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Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Peter Boghossian
China
Free Speech
Islam
Education
Immigration
Taiwan
Liberalism
Identity Politics
Psychedelics
Critical Theory
Mental Health
Political Correctness
Democracy
Pluribus
United States
Puberty Blockers
Cultural Identity
Gender Identity
Social Justice
Philosophy

"No dogma. Just dialogue." Conversations with Peter Boghossian features candid, intellectually rigorous dialogues with leading thinkers, dissidents, and public figures on today's most divisive cultural, political, and philosophical issues.

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Recent Guests

Randy Pitchford
Executive and magician discussed as guest in conversation about magic, illusion, and creativity
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Episode: Your Mind Is Vulnerable To Deception (Part 1) | Randy Pitchford
Rob Feld
Filmmaker/author discussing civil discourse and polarization
Episode: Civil Disagreement vs Tribal Hatred | Rob Feld
Maxime Desalle
Physicist and researcher with interest in quantum mechanics and many-worlds interpretations
Conjecture Institute
Episode: Can We Cheat Quantum States With A Mirror? | Maxime Desalle
Carlos De la Guardia
AI researcher, affiliated with the Conjecture Institute
Conjecture Institute
Episode: Dismantling the Myth of AGI | Carlos De la Guardia
Leonardo Orlando
Author and researcher discussed in the episode
Book co-author with Peggy Sast; Sexe, Science et Censure
Episode: Feminism, Sex, And Miserable Women | Leonardo Orlando
Gavin Haynes
Writer/ journalist
Episode: Civilization Requires the Threat of Violence | Gavin Haynes
Dan Burmawi
Guest commentator on demographics and geopolitics
Episode: CLIP: Will Western Europe Fall to Islam? | Dan Burmawi
Raymond Ibrahim
Author and scholar on Islam and the West
Author of Sword and Scimitar; Defenders of the West
Episode: The Western Collapse Nobody Will Stop | Raymond Ibrahim
Noelle Mering
Author and scholar discussing culture, family, and politics
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Episode: Why Disagreement Now Counts As Violence | Noelle Mering

Host

Peter Boghossian
Host of Conversations with Peter Boghossian; central moderator known for probing questions and strong curiosity.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 566 ratings
  • Amazing

    Peter is paving the way towards encouraging talking about a sane society. Interesting guest who boosted up Peter’s voice and why free speech is so important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nome Chapel
    United States2 months ago
  • A light in darkness

    Society needs more of this👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sina1972
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Peter

    Peter is an unusual and brave man. We are lucky to have him and his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nome Chapel
    United States4 months ago
  • Yup

    Anita was a breath of fresh air. She spoke the truth and the inanity of Transgenderism. Good show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States6 months ago
  • Such a disappointment

    I generally like this podcast for its openness to challenging topics. But this last episode with an Islam apologist was a bitter disappointment. There was virtually zero pushback from PB against any of the ridiculously white-washed answers to his questions. I wonder, is it because he didn’t know how to push back or he didn’t want too?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    P2409
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Sometimes polarized; strong viewpoints may overwhelm nuanced debate.
Consistently provocative and intellectually rigorous, appealing to listeners who value debate over certainty.
Thoughtful, challenging conversations with rigorous questioning.
High-quality guests and timely relevance, though pacing can vary between episodes.
Probes difficult topics without resorting to sensationalism.

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Talking Points

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Can We Cheat Quantum States With A Mirror? | Maxime Desalle
Q: So what's the evidence for many worlds?
The host presses on empirical support, and the guest emphasizes that many worlds is an explanation of the theory of quantum mechanics; the evidence lies in how the theory is formulated and the fact that the interpretation preserves the reality of multiple branches rather than collapsing to a single outcome, which aligns with the mathematics and experimental results. In short, the theory's structure necessitates or at least is most coherent with, the existence of multiple branches rather than a single observed state.
Illusion vs. Truth (Part II) | Randy Pitchford
Q: How do you address someone who might lose status by changing their position?
Offer perspective through others, such as considering what a parent would advise their own child in the same position, to create distance from ego and reduce perceived personal loss.
Illusion vs. Truth (Part II) | Randy Pitchford
Q: How should we handle conversations that begin to close minds rather than open them?
Continue dialogue when it's constructive, but recognize when to disengage to prevent harm; know when a conversation is becoming violent or counterproductive and pause or step back accordingly.
Illusion vs. Truth (Part II) | Randy Pitchford
Q: Is there a single tool for distinguishing truth from socially reinforced beliefs?
There isn't a single tool; instead, a toolbox of approaches including Socratic questioning, focusing on why people hold beliefs, challenging underlying assumptions, and encouraging open, conflictual yet civil dialogue.
Illusion vs. Truth (Part II) | Randy Pitchford
Q: What is the biggest mistake we tend to make when trying to persuade others?
The biggest mistake is prioritizing moral alignment over truth, persuading oneself that because a belief feels right morally, it must be true; this emotional leverage often undermines rational examination.

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This show features candid, rigorously argued dialogues with leading thinkers, dissidents, and public figures on divisive cultural, political, and philosophical issues. Episodes frequently tackle topics like free speech, democracy, immigration, religion, media, and science, often exploring controversial viewpoints and challenging conventional narratives. A notable strength is its willingness to grill guests with probing questions while staying focused on ideas rather than dogma, making it a provocative space for listeners who enjoy principled debate and intellectual risk-taking.

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1. Randy Pitchford
2. Rob Feld
3. Maxime Desalle
4. Carlos De la Guardia
5. Leonardo Orlando
6. Gavin Haynes
7. Dan Burmawi
8. Raymond Ibrahim

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