What if the root of our crisis isn’t politics—but metaphysics? Mary Harrington joins James Orr to explore the ideological revolution behind transgenderism, transhumanism, and the rise of placeless elites. From Aristotle to airport lounges, they trace the collapse of meaning, the erasure of nature, and the urgent need to rediscover human limits.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Trailer

00:04:36 Exploring Harringtonism: Philosophy and Feminism

00:09:28 The Role of Technology in Feminism

00:14:55 Human Nature and Metaphysics

00:19:34 The Impact of Technological Change on Society

00:24:48 The Philosophical Underpinnings of Autonomy

00:29:39 The Crisis of Human Identity

00:34:44 The Future of Transhumanism and Political Implications

00:40:22 Rootlessness and the Global Elite

00:46:14 Rediscovering Limits and the Return of Nature

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