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Hi-Phi Nation is philosophy in story-form, integrating narrative journalism with big ideas. We look at stories from everyday life, law, science, popular culture, and strange corners of human experiences that raise thought-provoking questions about things like justice, knowledge, the self, morality, and existence. We then seek answers with the help of academics and philosophers. The show is produced and hosted by Barry Lam of UC Riverside.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy in story-form • Justice and morality • AI and technology • Music and creativity • Human-animal rights • Love and relationships • Crime and punishment • Social trends and ethicsHi-Phi Nation is a podcast that explores philosophy through engaging stories across various domains of human experience. Each episode integrates narrative journalism with philosophical ideas, seeking to delve into complex topics with the help of academics and philosophers. The show covers a wide range of subjects, consistently touching on themes such as justice, morality, existence, creativity, and the nature of self and identity.
Episodes frequently examine the intersection of philosophy and contemporary societal issues, such as ethical implications of emerging technologies like AI in music or the digital avatars of lost loved ones. Other episodes delve into contentious topics like the ethics surrounding effective altruism, the implications of gig work, and the nature of romantic relationships with AI chatbots.
Inquiries into legal and social justice themes also feature prominently, including the philosophical underpinnings of criminal justice system reform, police discretion, and the moral questions surrounding punishment. The show often investigates how philosophy relates to political and cultural phenomena, exploring issues like democratic participation, gender identity, and freedom of expression.
Philosophical thought experiments are examined through culturally rich lenses, such as examining monsters in philosophy or the evolution of cultural symbols like vampires and zombies. The show also poses intriguing questions about personal identity and existence, probing topics like personal survival, the metaphysics of time, and the nature of consciousness.
Overall, Hi-Phi Nation offers thought-provoking content that challenges listeners to reflect on deep philosophical questions within the context of real-world narratives and contemporary issues, making philosophy accessible and relevant to everyday life.
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Rise of the Music Machines2023-May-16 53 minutes |
Effective Altruism and its Critics2023-May-09 61 minutes |
The Problem with Gig Work2023-May-02 54 minutes |
Love in the Time of Replika2023-Apr-25 53 minutes |
Living in a Zoopolis2023-Apr-18 47 minutes |
The Digital Future of Grief2023-Apr-11 57 minutes |
Season 6 Trailer2023-Apr-04 1 minute |
Cannibals2022-Feb-12 37 minutes |
Zombies2022-Jan-22 37 minutes |
Vampires2022-Jan-08 41 minutes |
Memorials2021-Dec-18 53 minutes |
Life, Edited2021-Dec-04 44 minutes |
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Hi-Phi Nation Presents: Decoder Ring, The Alberta Rat War 2021-Nov-27 44 minutes |
The Selfless Kidney Donor2021-Nov-20 45 minutes |
The Man of Many Worlds IV2021-Nov-06 41 minutes |
The Man of Many Worlds III2021-Oct-30 50 minutes |
The Man of Many Worlds II2021-Oct-23 42 minutes |
The Man of Many Worlds I2021-Oct-16 45 minutes |
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Hi-Phi Nation Presents: Into the Zone (When We Were Cyber) 2020-Oct-21 49 minutes |
Justice and Retribution2020-Jun-27 55 minutes |
The Loophole2020-Jun-13 43 minutes |
Punishment without End2020-Jun-06 56 minutes |
Redemption in Solitary2020-May-30 51 minutes |
Gender Justice2020-May-23 57 minutes |
The Informant2020-May-16 52 minutes |
Police Discretion2020-May-09 52 minutes |
Hi-Phi Nation Plus: Mens Rea versus Moral Luck2020-May-02 21 minutes |
Criminal Minds2020-May-02 56 minutes |
Sponsored: Delivering Extraordinary Experiences with Customer Experience Expert Liliana Petrova2020-Apr-16 31 minutes |
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Season 4: Crime and Punishment (Trailer) 2020-Apr-11 3 minutes |
YOLO Apologetics2019-Jun-22 44 minutes |
The Illusionist2019-Jun-08 37 minutes |
Uncivil Disobedience2019-May-25 49 minutes |
For Women Only (pt. 2)2019-May-11 48 minutes |
For Women Only (pt. 1)2019-Apr-27 51 minutes |
Demons of Democracy2019-Apr-13 54 minutes |
Name of God (2019)2019-Mar-30 54 minutes |
The Forever War2019-Mar-16 50 minutes |
No Offense2019-Mar-02 48 minutes |
Risky Business2019-Feb-16 49 minutes |
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(Bonus) The Battle over CSOCs 2019-Feb-02 18 minutes |
The Precrime Unit2019-Jan-31 48 minutes |
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Season 3 Preview 2019-Jan-18 3 minutes |
Chamber of Facts2018-Jul-23 47 minutes |
A Night of Philosophy2018-Jun-19 48 minutes |
Willful Acts2018-May-30 58 minutes |
Creed and Credences2018-May-01 44 minutes |
The Self and Survival2018-Mar-27 46 minutes |
Cover Me Softly2018-Feb-28 49 minutes |
Freedom and Hostile Design2018-Jan-23 30 minutes |
Drowned at Sea2017-Dec-19 31 minutes |
The Ethics Bowl2017-Nov-28 51 minutes |
The Bottom of the Curve2017-Oct-31 39 minutes |
A Better Love2017-May-03 50 minutes |
The Ashes of Truth2017-Apr-18 51 minutes |
Be a Man2017-Mar-21 37 minutes |
Hackademics II: The Hackers2017-Mar-14 44 minutes |
Hackademics I: The Control2017-Mar-07 46 minutes |
The Cops of Pop2017-Feb-21 47 minutes |
The Name of God2017-Feb-14 50 minutes |
Soldier Philosophers Part 2: The Morality of War2017-Feb-07 49 minutes |
Soldier Philosophers Part 1: Moral Exploitation2017-Jan-31 48 minutes |
The Wishes of the Dead2017-Jan-24 49 minutes |
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Season One Trailer #1 2016-Dec-24 3 minutes |