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S1E82 Ep. 88 | Kindness Is Not Weakness - It's Survival
Join Ben and Fisher as they explore why we are nice, examining the role of natural selection and evolution in shaping human nature. This episode dives into human psychology behavior, offering…
S1E87 Ep. 87 | We're Not Seeing What's Actually Real
Did evolution hide reality from us?Timestamps:0:00-Intro4:47-Experience is an Illusion10:04-What is Our Brain Constructing?20:51-Is This Compatible With Realism?24:34-is Pain Fake?27:43-Optical…
S1E86 Ep. 86 | Is Anyone Actually Authentic?
Ben and Fisher discuss the "self". Is the way change around others a form of lying? How do we know when we are being truly authentic... if there is such a thing.
S1E85 Ep. 85 | You want to be happy. Why aren't you?
If you want to be happy, take these tips.Timestamps:0:00-Intro1:49-What Actually is Happiness?21:09-Is Happiness Only Psychological?23:48-Hedonism38:48-Life Satisfaction43:15-Emotional…
S1E84 Ep. 84 | Nuclear Fusion: The Power of the Universe
Ben and Fish are back at it again with more nuclear physics. Today we talk fusion, stars, and the future of energy.00:00 Intro01:25 Terms19:30 Radiation24:28 Isotopes31:30 Ions33:08 Molecules35:29…
S1E83 Ep. 83 | Nuclear Fission Explained: From Atoms to Power Plants
We think nuclear is the future of power production, do you?Timestamps:0:00-Intro2:21-Global Energy Production6:51-The Physics of Nuclear22:16-Xenon-13529:13-Fast and Thermal Neutrons32:50-Different…
S1E82 Ep. 82 | Is Mere Christianity Still Relevant in 2026?
We take a deep dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. Does this book have anything relevant to teach modern Christians?
S1E81 Ep. 81 | The Truth About Power and Seduction. Robert Greene The Art of Seduction
Fish and Ben talk about the brutal truth of love and seduction in our world today.Timestamps:0:00-Intro1:37-Fish's FNAF Story6:04-The Art of Seduction12:14-The Seducer Archetypes46:29-The…
S1E80 Ep 80 | The 4 Laws of Habit Building
You aren't lazy, building better habits is difficult. In this episode, we discuss what habits are, how much of an impact they have, and how to trick your brain into building better habits.00:00…
S1E79 Ep. 79 | Your Brain Deceives You...
Our brains deceive us in more ways than we ever could imaging, but if you're aware of it you can beat it.Timestamps:0:00-Intro3:31-Pattern Seeking4:46-Apophenia7:58-Order in…
S1E78 Ep. 78 | A Comprehensive Guide to Faith
Ben and Fish take a deep dive into the word "faith", the mechanism of salvation, and what Christians really believe.00:00 Intro01:00 God and Realism10:17 What is faith?42:39 Faith vs Critical…
S1E77 Ep. 77 | What Actually Is Logic?
Has someone ever called you illogical? What are they actually saying?Timestamps:0:00-Intro11:20-What is Logic?13:38-Law of Identity25:34-Ship of Theseus33:04-Quantum Mechanics37:21-Law of…
S1E76 Ep. 76 | Do Things Exist Outside of Us?
Is anything real beyond the names we assign things? Is reality nothing more than atoms that our minds categorize just to make life easier? Or is there something beyond us that offers an answer to the…
S1E75 Ep. 75 | Free Will Is An Illusion
Is free will an illusion? Do you have the option to make real decisions? You might be shocked by what you learn in this podcast.Timestamps:0:00-Intro2:00-Libertarian Free Will5:12-Why You Should…
S1E74 Ep. 74 | 5 Word Debates Get CRAZY FAST!
The deepest philosophical questions argued with the fewest of words. Today, we debate tough topics 5 words at a time.
S1E73 Ep. 73 | Does GOD Exist? The Contingency Argument Explained
Today Fish and Ben discuss the contingency argument for God's existence.Timestamps:0:00-Intro1:20-Fish's SICK Bible5:06-The Contingency Argument7:36-Contingency as Relevant To Time11:25-Contingency…
S1E72 Ep. 72 | Rethinking Everything You Know About Time
Time is not as simple as it may seem. Let's explore two of the most popular theories of how time works.
S1E71 Ep. 71 | Morality Is Not As Simple As You Think
Morality is confusing, what are you really saying when you make a moral claim?Timestamps:0:00-Intro0:09-What IS Morality?5:36-Subjective Cognitivism11:06-Constructivism15:13-Error…
S1E70 Ep. 70 | We Went To Austin, TX!
Today, we discuss our trip to Austin, TX.00:00 Intro05:28 Surrounding Cities08:50 Airbnb and Homeless People11:40 Whataburger14:32 Breakfast Places18:45 Logan's Steakhouse31:55 Terry Black's46:51…
S1E69 Ep. 69 | Ben Is Dumb, Here's Why...
Fish forces Ben to show his true colors today.Timestamps:0:00-Intro2:10-Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?7:08-1st Grade9:47-2nd Grade16:42-3rd Grade24:09-4th Grade28:26-5th Grade32:16-6th…
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