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Good Is In The Details

Gwendolyn Dolske, PhD & Rudy Salo | Philosophy & Education Podcast

Good Is In The Details is an engaging philosophy and education podcast hosted by Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D., and Rudy Salo, exploring the ideas that shape how we think, learn, and live. Blending philosophy, higher education, books, ethics, culture, and critical thinking, the show invites listeners into thoughtful conversations with scholars, authors, and experts from a wide range of disciplines. Each episode makes complex ideas accessible, connecting philosophy to everyday life, current events, human

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44:57

Your Phone Is Watching You: Privacy, Surveillance,...

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2026/03/21

Every time you turn on your phone, you're building a case against yourself. You just don't know it yet. Your Ring camera. Your Google searches. Your Alexa. Your 23andMe DNA. Your fitness tracker. The apps running silently in the background. Every one of these generates data, and every one of them can be accessed by police and prosecutors with a warrant. And warrants, it turns out, are easy to get. In this episode of Good Is In The Details, Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo sit down with Professor

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58:39

How To Be Mindful about our Brains: Brain Surgery,...

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2026/03/01

What is it like to be a brain surgeon? How much of our personality is determined by brain structure? Do we truly have free will or is it an illusion created by neural processes? Will there ever be a cure for dementia? And could artificial intelligence replace neurosurgeons? In this episode of Good Is In The Details, hosts Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D., and Rudy Salo sit down with renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Theodore Schwartz, author of Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery, to explore the intersection

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37:03

Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking:...

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2026/02/20

In this episode of Good Is In The Details, hosts Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo are joined by philosopher and author Bill Tomlinson to explore the foundations of critical thinking and the practice of philosophy. Drawing from his book Dialogues with Artificial Intelligence: On the Tools of Philosophy, the conversation offers an accessible introduction to how philosophers think — and how anyone can develop clearer, more rigorous reasoning. What is philosophy, and how do philosophers approach complex

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31:28

Thinking Clearly When Everything Feels Heavy: A...

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2026/02/02

In this special mini-episode of Good Is In The Details, hosts Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo step away from their usual expert interview format to pause and reflect on the current cultural and political climate and the emotional weight many of us are carrying right now. Rather than taking a political position, this conversation acknowledges something more fundamental: the news, public discourse, and lived reality are affecting all of us, including those of us who spend our time thinking, teaching,

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40:07

Revisiting The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster

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2026/01/28

On this anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, Good Is In The Details revisits one of history's most consequential moments in engineering, ethics, and public trust. On January 28, 1986, the Challenger broke apart just 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members and shocking the world. In this encore episode, Gwendolyn Dolske, Rudy Salo, and Engineering Professor Phil Rosenkrantz explore what really happened behind the scenes, the technical causes of the catastrophic

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46:58

Everyday Philosophy and Wisdom from the Aztecs

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2026/01/15

What did the Aztecs believe about ethics, virtue, and the good life? How does Aztec philosophy compare to Aristotle's ethics? And what can Aztec moral thought teach us about community, responsibility, and flourishing today? In this episode of Good Is In The Details, we explore the philosophy and ethics of the Aztecs with philosophy professor Sebastian Purcell, author of The Wisdom of the Aztecs and The Outward Path. Together, we examine how Aztec moral philosophy challenges modern assumptions about

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15:06

Socrates, Wisdom, and Thinking Critically: Philosophy...

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2025/12/29

Who was Socrates, and why does he still matter today? In this short episode of Good Is In The Details, Gwendolyn explore Socrates' understanding of wisdom and virtue through Plato's Apology, and why philosophy sees critical thinking as a path toward the good life. Gwendolyn gives an accessible introduction of what critical thinking is, why it matters beyond the classroom, and how we've practiced public philosophy throughout 2025 with our guests. This episode is perfect for listeners searching for

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47:16

Arts Education, Community, and Creativity

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2025/12/16

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome founder/president of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, Dr. Dermell Brunson. In this episode we focus on the importance of the arts in education, how it contributes to creative skills, connection with community, and self-esteem. Dr. Brunson debunks the myth that the arts are tangential to a good education. Quite the opposite! Students learn the value of discipline through the process of artistic expression and this paves the way for improved mental health and career

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51:46

The Problem With Self-Help: Critical Psychology,...

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2025/11/30

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Psychology Professor Dr. Bruno De Oliveira to unpack the real problems with the modern self-help industry. Why does self-help culture thrive despite offering oversimplified advice? How does it ignore the structural forces that shape mental distress? And what does evidence-based psychology actually say about wellbeing? We discuss the rise of pseudo-psychology, the limits of mindset-based advice, and how institutional practices, social inequality, and lived

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33:02

Biography, History, and Philosophy: Iris Murdoch,...

