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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 • Morality • AI and technology • Creativity • Justice and law • Music and culture • Social and political issues • Personal identity • Ethics and existenceHi-Phi Nation is a podcast that weaves narrative journalism with philosophical inquiry, hosted by Barry Lam of UC Riverside. The podcast explores a broad spectrum of human experiences and philosophical questions, focusing on justice, knowledge, the self, morality, and existence. Through engaging stories and expert insights from philosophers and academics, the episodes delve into various themes such as technology's impact on creativity, effective altruism, the gig economy, AI relationships, and the evolving nature of love and sex.
A recurring focus is the intersection of philosophy with contemporary societal issues, such as the ethical implications of new technologies like AI and gene-editing, the future of labor, and the gig economy's challenges. Animal rights and the concept of a "zoopolis," where animals have legal and political rights, are also explored. The podcast addresses philosophical debates about identity and existence, for instance, through the narrative of continued relationships with AI versions of deceased loved ones.
The series often employs storytelling to elucidate complex philosophical themes, illustrated by investigations into historical and current societal practices such as ritual and memorialization, and criminal justice topics like punishment and policing. The podcast also delves into sensational and speculative themes with philosophical underpinnings, such as the cultural and intellectual analysis of mythical creatures like zombies and vampires, and metaphysical questions surrounding time travel and identity.
Overall, Hi-Phi Nation bridges philosophy with real-world issues, presenting thought-provoking content that challenges listeners to reflect on the moral, ethical, and existential dimensions of modern 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 |