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Brain in a Vat

Brain in a Vat


Brain in a Vat

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203 episodes
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English
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Podcast

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Thought experiments and conversations with philosophers. Hosted by Dr Jason Werbeloff and Mark Oppenheimer.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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Race and IQ | Nathan Cofnas

Nathan Cofnas argues that distinct populations have developed specific cognitive abilit...

74 minutes
May 19, 2024

Lionel Shriver on the Dangers of Manic Equality

We welcome back Lionel Shriver to discuss her latest novel, 'Mania'. Shriver explores h...

64 minutes
May 12, 2024

Gun Control | Eric Sampson (Rebroadcast)

A discussion on gun control, exploring philosophical, legal, and ethical aspects of...

53 minutes
May 05, 2024

Ethical Quandaries of Autonomous Weapon Systems | Afonso Seixas-Nunes

We speak with Father Afonso about the use of weapon systems in warfare. The discussion ...

62 minutes
Apr 28, 2024

Paediatric Gender Medicine | Moti Gorin and Holly Lawford-Smith

We begin by imagining a world where children are separated by sex at birth and raised w...

77 minutes
Apr 21, 2024

Peter Singer on Animal Liberation Now

Peter Singer delves into difficult ethical questions regarding animal rights, the moral...

65 minutes
Apr 14, 2024

We Should Want Immortality | John Martin Fischer

John Martin Fischer argues that life constantly offers new experiences and perspectives...

51 minutes
Apr 07, 2024

Against Immortality | Stephen Cave

Stephen Cave unpacks the ethical and practical problems of living forever. He highlight...

56 minutes
Mar 31, 2024

Immigration and Borders | Stephen Kershnar

Featuring Stephen Kershnar, we discuss the complexities of immigration ethics, the righ...

67 minutes
Mar 24, 2024

Cascading Catastrophic Risks | Trond Undheim

Trond Undheim delves into catastrophic risks facing humanity, including climate change,...

54 minutes
Mar 17, 2024