Episode 193: Free Wanting (Frankfurt's "Freed...

The great Robert Wright returns to the podcast to talk about his new book The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. We debate the magnitude of AI's potential impact, the natural selection analogy Bob presses in the book, and a whole lot more. Plus, a ...  Show more

What are the legitimate ways to inquire about the nature of the universe? We have science, metaphysics, phenomenological inquiry, but what about mystical and meditative practices? David and Tamler talk about a paper that argues for allowing mystical insight into our broader searc ...  Show more

What subjects did Kant explore in his works, and what questions did he seek to answer? In the fifth episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we delve into Kant’s ideas on freedom and autonomy. We are joined by Prof. Dieter Schönecker, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen in Germany, to d ...  Show more

Freedom sounds great as an idea. Who doesn't want to be free to do what they want? But when you take a closer look, freedom becomes more complicated. What does it really mean to be free — and how free can we be? On this episode, we'll look at freedom from different perspectives. ...  Show more

Does anyone have any real agency? What do McDonald’s and Oxford University have in common? And why did Angela give up on philosophy?

Dive into the age-old debate of fate vs. free will as seen in classic literature. Discover how this theme shapes characters, stories, and our own reflections on life. Find the full article on https://englishpluspodcast.com/fate-vs-free-will-exploring-a-timeless-literary-conflict/ ...  Show more