Podcast

From Nowhere to Nothing

Philosophy, Society & Culture

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.

Episodes
282
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 5 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

282 episodes, newest first

  1. Consistency

    Episode 285

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    In this episode, we discuss the nuanced and functional nature of Consistency in approaching the world.

    58 min
  2. Accuracy

    Episode 284

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    In this episode, we explore the empirical and human dimensions of Accuracy.

    1 hr 2 min
  3. Trust

    Episode 283

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    In this episode, we look at theories of Trust and attempt to construct a functional model of how the phenomena presents in the world.

    1 hr 1 min
  4. The Soul

    Episode 282

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    In this episode, we ask questions that help us look at the idea of a Soul from multiple perspectives.

    1 hr
  5. Last Thursdayism

    Episode 281

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    In this episode, we explore the enduring strangeness of our inability to prove the universe wasn't created last Thursday.

    1 hr 5 min
  6. Joel's Dissertation

    Episode 280

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    In this episode, Norm interviews Joel about his doctoral dissertation, "The Correlation of Information-Seeking Traits with Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence output to Ill-Defined Problems".

    1 hr 3 min
  7. Mr. Rogers

    Episode 279

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    In this episode, we discuss the approach of Fred Rogers philosophically.

    1 hr
  8. Supervillains

    Episode 278

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    In this episode, we contrast Supervillains with their counterparts and discuss elements unique to them.

    1 hr 4 min
  9. Superheroes

    Episode 277

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    In this episode, we make upward and downward comparisons of Superheroes, examining both abstract and concrete implications.

    1 hr 5 min
  10. Cultural Disillusionment

    Episode 276

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    In this episode, we grapple with reasons for Cultural Disillusionment, pitfalls with possible responses, and how philosophy can help.

    1 hr 3 min
  11. Analytic Idealism

    Episode 275

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    In this episode, we discuss the modern formulation of the idea that all of reality consists of a single, immaterial consciousness.

    1 hr 12 min
  12. Tegmark's Multiverses

    Episode 274

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    In this episode, we explore Max Tegmark's taxonomy of Multiverses.

    1 hr 7 min
  13. Skills

    Episode 273

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    In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the concepts of Skill and competence, with a focus on the relationship between epistemology and execution.

    1 hr 13 min
  14. Sophistication

    Episode 272

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    In this episode, we discuss the underexplored nature of Sophistication by contrast with other concepts.

    1 hr 8 min
  15. Critique

    Episode 271

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    In this episode, we wrestle with notions of aesthetics, contextual frames, and relational ontology while discussing Critique.

    1 hr 13 min
  16. Parrhesia

    Episode 270

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    In this episode, we discuss the nuanced elements of Parrhesia: speech and action that have potential consequences.

    1 hr 8 min
  17. The Subconscious

    Episode 269

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    In this episode, we wrestle with the notion of the Subconscious mind and its relationship with our identity and free will.

    1 hr 11 min
  18. Biopsychism

    Episode 268

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    In this episode, we explore the notion that life and sentience emerge together.

    1 hr 24 min
  19. Reading

    Episode 267

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    In this episode, we consider the essence of Reading and its implications.

    1 hr 11 min
  20. Phubbing

    Episode 266

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    In this episode, we attempt to talk philosophically about the phenomenon of phone-snubbing.

    1 hr 3 min