

Episode 139, Unanswered Questions
Feb 9, 2025
A technical mishap leads to a deep dive into three years of audience questions about philosophy. The hosts explore ethical frameworks, balancing personal beliefs with societal duties. They venture into simulation theory, pondering reality and consciousness. The conversation also appreciates patrons while tackling controversial topics like climate change and education. Highlights include discussions on diverse philosophical texts and lesser-known religions, offering fresh insights and a playful Q&A segment.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
First One-on-One
- This is the first one-on-one episode between Jack Symes and Olly Marley in 139 episodes.
- It's an emergency episode due to technical issues with a planned Oxford debate recording.
Jingle Controversy
- The listener question jingle caused a significant debate among listeners.
- Olly Marley enjoys the old, less eloquent jingle.
Flexible Ethics
- Olly Marley finds it hard to stick to one ethical framework and prefers a flexible approach.
- He gathers ethical principles from various sources like Stoicism, utilitarianism, and Buddhism.