As the Covid-19 pandemic begins to wind down and things are becoming more open again it's easy to want to get back to normal. But was our normal before the pandemic really so good that we want to get right back to it? What lessons did we learn during this past year that we can adopt to keep moving onwards and upwards, not backwards.  In this episode Tanner and Ryan discuss ways to move forwards not backwards out of the pandemic including working from home, new hobbies, mental health, and livable wages. They hope to spark the conversation that despite so much bad in the past year we can all take away things personally, and as a society to make a better world going forward.Contact Usemail: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.comIG: Philosophy_On_Tap

As the Covid-19 pandemic begins to wind down and things are becoming more open again it's easy to want to get back to normal. But was our normal before the pandemic really so good that we want to get right back to it? What lessons did we learn during this past year that we can adopt to keep moving onwards and upwards, not backwards.   In this episode Tanner and Ryan discuss ways to move forwards not backwards out of the pandemic including working from home, new hobbies, mental health, and livable wages. They hope to spark the conversation that despite so much bad in the past year we can all take away things personally, and as a society to make a better world going forward. Contact Us email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com IG: Philosophy_On_Tap

Excelsior! Moving Forward, Not Backwards, After The Covid-19 Pandemic

There are some things that we will never know. Even within the hardest of sciences: math. This week, join Ryan, Tanner, and special guest Chad, discussing Gödel's incompleteness theorems and what they tell us about the types of certainty math can tell us about math itself. This is all good and fun to muse about, but, what effect does this have on our day to day? How do certainty and ignorance inform us on what actions we can and cannot, or even should and should not, take? How does one navigate a world where certain types of knowledge are unattainable? Discussions of these questions and more await you within this week's episode.VeritasiumMath's Fatal Flawhttps://youtu.be/HeQX2HjkcNo

There are some things that we will never know. Even within the hardest of sciences: math. This week, join Ryan, Tanner, and special guest Chad, discussing Gödel's incompleteness theorems and what they tell us about the types of certainty math can tell us about math itself.  This is all good and fun to muse about, but, what effect does this have on our day to day? How do certainty and ignorance inform us on what actions we can and cannot, or even should and should not, take? How does one navigate a world where certain types of knowledge are unattainable? Discussions of these questions and more await you within this week's episode. Veritasium Math's Fatal Flaw <a href="https://youtu.be/HeQX2HjkcNo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/HeQX2HjkcNo</a>

The Limits of Knowledge and its Consequences

In this episode Tanner and Ryan share some of their personal journeys with faith, and doubt, and living, and how those stories shape where they are today and their reasons for making Philosophy on Tap. 

In this episode Tanner and Ryan share some of their personal journeys with faith, and doubt, and living, and how those stories shape where they are today and their reasons for making Philosophy on Tap.

Why are we making this podcast?

How is a pencil made? What does this seemingly simply process entail? How many people? What materials? Join Ryan and Tanner reading and discussing the essay, "I, Pencil", where a pencil explains the marvels of the modern world by giving a brief glimpse of what it takes to make itself.Also, how is the environment connected to wealth generation in the modern world? Cars, coffee, and coats are great, but at what cost? Not monetarily, but to the environment. And, how large of a cost to and from the environment are we willing to front before our shoddy calculus leaves the economy in shambles, having destroyed the cornerstone of the economy, the environment itself.These thoughts, questions, and more inspired by the essay, "I, Pencil", by Leonard Read.

How is a pencil made? What does this seemingly simply process entail? How many people? What materials? Join Ryan and Tanner reading and discussing the essay, "I, Pencil", where a pencil explains the marvels of the modern world by giving a brief glimpse of what it takes to make itself. Also, how is the environment connected to wealth generation in the modern world? Cars, coffee, and coats are great, but at what cost? Not monetarily, but to the environment. And, how large of a cost to and from the environment are we willing to front before our shoddy calculus leaves the economy in shambles, having destroyed the cornerstone of the economy, the environment itself. These thoughts, questions, and more inspired by the essay, "I, Pencil", by Leonard Read.

I, Pencil: The Relationship Between Economy and Environment

Democracy is the rule by the people, but what are we to do when those people don't share the same reality? Can democracy still function in this increasingly polarized world where people don't even agree if Covid-19 is real, let alone what to do about it? Join Tanner and Ryan as they discuss what challenges our democracy is facing in the modern world and what can be done about them.

Democracy is the rule by the people, but what are we to do when those people don't share the same reality? Can democracy still function in this increasingly polarized world where people don't even agree if Covid-19 is real, let alone what to do about it? Join Tanner and Ryan as they discuss what challenges our democracy is facing in the modern world and what can be done about them.

What to do when faced with a democracy?

