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It's reasonable to care. Exploring philosophical, scientific, technological & poetic spaces beyond either/or bounds. From the heart. Deeply researched. Mostly unscripted.

Hosted by philosopher and cognitive scientist Andrea Hiott. A project with Making Ways. Buy the book Holding Paradox: The Navigational Approach to Mind and Consciousness. And join the Substack.

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Charlie has been gathering some of the best scientists in the world to rethink what agency is together and form new connections outside the usual academic constraints

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Andrea, Yogi and Marcus are forming Paradoxis. This is one of the conversations towards that, a Third Space episode of Love & Philosoph.

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Why Caring Isn't Self-Sacrifice with Elissa Strauss

The episode of Love and Philosophy introduces a conversation with journalist and essayist Elissa Strauss, author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, fr... more

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Isabella Granic on Liminal Learning, Neither Nor, and Education for Flourishing

Andrea Hiott introduces a guest podcast from Life Itself, Jacob Kishere interviews developmental psychologist Isabella Granic about “education for f... more

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Recent Guests

Elissa Strauss
Journalist and essayist; author of When You Care, The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others
The Atlantic, The New York Times, Slate (as described in episode)
Episode: #89 Wrestling is Part of It: Care Ethics, Motherhood, Embodiment & the Meaning in Dependency with Journalist Elissa Strauss
Isabella Granic
Developmental psychologist; McMaster University professor; director of Games for Emotional and Mental Health Lab
McMaster University
Episode: BONUS: Moving From Worry to Wonder with Isabela Granic of Liminal Learning (Guest Podcast: Life Itself with Jacob Kishere)
Philip Ball
British science writer and author
Nature (former editor)
Episode: #88 How Life Works Beyond Genes: the New Biology of Meaning with scientist and author Philip Ball
Jenna Nicholas
Founder and investor; Stanford Business School alum; author of The Enlightened Bottom Line
The Enlightened Bottom Line / investor
Episode: #87 the Money Koan: towards a new philosophy of curren(t)cy and care with investor Jenna Nicholas
Alex Kostas
Writer and lawyer, creator of Way Markers
Way Markers / Substack Way Making
Episode: #86 A.A. Kostas and his WayMarkers (including Chris McCandless, C.S. Lewis, Robert Pirsig, Thomas Merton, D.T. Suzuki, & Christian mystics)
B. Scot Rousse
Philosopher and drummer; studied Heidegger and phenomenology; affiliated with Berkeley; works on care and technology
Berkeley; Topos Institute (association)
Episode: #85 Punk, Tech & Care: B. Scot Rousse on Being Human in the Age AI and Ambassadors of Possibility (Dreyfus, Flores, Heidegger, Kierkegaard)
Marek McGann
Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, co-author of The Great Psychology Delusion
Edith Cowan University (implied via conversation on Perth, Australia)
Episode: #84 There is No Average Individual: The Great Psychology Delusion with Marek McGann
Jason Robillard
Puzzle-maker, environmental engineer turned maker of StumpCraft puzzles
StumpCraft
Episode: #83 Wisdom Gates and Serious Play: Paradox, Care and Discovery with Puzzle-Maker Jasen Robillard
Scilla Elworthy
Nobel Peace Prize nominee, founder of Peace Direct and author
Oxford Research Group, Peace Direct
Episode: #82 Philosophy of the Heart with Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Scilla Elworthy

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Andrea Hiott
Host of Love & Philosophy; philosopher and cognitive scientist exploring care, embodiment, and systems thinking.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Consistently compelling, deep but largely accessible conversations with fascinating guests with a lot to say about being human.

    A small point maybe, but the host also has a great voice for radio. Warm and comforting to listen to.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ferrous
    7 months ago
  • Time listening is beautiful time

    Every time I spend time listening to Andrea and her guests I feel connected to the world in ways that are beautiful. These conversations touch all aspects of life and feel relatable and exciting. Embracing dichotomies and leaning into paradoxes with this podcast has been challenging but has opened me to a new way of relating to my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @thebrushandthecompass
    United States2 years ago
  • Looking for the patterns that connect

    Thank you for the love and support!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graciey8888
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes encourage embracing paradox and exploring caring perspectives.
The show's hospitality toward tough questions and ideas is a strength.
Conversations feel connected to the world and deeply human.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful blend of philosophy and real-life application.

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#89 Wrestling is Part of It: Care Ethics, Motherhood, Embodiment & the Meaning in Dependency with Journalist Elissa Strauss
Q: How did your own experiences as a mother influence your understanding of dependency care and autonomy?
Motherhood revealed that dependency care is ongoing, conflicting, and deeply embodied, challenging the idea of pure independence. It highlighted the need to balance caring for others with maintaining a sense of self, and showed how attention and embodied interaction become central to meaningful care.
#89 Wrestling is Part of It: Care Ethics, Motherhood, Embodiment & the Meaning in Dependency with Journalist Elissa Strauss
Q: What motivated you to approach motherhood and care from a care ethics perspective rather than a traditional policy-focused lens?
The speaker describes starting from embodied experience and personal observation, recognizing that policy alone misses the cultural and emotional roots of caregiving. This led to exploring care as a visible way that bodies, attention, and interdependence shape daily life, rather than abstract rules.
#84 There is No Average Individual: The Great Psychology Delusion with Marek McGann
Q: I would like to know why you chose the word 'delusion' and talk about that word a bit, given its strong implications in an academic and practical context.
Marek acknowledges the term is intentionally polemical to challenge the field, arguing that calling the dominant view a delusion highlights how entrenched misunderstandings about methodology and interpretation have persisted despite evidence to the contrary.
#84 There is No Average Individual: The Great Psychology Delusion with Marek McGann
Q: Do you want to introduce the book a little bit?
Marek explains that The Great Psychology Delusion brings together threads about theory and practice in psychological research, arguing that many long-standing assumptions underpinning the use of averages are flawed and that the discipline must rethink its methods and interpretations.
Trust, Games and Sculpting Agency with C. Thi Nguyen (new edit from the archive)
Q: Have you always been articulate?
Thi Nguyen discusses his background in writing and how he struggled to maintain his authentic voice while navigating academic expectations.

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Thoughtful conversations cross philosophy, science, technology, and everyday life, with a strong focus on care, embodiment, and meaningful human connection. Episodes frequently explore how ethics inform parenting, education, work, and community, often weaving in personal narratives and practical frameworks to translate big ideas into lived practice. Notable throughlines include care ethics, paradox and embodiment, the role of story and inquiry in shaping understanding, and a skeptical yet hopeful stance toward technology's impact on humanity. The show often features scholars, practitioners, and thinkers who bring rigorous thinking to accessible, real-world topics, making it helpful for listeners who want depth without losing their humanity.... more

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