In this episode David and I discus the importance of relationships in life and how they can not only give meaning, but give you something to strive towards and live for.

In this episode David and I discus the importance of relationships in life and how they can not only give meaning, but give you something to strive towards and live for.

Relationships and Meaning

This week David and I explore some possible versions of the meaning of life. Well, to be clear, we are looking at Taylor, Nietzsche and Sartre. Over the next few podcasts we will be covering a few other versions and finally give you our own version of meaning in life. 

This week David and I explore some possible versions of the meaning of life. Well, to be clear, we are looking at Taylor, Nietzsche and Sartre. Over the next few podcasts we will be covering a few other versions and finally give you our own version of meaning in life.

A Meaning of Life

Today's episode is all about existence and pain (suffering).  Philosophers like David Benatar have argued that coming into existence  is always going to be a harm. Life is filled with pleasures, but the  pains are always going to be much worse. If this is the case, are we  always doing something morally wrong when we bring new people into the  world? Can we logically say that we are harming people by creating them  or harming future possible people that could be created? David and I try  to tackle these problems while still holding on to our sanity.

Today's episode is all about existence and pain (suffering).  Philosophers like David Benatar have argued that coming into existence  is always going to be a harm. Life is filled with pleasures, but the  pains are always going to be much worse. If this is the case, are we  always doing something morally wrong when we bring new people into the  world? Can we logically say that we are harming people by creating them  or harming future possible people that could be created? David and I try  to tackle these problems while still holding on to our sanity.

Existence is Pain - Better never to have been

What is a vaccine passport? Well, we don't exactly know yet. It is some  kind of identification to prove you are vaccinated, but what form that  will take is unclear. In this episode David and I try to figure out  exactly what vaccine passports are, what they will look like and (most importantly) what the pros and cons of implementing them are.

What is a vaccine passport? Well, we don't exactly know yet. It is some  kind of identification to prove you are vaccinated, but what form that  will take is unclear. In this episode David and I try to figure out  exactly what vaccine passports are, what they will look like and (most importantly) what the pros and cons of implementing them are.

What is a vaccine passport? 

In this episode David and I discuss the question 'why have children'  through the lens presented by Christine Overall in her book "Why Have  Children? The Ethical Debate". The main takeaway is that we really don't  have any solid reason (be they utilitarian or deontological) to have  children. This by no means results in us saying don't have kids, but it  does question the societal pressure to procreate.

In this episode David and I discuss the question 'why have children'  through the lens presented by Christine Overall in her book "Why Have  Children? The Ethical Debate". The main takeaway is that we really don't  have any solid reason (be they utilitarian or deontological) to have  children. This by no means results in us saying don't have kids, but it  does question the societal pressure to procreate.

Why Have Children? An Ethical Debate

David and I talk a little about this rather influential and popular philosophical argument as to why abortion is (normally) immoral. We also discuss a few other popular case examples including the pod people and the famous violinist created by Judith Thompson. Hope you enjoy this shorter episode! Note: Judith Jarvis Thompson - A Defense of Abortion   Don Marquis - Why Abortion is Immoral

David and I talk a little about this rather influential and popular philosophical argument as to why abortion is (normally) immoral. We also discuss a few other popular case examples including the pod people and the famous violinist created by Judith Thompson. Hope you enjoy this shorter episode! Note: Judith Jarvis Thompson - A Defense of Abortion   Don Marquis - Why Abortion is Immoral

Mini-Cast - Abortion and Hypotheticals 

Two white guys talk about bodily autonomy. That's it. Recently the state of Mississippi had proposed some rather interesting and potentially dangerous legislation on the topic of abortion which got us thinking. In this episode, David and I discuss the many laws and myths that surround the abortion debate in North America that are still present to this day. Our focus is not on any one side, rather the myths that act as dividing lines.

Two white guys talk about bodily autonomy. That's it. Recently the state of Mississippi had proposed some rather interesting and potentially dangerous legislation on the topic of abortion which got us thinking. In this episode, David and I discuss the many laws and myths that surround the abortion debate in North America that are still present to this day. Our focus is not on any one side, rather the myths that act as dividing lines.

Abortion - Laws, Myths and Morality 

David and I discuss the myths and origins behind superheros, what they  can tell us about our moral ideals and how quickly a hero can become a  villain. Want to feel old? Miss the good old days? This episode is a  blast from the past in the worst kinds of ways.

David and I discuss the myths and origins behind superheros, what they  can tell us about our moral ideals and how quickly a hero can become a  villain. Want to feel old? Miss the good old days? This episode is a  blast from the past in the worst kinds of ways.

Superheroes

Critical thinking, wrestling and hockey? Can one episode really pack so  much in? This week David and I discuss a new way to look at critical  thinking in relation to media literacy. The SIFT method has some very  positive upside for the casual learner, but can only take you so far.  The SIFT method, at its core, is a defense against all the online fake  news, misinformation and rabbit holes we call find ourselves bombarded  with.

Critical thinking, wrestling and hockey? Can one episode really pack so  much in? This week David and I discuss a new way to look at critical  thinking in relation to media literacy. The SIFT method has some very  positive upside for the casual learner, but can only take you so far.  The SIFT method, at its core, is a defense against all the online fake  news, misinformation and rabbit holes we call find ourselves bombarded  with.

Fake News, Misinformation and Rabbit Holes

There is more and more being said on a daily basis about the state of  the 2021 Olympics and the Japanese preparedness (or lack there of), so  David and I thought it best to go over some of the clear public health  concerns at play. What reasons are there to go forward with the Tokyo  Olympics and do those reasons outweigh general public health concerns?