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2025/11/13

Gwendolyn Dolske interviews Philosophy Professor Benjamin Libscomb (The Women Are Up To Something). How did four women philosophers, Murdoch, Anscombe, Foot, and Midgley shape Ethical Theory? What was the historical context of their work? How did they uniquely engage in philosophical discourse and contribute to exploring concrete ethical dilemmas? Get your dose of Philosophy and History with this discussion about these incredible thinkers. Learn more about Professor Libscomb's work:

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50:47

Encore: The Ethics of Sexbots

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2025/10/28

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Professor Neil McArthur (University of Manitoba) about his work on the ethics of sexbots. Are sexbots the future of human connection or a threat to it? Explore the fascinating intersection of ethics, technology, and intimacy. Together, they unpack cultural anxieties, philosophical implications, and the surprising ways AI companions might actually be good for society. From the film Ex Machina to real-world robotics, this conversation examines what it means to

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43:54

Artificial Intelligence, Free Will, and Consciousness

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2025/10/16

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo invite Physicist Samir Varma (The Science of Free Will) to discuss how AI reveals our understanding of the classical philosophical debate: Free Will vs Determinism. What are the possibilities with AI and how can it be useful without disrupting our humanity? Are we purely material beings interacting with an "alien" intelligence? If all of our actions and thoughts are caused does that necessarily mean we are not free? Critical Thinking + Practical Philosophy +

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48:29

The Human Experience and AI

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2025/09/29

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome author of Human is the New Vinyl, Micah Voraritskul. How can the metaphor of vinyl help us understand our humanity? What can humans do that leave AI underwhelming? How should we interact with AI and keep our humanity in tact? Practical Philosophy and Critical Thinking is employed to appreciate the uniqueness of our being and the role of AI in our lives. Learn more about Micah and get his book: https://www.micahvoraritskul.com Thank you to Rich Balling for the pod

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50:23

Individual Choices, Challenges, and Social Changes

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2025/09/17

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professors and authors of Somebody Should Do Something, Dr. Alex Madva (Cal Poly Pomona) and Dr. Daniel Kelly (Purdue). How can one participate in big social changes? What is the impact of individual choices and how can that shift to tackling larger legal and cultural issues? We see practical philosophy at work in understanding root causes of problems that then allow for proportional solutions to be implemented. Learn more about Dr. Madva and Dr

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43:40

Masculinity, Red Pill, & The Anger Economy

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2025/08/30

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome producer and host of the Women on Men podcast, Rafael Gomez. We discuss what "Red Pill" content means, how it's impacting boys and men, and ways to counter the negative messaging. Rafael breaks down the details on the consequences of not addressing harmful ideas of what it means to be a man. Listen to Rafael's podcast: Women on Men Join Good Is In The Details on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Instagram: GoodIsInTheDetailsPod TikTok: ProfDolske

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45:02

Health, Influencers, and The Truth

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2025/08/21

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back friend, third time guest of the pod, expert in Fitness, Education for Sports Medicine, Rich Fahmy (National Academy of Sports Medicine). We dive into the world of influence, social media, and marketing tricks that intentionally mislead consumers. From our Critical Thinking tool box, Rich breaks down the importance of science based research for health and how we can distinguish truth from rhetoric. Learn more about Rich Fahmy:

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39:23

The Paranormal, Ghosts, and Aliens

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2025/07/30

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling (The Ghost Lab). What does it mean to be in the paranormal space? How do we understand belief, religion, and spirits? What cultural and economic factors are considered when we examine mediums, Tarot, Ghost Hunters, and all things UFO? What does Rudy really think about aliens? Learn more about Matt's work and get his book: https://www.matt-hongoltzhetling.com Check out Rudy's Substack:

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36:34

History, Immigration, and the Mexican-American...

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2025/07/10

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Professor/Author Desiree Zamorano (Cal State Long Beach). We learn about the history of Los Angeles in the 1930s. What cultural and economic forces brought about mass deportations? What does it mean to be Mexican-American? How does media reflect ideas about Mexican-Americans? How do generations of immigants deal with integration and other-ing? And how can fiction foster a better understanding of the Mexican-American experience? (Read Dispossessed by Zamorano!) Thank

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28:07

Confidence and Presence

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2025/06/26

Gwendolyn welcomes owner of Master Your Presence and fellow podcaster, Kate Ziuz. In partnership with Modern Day Wife, Good Is In The Details brings you Business Details! Kate offers advice for women on how to speak and present themselves with confidence. What is presence? How do our gestures and attire impact our ability to communicate expertise? Learn concrete tips for your next presentation. Learn more about Kate's work: https://masteryourpresence.com Check out Gwendolyn's interview on

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37:04

Fatherhood, Masculinity, Generational Shifts

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2025/06/16

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back finance and relationship expert Brian Page of Modern Husbands. In honor of Father's Day we're diving into the meaning of fatherhood. How has the role changed? What should one prioritize as a father? How can stress be managed? What cultural dynamics impact ideas of fatherhood? Learn more about Brian Page's work: https://www.modernhusbands.com Get your copy of Philosophy Unplugged. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Check out Matt

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