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Podcast Profile: MeaningofLife.tv

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31 episodes
2021
Median: 60 minutes
Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent


Description (podcaster-provided):

Conversations about philosophy, science, religion and spirituality


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Philosophy • Science • Religion • Enlightenment • Evolutionary Psychology • Quantum Mechanics • Meditation • Free Will • Cognitive Biases • Tribalism • Academic Freedom • Time Management

This podcast, titled "MeaningofLife.tv," explores a wide range of intellectual territory, focusing on conversations that weave through philosophy, science, religion, and spirituality. Across its episodes, listeners can expect deep dives into theoretical and applied aspects of these fields. The discussions often probe into the nature of consciousness, free will versus determinism, and the philosophical implications of scientific concepts like quantum mechanics. Regular themes include the intersection of evolutionary theory and human behavior, cognitive biases, and the philosophical underpinnings of reality.

Moreover, the podcast delves into cultural and societal issues, such as debates over "wokeness," the intricacies of anti-woke discourse, and the influences of tribalism on social cooperation and conflict. Topics like the philosophy of time, the mind-body problem, and the practice of meditation appear frequently, reflecting the show's engagement with both abstract philosophical questions and practical aspects of human existence.

Its episodes frequently feature exchanges on complex subjects like Immanuel Kant's philosophy, the implications of rationalism and relativism, and the quest to understand morality through an evolutionary lens. Distinct recurring topics include discussions on effective altruism, academic freedoms, and the controversies surrounding prominent thinkers. The podcast balances these heavier themes with reflections on more immediate, practical concerns like time management and educational practices. Throughout, the show fosters a space for considering how scientific principles and philosophical inquiries can inform a deeper understanding of human life and the cosmos.


Episodes:
Episode Image Kant Stop Critiquin' (Aryeh Cohen-Wade & David Ottlinger)
2021-Nov-29
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 8: A Cosmic View of Our Situation (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Nov-24
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 7: Cognitive Bias and Conflict (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Sep-21
60 minutes
Episode Image Saving Anti-Wokeness from Itself (David Ottlinger & Cathy Young)
2021-Sep-15
60 minutes
Episode Image Contesting Determinism (Robert Wright & Oliver Burkeman)
2021-Sep-14
60 minutes
Episode Image The Trouble with Quantum Mechanics (Robert Wright & John Horgan)
2021-Sep-07
60 minutes
Episode Image Debating the Sexual Psychology of Men and Women (Robert Wright & Agustín Fuentes)
2021-Aug-25
60 minutes
Episode Image Consolations of Physics (John Horgan & Sabine Hossenfelder)
2021-Aug-05
60 minutes
Episode Image Time Management for Mortals (Robert Wright & Oliver Burkeman)
2021-Aug-04
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 6: The Explain/Excuse Conflation (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Jul-06
60 minutes
Episode Image Should Darwin Be Cancelled? (Robert Wright & Agustín Fuentes)
2021-Jun-08
60 minutes
Episode Image Quantum Mechanics and the Quest for Final Knowledge (John Horgan & Philip Ball)
2021-Jun-07
60 minutes
Episode Image Thinking in Tongues (Nikita Petrov & David Poleski)
2021-May-27
60 minutes
Episode Image Saving the World One Podcast at a Time (Robert Wright & Rob Wiblin)
2021-May-25
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 5: Mindful Defiance (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-May-11
60 minutes
Episode Image Despite Our Best Intentions (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom)
2021-May-05
60 minutes
Episode Image Circling the Elephant (Robert Wright & John Thatamanil)
2021-Apr-27
60 minutes
Episode Image Science, Fiction, and the Mind-Body Problem (John Horgan & Erik Hoel)
2021-Apr-12
60 minutes
Episode Image DMT and Plato's Cave (Nikita Petrov & John Horgan)
2021-Apr-07
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 4: Averting the Apocalypse (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Mar-23
60 minutes
Episode Image Steven Pinker, the Unabomber, Quantum Physics, and DMT (Nikita Petrov & John Horgan)
2021-Mar-22
60 minutes
Episode Image Explaining Quantum Mechanics (John Horgan & Tim Maudlin)
2021-Mar-08
60 minutes
Episode Image Kant’s Transcendental Philosophy (Robert Wright & David Ottlinger)
2021-Mar-02
60 minutes
Episode Image Ten Keys to Reality (Robert Wright & Frank Wilczek)
2021-Feb-23
60 minutes
Episode Image (What If) Ideas Are Alive (Nikita Petrov & John Horgan)
2021-Feb-22
60 minutes
Episode Image Questioning the Practice of Grading in Schools (Robert Gressis & Kevin Currie-Knight)
2021-Feb-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Free Speech and Academic Freedom in 2020 (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2021-Feb-10
60 minutes
Episode Image Quantum Mechanics and “Reality” (John Horgan & Adam Becker)
2021-Feb-01
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 3: Cognitive Biases (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Jan-26
60 minutes
Episode Image Introducing Psychopolitica (John Horgan & Nikita Petrov)
2021-Jan-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Spooky Action at a Distance (John Horgan & George Musser)
2021-Jan-06
60 minutes