Sometimes the human body mistakes something totally harmless, like pollen or a peanut, for a dangerous threat and as a result attacks itself causing allergic reactions, which can cause serious health problems including death. Do we as a society do the same thing when we think the Devil is everywhere, leading us in our effort to fight off a threat to attack ourselves? Join the guys this week as they discuss how our modern understanding of the devil may be an allergic reaction and how we can move beyond it. Contact us:IG: philospohy_on_tapemail: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com

Sometimes the human body mistakes something totally harmless, like pollen or a peanut, for a dangerous threat and as a result attacks itself causing allergic reactions, which can cause serious health problems including death. Do we as a society do the same thing when we think the Devil is everywhere, leading us in our effort to fight off a threat to attack ourselves? Join the guys this week as they discuss how our modern understanding of the devil may be an allergic reaction and how we can move beyond it. Contact us: IG: philospohy_on_tap email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com

Is The Devil An Allergic Reaction?

What happens when reality isn't real enough? just add more reality! Tanner and Ryan are joined by Ryan's brother, Stephen Wardle to discuss the nature of "hyper reality" and the essay Travels in Hypperreality by Umberto Eco.Link to an online version of Travels in Hyperreality :(admittedly not he best quality but it works)http://www.columbia.edu/itc/architecture/ockman/pdfs/session_8/eco.pdf Contact Us:email: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Philosophy_on_tap

What happens when reality isn't real enough? just add more reality! Tanner and Ryan are joined by Ryan's brother, Stephen Wardle to discuss the nature of "hyper reality" and the essay Travels in Hypperreality by Umberto Eco. Link to an online version of Travels in Hyperreality : (admittedly not he best quality but it works) <a href="http://www.columbia.edu/itc/architecture/ockman/pdfs/session_8/eco.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.columbia.edu/itc/architecture/ockman/pdfs/session_8/eco.pdf</a> Contact Us: email: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com Instagram: Philosophy_on_tap

Hyperreality: Now with 20% More Reality! 

Tanner and Ryan discuss the conversations being had in the United States right now around reforming the justice system, racial reconciliation, and the divided political landscape. While not trying to define any solutions, they seek to open up the conversation at a lower temperature and explore what the goal of justice and society even ought to be. Contact Us:email: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.comIG: Philosophy_On_Tap

Tanner and Ryan discuss the conversations being had in the United States right now around reforming the justice system, racial reconciliation, and the divided political landscape. While not trying to define any solutions, they seek to open up the conversation at a lower temperature and explore what the goal of justice and society even ought to be. Contact Us: email: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com IG: Philosophy_On_Tap

What's the deal with criminal justice?

Hosts Ryan and Tanner are joined again by Payton Francis Carty, author of her new poetry book Poems that make you feel. In this second interview with Payton the group discusses how hope can lead us to great pain, and animate us to embrace life. Poems That Make You Feel for sale now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/Poems-that-make-you-feel/dp/B08QC3SMJ6Contact Us:IG: Philosophy_on_Tapemail: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com

Hosts Ryan and Tanner are joined again by Payton Francis Carty, author of her new poetry book Poems that make you feel. In this second interview with Payton the group discusses how hope can lead us to great pain, and animate us to embrace life. Poems That Make You Feel for sale now on Amazon! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Poems-that-make-you-feel/dp/B08QC3SMJ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Poems-that-make-you-feel/dp/B08QC3SMJ6</a> Contact Us: IG: Philosophy_on_Tap email: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com

Hope and Pain with Payton Francis Carty

Tanner and Ryan are joined by Payton Francis Carty, the author or her recently published poetry book titled Poems That Make You Feel. The trio discuss the power that writing poetry can have in healing our hearts, are helping us be authentic with ourselves, especially in the face of grief. Poems That Make You Feel for sale now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/Poems-that-make-you-feel/dp/B08QC3SMJ6Contact Us:IG: Philosophy_on_Tapemail: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com

Tanner and Ryan are joined by Payton Francis Carty, the author or her recently published poetry book titled Poems That Make You Feel. The trio discuss the power that writing poetry can have in healing our hearts, are helping us be authentic with ourselves, especially in the face of grief. Poems That Make You Feel for sale now on Amazon! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Poems-that-make-you-feel/dp/B08QC3SMJ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Poems-that-make-you-feel/dp/B08QC3SMJ6</a> Contact Us: IG: Philosophy_on_Tap email: Philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com

Poems That Make You Feel with Payton Francis Carty

Join hosts Tanner and Ryan as they discuss life's big questions, like what is the meaning of life? Is there a God? how can we be good people? and many more! This is the podcast for those who enjoy exploring the world through insightful, funny, and thought-provoking conversations. Whether you're driving to work, working out, or kicking back with a cold beer each philosophically rich episode is sure to satisfy your existential cravings. It's all the trippy ideas of your stoner friend in college but without the constant burrito runs.

