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Podcast Profile: MeaningofLife.tv

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31 episodes
2021
Median: 60 minutes
Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent


Description (podcaster-provided):

Conversations about philosophy, science, religion and spirituality


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Philosophy • Science • Religion • Spirituality • Cognitive biases • Quantum mechanics • Free will • Evolutionary psychology • Meditation • Ethics • Social and political issues • Consciousness

This podcast, MeaningofLife.tv, is a platform for thought-provoking conversations that intersect philosophy, science, religion, and spirituality. Through a variety of discussions featuring different hosts and guests, it delves into complex topics that challenge conventional understanding and explore the philosophical underpinnings of everyday phenomena. A recurring theme is exploring the boundaries between science and philosophy, with episodes frequently engaging with the works and ideas of prominent philosophers like Immanuel Kant. The podcast also frequently examines the intersections of quantum mechanics and consciousness, posing profound questions about the nature of reality and the universe.

Mindfulness, cognitive biases, and the psychology of tribalism are recurring subjects, often discussed within the broader context of improving global cooperation and promoting understanding across cultural and philosophical divides. The podcast regularly investigates how evolutionary theory and psychological principles influence human behavior and societal norms. There is also a notable focus on the implications of determinism and free will, as well as the philosophical debates surrounding these concepts.

Religious and spiritual perspectives are also a focal point, with episodes addressing the tensions between traditional religious beliefs and scientific inquiry. These discussions often extend to examining contemporary cultural phenomena, such as the dynamics of "wokeness" and the impact of these socio-political movements on public discourse. Episodes explore how different schools of thought confront philosophical dilemmas and the potential for achieving personal enlightenment. Overall, the podcast serves as a comprehensive exploration of the intellectual landscape, encouraging a deeper understanding of the world's complexities through a philosophical lens.


Episodes:
Episode Image Kant Stop Critiquin' (Aryeh Cohen-Wade & David Ottlinger)
2021-Nov-29
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 8: A Cosmic View of Our Situation (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Nov-24
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 7: Cognitive Bias and Conflict (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Sep-21
60 minutes
Episode Image Saving Anti-Wokeness from Itself (David Ottlinger & Cathy Young)
2021-Sep-15
60 minutes
Episode Image Contesting Determinism (Robert Wright & Oliver Burkeman)
2021-Sep-14
60 minutes
Episode Image The Trouble with Quantum Mechanics (Robert Wright & John Horgan)
2021-Sep-07
60 minutes
Episode Image Debating the Sexual Psychology of Men and Women (Robert Wright & Agustín Fuentes)
2021-Aug-25
60 minutes
Episode Image Consolations of Physics (John Horgan & Sabine Hossenfelder)
2021-Aug-05
60 minutes
Episode Image Time Management for Mortals (Robert Wright & Oliver Burkeman)
2021-Aug-04
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 6: The Explain/Excuse Conflation (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Jul-06
60 minutes
Episode Image Should Darwin Be Cancelled? (Robert Wright & Agustín Fuentes)
2021-Jun-08
60 minutes
Episode Image Quantum Mechanics and the Quest for Final Knowledge (John Horgan & Philip Ball)
2021-Jun-07
60 minutes
Episode Image Thinking in Tongues (Nikita Petrov & David Poleski)
2021-May-27
60 minutes
Episode Image Saving the World One Podcast at a Time (Robert Wright & Rob Wiblin)
2021-May-25
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 5: Mindful Defiance (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-May-11
60 minutes
Episode Image Despite Our Best Intentions (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom)
2021-May-05
60 minutes
Episode Image Circling the Elephant (Robert Wright & John Thatamanil)
2021-Apr-27
60 minutes
Episode Image Science, Fiction, and the Mind-Body Problem (John Horgan & Erik Hoel)
2021-Apr-12
60 minutes
Episode Image DMT and Plato's Cave (Nikita Petrov & John Horgan)
2021-Apr-07
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 4: Averting the Apocalypse (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Mar-23
60 minutes
Episode Image Steven Pinker, the Unabomber, Quantum Physics, and DMT (Nikita Petrov & John Horgan)
2021-Mar-22
60 minutes
Episode Image Explaining Quantum Mechanics (John Horgan & Tim Maudlin)
2021-Mar-08
60 minutes
Episode Image Kant’s Transcendental Philosophy (Robert Wright & David Ottlinger)
2021-Mar-02
60 minutes
Episode Image Ten Keys to Reality (Robert Wright & Frank Wilczek)
2021-Feb-23
60 minutes
Episode Image (What If) Ideas Are Alive (Nikita Petrov & John Horgan)
2021-Feb-22
60 minutes
Episode Image Questioning the Practice of Grading in Schools (Robert Gressis & Kevin Currie-Knight)
2021-Feb-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Free Speech and Academic Freedom in 2020 (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2021-Feb-10
60 minutes
Episode Image Quantum Mechanics and “Reality” (John Horgan & Adam Becker)
2021-Feb-01
60 minutes
Episode Image The Dharma of Bob 3: Cognitive Biases (Robert Wright & Josh Summers)
2021-Jan-26
60 minutes
Episode Image Introducing Psychopolitica (John Horgan & Nikita Petrov)
2021-Jan-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Spooky Action at a Distance (John Horgan & George Musser)
2021-Jan-06
60 minutes