Invasion of the Body Swappers

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In this episode we talk with philosopher Nathan Nobis about personal identity thought experiments. Along the way we split a few brains, swap a few minds, and transport a few bodies to Mars. You can find some of the resources we discuss in this week’s episode here:
https://www.nathannobis.com/2020/09/personal-identity.html
and here:
https://1000wordphilosophy.com/

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Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose

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In this episode we talk about topics related to the great free will debate as it makes its way into pop culture. Along the way, fail to make any choices, and eventually reject the Principle of Alternate Podcasts.

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A Virus Walked into a Schoolhouse…

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In this episode we discuss COVID-19, changes in education, and the educators in pop culture (shout out to those who get the Mr. Dixon reference). This is the only thing left in the universe that isn’t coming by way of a Zoom meeting.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A Plague in All Our Houses

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In this final episode of Season 5 we discuss the coronavirus as pop culture. Along the way we discuss ethics, the environment, existentialism, and stoicism. Mostly, we just chastise those who fail to practice social distancing.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Lyra, a Spyglass, and Bears, Oh My!

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In this episode we discuss a variety of philosophical themes in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy. Along the way we sort out all the pertinent philosophical questions pertaining to God, souls, possible worlds, epistemology, the afterlife, and, just for the heck of it, time travel (even though it is not part of the story).

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tractatus Feline-Exoticus

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In this episode we discuss a number of interesting philosophical topics raised by the Netflix documentary Tiger King. While the discussion is fresh, topical, and lively, the highpoint of the episode is the segment in which Rachel gives herself a mullet.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Cheating Death!

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In this episode we discuss the great (and recently departed) Max Von Sydow. In particular we take a close look at the many existential themes in The Seventh Seal. Along the way we provide some strategy tips for winning at chess, such as don’t tell the grim reaper that you are planning on using a secret knight/bishop combination.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dude, I Think We Might Be in a Cave

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In this episode we ask some important contemporary philosophers about their favorite philosophical thought experiments as they appear in pop culture. We interview Mark Doorley, Alan Tomhave, and Devon Belcher. Along the way we sort out most of the main problems in philosophy, hijack a trolley, dismantle (and reassemble) some ships, and enter an experience machine.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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All My Friends are Dead, but I’m a Real Boy!

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In this episode we discuss the series finale of The Good Place. This episode is particularly spoiler-heavy, so download now, but don’t listen until you are caught up (unless you don’t mind spoilers, in which case you deserve to end up in the medium place at best).

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And The Phil-Oscar Goes To…

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In this episode we discuss the most philosophical movies of 2019. It’s the philosophical Academy Awards! We interview some young philosophers (Joe Brownlow, Ella Clemens, Kimm Lindquist, Kramer McCausland, and Noah Wilcock) on their favorite philosophical movies of all-time.

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“Attack of the Mole Men” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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