21st Century Stoicism: Developing Character, Living with Purpose
Stoicism has played a major role in shaping ethical considerations for over two millennia, profoundly influencing religious doctrines and renowned philosophers. Despite its frequent misinterpretations...
2 Aug 20231h 1min
Philosophical Implications of Artificial General Intelligence
Progress toward the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been accelerating in recent times. While much is contested about if and when AGI will be achieved, and even about what it i...
21 Mars 20231h 57min
Buddhism and Science: Differing Technologies for Mental Health
In this session, Buddhism expert and PhD candidate, Corey Jackson, explores the intersections between Buddhist practice and the science of mental health. What can 2,500 years of striving for Buddhist ...
25 Maj 202251min
Effective Altruism: Combining Reason and Altruism
Effective Altruism (EA) is a new movement around the not so new idea of combining evidence and reasons with charity and altruism. It focuses on using our limited time and resources to do as much good ...
12 Apr 20221h 9min
Religious Trauma: Making Sense of Existence
In this series of sessions, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, delves deeper into various aspects of religious trauma. Religion has very clear-cut explanations for our purpose on earth and ...
8 Apr 202220min
Religious Trauma: The Eternal Sinner
In this series of podcasts, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, delves deeper into various aspects of religious trauma. In this session, she explores the concept of "sin" as it is ever-prese...
12 Feb 202229min
How Superintelligent AI Will Likely Transform Our Future
Is artificial superintelligence (ASI) imminent? In this episode, Adam Ford assesses the evidence and ethical importance of artificial intelligence; its opportunities and risks. Drawing on the history ...
6 Feb 20221h 10min
Skepticism – Philosophical or Scientific?
Dictionaries often draw a distinction between the modern common meaning of skepticism and its traditional philosophical meaning, which dates from antiquity. The contemporary meaning of 'scientific ske...
30 Dec 202126min
