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A seasonal podcast that brings the ideas and tools of philosophy to everyone. Featuring interviews with professional philosophers, personal stories, and lots of fun thought experiments. We'll start with about 5 episodes per season.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy discussions • Thought experiments • Political theory • Ethics • Personal identity • Interviews with philosophers • Improv and storytelling • Animal welfare • Climate and protest topics • Classic philosophical textsThe podcast "Reductio" offers listeners a deep dive into the world of philosophy, aiming to make complex ideas accessible to a broad audience. It explores both classic and contemporary philosophical concepts through interviews with professional philosophers, personal narratives, and engaging thought experiments. The podcast is structured into seasonal episodes and shorter, less-produced segments called Monads.
Topics covered include significant philosophical theories and experiments, such as the Trolley Problem and Zeno’s paradoxes, as well as discussions on idealism, personal identity, and the notion of an Inverted Spectrum. The podcast does not shy away from contemporary issues, tackling subjects like political liberalism, the ethics of food and animal rights, climate protests, and co-operatism. It also delves into the intersection of philosophy with various domains such as economics, technology, and aesthetics.
Reductio handles philosophical dialogues with historical figures like Aristotle and modern thinkers, including discussions on their works and influences. The show demonstrates a penchant for exploring how philosophical theories apply to everyday life and current socio-political contexts, as seen in episodes on autonomy, identity politics, and the ethics of bad movies.
Episodes sometimes incorporate elements of storytelling and creative thought experiments, inviting listeners to ponder philosophical dilemmas in an engaging format. Additionally, the podcast occasionally presents updates on the host's personal and professional life as it relates to the show's content and direction. Hosted on Acast and featuring collaborations with other philosophy-themed podcasts, Reductio is supported in part by its Patreon community. The series is produced by Inverted Spectrum Media, a non-profit organization.
