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Good, evil, quality, exploitation, beauty, depravity — it’s all here. A philosopher looks at the dark and bright side of alcohol. Obviously, one does not need to drink alcohol to have a good time, but the connection between alcohol and social occasions is one of the strongest elements of human society. Mentioned: The History of Beer and Brewing in Chicago .…

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What's Really Wrong with Education and How to Actually Fix It 32:29

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Our education system is still dominated by a model developed over 180 years ago. Until we break out of that model, we will not be a society that can be everything that it can be because our educational system is not everything it should be. #HigherEducation #Pedagogy

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Between the Absurdities of "I Create My Own Reality" and "You Are Determined" 21:28

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. . . is the reality of our existence. Many arguments are pointless. Is the Earth round or flat? Pointless argument — the answer is clear and has been clear for millennia. Do human beings have free will or are they determined? Also a pointless argument — the answer is clear and has been clear for millennia.…

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How Meidas Touch & the Fake Left Help Trump 13:17

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There are some people and channels who offer nothing but outrage porn, They are part of the Fake Left: people who offer not positive principles but opposition to the Right. The Fake Left and its outrage porn help the right wing in its takeover of the US. #Politics #Philosophy #Project2025 #Trump #maga…

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The Problem Isn’t Men, It’s Bros 22:08

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Deconstructing a source of prejudice. Though a useful concept in its proper context, toxic masculinity is best understood as an expression of an underlying sense of identity clung to by some males. It is this juvenile, testosterone-fueled identity that is at the base of so much man-child behavior. To describe that identity, I will adopt a term that most people will have heard, but that is underutilized — “the bros.” Living Colour - Glamour Boys…

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Three TV Predictions That Are Now True 15:18

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We are now 20 minutes into the future, next Sunday AD. MST3K article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Science_Theater_3000 Why Trump" Book: https://dgilesauthor.com/why-trump/

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What If Trump Dies Tomorrow? 9:55

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I’m giving neither a prediction nor a hope, but this is an issue we do well to contemplate. Eschewing platitudes and cliches, let’s look at what would happen if Trump dies tomorrow. Referenced: Why Trump?

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The Allure of Cynical Philosophers - Peterson, Žižek, and Chomsky 16:51

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Trigger Warning! Sacred cows are toppled in this podcast!!! Jordan Peterson, Slavoj Žižek, and Noam Chomsky--Three Pied Pipers of doom and gloom. This is a breed of philosophers who, when reading their works, I understand what they are saying, but I see no point in what they are saying. I’ve become convinced that the intention of this breed of philosophers is not to make a point, but merely to fling rhetorical mud.…

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A Question of Power: Will the New Syria Turn Left or Right? 7:24

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The recent rapid turn of events in Syria has created more questions than answers. This is the time of both opportunity and danger for Syria. What happens in the near future in Syria will be a lesson for the world about either how to or how not to act politically.

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Philosophy of Podcasts & the Shock Reason I'll Never Be on Joe Rogan's Show 17:28

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The media is talking a lot about how influential podcasts are, including suggesting podcasts influenced the recent US election. I insert some philosophy into the interesting anachronism of podcasts, the three basic types of podcasts, and what they say about society.

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I Tried to Warn You. Are You Now Ready to Solve the Problem that’s Bigger than Trump? 11:26

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This isn’t an “I told you so.” This is an “all right, let’s talk about where we go from here” post-election. #politics #philosophy

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There's No Such Thing as “Christian” Nationalism 14:43

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The concept of “Christian” nationalism has been in the news lately. That’s understandable given how often and how much certain groups are pushing the belief that America is a Christian nation and even that it should be an exclusively Christian nation. At least, that’s what they say on their external packaging.…

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Trump Is Not a Fascist--It's Worse Than That (Philosophy of Election '24) 9:49

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Both Hitler and Trump are pathetic and delusional. Both are far right authoritarians. But their movements have different motivations and goals. Calling Trump a fascist may seem like a convenient shorthand description, but it masks the depth of the real movement behind Trump. The truth is difficult but important to understand.…

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Does Anyone Understand What “Freedom” Means? 19:21

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Philosophy of Election 24 Series #5 Freedom is a word many people use, but few people have any substantial understanding of the meaning of the concept. To mention that fact isn’t cynical or disparaging. The concept of freedom, like all significant philosophical concepts, is deep, complex, multidimensional, and nuanced. It is beyond simplistic definitions.…

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The Importance of Trump's Comments that Immigrants Are Eating Dogs - Philosophy of Election '24 18:07

33 weeks之前18:07

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It matters what Trump said. Here's why, and here's how it connects with my book, Why Trump .

