The ART of the Conversation

Marco Vega & Murphy•podcasters.spotify.com

Co-hosted podcast following a informal conversational format, while keeping a high level of openness, talking about taboo subjects, using explicit language, not disregarding individual human experience, under a loose umbrella of scientific imperialism.

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Episodes

EP04 - Sandra Pabst

Sandra shares her perspective on how Berlin has changed over the past 30 years. We discuss various aspects of her career as a communication consultant, and the key importance of learning how to be comfortable talking to strangers and building good tit-for-tat relationships with those in your network. We also discuss the psychological difficulties of learning new skills and starting new projects, and how repeated exposure is the only way to make progress in one’s career. For more information abou...

Feb 19, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4

EP03 - Why change your mind?

This time we explore the ways in which we have changed our mind throughout our lives - and why it was often difficult to do so. We look at the history and usefulness of religion and ideology, what it means to be open-minded, and why we have cognitive biases. And, of course, sprinkling in our own personal experiences throughout the show.

Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 3

EP02 - Are drugs useful?

Marco and Murphy take some nootropics (Modafinil) and talk about our experiences with drugs and how it has affected our epistemic worldview and long-term wellbeing. We drill into societal perceptions, scientific research, and possible future trends (transhumanism). https://maps.org/

Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

EP01 - Why start a Podcast?

Donoho Murphy and Marco Vega try to figure out what this podcast project should be about. They discuss how to use podcasting to discuss difficult topics, thoughts, and ideas, in an open and honest format. They touching on contemporary issues like the limits of freedom of speech, and it's political and social implications. Hope you all enjoy.

Nov 27, 2018•49 min

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