This week I'm joined by C. Thi Nguyen (@add_hawk) to discuss echo chambers, how they're more dangerous than mere epistemic bubbles, and how gaming might help! Thi's article on Echo Chambers: https://aeon.co/essays/why-its-as-hard-to-escape-an-echo-chamber-as-it-is-to-flee-a-cult Thi's website: https://objectionable.net/ Invocation: Peter Chiykowski Shortstory.com Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/ Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoid...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 94
Part two of my rousing conversation with Dr. Keith Frankish, where we try to answer the ageless question "Where is my mind? Where is my mind?". Keith is a brilliant proponent of the theory of Illusionism with regard to the existence of phenomenal state. I've read many of his papers and think they're excellent, and while Keith and I come from "different churches" when it comes to philosophy of mind, we agree on a lot, especially what's at stake in all of this, so it's really fun working through t...
Jun 07, 2019•47 min•Ep. 93
As far as I can tell, I'm having the phenomenal sensation of joy at finally getting to have this conversation with Dr. Keith Frankish. Keith is a brilliant proponent of the theory of Illusionism with regard to the existence of phenomenal state. I've read many of his papers and think they're excellent, and while Keith and I come from "different churches" when it comes to philosophy of mind, we agree on a lot, especially what's at stake in all of this, so it's really fun working through these argu...
Jun 07, 2019•57 min•Ep. 92
Like the uncomfortable sensation in a limb you sat on too long, we’re back! So sorry for the hiatus, I promise it won't happen again. This week we're joined by Ryan Bell from the Life after God podcast. Ryan is a former pastor who was effectively excommunicated for his progressive views and now helps individuals as they try to make sense of a life after religion. We discuss the loss of belief in a just universe, and all the freedom that can come with a healthier morality. Ryan's Podcast: http://...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 91
Aaron gives us an update on his court case, we discuss the Muller Report, and then give our take on the people running for the Democratic Presidential bid. Open Invocation: Walt Whitman Making The Void Livable: Mortal Kombat 11
May 06, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 90
For this installment of Better Know a Philosopher, we're talking about Frances Kamm. Aaron has had to pleasure to work with her recently, so he has first hand knowledge on how awesome she is. Making the Void Livable: https://direkris.itch.io/you-are-jeff-bezos
May 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 89
Today we're welcoming Cam Garrity, a puppeteer, podcaster, graphic artist, and so much more. We discuss the beauty of puppetry, while Cam gives us some insights into why it's such a wonderful medium. Opening Invocation: Kafka's "A Little Fable"
Apr 21, 2019•-3365 sec
Our guest this week is Brenden Webber of the Philosophy Guy Podcast . We each list our top 3 voidy films and discuss their merits that make them void worthy. Opening Invocation: Kafka's "A Little Fable" Making The Void Livable: The high school that put on a theatrical production of Alien.
Apr 11, 2019•46 min
This week we're joined by Toby Buckle of the Political Philosophy Podcast. We discuss the role of language in political debate. Special thanks to Toby for supplying us with his backup audio and special thanks to Brian Ziegenhagen for editing the show. Opening Invocation: Jake the Fake Jake Political Philosophy Podcast: https://www.politicalphilosophypodcast.com/
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 86
Aaron just couldn't get enough Ayn Rand from episode 83 that we decided to revisit one of her main philosophical principles: Egoism. We attempt to steel bot the idea and then tear it down to pieces. Opening Invocation: Ricklantis Mixup Making The Void Livable: Rock Climbing
Mar 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 85
Here to have out age old battle of free will with Aaron is none other than Darron ( @NecessaryBeing ). They get into the weeds discussing free will, determinism, and if it's possible for there to be a spectrum. Opening Invocation: Deacon of Doubt @DeaconDoubt
Mar 09, 2019•48 min
For our next installment of Better Know a Philosopher, we tackle Ayn Rand. We look at her life and work including Atlas Shrugged. Opening Invocation: Charles Bukowski (The Last Night of the Earth Poems) Making the Void Livable: Young people, like the ones who talking with Dianne Feinstein
Mar 03, 2019•2 min•Ep. 83
Joining us for this episode is Mark from the How To Heretic Podcast . We talk about Mark's experience as a gay man growing up in Utah, the Mormon church, Pride, and many other topics.
