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Condensing recent work in metaphysics and the philosophy of science down to what matters. Hosted by Dr Sam Kimpton-Nye, research associate on the MetaScience project (ERC, Horizon 2020, grant agreement No 771509; www.metascience.xyz) at the Unversity of Bristol. Music: NaturesEye from Pixabay. Art: Francesca SmithThemes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Metaphysics and philosophy of science discussions • Modal and necessity concepts • AI safety and ethical questions • Quantum mechanics and Humean philosophy • Deep dives with authors • Various philosophical theories"Condensed Matter" is a podcast that delves into contemporary work in metaphysics and the philosophy of science, aiming to distill complex ideas into concise, significant discussions. Hosted by Dr. Sam Kimpton-Nye from the University of Bristol’s MetaScience project, the podcast explores a wide array of philosophical topics, particularly focusing on modality, metaphysics, and their intersections with science.
Episodes frequently tackle the nature and implications of concepts such as possibility, necessity, and the general nature of laws. Discussions often challenge conventional views and encourage listeners to rethink entrenched philosophical positions. The intricacies of artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics, and modality are prominent themes, reflecting wider societal and scientific debates. The podcast also investigates how metaphysical ideas relate to real-world issues, such as biological individuality, substance, and the role of functions in science.
Notably, the podcast features recurring insights into significant philosophical theories like Humeanism and modal realism, as well as more particular topics such as the singularity, biochemical functions, and metaphysics without time. There are also contributions from prominent philosophers, explored through in-depth conversations and analyses of prior and forthcoming publications.
"Condensed Matter" serves as a hub for both contemporary and classical philosophical discourse, with episodes sometimes revisiting classic works to provide context to current debates. This makes the podcast relevant to those interested in uncovering both historical and emergent philosophical perspectives. Overall, this podcast offers a platform for examining the evolving landscape of metaphysics and science, granting listeners opportunities to engage with cutting-edge philosophical thought and its practical implications.
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37: "Why Being Necessary Really Is Not the Same As Being Not Possibly Not", Dana Goswick 2024-Jun-04 9 minutes |
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36: "The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis", David Chalmers 2023-Jul-19 23 minutes |
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35: "There is no measurement problem for Humeans", Chris Dorst 2023-Jul-08 16 minutes |
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34: "The Limits of Modality", Sam Cowling 2023-Jan-19 13 minutes |
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33: "Biochemical Functions", Francesca Bellazzi (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Dec-22 37 minutes |
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32: "Substance", Donnchadh O'Conaill (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Aug-23 73 minutes |
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31: "Biological Individuality and the Foetus Problem", Will Morgan (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Jul-26 45 minutes |
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30: “How Skeptical is Quine’s “Modal Skepticism”?”, John Divers 2022-Jul-05 14 minutes |
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Ep. 29: "Modal Conventionalism", Ross Cameron 2022-Apr-06 9 minutes |
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Ep. 28: "Panpsychism", Thomas Nagel (CM classic!) 2022-Mar-16 9 minutes |
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Ep. 27: “Modal dispositionalism and necessary perfect masks”, Barbara Vetter and Ralf Busse 2022-Feb-02 11 minutes |
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Ep. 26: "An Apology for Naturalized Metaphysics", James Ladyman (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Jan-26 49 minutes |
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Ep. 25 "The Governing Conception of Laws", Nina Emery (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Dec-22 48 minutes |
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Ep. 24: “Going Beyond the Fundamental: Feminism in Contemporary Metaphysics”, Elizabeth Barnes 2021-Dec-15 9 minutes |
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Ep. 23: "Governing Without a Fundamental Direction of Time", Chen and Goldstein 2021-Dec-01 11 minutes |
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Ep. 22: "Aristotelian Supervenience", John Heil 2021-Nov-03 11 minutes |
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Episode 21: "Causal Content and Global Laws: Grounding Modality in Experimental Practice", Jenann Ismael 2021-Oct-27 10 minutes |
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Episode 20: "Disagreement in Metaphysics", Timothy WIlliamson 2021-Oct-20 12 minutes |
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Episode 19: "Realism Without Parochialism", Phillip Bricker 2021-Oct-13 10 minutes |
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Episode 18: "Metaphysics After Carnap: the Ghost Who Walks?", Huw Price 2021-Oct-06 13 minutes |
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Episode 17: "Social kinds are essentially mind-dependent", Rebecca Mason 2021-Sep-29 11 minutes |
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Episode 16: "Calculus and counterpossibles in science", Brian McLoone 2021-Sep-22 11 minutes |
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Episode 15: "The rationality of metaphysics", E.J. Lowe 2021-Sep-15 12 minutes |
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Episode 14: "Where Do You Get Your Protein? Or: Biochemical Realization", Tuomas Tahko (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Sep-08 40 minutes |
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Episode 13: "Norms and Modality", Amie Thomasson 2021-Sep-01 9 minutes |
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Episode 12: "What Everyone Should Say about Symmetries (and How Humeans Get to Say It)", Michael Townsen Hicks (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Aug-25 54 minutes |
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Episode 11: “Nomothetic Explanation and Humeanism about Laws of Nature”, Harjit Bhogal 2021-Aug-18 12 minutes |
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Episode 10: "Realism and the Absence of Value", Shamik Dasgupta 2021-Aug-11 14 minutes |
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Episode 9: "Megarian Variable Actualism", Toby Friend (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Aug-04 27 minutes |
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Episode 8: "Sideways music", Ned Markosian 2021-Jul-28 9 minutes |
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Episode 7: "The Ground Between the Gaps", Jonathan Schaffer 2021-Jul-21 11 minutes |
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Episode 6: "Conceptualizing causal powers: activity, capacity, essence, necessitation", Ruth Groff 2021-Jul-14 10 minutes |
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Episode 5: "There Are No Ahistorical Theories of Function", Justin Garson 2021-Jul-07 8 minutes |
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Episode 4: "Troubles with Theoretical Virtues: Resisting Theoretical Utility Arguments in Metaphysics", Otávio Bueno and Scott Shalkowski 2021-Jul-07 9 minutes |
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Episode 3: "Ramseyan Humility", David Lewis 2021-Jul-07 8 minutes |
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Episode 2: "Fundamental Powers, Evolved Powers, and Mental Powers", Alexander Bird; "Evolved Powers, Artefact Powers, and Dispositional Explanations", Barbara Vetter 2021-Jul-07 16 minutes |
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Episode 1: "How scientific models can explain", Alisa Bokulich 2021-Jul-07 10 minutes |
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Episode 0: Introducing Condensed Matter 2021-Jul-07 2 minutes |