A bonus episode tie-in to simulation theory! We love simulations so much we decided to bring you a discussion about the video games that have influenced us the most. A fun extra episode recorded as an homage to the great podcast My Perfect Cons

21. Simulation Theory

Nov 17th, 2023 30m 29s

Did we decide to record an episode about simulation theory or were we programmed to do so by the creators of our virtually-coded reality? Are we living on some super-futuristic civilization's hard drive? Join us as we question the very concept

20. Id, Ego, Super-ego

Oct 14th, 2023 36m 43s

Who’s the id, who’s the ego and who’s the super-ego in this episode? Thomas and Dzido discuss one of Sigmund Freud’s most famous concepts and delve into neuroses, psychoanalytic theory as well as Thanos and the Simpsons.

19. Creativity

Jul 3rd, 2023 44m 18s

Let your imaginations run wild as Thomas and Dzido discuss the philosophy of creativity and try to figure out where our lightbulb moments inherently come from. Do we really come up with our own genius ideas or is it divine inspiration all the w

18. Absurdism

Apr 12th, 2023 39m 34s

Is the cold harsh reality of an uncaring universe getting you down as you struggle to find the meaning of it all? Then this week's episode on absurdism is for you! Thomas and Dzido discuss Albert Camus and his writings, absurdism in the arts, a

17. Time

Feb 7th, 2023 39m 37s

If Thomas stayed on Earth and Dzido took off on a rocket travelling at relativistic speeds, would he return to earth with the same definition of time for this podcast episode or would the brothers disagree? This week’s timely discussion include

16. Artificial Intelligence

Dec 29th, 2022 44m 43s

Enjoy this new podcast about Artificial Intelligence generated by Thomas and Dzido's deep learning neural nets. Topics covered include Narrow vs. General AI, the Turing Test, whole brain emulation and Nazi chatbots. Fun for the whole family!Fur

15. Lovecraftian Horror

Oct 30th, 2022 30m 29s

Thomas and Dzido are back with a cursed Eldritch monster of an episode as they tackle Lovecraftian horror. Will you be able to contemplate your inconsequential existence in a world filled with unimaginable horrors festering just outside of your

14. Zeno's Paradoxes

Aug 14th, 2022 31m 28s

Back to Greece again in this episode as Thomas and Dzido take on Zeno's paradoxes. It's a finite 30 minutes of fun that could be divided into an infinite number of moments. Come join us for a whirlwind tour of parables, math jokes and the guys'

13. Dreams

Jun 15th, 2022 44m 51s

We dream big with this episode, looking to understand why it is that when we fall asleep our minds can take us on the strangest adventures. What is the science of dreams? Why do we have them? We look at REM sleep, lucid dreaming, communicatio

12. Chaos Theory

Mar 26th, 2022 41m 39s

Thomas and Dzido are back to ask the all-important question: would a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil lead to an all-new episode of the podcast about chaos theory? If the initial conditions aren't measured precisely enough, the topic cou

11. Tradition (Happy Holidays!)

Dec 19th, 2021 27m 20s

Season's greetings! A bite-sized podcast gift under the Christmas tree for our listeners as Thomas and Dzido tackle the subject of traditions. Why do we have traditions? Are they always useful? What are some of the weirder traditions out th

10. Nietzsche

Dec 1st, 2021 54m 23s

Übermensches Thomas and Dzido discuss the background and works of Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher whose very name evokes deep ideas of nihilism and death, of God and supermen. Was Nietzsche actually such a downer? Is God really dead? Did

9. Music

Aug 18th, 2021 55m 34s

Enjoy the melodic sounds of Thomas and Dzido discussing the philosophy of music. What is music? Can silence be a song? Why does the minor key evoke feelings of sadness and longing? And most importantly, what led Thomas to finally appreciate

8. The Ship of Theseus

Jun 10th, 2021 46m 19s

The boys are back from a break, but if their cells have been regularly renewing while they were away then is it truly the same boys that are back? Time to talk about identity and the Ship of Theseus thought experiment. It asks, if all the com

7. Free Will

Jan 31st, 2021 56m 38s

Did you decide to search for a philosophy podcast today or was your search simply a cause-and-effect result of the unbroken chain of sequential events stretching back to the beginning of time? Determinism, moral responsibility, omniscience, Wa

6. Altruism (Merry Christmas!)

Dec 24th, 2020 47m 28s

The holiday season is upon us as Thomas and Dzido bring you the gift of a discussion about altruism. What are Santa's true motivations? Can someone be truly selfless or do I scratch your back solely so that you scratch mine? Listen to this m

5. Plato

Nov 26th, 2020 44m 11s

If a Mount Rushmore of Philosophers existed in the real world, or even just as a Platonic ideal, this man's face would feature prominently. The guys tackle one of the grand-daddies of philosophy, Plato himself. Topics discussed include Plato'

4. Hedonism

Oct 9th, 2020 1h 3m

Enjoy this discussion about the history and philosophy of hedonism. Or don't, if seeking pleasure isn't what drives you. Thomas and Dzido look at different types of hedonism, issues that arise with trying to define "pleasure", and our inevita

3. Existentialism

Aug 18th, 2020 53m 35s

Has looking into the void for too long left you with existential angst? Facing the absurd have you questioning what it all means? Join Thomas and Dzido as they attempt to unpack existentialism with a discussion that touches on Kierkegaard, Sart

2. The Definition of Life

Jul 12th, 2020 56m 13s

Philosophy meets science in this jam packed episode! What constitutes being "alive"? Is there one single definition? And are viruses truly alive? Thomas and Dzido try to answer these questions and more.Extra notes:3:00 - small correction, Geor

1. Stoicism

Jun 7th, 2020 44m 17s

This episode Thomas and Dzido dive headfirst into learning about stoicism. How can the teachings of the school of stoicism be helpful during times of crisis, and was Seneca really just an emotionless robot?

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