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Should we save animals? | Jeffrey Sebo Mar 06, 2022

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Should we sacrifice our time and convenience to save animals? Jeff Sebo argues we must, but more than that, it's in our self-interest to do so.

Jeff's book: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Animals-Ourselves-Pandemics-Catastrophes-ebook/dp/B09RKHL8QB

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Near-Death Experiences | John Martin Fischer Feb 27, 2022

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Is there life after death? Are near-death experiences meaningful? Are they similar to other altered states like meditation and drug induced hallucinations?

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The Philosophy of Squid Game | Travis Timmerman Feb 20, 2022

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Travis Timmerman shows us what can we learn about morality, democracy, and exploitation from Squid Game.

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Free Will and Moral Responsibility | John Fischer Feb 13, 2022

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Is it possible to be morally responsible for a choice even if you could not have chosen otherwise? Can you have free will even if God knows ahead of time what you are about to choose? John Fischer argues the answer is yes.

Abortion | Stephen Kershnar Feb 06, 2022

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Does a fetus have a right to its mother's womb? Are we obligated to have as many children as possible? And must pro-lifers assassinate abortion doctors?

The Kershnar Controversy | Brain in a Vat Feb 03, 2022

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We recently aired an episode with Stephen Kershnar on sexual taboos. A clip from that episode has been viewed over a million times on Twitter, and on many news channels. We address the controversy surrounding Stephen's position.

Sexual Taboos | Stephen Kershnar Jan 30, 2022

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Should there be an age of consent? Is it wrong to fantasize about someone against their will? Is it wrong to lust after someone because of their race?

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Parfit's view of personal identity | Jeff McMahan Jan 25, 2022

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What makes the 'you' of yesterday the same 'you' today? Should we care about future people who don't yet exist, and should we prevent climate change if it means preventing people from coming into existence?

Do you have a character? | Iskra Fileva Jan 16, 2022

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Is there a core to who we are that is unchanging or unique? Do people have characters, personalities, or neither?

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End of Year Surprise Dec 13, 2021

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In our final episode for 2021, we reveal a surprise we've been working on all year, and tell you about the exciting episodes planned for 2022.