From Nowhere to Nothing Podcast
1) Giving
In this episode, we look at the nuanced interactional effects of internalized states and contextually contingent external Giving behaviors when examining virtuosity.
2) Somebody Should Do Something
In this episode, we talk about the individual capacity for social change with authors Michael Brownstein and Daniel Kelly, as discussed in their book, Somebody Should Do Something.
3) Horror
In this episode, we discuss the nature of Horror, including both its existence in real life, and as a media aesthetic.
4) Modal Realism
In this episode, we tackle the unintuitive and nuanced idea of Modal Realism and possible worlds. Stay tuned for bonus content at the end of the episode!
5) Attention
In this episode, we discuss Attention, its relationship to consciousness, and our interpretation of reality.
6) James Geary: Aphorisms
In this episode, author James Geary dives into the philosophy of aphorisms with us in preparation for his new book, The World in a Phrase.
7) Dr. Wind Goodfriend: Cults
In this episode, special guest Dr. Wind Goodfriend helps us discuss the philosophy and psychology of Cults.
8) Fear!
In this episode, we contrast the ideas of Fear and anxiety, looking at philosophical as well as physiological and psychological facets in determining their constitution.
9) Society
In this episode, we parse apart Society, including pithy discussions of culture, language versus communication, and the role of individuals.
10) John Searle
In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, language, and society from a critical context.