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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.

society & culture philosophy

All Episodes

55:09

Compliance

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/04/05

In this episode, we discuss some technical and definitional aspects of Compliance, including concepts of authority, power, obedience, and perspective.

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44:34

Dr. Michael Passmore

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/04/02

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Passmore about consciousness, biological bases of behavior, and reality.

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01:01:44

Schwarzschild Cosmology

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/03/30

In this episode, we try to wrap our minds around recent scientific and ancient philosophical questions regarding the nature of reality and infinity through the theory of nesting-doll black hole universes.

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01:05:17

Wetware

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/03/15

In this episode, we discuss the interfacing of biological and traditional computing systems.

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01:00:25

Entitativity

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/03/08

In this episode, we look at the definition, perception, influence, and malleable characteristics of groups holisitically.

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01:07:32

Poetry

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/03/02

In this episode, we wrestle with form, content, expression, truth, and the abstract nature of Poetry.

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01:06:05

Hatred

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/02/22

In this episode, we delve into the biopsychosocial facets of Hatred, contextualized by historical philosophical thoughts and personal reflections.

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01:04:30

Metaphors

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/02/15

In this episode, we "dive in" to the concept of Metaphors and how they interact with our language, cognitions, and reality.

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01:02:45

Return Environments

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/02/08

In this episode, we look at the numerous antecedents, facets, and consequences of immediate and delayed return environments on individuals and society.

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01:10:26

Medical Assistance in Dying

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/01/25

In this episode, we take a hard look at the difficult considerations involved in physiological and psychological suffering, autonomy, and ethics in chosen death.

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01:04:37

Longtermism

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/01/18

In this episode, we wrestle with the theoretical and practical considerations of thinking about future generations.

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58:56

Mirror-Souls

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/01/11

In this episode, we examine Mirror-Souls: the concept that a perfect counterpart for us exists in the world.

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01:07:55

Human Potential

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/01/05

In this episode, we examine the multifaceted and paradoxical implications of defining Human Potential.

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01:02:54

Brian Hite

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2025/01/02

In this episode, Dr. Brian Hite discusses his background as a stuntman and academic, providing a philosophical discussion about the psychological influence of stress and pressure on potential and performance

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01:00:56

Mike Oppenheim

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2024/12/28

In this episode, we interview Mike Oppenheim, an author, filmmaker, musician, and much more, as well as the host of the podcast "Coffin Talk."

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01:11:12

Self-Regard

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2024/12/21

In this episode, we examine a constellation of abstractions related to the healthy and unhealthy, individual and sociocultural facets of Self-Regard.

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01:02:36

Anniversaries

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2024/12/14

In this episode, we examine the meaning we give to events and their temporal markers from objective and subjective viewpoints.

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01:01:08

Brain Organoids

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2024/12/07

In this episode, we go through the process of examining the many extant and potential benefits, pitfalls, and psychological as well as ethical conundrums concerning Brain Organoids.

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01:03:05

Organic Robotics*

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2024/11/30

In this episode, we look at biobots, anthrobots, xenobots, and many of their accompanying philosophical issues.

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01:13:57

AI Sentience

From Nowhere to Nothing ·

2024/11/23

In this episode, we explore the concept of AI Sentience by looking at various models, their limitations, and how a coherent synthesis might emerge.

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