There is more and more being said on a daily basis about the state of  the 2021 Olympics and the Japanese preparedness (or lack there of), so  David and I thought it best to go over some of the clear public health  concerns at play. What reasons are there to go forward with the Tokyo  Olympics and do those reasons outweigh general public health concerns?

Tokyo Olympics: Covid 19 Concerns

We finally made this an official thing with a title and all. Listen to us (Antonio and David) talk a little philosophy and recount some of our old stories in philosophy and teaching. Hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for more!

In this episode David and I discuss the function and role that the  British Monarchy has in the UK and the rest of the world. While many  people love the British Royal Family, they don't really serve a true  function in politics or nation building. In addition, the cost of  keeping the Monarchy around may not be worth the value they give back.

In this episode David and I discuss the function and role that the  British Monarchy has in the UK and the rest of the world. While many  people love the British Royal Family, they don't really serve a true  function in politics or nation building. In addition, the cost of  keeping the Monarchy around may not be worth the value they give back.

British Royal Family: Do we really need the Monarchy?

This week David and I talk about distinctions in political discourse with a focus on group membership. I know, that topic is just too sexy. To throw some cold water on it, we are focusing on the recent uptick in violence towards Asian Americans. Among other things, we conclude that the language that we use to define ourselves can have the negative consequent of creating hard group divisions that can lead to violence, hate and mistrust. Hope you enjoy the episode and thanks again for listening.

This week David and I talk about distinctions in political discourse with a focus on group membership. I know, that topic is just too sexy. To throw some cold water on it, we are focusing on the recent uptick in violence towards Asian Americans. Among other things, we conclude that the language that we use to define ourselves can have the negative consequent of creating hard group divisions that can lead to violence, hate and mistrust. Hope you enjoy the episode and thanks again for listening.

Political Discourse: Violence in America

This week David and I discuss the self. More specifically we are talking  about three different general concepts of identity - embodiment,  consciousness and narrative identity. David takes me to task for making a  stand on a view and you listeners gets to know what it's like to have  friends that are philosophers.

This week David and I discuss the self. More specifically we are talking  about three different general concepts of identity - embodiment,  consciousness and narrative identity. David takes me to task for making a  stand on a view and you listeners gets to know what it's like to have  friends that are philosophers.

The illusion of self 

In this week's episode I (Antonio) forget how to use words correctly far  too often, David admits that he's the worlds nicest man and we have  some audio sync issues! We also cover the idea that video games fulfill  some basic needs that we have- namely they allow for some forms of  self-expression and determination which are psychologically fulfilling  and necessary for us as humans. As always, let us know what you think in  the comments!   Source Article: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-video-games-satisfy-basic-human-needs?utm_source=pocket-newtab

In this week's episode I (Antonio) forget how to use words correctly far  too often, David admits that he's the worlds nicest man and we have  some audio sync issues! We also cover the idea that video games fulfill  some basic needs that we have- namely they allow for some forms of  self-expression and determination which are psychologically fulfilling  and necessary for us as humans. As always, let us know what you think in  the comments!   Source Article: <a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-video-games-satisfy-basic-human-needs?utm_source=pocket-newtab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-video-games-satisfy-basic-human-needs?utm_source=pocket-newtab</a>

Authentic Self/ Actualization, Expression and Basic Human Needs

Philosophy has been around for thousands of years, but it has been on the decline in many universities for some time now. What use is philosophy as a discipline? Does it have clear career paths? What inherent value doe it have? David and I answer these questions and more. Also, David falls into a maw for a second but we get him back.  

Philosophy has been around for thousands of years, but it has been on the decline in many universities for some time now. What use is philosophy as a discipline? Does it have clear career paths? What inherent value doe it have? David and I answer these questions and more. Also, David falls into a maw for a second but we get him back.

Is Philosophy Dead?

David and I discuss the nature of stoic thought. More specifically, David does the talking and I ask questions. Over the past few months, stoic thought has become more and more prevalent and David and I figured we should tackle the theory and go over some of the pros and cons. 

David and I discuss the nature of stoic thought. More specifically, David does the talking and I ask questions. Over the past few months, stoic thought has become more and more prevalent and David and I figured we should tackle the theory and go over some of the pros and cons.

Here's to feeling good all the time - A questionable view of the stoic life

David and I go over what our best and worst philosophy reads are. Listen to us talk a little philosophy and recount some of our old stories in philosophy  and teaching. Hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for more!

David and I go over what our best and worst philosophy reads are. Listen to us talk a little philosophy and recount some of our old stories in philosophy  and teaching. Hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned for more!

Best and Worst Reads

David and I have a talk about animal ethics, specifically around the idea of animal suffering and possible justification for it. Afterwards, I think we both ate meat so...ya. 

David and I have a talk about animal ethics, specifically around the idea of animal suffering and possible justification for it. Afterwards, I think we both ate meat so...ya.

Animal Ethics- Should We Eat Meat?

In this episode we finally begin to tackle the question of what we owe  each other. We go over, mask use, morality, rational discourse and being  a good human being.

In this episode we finally begin to tackle the question of what we owe  each other. We go over, mask use, morality, rational discourse and being  a good human being.

What we owe to each other

Let's talk about what took place at Capitol Hill in Washington. What  lead us here and how do we begin to understand the mindset and beliefs  that underline political movements. In addition, we tackle the social  inequalities that may account for some of the political resentment at  hand.

Let's talk about what took place at Capitol Hill in Washington. What  lead us here and how do we begin to understand the mindset and beliefs  that underline political movements. In addition, we tackle the social  inequalities that may account for some of the political resentment at  hand.

American Insurrection, Conspiracies and more - A Capitol Hill Reflection

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