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Today, Aaron and GW discuss relevant topics like the terribleness of Black Face, and why you shouldn't blindly trust 23andMe. We look at not only the privacy issues, but the philosophical issues with a DNA database. Open Invocation: The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas Hero of the Week???: Philosophers in Space / Embrace The Void Facebook group
Feb 15, 2019•59 min
And now the continuation of our interview with Massimo. Opening Invocation: Evan Matthews and Ben Oldham Hero of the Week: Why we shouldn't use the word Hero.
Feb 07, 2019•58 min
In this installment we bring on a very special guest Massimo Pigliucci to discuss Stoicism. He has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. Opening Invocation: Seneca, On Earthquakes
Feb 02, 2019•57 min
Time for another installment of our Better Know a Philosopher serise. We dive into Judith Jarvis Thomson, author of the famous Trolly Problem thought experiment and has an interesting thought experiment on abortion. Opening Invocation: Absurdist Existentialism Hero of the Week: Teachers
Jan 27, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week we're joined by Marie D'Elephant from Everyone's Agnostic Podcast . Marie talks about leaving her religion and how that impacted her to this day. We also discuss a myriad of topics relating to religion, death, and polyamory. Opening Invocation: The World Has Turned And Left Me Here by Weezer Hero of the Week: Marie's cat (and our pets in general)
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 6 min
A Quiet Place vs Birdbox. Aaron and GW evaluate each of these very void'y movies in terms of their believability, how they approached essentially the same story differently, and go over parts that may be problematic in some ways. Opening Invocation: Shardik thanks to Eric Brewer and Shannon Slayton Hero of the Week: Nancy Pelosi
Jan 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min
We ring in the new year with Jon from the Wayward Willis Podcast as we discuss a range of topics surrounding religion. We focus quite a bit on Jon's experience growing up in a very Christian household, and then later raising a child in a secular household. Hero of the Week: People Losing Their Heros
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr
Aaron and GW review the cult classic Cabin In The Woods. The satire and tentacles make it a prime Voidy movie. Opening Invocation: Mary Elizabeth Frye (last couplet lovingly added by Aaron) Hero of the Week: Greta Thunberg
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Continuing with Peter Coffin. Opening Invocation: The Resistible Rise of Auturo Ui Hero of the Week: Nadia Murad
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 5 min
This is part one of a two part episode with Peter Coffin . A YouTube Documentarian, Author , and self-proclaimed Marxist. We first dive into capitalist systems, the open source movement, humans as labor, the state vs. the government , pokemon as a commentary on society , and so much more. Opening Invocation: Gestalt Buddhism...
Dec 13, 2018•59 min
Let's get to know Epicurus who is definitely not Epictetus. This is the first time we've taking a close up look at one of the old Greek philosophers. Opening Invocation: South Wales Wassiling folk custom Hero of the Week: Luo Xixi
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min
We're joined by the esteemed Michael Marsh Marshall of the Be Reasonable podcast. Aaron and Marsh dive into many areas including: the Socratic method, placebo affect, skepticism, and cannibalism. Opening Invocation: The Holocaust
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr
With GW not being around, Bethany Furtrell joins Aaron to talk about the election results. They also talk about Aaron's woes of Monster Island and how the finical crisis is about to start its reunion tour. Opening Invocation: Kobe Bryant Hero of the Week: Eileen and Todd
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Today we are lucky to have Dr. Rachel McKinnon to talk about the term TERF (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist) and Trans Athletes. Rachel, herself, is a philosopher who's very qualified to speak about TERF, and is a world class cyclist who knows an immense amount about Biology as it relates to non-cis athletes. Trans Athletes Lecture QueerMeals Opening Invocation: Angel...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Today episode we dive into Mary Wollstonecraft, a philosopher from the enlightenment period. We look at her writings and take a macro look at how her work set the pace for later feminist writings leading up to the suffrage movement. Opening Invocation: Fallout Hero of the Week: Stacy Abrams (Running for Georgia's Governor)
Nov 02, 2018•56 min
he wonderful world of pedagogy. In this episode we discuss different teaching philosophies, class models, grading, and education systems. Both Aaron and GW dive into their personal teaching techniques. Opening Invocation: Underoath - The Created Void Hero of the Week: Brian Banks
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Today we're joined by Felicia Entwistle where Aaron struggle to pronounce her name. If that isn't enough reason to listen to this episode, well we also talk about her work with Utah Outcasts. Opening Invocation: Torsten Pihl Hero of the Week: Renia
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 1 min
