America As Seen From France - A Follow Up On Consumerism
A follow up to my lecture on America seen from France that explores in more detail some of the data behind American consumerism and how this translates into lived experience. In sum, while consumerism...
18 Okt 202519min
Baudrillard, the Simulacra and You
Following a question from a Patreon member, here is a reflection on Baudrillard and his theory of the Simulacra and how it relates to us and our condition today. Spoiler alert, I’m pretty sure he was ...
17 Okt 202559min
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q11: Why Golden?
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q11: Why Golden?800 ad Abbasid Capital is established in Baghdad displacing the Umayids801-873 Al Kindi and the Translation Movement980-1037 Avicenna Medici...
15 Okt 202556min
Primates In Space: Primates Discover Iron - Ep. 8
Wow, Iron is a huge, huge deal. Both the impact of the Iron itself and the cultural infrastructure necessary to harness the potential of Iron contributed to a revolution in civilization and a noticeab...
13 Okt 202534min
America As Seen From France
A reflection on some of the differences I have experienced between France and the US. I start with some, at least to me, startling statistics about French working lives and economic situation and then...
10 Okt 202535min
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q10: So, About God...?
The History of Philosophy in 16 Questions - Q10: So, About God?Timeline of Catholicism313 Legalization of Christianity under Constantine325-800 Beginning with the Council of Nicaea a series of council...
8 Okt 202542min
Primates In Space: Primates Discover God - Ep. 7
The Anthropological and Archaeological records strongly suggest we love, love, love creating gods. Whether via animism or anthropomorphic super-beings, humans seem to love placing ourselves within the...
6 Okt 202534min
Ishiguro and McEwan
Two well regarded authors to the impact of AI robots and their impacts on humans as their subjects for novels. The results are a fascinating contrast in tone, style, and emphasis that highlights the m...
3 Okt 202513min
