最佳Robert O Connor播客 (2024)

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29. The Problem with Church: Recovering from power, politics, scandal and abuse 1:48:26

12d ago1:48:26

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A series of high-profile scandals have rocked the evangelical church. Politicisation and Christian nationalism are on the rise. How can the the church recover from abuse and leadership failures in order to meet the rising tide of meaning seekers? Justin relives an infamous interview with Mark Driscoll, and hears from Mike Cosper, Karen Swallow Prio…

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28. Is The Tide Turning? Gen Z and the Asbury Awakening 1:52:32

26d ago1:52:32

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The next generation is remarkably open to spirituality according to recent data. Could the 'Asbury Awakening' be evidence of a renewal bubbling up among Gen Z? Justin speaks to pastors, thinkers, statisticians and Gen Z leaders who have noticed a surprising surge of interest in faith, alongside stories of unusual growth in Catholic, Orthodox and ev…

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27. Guillaume Bignon: A french atheist's surprising conversion 1:21:22

1M ago1:21:22

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After falling for a Christian woman while on vacation, atheist Guillaume Bignon set out to disprove her faith. However, his investigation turned up evidence that he could not easily dismiss. Then, when God 'reactivated' his conscience... everything changed. In this bonus episode, Justin speaks to Guillaume Bignon author of 'Confessions of a French …

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26. Psychedelics and the Search for God: Ashley Lande’s surprising journey to faith 1:36:46

2M ago1:36:46

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Psychedelics are back in vogue as influencers promote hallucinogens as a gateway to spiritual enlightenment. The boom in mind-expanding drugs even seems to be opening up some people to the possibility of God. But what are the dangers of taking shortcuts to the transcendent? Justin hears from those arguing for and against the psychedelic resurgence …

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25. The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul 1:49:37

2M ago1:49:37

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Why did atheist neuroscientist Christoph Koch recently lose a 25-year-old bet on consciousness? Why is 'panpsychism' in fashion? And could the latest research on the brain be pointing us back towards God? Justin speaks to scientists and philosophers such as Sharon Dirckx and Philip Goff on the surprising turn away from atheist materialism. Ex-athei…

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24. Alex O’Connor & Justin Brierley: Is The Rebirth Real? Edinburgh Debate 1:58:22

3M ago1:58:22

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Justin engages with atheist youtuber Alex O'Connor in a live audience conversation in Edinburgh, hosted by Patrick Brown of Trinity Forum Europe. They discuss Justin's 'Surprising Rebirth' thesis and whether the Bible is the foundation of Western morality. Alex also surprises the audience by reciting a CS Lewis poem from memory. For Justin's speaki…

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23. Emerging from the Meaning Crisis: The death of Daniel Dennett and rebirth of Jordan Hall 1:49:12

3M ago1:49:12

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Do we have free will? Many leading atheist voices say 'no'. Determinism has become a popular philosophy, but has contributed to a meta-crisis and a mental health crisis. Hearing from thinkers such as Alan Noble, Elizabeth Oldfield and Iain McGilchrist, Justin asks whether the passing of influential philosopher Daniel Dennett may herald a new openne…

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22. Are We Seeing A Christian Revival? Live from the UnHerd Club - Justin Brierley, Alex O'Connor, Elizabeth Oldfield & Freddie Sayers 1:33:04

4M ago1:33:04

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Justin was recently invited to the UnHerd Club in London to defend the thesis of The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. In this bonus episode he shares the conversation he had with atheist thinker Alex O’Connor and Christian thinker Elizabeth Oldfield as well as audience Q&A. The event was hosted by UnHerd presenter Freddie Sayers. More info, boo…

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21. Tammy Peterson: Miracles, conversion and being married to Jordan 1:23:18

4M ago1:23:18

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The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of fame, controversy, serious illness and surprising faith for Tammy and Jordan Peterson. In this extended interview Tammy talks to Justin Brierley about her miraculous recovery from terminal cancer, her recent conversion to Catholicism and the growing interest in faith she is witnessing though the …

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20. The Logos Behind Life: The dissident scientists discovering a mind beyond matter 1:46:11

4M ago1:46:11

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Why did Antony Flew, one of the world's leading atheists, announce in 2004 that he believes in God? Why did atheist philosopher Thomas Nagel's 2012 book 'Mind And Cosmos' get him labelled as a heretic by his peers? Justin Brierley explores why the discovery of the DNA code, the search for the origin of life, the complexity of the cell, and the math…

