subsequent realisation that Danny has been "thinking away from home". Yes, passions run deep this week, can even Henri Bergson help to

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