What's Left of Philosophy 80 | Grab Bag Special Episode with Michael Peterson! Utilitarian Harems, Nietzschean Ciphers, and Cowardly Chatbots
Jan 9, 2024
Michael Peterson, philosopher, joins the show to talk about the flaws of utilitarianism, the hidden meanings in Nietzsche's writings, and the impact of AI on society. They also discuss terminating government contracts, the consequences of not reading terms and conditions, and the argument on wealth disparity and corruption.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Utilitarianism: A Controversial Moral Philosophy
01:34 • 19min
Hidden Meanings in Nietzsche's Writings
20:05 • 13min
Secret Legal Method to Disconnect from US Citizenship and Terminate Government Contracts
33:13 • 2min
Breaking Free: Escaping Predatory Contracts and Government Obfuscation
35:26 • 2min
Not Reading Terms and Conditions: Implications and Social Contract Challenges
37:22 • 16min
AI, Chatbots, and the Impact on Society
52:54 • 11min
Examining the Argument on Wealth Disparity and Corruption
01:03:47 • 2min
AI-generated Content and the Distinction Between Artificial and Natural Intelligence
01:06:14 • 13min
AI Replacing Philosophers and Advice for Academic Philosophers
01:19:02 • 3min