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19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God 1:37:17

5M ago1:37:17

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New Atheism proclaimed that science had buried God. However, as new evidence about the surprising origins of the universe and its fine-tuning for life has emerged, perhaps God was waiting for us all along. Justin speaks to scientists and thinkers including Jennifer Wiseman, John Lennox and Stephen Meyer. Peter Byrom also examines whether Richard Da…

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18. The Alternative Story Of Science 1:42:22

5M ago1:42:22

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The New Atheists used science as their trump card against religion. But what if we've been sold a false story about 'science vs faith'? Justin speaks to scientists, historians and thinkers about modern myths, the conflict thesis and the Christians who launched the scientific revolution. Along the way we hear from Peter Atkins, David Hutchings, John…

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17. Live In London: Tom Holland & Justin Brierley in conversation 1:53:15

6M ago1:53:15

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Historian Tom Holland, author of 'Dominion', joins Justin Brierley for a public conversation on The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. They discuss Holland's own intellectual and spiritual journey, including an answered prayer to a health crisis. But is the renewed interest in the value of faith among secular intellectuals evidence of a turning o…

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16. Did The Resurrection Really Happen? A classicist discovers the living Christ 1:44:41

6M ago1:44:41

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The Christian faith began with the strange claim of a crucified and resurrected Messiah. But can 21st Century people believe in such a miracle at 2,000 years distance? Justin speaks with scholars who are part of a surprising rebirth of the historical evidence for the resurrection. Alongside thinkers such as Jonathan Pageau, Lydia and Tim McGrew, Jo…

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On Secular Gurus with Chris Kavanagh 1:22:04

6M ago1:22:04

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I talk to psychologist Dr Christopher Kavanagh about the phenomenon of secular gurus. We discussed the secularism of latter day gurus, how they differ and compare to traditional cult leaders, what traits it takes to be a secular guru (galaxy brainedness, cultishness, anti-establishmentarianism), psychopathy/sociopathy, narcissism and techniques for…

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15. More Than Mythology: Why Molly Worthen changed her mind 1:40:01

6M ago1:40:01

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New Atheism popularised 'Jesus Mythicism' - an online movement denying the existence of Jesus. But in recent years the trend in academia has gone in the opposite direction as research sheds new light on the reliability of the story of Jesus in the Gospels. Justin speaks to thinkers such as John Dickson, NT Wright, Lydia Mcgrew and Peter J Williams …

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14. Why Does The Bible Refuse To Die? 1:54:55

7M ago1:54:55

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The death of the Bible has been predicted many times, yet today it remains the bestselling book in the world as a new generation of meaning seekers turn back towards its ancient wisdom. Justin examines how thinkers such as Jordan Peterson, Marilynne Robinson and Jonathan Haidt have been rehabilitating the Bible and hears from scholars such as Tim M…

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13. Francis Spufford & Andrew Klavan: A celebrated author and Hollywood screenwriter come to faith 1:36:04

7M ago1:36:04

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Prize-winning author Francis Spufford was an atheist for over 20 years before finding his way back to faith. His book 'Unapologetic: Why, despite everything, Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense' was an unconventional response to New Atheism. Hollywood screenwriter and bestselling novelist Andrew Klavan, also came to Christian fai…

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12. The Christian Revolution: Why the cross changed the world 1:40:16

8M ago1:40:16

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The early Christian claim that the God-man Jesus had been crucified for the sake of the world was 'foolishness' to the Greco-Roman world. Yet this countercultural belief in a God of sacrificial love ended up reshaping our instincts about human value, equality and compassion. Justin resumes his conversation with Tom Holland alongside other historian…

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11. The Sexual Revolution: Why Louise Perry changed her mind 1:36:49

8M ago1:36:49

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The 20th Century's sexual revolution led to free love and the modern hookup culture. But some secular intellectuals are now saying we need to return to the values of the 1st Century sexual revolution. Justin hears from historians and thinkers who identify Christianity as the source of secular human rights, and why feminists such as Louise Perry are…

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10. History Maker: Why Tom Holland changed his mind about Christ 1:32:38

9M ago1:32:38

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Whether modern westerners realise it or not, their world has been shaped by the Jesus revolution of 2,000 years ago. Popular historian Tom Holland is a notable voice who has been reminding his secular peers of the Christian waters they swim in and why it matters. In this 'third act' of the documentary series Justin charts how the Christian story sh…

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Surprising Rebirth in 2024 - Special Announcement 5:29

