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Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings

Bry Willis
Yuval Noah Harari
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Postmodernism
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Meta-Narratives
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Quantum Mechanics
New Year Wisdom 2025
Panpsychism
Consciousness
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Death By Document
Ethics
Colexification Analysis
Relativism
Objectivism

Join me as I relate with the world philosophically. This content can also be found on my blog: philosophicsblog.wordpress.com

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Language philosopher Bry Willis defends quietism and igtheism in a Substack post whilst referencing Amartya Sen's Positional Objectivity and its relationship with his own essay, Objectivity Is Illusion.

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This account explores a writer’s frustration when an automated detector flagged their original script for resembling artificial intelligence. The author examines how minor stylistic adjustments were required to bypass these digital filters, ultimatel... more

Language philosopher and author Bry Willis introduces The Architecture of Encounter. This monograph argues that the long dispute between realism and idealism has been misframed from the start. It also ties together ideas from his other books, A Langu... more

Language philosopher Bry Willis explores the complex nature of truth by distinguishing between its trivial logical use and its broader function as a social achievement. The author argues that while human knowledge is always mediated through language ... more

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Language philosopher providing context to the discussions around AI and human privilege
Episode: AI and the End of Human Privilege
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Philosopher known for his critiques of democracy and societal structures.
Episode: Democracy: A Flawed Form of Governance
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Philosopher and writer on anthropomorphism and AI.
Blog: Philosophics
Episode: The Human Need to Anthropomorphise Everything
Ridley Park
Author and philosopher known for examining generative AI and language nuances
Episode: AI: Not Ready for Prime Time?

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Lost Words of Time
Q: What lost word would you bring back?
Choosing overmorrow could mean craving more intentionality in our plans for the future.
DeepSeek and ChatGPT Censorship
Q: What happens when Bry asks ChatGPT about the US's human rights violations?
ChatGPT doesn't shy away from the question and affirms that the US has a history of human rights violations, comparing them to Chinese examples.
DeepSeek and ChatGPT Censorship
Q: Where does Bry start with all of this?
He starts off by looking at AI chatbots, specifically DeepSeek and ChatGPT, and how they respond to prompts about human rights violations.
Are we in a post-rationality era?
Q: What implications does a post-rational era have for society?
It could erode trust in institutions and complicate decision-making if people can't agree on basic facts.
Are we in a post-rationality era?
Q: What can we do on a personal level to combat post-rationality?
We need to become more critical thinkers, question everything, be aware of our biases, and distinguish between fact and opinion.

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The show centers on philosophy, politics, and the sociology of modern life, using rigorous, thought-provoking conversations to unpack how ideas about capitalism, technology, and power shape everyday experience. Across episodes, discussions often hinge on how language, institutions, and bureaucratic systems influence thought, with frequent forays into AI, mind and consciousness, and the nature of modern governance. A notable strength is the clear, analytical style that connects dense philosophical texts to contemporary issues, making complex theories accessible while inviting listeners to form their own judgments. The format frequently features brisk, opinionated exchanges between the hosts, including a regular guest-leaning commentator who ... more

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