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Philosophy of Election '24 - Harris, Walz, and 60-20-20 America 13:21

35 weeks之前13:21

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I talk about Minnesota, tater tots, and a possible sea change in American politics. Could the Harris-Walz campaign actually be directed at the 60% of the body politic?

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Philosophy of Election '24 - Stalker Vance and the Real Meaning of “Childless Cat Ladies” 5:19

36 weeks之前5:19

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When people show you who they are, believe them. Politics is about power, and power has a political dimension. Power manifests not just on a grand scale but also on a very personal scale. Not all power is ugly and coercive, but some of it is.

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Philosophy of Election '24 - Trump’s Racial Identity Politics 7:52

38 weeks之前7:52

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The same old culture war is now directed at Kamala Harris.

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New Book: Why Trump? 12:11

40 weeks之前12:11

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Some say that a week is a lifetime in politics, and last week showed how true that is. Now the election can turn to focus on Trump. I've been busy the past two months finishing my new book, Why Trump? Why Some People Support Him—How the Rest of Us Can Respond. I read from the first chapter, Chapter 1. Framing the Issue. https://amzn.to/3Y3NeFm https://dgilesauthor.com/why-trump/…

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Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power - Chapter 1 20:15

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A reading of the first chapter of my recent book, available for sale everywhere. Links to where you can purchase the book . Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power

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The Fundamental Contradictions in Anarchism and Libertarianism 32:51

48 weeks之前32:51

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A look at two ideologies that are shaping political discourse. Text transcript and reference links: https://insertphilosophyhere.com/the-fundamental-contradictions-in-anarchism-and-libertarianism/

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What’s Right and Wrong About the Columbia Protests 12:13

1 year之前12:13

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What’s right and wrong about the Columbia protests and what’s right and wrong about political action. Can we have an intelligent conversation about what’s going on at Columbia University? Probably not. I’ll try anyway, although a conversation requires willing and sincere participants. Referenced in this episode: Ethics of Dissent and Protest Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action Assault on the Left: The FBI and the Sixties Antiwar Movement Laurel Thatcher Ulrich I welcome your comments at InsertPhilosophyHere.com .…

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Conspiracy Theories versus People Exercising Power 17:35

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There’s an important difference between them. This episode is a follow-up to Episode 12, " What Lurks Behind Conspiracy Theories ." The subject of conspiracy theories is of great interest, probably because 2024 is an election year in many countries. In this episode, I respond to a comment made by several listeners and explain the difference between a conspiracy theory and the typical exercising of power.…

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Book Release Announcement 1:40

1 year之前1:40

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My new book has been released. Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action The Kindle version is available here . The paperback version is available here .

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My First Clues About Social Injustice 10:18

1 year之前10:18

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One reason I am so passionate about the value of education comes from what I learned working two work-study jobs when I was an undergraduate. g8uqfqu6

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Pt 1: Lazy Thinking. Pt 2: How to Have an Argument 14:49

1 year之前14:49

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Part 1: People Aren’t Stupid — They’re Lazy Thinkers Many people evade the ethical responsibility to think deeply Part 2: How to Have an Argument (More of a Debate Really) How to disagree without being disagreeable Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com

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Is Your Politics One of Principles or Pettiness? 10:25

1 year之前10:25

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Politics brings out the worst of people; it doesn’t have to. Comments? Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com

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The Curious Case of Taylor Swift 18:55

1 year之前18:55

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What’s going on underneath the hype? A philosopher looks into the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift and indicts the music industry that tried to exploit her. Comments? Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com

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Masterclasses, TEDx Talks, Spam, and the Rise of the Fluffpreneur 17:08

1 year之前17:08

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My long-term slightly scientific study of fluffpreneurship. We are now in the Epoch of the Memeocene in which things are oversimplified and vapid. It is an age in which society recognizes facile imitation more than substance. Not surprisingly, the snake oil merchants have adapted to the times. What they sell and how they sell it has been pared down to exploit our age of pretending to solve problems with empty platitudes. Comments? Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com…

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It’s Okay to Not Like Christmas 15:42

1 year之前15:42