Renowned neuroscientist explores consciousness, its origins, and implications for human experience, artificial intelligence, and our understanding of reality.
A heartwarming tale of an elderly man's journey through the afterlife, discovering life's hidden connections and ultimate meaning.
A spiritual guide challenging readers to wake up, let go of illusions, and find true happiness through self-awareness.
A groundbreaking analysis of power, punishment, and the evolution of prisons, challenging our understanding of social control and discipline.
Lena and Eli explore academically studied transgressive fiction from Gothic classics like 'The Monk' to modern works like 'Fight Club' and 'American Psycho,' revealing how shocking content serves serious literary analysis.
Ancient China's epic superhero tale: mischief, magic, and mythic adventure.
A secular spiritual guide blending science, philosophy, and intuition for a meaningful life without dogma.
Physicist's revolutionary theory: consciousness creates reality, not physical matter.
A visionary exploration of AI's future, predicting the merging of human and machine intelligence in the 21st century.
Radical ideas for a better society: UBI, short workweeks, and open borders.
Elderly recruits, alien wars, second chances in genetically-enhanced bodies.
Explores how irrational beliefs can benefit our health, relationships, and wellbeing, challenging conventional wisdom about human psychology and behavior.
David Plotz reads every word of the Bible and uncovers jaw-dropping stories, moral complexities, and revolutionary insights that completely shatter Sunday school expectations and reveal ancient wisdom for modern life.
A provocative exploration of modern myths, exposing hidden ideologies in everyday objects and cultural phenomena of 1950s France.
This episode examines key challenges to consciousness-first idealism, including how consciousness appears dependent on physical processes, the existence of matter before conscious beings, and problems with intersubjective reality.
A philosophical exploration of love, identity, and existential weight amidst political turmoil.
Transform your daily commute into an intellectual adventure with timeless wisdom from Socrates to Sartre. Discover how ancient and modern philosophers can turn traffic jams into opportunities for deep reflection and personal growth.
Explore the evolutionary origins of deception and self-deception, revealing how lying shapes our minds and relationships throughout human history.
