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S7E3 Religious Trauma: Identity and Relationships
In part two of this five part series, Caroline Winzenried will take a deeper dive into the complexity of navigating relationships and identity after leaving religion. Strained or severed ties with…
S7E2 The Hidden Toll of Religious Trauma
A clear picture has begun to emerge in the field of mental health of the toll that certain harmful, high-control religious practices can take. In 2011, Dr. Marlene Winell coined the term "Religious…
S7E1 Philosophy of Mind and Theism
Theism is the position that an immensely powerful immaterial mind created and governs the universe. But what is an immaterial mind? In this talk, James Fodor considers this question in the light of…
S6E4 21st Century Stoicism: Stoic Cosmopolitanism
In this podcast, Joe Bullock helps us explore how Stoic philosophy can guide us toward a more compassionate and interconnected world. He focuses on Stoic Cosmopolitanism and the concept of Stoic role…
S6E3 Sam Harris on Free Will
Sam Harris' little book on Free Will was published in 2012, gaining a receptive response from scientifically-minded followers. In this first part of a two part series, Allan will put Harris' two key…
S6E2 Reconnecting with Emotions: The Power of Curiosity
In this three-part series of talks, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, explores the intricate ties between religious teachings and emotion. In this third and final presentation, Caroline…
S6E1 Spiritual Bypassing: The Dangers of Disconnecting from Emotions
In this three-part series of talks, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, takes us on an exploration of the intricate ties between religious teachings and emotion. In this second…
S5E3 The Emotional Landscape of Religion: Emotions as "Good" or "Bad"
In this three-part series of talks, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, takes us on an exploration of the intricate ties between religious teachings and emotion. In this first presentation,…
S5E2 21st Century Stoicism: Developing Character, Living with Purpose
Stoicism has played a major role in shaping ethical considerations for over two millennia, profoundly influencing religious doctrines and renowned philosophers. Despite its frequent…
S5E1 Philosophical Implications of Artificial General Intelligence
Progress toward the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been accelerating in recent times. While much is contested about if and when AGI will be achieved, and even about what it…
S4E5 Buddhism and Science: Differing Technologies for Mental Health
In this session, Buddhism expert and PhD candidate, Corey Jackson, explores the intersections between Buddhist practice and the science of mental health. What can 2,500 years of striving for Buddhist…
S4E4 Effective Altruism: Combining Reason and Altruism
Effective Altruism (EA) is a new movement around the not so new idea of combining evidence and reasons with charity and altruism. It focuses on using our limited time and resources to do as much good…
S4E3 Religious Trauma: Making Sense of Existence
In this series of sessions, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, delves deeper into various aspects of religious trauma. Religion has very clear-cut explanations for our purpose on earth and…
S4E2 Religious Trauma: The Eternal Sinner
In this series of podcasts, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, delves deeper into various aspects of religious trauma. In this session, she explores the concept of "sin" as it is…
S4E1 How Superintelligent AI Will Likely Transform Our Future
Is artificial superintelligence (ASI) imminent? In this episode, Adam Ford assesses the evidence and ethical importance of artificial intelligence; its opportunities and risks. Drawing on the history…
S3E16 Skepticism – Philosophical or Scientific?
Dictionaries often draw a distinction between the modern common meaning of skepticism and its traditional philosophical meaning, which dates from antiquity. The contemporary meaning of 'scientific…
S3E15 Wittgenstein: Two Philosophers in One
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an Austrian-British philosopher who taught and worked at Cambridge between 1912 and 1947. He is regarded as one of the leading philosophers of the 20th Century,…
S3E14 The Moral Arc Bends Towards Justice
Akiva Quinn presents the case for moral progress and the advance of social justice. He offers reflections on historical and contemporary issues from Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights…
S3E13 Filmosophy: The Matrix and Philosophy - Part 2
In this second of a two part session, Usha Sista explores an iconic movie trilogy of our generation, The Matrix. The Matrix juxtaposes and synthesises storytelling, philosophy and cognitive science…
S3E12 Filmosophy: The Matrix and Philosophy - Part 1
In this first of a two part session, Usha Sista explores an iconic movie trilogy of our generation, The Matrix. The Matrix juxtaposes and synthesises storytelling, philosophy and cognitive science…
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