9M ago5:29

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Justin has a special announcement on the impact the show has been making and about a new release schedule for The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God in 2024. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via…

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9. Paul Kingsnorth & Martin Shaw: A poet and mythologist convert 1:30:57

9M ago1:30:57

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Why are poets and storytellers being drawn towards Christ? In this bonus episode Justin speaks to two adult converts to Christianity whose stories overlap in remarkable ways. Celebrated poet and author Paul Kingsnorth, and mythologist and storyteller Martin Shaw, both had unexpected conversions that have led them into the Orthodox church. More info…

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On Writing with Lars Iyer 1:02:38

9M ago1:02:38

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Lars Iyer is back! On this episode I talk to novelist Lars Iyer about the fiction, the writing process, the relation between literature and the world, a writers compulsion to write. We speak about a whole range of writers like Plato, Samuel Beckett, Maurice Blanchot, Paul Celan, Margaret Duras, Thomas Bernhard. One of the things Lars suggests is th…

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8. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: A New Atheist embraces Christianity 1:13:59

9M ago1:13:59

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali recently announced her conversion to Christianity. The Somali-born ex-Muslim was one of the key voices of New Atheism in the mid 2000s but created a big stir when she published an article titled 'Why I am a now a Christian'. In this bonus episode Justin speaks to Elizabeth Oldfield and Glen Scrivener about Hirsi Ali's story, hearing…

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7. The New Thinkers: A new conversation on God 1:29:46

10M ago1:29:46

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As New Atheists turned their attention to battling the quasi-religions of 'woke' ideology in academia and culture, so a new generation of secular thinkers have begun a new conversation on God. Justin Brierley charts the changes wrought by the culture wars and introduces some key thinkers who are asking whether we can live without the Christian stor…

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6. The Meaning Crisis: Why we're all religious deep down 1:23:12

10M ago1:23:12

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Why is a mental health crisis sweeping the West? In a world where we can choose to be whatever we want to be, is this also an identity crisis? Justin hears from thinkers, psychologists and converts on The Meaning Crisis engulfing our culture and whether the Christian story could be poised to answer it. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbr…

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Boris Eldagsen, visual artist | EP59 Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast 38:14

10M ago38:14

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Boris Eldagsen was born in Pirmasens, West Germany, in 1970. He studied media and drama, philosophy, and German studies at the University of Cologne (1991–92). From 1992 to 1998 he concurrently studied philosophy at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and visual art at Mainz Academy of Fine Arts. During that time, he also studied visual art at…

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5. The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon 1:11:39

10M ago1:11:39

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Jordan Peterson rose to fame in 2018 as a secular psychologist pointing his large audience back to the Bible. Is he a 'gateway drug' for Christianity? And what does he actually believe about God? Justin hears from thinkers, converts and the man himself about why so many have flocked to his message. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierl…

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4. Alex O'Connor: Losing faith in New Atheism 46:22

11M ago46:22

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A bonus episode of full conversation with popular atheist YouTuber Alex O Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic). He talks to Justin about his own changing relationship with new atheism, and why he is rethinking some of his early takes on Christianity. The documentary format resumes next week. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisin…

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Stephanie O’Connor, photographer | EP58 Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast 40:47

11M ago40:47

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Stephanie O'Connor (she/her) is a Pākehā/tangata tiriti artist from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (New Zealand). She is currently based in Berlin, Germany. Her work uses photography as a vehicle to rework memory through obsessive editing, rearranging and compositing. Interview with Stephanie O’Connor recorded by Michael Dooney on 29. June 2023 in Neukö…

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3. Thank God for Richard Dawkins 1:18:35

11M ago1:18:35

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New Atheism sought to demolish belief in God. Ironically, it led to a revival in Christian apologetics and even the conversion of a number of atheists. Justin Brierley speaks to thinkers, skeptics and converts who have reconsidered their approach to faith and are grateful that Richard Dawkins opened up the God question for them. More info, book & n…

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2. Elevatorgate: How the culture wars killed New Atheism 1:06:17

11M ago1:06:17

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How did an incident in an elevator spark the downfall of New Atheism? Justin Brierley hears from those inside and outside the movement on the sexual scandals and controversies that led to feminists, LGBT and trans activists clashing with New Atheist leaders and advocating instead for 'Atheism +'. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley…

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Anne Schwanz, gallerist at OFFICE IMPART | EP57 Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast 36:40

