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Good Is In The Details

Good Is In The Details is a Philosophy podcast hosted by Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D and Rudy Salo. We believe that being curious and satisfying your curiosity is a pillar of happiness. Every episode features a discussion with an expert in Ethics, History, Culture, Epistemology, Sociology and more. Learn what you didn"t know you didn"t know, engage your Critical Thinking skills, and addi a philosophical lens to everyday topics . Join us in gaining a bit of wisdom, question the ordinary, thrive in areas

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51:46

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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,...

Good Is In The Details ·

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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...

Good Is In The Details ·

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

Good Is In The Details ·

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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46:28

Discretion, Laws, and Moral Questions

Good Is In The Details ·

2025/05/29

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Philosophy Professor and author of Fewer Rules Better People, Dr. Barry Lam (UC Riverside). When do rules conflict with justice? What is the role of discretion in moral decisions? When should context be taken into consideration over an existing law? Check out Professor Lam's podcast: https://hiphination.org Get your copy of Fewer Rules Better People: Amazon Get Philosophy Unplugged Discussion guide for Good Is In The Details. Join our Patreon:

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47:29

Romantic Love, Attraction, and Asexuality

Good Is In The Details ·

2025/05/13

Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Philosophy Professors Luke Brunning and Natasha McKeever (University of Leeds) to discuss their research on Asexuality published in Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 38, No. 3. How is asexuality understood and misunderstood? How can the details of asexuality add to definitions of desire and attraction? What impact does a cultural and legal framework around romantic love and partnership become expanded or challenged with a greater knowledge of asexuality? Learn more

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53:12

Memoir, History, and the Ambiguity of Color

Good Is In The Details ·

2025/04/30

Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Konstantin Hatcher welcome Historian and Legal Scholar Dr. Martha Jones to discuss her incredible book: The Trouble of Color An American Family Memoir. We learn how Professor Jones's research into her own family lineage tells a richer story of American society, culture, and complexities about color. What does Blackness mean in America? How does our emboddied experience reveal the story of our ancestors? Learn more about Martha's work and get her book:

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01:04:07

Existentialism, Myth, and Film with Dr. Lewis Gordon

Good Is In The Details ·

2025/04/15

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professor Dr Lewis Gordon. What does it mean to flourish? What role does Philosophy play in our everyday life? How do myths and story telling connect us to philosophical ideas and our humanity? Will Gwendolyn finally agree to watch Night of the Living Dead? Learn more about Professor Gordon: https://philosophy.uconn.edu/person/lewis-gordon/ https://www.goodisinthedetails.com Join our Patreon for extra content: Patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

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01:09:37

Murder, Politics, and The Law with Matt Murphy

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2025/03/27

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Prosecutor and author of The Book of Murder, Matt Murphy (17 years as a Senior Deputy District Attorney in the OCDA Homicide Unit). Matt shares his insight on crime, causal factors, and policies/law in Orange County and Los Angeles. We learn about the process of justice and delve into the case of Rodney Alcala (the subject of Anna Kendrick's film Woman of the Hour). Learn more about Matt Murphy: https://www.mattmurphylaw.com/about-matt-murphy-law/ Join our

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52:05

Natural Disasters & Recovery with George Siegal

Good Is In The Details ·

2025/03/06

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back documentarian George Siegal (The Last House Standing and Built to Last: Buyer Beware). George helps us navigate questions around disasters: What is the responsibility of the individual, the community, and the state? What can people do to prepare? What things should one be mindful of when buying or securing property? What are the steps post disaster? Learn more about George Siegal's work: https://www.thelasthousestanding.org/about Join our Patreon:

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38:25

Justice, Tradition, and the FBI

Good Is In The Details ·

2025/02/24

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back former FBI agent, Law Enforcement Analyst, and author, Jeff Cortese. Jeff helps us understand the history and purpose of the FBI and the relationship between politics, public trust, and law enforcement. Learn more about Jeff Cortese's work: https://www.jeffcortese.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Get your Magic Mind and join the 7 day challenge! Use offer code GIID20: Magic Mind shots! Get in touch:

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34:32

God, Eternity, and Spinoza

Good Is In The Details ·

2025/02/08

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Spinoza Scholar Dr. Steven Barbone (SDSU Philosophy). Enjoy learning from the same professor who taught Gwendolyn 25 + years ago! Who was Spinoza? How can we understand God and Ethics? What is the purpose of prayer? Is Philosophy silly? Check out Professor Barbone's work: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Steven-Barbone/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASteven%2BBarbone Get your Magic Mind Bundle! 45% off with GIIDJAN offer code! Join us on Patreon:

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