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From Nowhere to Nothing

jbouchard
Philosophy
Charity
Death
Consciousness
Generosity
Artificial Intelligence
Altruism
Brain Organoids
Self-Regard
Sentience
Prioritarianism
Aristotle
Addiction
Groups
Eschatology
Organic Robotics
Xenobots
Biobots
Ethical Considerations
Ethics In Science

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.

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In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms.

In this episode, we discuss Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sander's upcoming book,  Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship.

In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical explanatory theories that are contradictory.

In this episode, we present the cases for Substantivalism and Relationalism as we discuss space and time.

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Recent Guests

Norman Gayford
Professor of English and philosophy
Episode: Surprise Round #1
Dr. Michael Passmore
Psychiatrist focusing on geriatric psychiatry with an interest in neurocognitive disorders and dementia.
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Brian Hite
Doctor of Psychology, award-winning stuntman, and performance psychologist
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Norman Dafford
A professor of English and philosophy
Episode: Addiction

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Joel Bouchard
Host of discussions that blend philosophy with cultural critique.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Love the paradox episodes

    Keep up the episodes with paradoxes, they’re great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Techspire2000
    United States5 months ago
  • An amazing show

    An amazing host (also an amazing guest). And unlike so many artists and entertainers, Joel is deeply selfless and really earnest in connecting with people to explore psychology, philosophy, and humanity. He's "saint-adjacent"

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mikeyopp
    United States9 months ago
  • In the moment

    I just listened to the in the moment episode. Things def can go deep and his intro discussion about what is now shows it. With this said I think lots of people forget to be in the moment. The audio was excellent I’m subscribed I hope more so the same

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigstock2001
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting Topics

    I think these topics are quite interesting. The two episodes I checked out had great nuggets of ideas to ruminate on. I think it would be even more effective for me if the episodes were a bit more structured but good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emjay217
    United States3 years ago
  • Never would have thought of it..

    A psychological Rollercoaster through things I never would have thought about in such context. Psychology in flow of every day things. Fascinating

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    the fallible man
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of philosophical inquiry and the way complex topics are made accessible.
Many find the engaging discussions a source of intellectual growth and fresh perspectives on familiar subjects.
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Metaphysical Eschatology
Q: What are the overarching themes related to eschatology?
The hosts discuss aspects such as the end of the world, individual life endings, feelings towards death, and the metaphysical implications of these concepts.
Personal Eschatology
Q: Is fear of death rational or irrational?
Fear of death may be seen as irrational since death is inevitable and cannot be avoided, but the avoidance of death can be rational in specific contexts.
Personal Eschatology
Q: What constitutes personal identity in the face of death?
Personal identity may be demonstrated through behavior as individuals approach death and can be reflected in how they choose to live.
Personal Eschatology
Q: How do you think near-death experiences inform our understanding of personal eschatology?
Near-death experiences provide personal narratives that can shape individual beliefs about death and the afterlife, but they should not be taken as empirical evidence.
Addiction
Q: How does desire versus compulsion influence moral and ethical responsibilities in addiction for the individual or the socio-political entities?
Desire represents an internal influence, while compulsion is external. They intersect, complicating individual responsibilities and the accountability of food producers and the government regarding addiction.

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