11M ago36:40

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Anne Schwanz co-founded OFFICE IMPART together with Johanna Neuschäffer in 2018. OFFICE IMPART is a multi-dimensional space and platform for contemporary art. Their activities take place on site in Berlin – or anywhere. The founders Anne and Johanna, are experts for (and on) changing the art world. They develop exhibitions on- and offline, with cla…

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On Richard Rorty with Chris Voparil 1:01:03

11M ago1:01:03

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On this episode I talk with Chris Voparil from Union Institute & University about American philosopher Richard Rorty. We discuss Rorty’s biography, his complicated relation with American Pragmatist philosophy and both analytic and continental philosophy, how Rorty dealt with accusations of relativism, his epistemological and moral pluralism, what R…

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1. The Rise and Fall of New Atheism 1:08:18

11M ago1:08:18

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New Atheism was an aggressive and very popular form of atheism that emerged in the mid-2000s led by the '4 horsemen' - Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Daniel Dennett. Speaking to a range of experts and commentators Justin Brierley charts the rise of New Atheism and hears from those who began to question the direction of the mo…

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Introducing 'The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God' documentary series 11:57

11M ago11:57

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In this introductory trailer, Justin Brierley introduces a new long-form documentary podcast 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God', telling the story of why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. Featuring interviews with secular and Christian thinkers such as Jordan Peterson, Richard Dawkins, Alex O Conno…

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Alessa Widmer, curator | EP56 Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast 27:30

12M ago27:30

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Alessa Widmer is a young curator, PhD candidate and photography enthusiast based in Zurich, Switzerland. She is currently the artistic director of Photo Basel, Switzerland’s first and only international art fair dedicated to photography based art. Interview with Alessa Widmer recorded by Michael Dooney on 23. June 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. NOTES…

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Hannah Watson, gallerist & publisher | EP55 Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast 46:25

12M ago46:25

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Hannah Watson is the co-founder and director of contemporary art gallery TJ Boulting, as well as the director of independent art publisher Trolley Books. TJ Boulting was founded in 2011 by current director Hannah Watson and the late Gigi Giannuzzi, taking its name from the landmark Grade II* listed Arts & Crafts building it inhabits in Fitzrovia, c…

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Laura Noble, artist, writer & curator | EP54 Subtext & Discourse 1:01:05

1y ago1:01:05

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Laura Noble is the Director of L A Noble Gallery (LANG) in London. The gallery focuses on contemporary positions and features a majority female representation. Laura is also a writer, author of The Art of Collecting Photography, founder of FIX Photo Festival, a multidisciplinary artist, as well as being a judge on many photographic competitions and…

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Phil Chevron Testimonial – Pete Holidai and Roisin Dwyer 3:06

1y ago3:06

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Radio Nova's Marty Miller speaks to Roisin Dwyer from Hot Press Magazine about the upcoming testimonial for Philip Chevron taking place the following Saturday at the Olympia. Roisin speaks with Pete Holiday from The Radiators from Space.由Radio Nova

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On Spiritual Freedom with Martin Hägglund 1:11:24

1+ y ago1:11:24

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On this episode of the podcast, I talk to Swedish philosopher Prof. Martin Hägglund from Yale University about his book This Life: Why Mortality Makes Us Free. The dominant theme of our conversation was the meaning of freedom. Martin has a distinct notion of the demands of being free and we got into a detailed discussion about what freedom really m…

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Barbara Wolff, photographer | EP53 Subtext & Discourse 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

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Barbara Wolff, born in 1951 in Kyritz in the Prignitz region of the State of Brandenburg, is the daughter of photographer Werner Hinz. After completing high school she trained as a photographer in her father’s photography business and then went on to study photography at the Academy of Fine Arts, Leipzig. After gradating she worked as a freelance i…

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Robert Morat, gallerist | EP52 Subtext & Discourse 52:43

1+ y ago52:43

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Established in 2004, Robert Morat Galerie is a contemporary art gallery, primarily focussing on emerging positions in contemporary photography and photo-based art. Founded in Hamburg, the gallery has since moved to Berlin and is now located on Linienstrasse in the Mitte art district. The gallery is a regular exhibitor at i…

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On Bruno Latour with Joost van Loon 1:10:30

1+ y ago1:10:30

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On this episode I talk to Prof. Joost van Loon about French philosopher and sociologist Bruno Latour. We talked about a lot! Joost taught me about Latour’s actor network theory and while we were doing that we ended up chatting about the importance of concrete controversies, how objectivity works, the production of science, conspiracy theories, vacc…

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