We all have a beloved character from tv, movies, or books that feel like a true friend. Whether that's Michael Scott, Aslan, or Luke Skywalker we feel emotionally connected to a fictional character who isn't real. Or are they? In this week's episode Ryan and Tanner discuss the relationship between our perceptual worlds, inter-personal relationships, stories, and reality and how sometimes our fictional relationships may be more real than our actual ones.

We all have a beloved character from tv, movies, or books that feel like a true friend. Whether that's Michael Scott, Aslan, or Luke Skywalker we feel emotionally connected to a fictional character who isn't real. Or are they? In this week's episode Ryan and Tanner discuss the relationship between our perceptual worlds, inter-personal relationships, stories, and reality and how sometimes our fictional relationships may be more real than our actual ones.

Parasocial Relationships: Are Fictional Characters Real?

Tanner and Ryan are joined again by special guest Alex Vice to discuss the American education system: what works, what doesn't, and how might it be improved. The conversation centers around what incentives and requirements educators face, and what sort of role should the school system play in our society. There are several references to the previous episode featuring Alex on Dungeons &amp; Dragons, however the episodes are mostly separate and that episode is not required to understand this one. Contacts Us:email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.comInstagram: philosophy_on_tap

Tanner and Ryan are joined again by special guest Alex Vice to discuss the American education system: what works, what doesn't, and how might it be improved. The conversation centers around what incentives and requirements educators face, and what sort of role should the school system play in our society. There are several references to the previous episode featuring Alex on Dungeons &amp; Dragons, however the episodes are mostly separate and that episode is not required to understand this one.  Contacts Us: email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com Instagram: philosophy_on_tap

Education: Incentives and Intentions with Alex Vice

Tanner and Ryan are joined by special guest Alex Vice to discuss table top role playing games, made popular by Dungeons &amp; Dragons. These games are growing in popularity and the gang discuss why people enjoy them so much,  what they can teach us about our own lives, decision making, and how to grow as a person. Contacts Us:email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.comInstagram: philosophy_on_tap

Tanner and Ryan are joined by special guest Alex Vice to discuss table top role playing games, made popular by Dungeons &amp; Dragons. These games are growing in popularity and the gang discuss why people enjoy them so much,  what they can teach us about our own lives, decision making, and how to grow as a person.  Contacts Us: email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com Instagram: philosophy_on_tap

Dungeons & Dragons: Personal Growth with Alex Vice

Join Tanner and Ryan as they continue their discussion of The Star Thrower by Loren Eisley. In this second episode the conversation expands to the relationship between texts and belief systems, how these forces shape each other, and what that means for literature, religion, and science. It is not necessary to have listened to The Star Thrower Part I, though it is recommended that you listen to that episode for context prior to this one. Contacts Us:email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.comInstagram: philosophy_on_tap

Join Tanner and Ryan as they continue their discussion of The Star Thrower by Loren Eisley. In this second episode the conversation expands to the relationship between texts and belief systems, how these forces shape each other, and what that means for literature, religion, and science. It is not necessary to have listened to The Star Thrower Part I, though it is recommended that you listen to that episode for context prior to this one.  Contacts Us: email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com Instagram: philosophy_on_tap

The Star Thrower Part II: Textual Feedback

Join Tanner and Ryan as they discuss The Star Thrower by Loren Eisley, a short story about a man who finds himself on a desolate beach questioning the meaning of life and the nature of humanity only to discover an entire new way of being. The story, a fusion of science, philosophy, and poetry is "dense with goodness" and serves as the jumping off point for a discussion about what it means to be, and how goodness may be found in our lives. Link to The Star Thrower for sale on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Star-Thrower-Loren-Eiseley/dp/0156849097Link to PDF version of The Star Thrower:http://www.brontaylor.com/courses/pdf/Eiseley--StarThrower.pdfContacts Us:email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.comInstagram: philosophy_on_tap

Join Tanner and Ryan as they discuss The Star Thrower by Loren Eisley, a short story about a man who finds himself on a desolate beach questioning the meaning of life and the nature of humanity only to discover an entire new way of being. The story, a fusion of science, philosophy, and poetry is "dense with goodness" and serves as the jumping off point for a discussion about what it means to be, and how goodness may be found in our lives.  Link to The Star Thrower for sale on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Thrower-Loren-Eiseley/dp/0156849097" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Star-Thrower-Loren-Eiseley/dp/0156849097</a> Link to PDF version of The Star Thrower: <a href="http://www.brontaylor.com/courses/pdf/Eiseley--StarThrower.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brontaylor.com/courses/pdf/Eiseley--StarThrower.pdf</a> Contacts Us: email: philosophyontappodcast@gmail.com Instagram: philosophy_on_tap

The Star Thrower Part I: Meaning and Being

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