The Labyrinth: critical theory, culture, and politics

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Psychedelics | Self-Development, Mental Health, Government Overlords and Morality Feb 04, 2020

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Discussing our society's contradictory narratives and blind faith in institutions. Le'ts examine psychedelics, self-improvement, mental illness, government, the pharmaceutical industry and morality.Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

Kevin Vallier | Polarization, Social Trust, Bias, and Politics Jan 27, 2020

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Kevin Vallier is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University. He is the author of Liberal Politics and Public Faith: Beyond Separation and Must Politics Be War?: Restoring Our Trust in the Open Society. Kevin discusses the key problem for political theory in our current situation—that Americans today are far less likely to trust their institutions, and each other, than in decades past. Kevin’s focus is on how diverse people can cooperate despite their differences and why liberalism is the answer to our contemporary culture wars. Check out his work: https://www.kevinvallier.com/Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

Metaphysics | Mystery, Knowledge, Reality, and Why Am I Here? Jan 23, 2020

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Mystery, Knowledge, Reality, and Why Am I Here? Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

Jordan Bates | Consciousness, Psychedelics, and the Importance of Finding Your Path Jan 21, 2020

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Jordan Bates is a co-owner of the very successful website, High Existence. I recommend you check it out. He’s also the creator of Escaping the Rat Race, which is a toolkit on escaping the 9 to 5, following your bliss, and living free. He also runs the popular newsletter at Refine the Mind.Refine the Mind: https://www.refinethemind.com/High Existence: https://highexistence.com/Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store Special Guest: Jordan Bates.

The Myth of Morality | Morality, God, Purpose, Meaning, and the Pursuit of Understanding it all Jan 16, 2020

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Morality exists. And it will continue to exists. That's the reality we face. Is it subjective? Is it objective? It doesn't matter, as the story of morality will continue to provide justification, purpose, meaning, insight, and a uniting force for groups of people to live by that's the point....maybe.Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

Ben Burgis | Politics, Values, Human Nature, and Philosophy Jan 15, 2020

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Ben Burgis is a philosophy professor at Georgia State University Perimeter College and the author of 'Give Them An Argument: Logic for the Left.' He's a regular weekly contributor to Jacobin Magazine and he does a regular weekly segment on The Michael Brooks Show called 'The Debunk.'His book: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Them-Argument-Logic-Left-ebook/dp/B07RD8MZ4L/ref=sr11?keywords=ben+burgis&qid=1579046397&sr=8-1His Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisBonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store Special Guest: Ben Burgis.

The Witcher | Philosophy of 'The White Wolf' Jan 14, 2020

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Discussing the philosophy and themes presented in the Netflix show, The Witcher. Focussing on Geralt of Rivia and his perspectives on life. Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

Theism, Spirituality, Religion, Atheism, and Science — Are You an Anti-Theist? Dec 26, 2019

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A discussion for understanding theism, spirituality, religion, atheism, and science. A discussion where I then ask myself, am I an anti-theist? Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

Who are you the Average of? Understanding our Personal Relationships Dec 19, 2019

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Today we discuss some insights from Naval Ravikant. As we look to understand who we should surround ourselves with, you’ve probably encountered the phrase: “you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” But what principles should those five people hold? What are you the average of? Let’s try to examine these questions.Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

Human Nature and Politics Dec 12, 2019

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What political views do we hold because of our perception of human nature? Ideas from Barry Schwartz: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/barry-schwartzTed Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_the_way_we_think_about_work_is_broken/transcript?language=en)Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: thephilosophyguy2@gmail.comHelp Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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