Ep 149: Meaning

A reaction to @CosmicSkeptic and @SabineHossenfelder discussing the nature, or even possibility of, genuine scientific explanation in this video: https://youtu.be/KWBm0_1QBDs?si=3JwIDGAtumO3mfBz Which of them is correct? Or are they both wrong? What counts as an explanation? What ...  Show more

This is Part 1 of 2 where I compare and contrast what philosophers were saying about the possibility of "Super Intelligence" many years ago with respect to the discourse today. What did Nick Bostrom say over a decade ago, and what is he saying today? How is the discourse being fr ...  Show more

We conclude our analysis of Bo Burnham's INSIDE with its final song "Goodbye." We'll also discuss the rich symbolism of its final scenes as well as draw some final conclusion about the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about you ...  Show more

In their final episode, Invisibilia searches for the right way to say goodbye. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy 

What is meaning and why is it important? What are the benefits of having a purpose and where does suffering fit in? What can you do when you want to explore meaning in your own life? 

Also: what is the meaning of life? This episode originally aired on September 27, 2020. 

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